I dont know much about drains, but having the same problem in my garden I researched land drainage and what I do know is this: 1. The drain should be wrapped in membrane to prevent fine particles of soil blocking the drainage holes. 2. Gravel should be under and on top if the pipe. 3. Y junctions should be used in the connections. 4. The fall shoild be 1:150 how was this checked? 5. Consent from the local council should been obtained, (usually not allowed!) before draining into the main system. 6. If draining into the main system, standard pipe couplings or flexible rubber adaptors used. 7. If draining into a soakaway plastic crates should be used. Think there's a number of issues here!
Well said Jay. The 2 comments above are morons and probably jealous. It’s private land not public land. The private landowner, ie the homeowner is responsible for the drains on his/hers property. I love Eric’s work.
Englishman In England Yes I’m definitely jealous of this very professional job ahahaha. Are you an engineer? If so can you tell me where in the British Standards BS 8301:1985 it says use expanding foam to connect your surface water pipe to an existing line? I didn’t think so.
@@dinorail123 my word iiv seen some rough jobs been done but he really takes the piss on this job... If I was the owner I'd get him back an sort that expandable foam with his teeth haha. Can always tell a good work man by his tools an how he is dressed 😂😂😂🤔🤔 say no more....
If the land drain is still working fine six years later that's fine, many of the comments here seem to be from people who consider there are two ways of doing a job, the wrong way and my way. As far as fancy workwear is concerned being self employed you have complete freedom of choice, sandals is a lot better than bare feet. Although I would recommend always using eye and ear protection when appropriate.
Hi Eric, now im not a landscaper by any measure , but was curious as to your underground connection to the clay pipe , I have connected into these on many occasion and have always cut a section out of the clay pipe out and installed band seals and then either a 100mm underground directional T inline with the water flow , regarding people commenting on the soak away , they are the preferred method , but where the only choice is to run it into the foul drainage , most authorities do allow it , but tend to insist that where possible it enters the drain at invert level if going directly into the manhole
Cant believe what ive just watched.... Like most of the comments on here these bloke haven't got a clue about drainage, absolute basic stuff... And i cant get my head around why i see so many people not using terram to wrap around the pipe and bedding gravel
Hello Eric, by far I ain't a landscaper or any good at DIY, but I'm learning. Can I ask the blue pipes do you connect them all together and what tool would be advisable to use. Also would this plan be ideal for the use of a retaining wall?? Thanks any advice would be very useful
Was it actually legal under the Water Industry Act 1991 and the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 for the householders to just break into a public sewer to drain their garden groundwater - doesn't permission have to be obtained before commencing works? Plus, the waste water company can charge to take ground water away. Also, in what way were those methods of pipe connection compliant to water industry standards?
This is crazy stuff! Just a bodged amature job that's not going to last long. I Would love to see a 3 year revisit video hahaha. The most concerning part isn't the sandles or the wrong gravel and no filter membrane it's the connections into the main drains couldn't be more wrong. I hope the people like the smell of hot s#!te in the summer. I can imagine the end of this this video been shown in court look sir he says he's happy and didn't point out any faults or mention any concerns. Hahaha. Great entertainment this video!
😳 should of lined the trench with membrane, then the pipe and shingle, fold over at top to seal completely, the way you done it soil will mix with the shingle and at best block it, if not wash soil down the drain and cause surrounding areas to sink 🤪
I know nothing about drains and pipes but that definitely does not look right to me!! Expanding foam is not waterproof, he’s used it to seal the joints on the pipe and cover the holes!! Water will leak though within weeks! The thing is as the water will leak underground, owner won’t notice for a long time but eventually the ground will go soft and that area will sink over time, (couple years). So you will get a new puddle on the ground above the drain and these guys can he hired again!!
You are allowed to use a combined system with the permission of your local authority. A soak away will only work if the ground is permeable. If there is cause for land drainage in the first place then it is unlikely that a soakaway will work in this sub soil.
I owned an irrigation & drainage company in Florida for 16 years. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this before. Do yourself a favour, & at least wear some closed toe footwear.
