The IPGC Drainage Pipe

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Featured in this video is a standard french drain with a 2-holed perforated pipe section (on the left), the IPGC Trench Drain (center), and the IPGC French Drain (on the right). The following items should be noted. 1) The water level in the standard french drain tank is above the 2-holed perforated pipe by approximately 1-inch. 2) The water level in the IPGC French Drain tank is just barely above the flow line of the IPGC pipe. 3) The water in the center tank (IPGC Trench Drain) enters the pipe via the ground surface (which is astroturf for this demonstration). Two very important points are being made in this video. 1) The IPGC French Drain clearly outperforms the standard french drain with the 2-holed perforated pipe. Essentially, this is because the IPGC French Drain allows more water to enter and leave the pipe, which results in less of a ponded condition above the pipe. This is a key factor in any particular area where drainage is a point of concern. 2) The IPGC Trench Drain captures water at the surface. Gravel is shown in the center tank for purposes of display only and need not be installed. Thus, the IPGC Trench Drain can be installed for less cost than either french drain and performs more effectively than either french drain because direct access to the pipe is provided via the open surface slits. Both the IPGC Trench Drain and French Drain provide the needed open surface area to ensure that the installed IPGC pipe is performing to its potential without causing additional ponding. Use filter fabric as needed to prevent sediment build up, but the additional flow allowed into the pipe should help with that immensely. Also, the IPGC is currently made with Schedule 40 PVC, so it is a much more permanent solution that the black thin corrugated stuff and the standard perforated pipe. Plus, the IPGC suface trench drain is easier to maintain than any french drain.

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• IPGC Drainage Pipe
• IPGC Trench Drain
• IPGC French Drain
• standard french drain

[agster97]

Regarding our product distribution, it is a work in progress. At the current time, we handle all orders and shipping through our office. We have made many sales to individual buyers and to companies as well. Thanks for your questions and don't hesitate to email us if you have any questions at all.

[agster97]

Regarding installation, an amateur can easily install this product. FIrst. make sure that the pipe can be installed with sufficient slope to drain. Next. decide if the open slits should be up or down, which depends on the drainage scenario. Third, take precautions to protect the pipe from large sediment loads (if the situation is expected to exist) with geotextile fabric covering. Lastly, use 1/2" or larger gravel backfill in the trench to avoid compromising the open slit area.

[agster97]

Onionofdeath,

If you are only talking about grass roots, a pipe sock or a couple wraps of filter fabric will work great. You could also use a sturdier material like a tight woven wire mesh if you are planting things nearby that have larger roots (like bushes). I would not reccomend installing the IPGC real close to trees unless you know exactly what the roots are doing beneath the surface. It is a risk. Most tree roots are strong and can move the pipe entirely. Hope this helps.

RH

[agster97]

The water flowing out of each pipe is supposed to be the same. However, the key illustration in this video is that the residual height of water above the Std. 2-holed perforated pipe on the left is significantly higher. In a large storm event, this effect is even more severe and leads to localized flooding. Unlike the perf. pipe, the IPGC allows for maximum conveyance and minimizes the residual water depth at the surface. This holds true for either the surface or sub-surface scenario.

[gregsfel1832]

The water flowing out of each pipe looks the same? I guess they all work well.....

[DeductiveReason]

Really impressive. Could an amateur be successful at installing this type of drain on their own? Does your company sell to any particular hardware stores or does it deliver to individual purchasers?

[onionofdeath]

looks good, my only problem is root penetration. What can be done to help prevent roots from clogging the pipe? Can you use socks?