JDpastor - 1/4/2025 19:07



Cliff's example of a 12' main a mile long makes sense if his field is so flat that the only place for him to find a deep enough place to find a close outlet is by going through a field that is 8 feet higher than his flat ground. His flat ground might still have a bit of natural drainage that flatly runs for 10 miles, but that also is likely not an economic option. These situations are very common in flat areas.

Edit: I read down lower that too flat for an outlet makes sense, but not too flat to tile. I think most of us understood that Cliff meant without a good outlet it makes no sense to tile. Even with a pump, you still need somewhere to pump it to that does not flood the neighbor.

Further Edit: AGB, I have a lot of respect for you. I read your explanation for your response further down and there are few guys that have both the confidence and character to admit that they had no idea about a subject. There is however no shame in just not knowing. Your response again reminds me why I love this site so much. We all get to learn so much that we did not know before. I am often reminded that what works here may not work there and vise versa. Thank you for your contribution to this site and for your comments.