Did anyone notice the big bra on the washing line near the start? Wonder if she would have wanted that & other washing onside before recording. I like your 'wig'. 😉. My parents garden need work like this but they live in Essex.
that will just flood your whole garden and i hope your local city council don`t find out that you have damaged the drain pipe in the ground and it will not be long until your garden starts to sink just one big bodge up
my garden floods along my garden path then gathers probably 50ft away from my house so where would i put a soak away? garden floods because of clay in the soil
Building Regs say Your not supposed to run rain water into foul plus you should wrap the pipe in taram and ensure shingle is covered all round the pipe or the mud will eventually deep into the pipe and block it up. That’s why the taram is essential.
soak away is not a solution here had the same problem in my garden,digging a soak away is same as digging a swimming pool the water will just fill the hole,he has no choice but drain in to sewerage so all arm chair landscapers on here go home.
you obviously have no clue what the fuck your on about. did you know its against building regulations SUDS to run top water into the sewer system? knobber
Really Eric, seeing as it granted by the local water board im not sure why you would have permission from the council? Unless you dont!.... digging a deeper hole of bollocks now!
@@dkaloupis75 its 100mm blue perf pipe mate. can you not see this?? you wrap it in terram to filter the water from the soil. but what do i know...im only 50yr old and been fitting land drainage systems for 33 years
This is the 2nd time I’ve seen this guy Tap surface water into a sewer pipe! Also the water gully isn’t connected up in the right method! Expanding foam?? Dodgy!
@Lewis Heatley u can connect surface to foul but it isn’t correct practice and if you inform the local building authorities they wouldn’t be best pleased without permission
@@ThatLeeNoble you asked how it was doing 6 years on... he responded to another comment saying it was doing as good as new. Just relaying the information
Wow so many negative comments. I really enjoyed your video. Really likeable guy and incredibly polite. Well done
You connected to a main sewer with expanding foam... that’s the most unprofessional thing I think I’ve ever seen. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I dont know much about drains, but having the same problem in my garden I researched land drainage and what I do know is this:
1. The drain should be wrapped in membrane to prevent fine particles of soil blocking the drainage holes.
2. Gravel should be under and on top if the pipe.
3. Y junctions should be used in the connections.
4. The fall shoild be 1:150 how was this checked?
5. Consent from the local council should been obtained, (usually not allowed!) before draining into the main system.
6. If draining into the main system, standard pipe couplings or flexible rubber adaptors used.
7. If draining into a soakaway plastic crates should be used.
Think there's a number of issues here!
I have a Masters in Environmental Civil Engineering and I can confirm you are correct. Cowboys...
@@dinorail123 it's a pity they don't do masters in common sense 😁. You're both morons
Well said Jay.
The 2 comments above are morons and probably jealous.
It’s private land not public land. The private landowner, ie the homeowner is responsible for the drains on his/hers property. I love Eric’s work.
Englishman In England Yes I’m definitely jealous of this very professional job ahahaha. Are you an engineer? If so can you tell me where in the British Standards BS 8301:1985 it says use expanding foam to connect your surface water pipe to an existing line? I didn’t think so.
@@dinorail123 my word iiv seen some rough jobs been done but he really takes the piss on this job... If I was the owner I'd get him back an sort that expandable foam with his teeth haha. Can always tell a good work man by his tools an how he is dressed 😂😂😂🤔🤔 say no more....
After watching this i need some binidian wiskey baaaaa . Top work briain
If the land drain is still working fine six years later that's fine, many of the comments here seem to be from people who consider there are two ways of doing a job, the wrong way and my way. As far as fancy workwear is concerned being self employed you have complete freedom of choice, sandals is a lot better than bare feet. Although I would recommend always using eye and ear protection when appropriate.
Hi Eric, now im not a landscaper by any measure , but was curious as to your underground connection to the clay pipe , I have connected into these on many occasion and have always cut a section out of the clay pipe out and installed band seals and then either a 100mm underground directional T inline with the water flow , regarding people commenting on the soak away , they are the preferred method , but where the only choice is to run it into the foul drainage , most authorities do allow it , but tend to insist
that where possible it enters the drain at invert level if going directly into the manhole
Did you ride to this job on your horse?
I think you have a radio voice. You have done a great job.
Easyest thing in the world is to run somebody s work down good work eric 👍
Cant believe what ive just watched.... Like most of the comments on here these bloke haven't got a clue about drainage, absolute basic stuff... And i cant get my head around why i see so many people not using terram to wrap around the pipe and bedding gravel
Hello Eric, by far I ain't a landscaper or any good at DIY, but I'm learning. Can I ask the blue pipes do you connect them all together and what tool would be advisable to use.
Also would this plan be ideal for the use of a retaining wall??
