Sand from drain pipe

May 26, 2020 Last reply: 6 years ago 18 Replies

We live near the beach. Sand from the roof drain is pouring into the garden covering the soil. Does anyone have a solution?


Would a manifold at the drain outlet be an option? Let it spread the sand over a wider area. The Nebraska Sandhills is exactly that, yet some of the best ranches in the state are there. They raise corn there also but with different techniques than in the southeast where there are clay and loam type soils.

I've heard, in ancient lore - that there are incantations or spells that work for this sort of thing ... ... call for the Sand Witch ! John T.

If you want to get more sophisticated you can drill holes near the top, attach hoses to distribute the water where needed best.

Holy hell! Bob actually has an idea (probably stole) and didn't even blame Trump for the sand.

That's probably the best idea. They use a similar, much larger thing on pivot irrigation systems. Look for gutter sand trap in a search.

Exactly, plus what Ed added. I was going to suggest a settling tank, where the sand settles and the water is allowed to drain out. That's exactly what a bucket or a tank would do. Periodically, just scoop out the excess sand.

It's not a done deal. There are still plenty of ways, and plenty of time, to cheat, and you know Trump will cheat (again). He knows it's the only way.

What they said, plus, What do your neighbors do?

A good way to meet your neighbors.

Joyce presented the following explanation :

A rain barrel.

But check the diagnosis. Is it beach sand, or is it granules from a failing roof?

If beach sand, then a settling bucket or a filter cleanout box will help. They make filter cleanout boxes for downspouts especially if you're running roof drains into an underground pipe.

It must be very windy where you live.

Translation: I can insert a Trump barb into someone's topic but when someone does it to me, I'm bothered by it.

Thanks for playing "Double Standards"

Thanks for confirming you're a hypocrite.

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