I'm about to have a new primary drain line run from my evap coil in my attic to the outside (it currently runs about 40 feet to a bathroom vent/drain pipe and has caused numerous problems over the years). A contractor has recommended running the pvc almost to the ground and then building a french drain for the water to drain into. I had an idea that I presented to him about this drain line, but he had no clue whether it would work and didn't seem to anxious to try it. I want to see if there is anyone that has ever tried something like this or has any knowledge about whether it would work.
Here goes - I have soaker hoses running around my home. Could the primary drain line be tied into those soaker hoses? I would think that this would produce significant enough water on a daily basis to keep the dirt around my foundation moist enough to help my foundation. One of my concerns is whether there will be enough pressure from the drain line to push the water through the tiny holes in the soaker hose? Does anyone know? This seems like an efficient use of that water and would cut down on my summer water bills. Any thoughts or help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.