I'm thinking of buying a roll of Rain Drain 1000. I think it would be a good idea to leave on the leader after the job is done. Some times theres a bush or tree close to the drain and this would direct the mix away from it. One roll of a 1000' cost about $150. Do any of you guys use this or have you tried it. I think this would come in handy at times.
RainDrain TB1000 Rain Drain, Green
Brian C Jackson said
Oct 9, 2013
Art
I use it and it works great. I haven't bought it in that length but I will buy a roll of that for next year.
Art O said
Oct 9, 2013
This site has it for $117. Thats the cheapest i have found.
I have not used it yet but it is another option when it comes to controlling run off. We normally wash out the gutters with our pvc gutter cane(s) during and after our process. We have several gutter canes in various lengths up to 12'. 95% of the time the roof is dry before we leave.
We use them too. I love the way you can divert the solution. We carry a small collapsable shovel when they are under ground and dig out the end of the pipe.
Admin said
Nov 3, 2013
Next year I will be carying a roll of this stuff in my truck. Better safe then sorry. I will be writing on the invoice that it needs to stay on the leader for 40 days
DirtyRoofcom said
Nov 3, 2013
We use them. made the mistake of paying $20 for 50'. its just 6 mill plastic tubing. If your going to leave it there untill the first rain how are you going to keep it in place without it blowing around in the wind?
Art O said
Nov 3, 2013
Put a rock or steak in the End of it. Besides when it rains it will just roll out straight
Patrick G said
Nov 4, 2013
I think he means the wind will blow it where you don't want it to go. I think the stake is a good idea.
Art O said
Nov 4, 2013
If it is zip tied to the elbow. Its not going anywhere. The weight of the water will open it up.
DirtyRoofcom said
Nov 26, 2013
art thats what i bought originally and still have it. If you rinse - these work great if you can find a place to run it to. Just look up 6mil poly tubing you can get it MUCH cheaper. Any online packaging place has it
-- Edited by DirtyRoofcom on Tuesday 26th of November 2013 04:21:52 PM
Larger homes tend to require more drainage from runoff water from further away. The Rainguard™ 50 foot Gutter Extension Tubing in green attaches easily to any standard downspout, and expels water well away.
I'm not looking to run long distance. Just looking to direct the run off away from the shrubs when I leave the jobs. Had to kills this year. The first one the homeowner put a drain tube into the bush. The second one dumped her mothers ash's into the bush and I came along and watered her in. They were both my kills.
DirtyRoofcom said
Nov 27, 2013
Art either way you use it check these prices i quickly found 1000' for $100 can probably find it cheaper if you look around
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Art O said
Nov 21, 2014
Have any of you guys used these rain drain tunnels this past season?
Liberty SoftWash said
Nov 21, 2014
I have but I still like the gutter cane.
Mario said
Nov 21, 2014
Yes I use it when it's needed
John Aloisio said
Nov 22, 2014
Art O wrote:
Have any of you guys used these rain drain tunnels this past season?
We used them and a gutter cane all season. We leave the rain drains on for two weeks if the downspout dumps out at the base of a shrub. We inform the customer why we are doing it and they have no problem throwing it away.
Jeff Thompson said
Nov 22, 2014
I've always just flooded the area and used Plant Wash. Haven't been called back (knock on wood) for any dead shrubs. However, I do like the idea of these rain drains and will buy a roll.
Question: If the drain dumps onto a shrub and there is nothing but nice green grass surrounding the house, where do you divert it to? Do you ask the customer what's more important....her shrubs or her grass?
Roof Cleaning Virginia said
Nov 22, 2014
Sod is cheaper than the majority of bushes.
John Aloisio said
Nov 22, 2014
Grass seed is cheaper than shrubs
Art O said
Nov 22, 2014
Using lots of the Homeowners water is cheaper then anything!
Art O said
Jan 13, 2017
another strong thread
Maverick Contracting said
Feb 1, 2017
John Aloisio wrote:
Grass seed is cheaper than shrubs
A can of green spray paint is is cheaper and faster 🤔
SprayWash said
Feb 4, 2017
Maverick Contracting wrote:
John Aloisio wrote:
Grass seed is cheaper than shrubs
A can of green spray paint is is cheaper and faster 🤔
I'm thinking of buying a roll of Rain Drain 1000. I think it would be a good idea to leave on the leader after the job is done. Some times theres a bush or tree close to the drain and this would direct the mix away from it. One roll of a 1000' cost about $150. Do any of you guys use this or have you tried it. I think this would come in handy at times.
RainDrain TB1000 Rain Drain, Green
Art
I use it and it works great. I haven't bought it in that length but I will buy a roll of that for next year.
This site has it for $117. Thats the cheapest i have found.
http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/Frost-King-DE1000-Rain-Drain-Tubing/255778/Cat/1093?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shareasale&SSAID=198698
Art,
I have not used it yet but it is another option when it comes to controlling run off. We normally wash out the gutters with our pvc gutter cane(s) during and after our process. We have several gutter canes in various lengths up to 12'. 95% of the time the roof is dry before we leave.
Hank
We use them all the time. Here is the ones we get http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=37732&catid=703 Dave from Roof Refresh turned me on to these.
art thats what i bought originally and still have it. If you rinse - these work great if you can find a place to run it to. Just look up 6mil poly tubing you can get it MUCH cheaper. Any online packaging place has it
-- Edited by DirtyRoofcom on Tuesday 26th of November 2013 04:21:52 PM
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Art either way you use it check these prices i quickly found 1000' for $100 can probably find it cheaper if you look around
http://www.uspackagingandwrapping.com/Poly-Tubing-Bags/Polyethylene-Tubing/6-Mil-Poly-Tubing.html
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Heavy 6 mil poly tubing rolls are the strongest rolls we offer. They are ideal for packaging larger and heavier products. Our 6 mil poly tubing is offered on rolls ranging from 300’ to 1000’. We recommend the 6 mil tubing for products up to a few hundred pounds in weight depending on external elements and the edges of the product.
All rolls come on a 3” cardboard core for easy dispensing. Click on the link to purchase a poly tubing dispenser or a hand impulse sealer. Please call or click on the request quote button for any answers or quotes.
Product Details:
We used them and a gutter cane all season. We leave the rain drains on for two weeks if the downspout dumps out at the base of a shrub. We inform the customer why we are doing it and they have no problem throwing it away.
Question: If the drain dumps onto a shrub and there is nothing but nice green grass surrounding the house, where do you divert it to? Do you ask the customer what's more important....her shrubs or her grass?
Grass seed is cheaper than shrubs
A can of green spray paint is is cheaper and faster 🤔
lol
I've been using these for a long time now. I tell the customer they can remove it after a good rain.
That link isn't working. I even tried www.plumbersurplus.com and got nothing.
i dont leave mine behind. 1000ft would last a lifetime