

The self cleaning system runs maintenance free year round. The solid, green lid keeps out grass clippings that can clog other underground systems with grate openings. Simply mow right over them! The rugged, solid green lid can withstand the weight of a riding lawnmower. Featuring precision design, our products can help prevent water and moisture damage to the roof, windows, walls and foundation. Protect your home from water damage with Peak aluminum gutter, soffit and fascia products. No need to move those annoying downspouts out of the way each time you mow. Peak 10-inch Aluminum Downspout Strap in Black - Fits 2-inch x 3-inch Downspout. Unlike other products that connect directly onto the downspout, this ice break prevents ice build up in downspout that could reach roof line and create damage. Water free falls into the debris filter beneath the downspout creating an ice break. WORKS YEAR ROUND FROM FREEZE TO THAWįor those living an a cold climate (like us here in Minnesota!), the debris filter becomes the ice guard during the winter. Debris filter simply rests below downspout and water free falls into the angled grate. No special fittings or connectors needed. The universal debris filter is designed to accommodate any downspout. Return sod or add grass seeds and you’re finished!
DOWN SPOUT PARTS PRO
PRO TIP – Spray paint exposed PVC pipe to match debris filter or exterior.īack fill the trench around PVC pipe and bubbler pop-up with dirt and tamp down. Cut pipe to size and connect one end into the elbow and the other into debris filter. Hold debris filter under downspout and measure the length of PVC pipe needed to connect filter to elbow. Cut your downspout with a tin snips at a 45-degree angle. Mark on your downspout where you’d like the top of the debris filter to be installed – usually between 10 inches to 20 inches above the dirt. The top of green lid should be flush with dirt line. Set into place and adjust the pitch of the pipe as needed. PRO TIP – Pile dirt on a large tarp to make dirt removal clean and easy.įit one end of the PVC pipe into the 90-degree elbow and the other end into the side of the bubbler pop-up. For an 8-foot pipe, the trench should start approximately 4 inches deep and end at approximately 8 inches deep. Scoop out a shallow trench from the downspout to the bubbler pop-up hole. Fill the bottom of bubbler pop-up hole with 2 inches of gravel making sure the top of the green lid will be flush with the dirt line when installed. Select a location at least 8 feet out from the downspout and dig a circular hole for the bubbler pop-up that is 12 inches wide by 10 inches deep.