Thanks any advice would be very useful
if you dont wrap perforated pipe in a geotextile it will quickly silt up and be a pointless excersise
Was it actually legal under the Water Industry Act 1991 and the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 for the householders to just break into a public sewer to drain their garden groundwater - doesn't permission have to be obtained before commencing works? Plus, the waste water company can charge to take ground water away.
Also, in what way were those methods of pipe connection compliant to water industry standards?
you think a builder who turns up in sandals and uses expanding foam for drainage sealant is worried about getting permission from the council lol
Love these vids! nice guys as well
thanks usefull video for me, got a drainage problem. pitty your a bit far south of aberdeen ;)
cannot believe he only wore sandals to work in....
This is crazy stuff! Just a bodged amature job that's not going to last long. I Would love to see a 3 year revisit video hahaha.
The most concerning part isn't the sandles or the wrong gravel and no filter membrane it's the connections into the main drains couldn't be more wrong.
I hope the people like the smell of hot s#!te in the summer.
I can imagine the end of this this video been shown in court look sir he says he's happy and didn't point out any faults or mention any concerns. Hahaha.
Great entertainment this video!
6 years have passed and all is still working very well thank you !
@@ericbarker3351 How do you know, have you been to check?
Gotta love those cozy undies on the line! :)
Stanley Johnson's a jack of all trades :)
Liked the video Mr Barker a quality job. What a nice chap very nice work made it look easy
David Brent vibes... love it!
Another super job well done and Eric always jovial and pleasant
Is that 'Charlie Harper' from the Amazing English punk band 'UK SUBS'? dx
Yeah, he left behind the rock n roll to go into garden drainage.
Good man and didn't charge extra for the work excellent job well done lads 👍
cuts a square in a round pipe and seals the connection with expanding foam ?????????? only one word for this man cowboy !
😳 should of lined the trench with membrane, then the pipe and shingle, fold over at top to seal completely, the way you done it soil will mix with the shingle and at best block it, if not wash soil down the drain and cause surrounding areas to sink 🤪
Old joe dirt wit no shirt n sandals 😂😂😂 Gangta 😂
Great watch!
Put some boots on man
Excellent thanks enjoyed the video.
Can’t believe he used expanding foam!!!
I know nothing about drains and pipes but that definitely does not look right to me!! Expanding foam is not waterproof, he’s used it to seal the joints on the pipe and cover the holes!! Water will leak though within weeks! The thing is as the water will leak underground, owner won’t notice for a long time but eventually the ground will go soft and that area will sink over time, (couple years). So you will get a new puddle on the ground above the drain and these guys can he hired again!!
Worsely gumage out working I see
Expanding foam?? 😂 Proper bodge job 👍 To anyone reading this... Do not do what he has done!!! This is completely wrong and extremely unprofessional!!
I thought your not aloud to have rain water going in to sewage ain’t you lent to dig a soak away
Yes agreed, I heard the same thing.
You are allowed to use a combined system with the permission of your local authority. A soak away will only work if the ground is permeable. If there is cause for land drainage in the first place then it is unlikely that a soakaway will work in this sub soil.
I owned an irrigation & drainage company in Florida for 16 years. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this before. Do yourself a favour, & at least wear some closed toe footwear.
What will happen if you don't connect it to the drain
It catches fire.. Naaah, It'll just drain to the lowest point and hang out there.
Seriously ??? Open toe sandals on a job like that ??????
You well deserve that beer
Another superb job
You must workout a bit in the pub.
Did anyone notice the big bra on the washing line near the start? Wonder if she would have wanted that & other washing onside before recording. I like your 'wig'. 😉. My parents garden need work like this but they live in Essex.
couldn't of been hers flat as a pancake
that will just flood your whole garden and i hope your local city council don`t find out that you have damaged the drain pipe in the ground and it will not be long until your garden starts to sink just one big bodge up
Good work lads..
nice safety boots ;)
Stop connecting your customers surface water in to the drainage system, dig a soakaway 5m away from the house and do the job right!
Not sure how a soakaway is supposed to work in compacted clay.
@@OOpSjm it doesnt! You need plastic crates wrapped in membrane and covered in pea gravel
my garden floods along my garden path then gathers probably 50ft away from my house so where would i put a soak away?
garden floods because of clay in the soil
They look professional! Get some proper gear on and get your man out the goonies some work wear looks like he off to the football
You gave out your customers full address and name, bit strange.
