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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:09 pm
by craigdonaghy
hi i am looking for some information on how you find out at what depth you would install land drainage pipes at thanks ?

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:40 pm
by eazybarra man
Craig, The land drainage contractors association recommend a minimum cover of 450mm.
However, depending on the application and site conditions depths can vary
What is the application?

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:33 pm
by craigdonaghy
the application is for a large garden, the site conditions are very wet underfoot and if you start to dig the soil away the hole fills quickly with water

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:53 pm
by eazybarra man
Can you post some photographs on the site? This will give a better idea of the site, type of soil, surrounding area etc
is the house in a new development?
Are ther other houses/gardens surrounding yours?

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:54 pm
by flowjoe
Depends on the fall of the land and where your outfall is, 450mm is a bit excesive for domestic use.

300mm is usually plenty but as barraman says it depends on your garden and surrounding features.

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:47 am
by matt h
look on main site, most situations are covered in detail