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RE: Drainage from downspout

To: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
Subject: RE: Drainage from downspout
From: David Scheidt <dmschei@attglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:29:50 -0500
>For this application, there is no right orientation.  He should be using
>all solid pipe.  The water is supposed to come in from the downspout and go
>out the end.
>

that depends.  If the only source of water is a point source (like a 
down pipe), and the soil doesn't drain well, a perforated pipe can be 
used to increase the drainage of the system.  If the perforated pipe 
is going to pick up water along its length, then it's not appropriate.

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