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Buying Guide: Flex-Drain Pipe and Fittings

Choosing a Drain Pipe Style
Solid drain pipe is suited to moving water from a downspout, diverter or rain gutter to a drain, since water does not seep out until it reaches the end of the pipe. Perforated pipe has spaced slits that let water drain in stages, which suits French drains or dispersing water from flower beds. The version with a sock is a perforated pipe for applications such as French drains.

Adapters, Elbows and Connectors
Downspout adapters are sold in snap sizes such as 3 inch x 4 inch, so match the snap and diameter on your old part before ordering. The connector can join 3 inch or 4 inch corrugated pipe, 4 inch PVC pipe and other 4 inch pipe varieties. The bend elbow, coupling and combination tee wye handle direction changes, repairs and branch connections.

Before You Order
Measure the length of the run so you buy enough pipe, and check the size of any existing pipe you plan to connect to. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for assembly and backfilling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Flex-Drain make?
Flex-Drain offers drain pipe in solid, perforated and sock-wrapped styles, plus downspout adapters, a bend elbow, a coupling, a connector and a combination tee wye for joining pieces.

How do I choose the right size or type?
Match the diameter and snap size on your old part before buying. Use solid pipe to carry water away from a downspout and perforated pipe for French drains or spreading water across a bed. Measure the run so you buy enough length.

Can the connectors join other pipe types?
The connector is made for 3 inch or 4 inch corrugated pipe, 4 inch PVC pipe and other 4 inch pipe varieties. Check the diameter of the pipe you are joining, and use the coupling to connect two cut pieces of Flex-Drain.