Watertight ADS Couplings???

[JHZR2]

I have a downspout off my garage that I want to run a good distance away...

HD sells 10' sections of ADS pipe, but Id like to get the water further than 10' away... Simple, right?

ADS is super cheap, flexible, tough enough, and the black color is not an issue where Im putting/routing it, which is why Im using it over something else...

Well, the couplings on the pipe leak. And so since its a downspout off of a fairly large garage, it dumps the water at the coupling versus where I want it to go, at least under light rains.

I could buy a 100' length, but for $69 at HD, when I really only need like 20-25', Id rather not waste the money (I think the 10' lengths are about the same per foot price).

So, is there such a thing as a water tight ADS coupling? Ive looked at Furnco but they seem to be for transitioning to PVC. I read that there is such a thing as a coupling with a neoprene gasket, but Ive not seen them.

Ive thought about duct seal as an option too... might be cheaper/easier...

Thoughts or recommendations? My read is that since ADS is often used underground, the dirt packing around the pipe helps with ensuring that the pipe is the path of least resistance, and any other leakage isn't a big deal.

But Id like to route some water as desired, especially given the lack of rains that we've been having and the desire to keep our garden producing.

Thanks!

 

[Bebop367]

Contech A2000 corrugated PVC pipe would do a good job if you can find it in your area.

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: Bebop367
Contech A2000 corrugated PVC pipe would do a good job if you can find it in your area.



Is it cheap? Is it white?

Color not a huge deal, but dark is preferable to white to me.

Cheap and reconfigurable is also desired, as this is a smart water use during a drought band aid as much as anything. 10' lengths store easily after the fact too.

 

[Kawiguy454]

I got a 50' roll of that 4" stuff from HD and rented a trencher and put it underground. I ran the single peice of pipe a few feet up the downspout and ran it out by my treeline I put black plastic drains between the trees that fit the pipe perfectly and sat flush with the ground so I could mow over them.

When it rained you could see the water gushing up through the grates. Kept my basement dry and watered the trees no sealing needed.

If your saying it is leaking at the downspout sliding it up the outside of the downspout will keep it from leaking as the pressure goes up every foot higher you go.

 

[Bebop367]

I retired now but I remember it being a tad cheaper than ADS.
It is white.
It stays straight.
It is very slick inside and moves water fast.
Don't forget lube (like a soap grease) to slip joints together.
ADS black always seem to wrap sitting around waiting to be installed. It's good pipe though. ADS handled better loading if I remember correctly.

 

[JHZR2]

This won't be loaded on. Its just a temporary thing (though may use it longer term) while its really dry to get as much collected water to the garden as possible.

Its not really in a line of view at all.

But there isn't much slope at all.

But given the flexiness of ADS, and the fact that the run needs to be raised a little bit in order to get the water to flow over the length, Im also starting to wonder if a run of PVC might be better... Since its more rigid. I think I could get away with 3" sch 40 or even something cheaper.

I like the 10' sections so if at some point I want to repurpose it or take it down, I can stow the sections easier.

 

[tom slick]

I wonder if you could use a sealant like polyurethane.

 

[andyd]

Gorilla Tape