Building Regs say Your not supposed to run rain water into foul plus you should wrap the pipe in taram and ensure shingle is covered all round the pipe or the mud will eventually deep into the pipe and block it up. That’s why the taram is essential.
Lol cowboys, smashing turf like that, your killing the roots of the turf. 😂
oh god, expanding foam??? you are a first class bodger
+Mission Dan I think they used the foam to allow for future removal and maintenance.
+bg147 it wasnt even expanding foam looking at it
Don’t be so stupid, it was shaving cream they used!
Expanding foam is an acceptable method to seal gaps in drains. See here drainagepipe.co.uk/expanding foam
soak away is not a solution here had the same problem in my garden,digging a soak away is same as digging a swimming pool the water will just fill the hole,he has no choice but drain in to sewerage so all arm chair landscapers on here go home.
you obviously have no clue what the fuck your on about. did you know its against building regulations SUDS to run top water into the sewer system? knobber
jealous ????
Haha come on hes an old school guy doing gardening work what do you want him to wear?
I CAL TODAY IM FROM LONDON THE ARE VERY NICE PEOPLE THE HELP ME WHIT MY PROBLEM THANK YOU
What the actual hell!!
what would u do with out adam
Proper cowboys
Not got a clue what his doing be blocked in 6 month
6 years later and it is still fine !
expanding foam are you for real ??
Expanding foam us acceptable to seal joints. His method of connection isnt!
Why so much hate!
Fwuffy, because they are all one obsessed guy using many fake accounts
Great job
How many people write ;Should of? it's 'Should have ' WHY can people not speak properly ? dx
You mean, why can't people speak correctly.
Not - why can people not speak properly.
You mean cannot
suds law 2008 says you must run rain water to a soakaway and not in to the main drain.. i believe this work is illegal
We had permission from the council.
Really Eric, seeing as it granted by the local water board im not sure why you would have permission from the council? Unless you dont!.... digging a deeper hole of bollocks now!
@@missionDan Well we did !
how come you didnt wrap the pipe?
It is not a perforated pipe French type mate....
@@dkaloupis75 should still be wrapped
@@thanxx Since when?
@@dkaloupis75 its 100mm blue perf pipe mate. can you not see this?? you wrap it in terram to filter the water from the soil. but what do i know...im only 50yr old and been fitting land drainage systems for 33 years
@@dkaloupis75 ruclips.net/video/VFYj7sbmXGg/видео.html.
I can't believe this guy has the audacity to film this bodge. Has he ever heard of building regulations!!
Oh Dear...surface water into a mains drain....Cowboys
should of wrapped the pipe and used pipe bedding not gravel
You sound like a nice guy, but expanding foam on connections is a no no
What should you use?
@@Jaya365 deffo not expanding foam that will degrade under ground
@@gkelectrical1 well what then? Serious question
@@Jaya365 you don’t need to seal the joins
@@gkelectrical1 I'm guessing you don't have the answer then?
Cowboy!
Ted bundy
come help me with my yard
French drain and soak away thats all that's needed
Soak aways dont work! The gaps between rubble slowly fill with soil then youre back to square 1.
Unless you run the piping into plastic crates.
should of wrapped the pipe and used pipe bedding not gravel 😡
sandles?
Utterly incompetent. No safety gear and weak workmanship
Besides, garden Inc are not a company that exists, no record of you anywhere......? Expert ?
This is the 2nd time I’ve seen this guy Tap surface water into a sewer pipe! Also the water gully isn’t connected up in the right method! Expanding foam?? Dodgy!
Not everyone has separate surface and sewer drains but yes it's bodge job! It'd be interesting to know how it's holding up 6 years on! :D
@Lewis Heatley u can connect surface to foul but it isn’t correct practice and if you inform the local building authorities they wouldn’t be best pleased without permission
@@ThatLeeNoble he says it’s doing well pal.... so... there ya go
@@johnb8956 Wasn't me who was commenting about it first. Mr Random. ...still a bodge job...
@@ThatLeeNoble you asked how it was doing 6 years on... he responded to another comment saying it was doing as good as new. Just relaying the information
this clown should be reported to trading standards !
I doubt these guys were even trained at a UK college.
should of wrapped the pipe and used pipe bedding not gravel
should of wrapped the pipe and used pipe bedding not gravel 😡
You can say it again if you want ?
@@ericbarker3351 lol 3rd times the charm