Soaker Hoses

[Juiced4v]

Do you place these next to your foundation or a few inches away from it? I've heard two different things about these. I currently have mine place right up next to my foundation.

My question is.... How do the work best?

T.I.A!

[STANGGT40]

Do you place these next to your foundation or a few inches away from it? I've heard two different things about these. I currently have mine place right up next to my foundation.

My question is.... How do the work best?

T.I.A!

i've always put them about 12-18 inches away from the foundation. you don't want them directly next to the foundation; that can cause some major problems. if the soaker hose is put against the foundation, the water will eventually create a separation between the soil and the foundation and pool up at the bottom of the foundation/beam, causing the foundation to drop. now, i'm no expert, but i do play one on tv...and i've had several properties that i've had foundation work done on...this seems to be the advice that they all give.

[Juiced4v]

Thanks Bud!!

[Rafa]

Do you bury it or leave it on top?

[mstng86]

Can you repair them? I have a brand new one that is ripped.

[AdamLX]

I ran mine 12 inches out. You can bury them down 6 inches, but I'd get annoyed with replacing them when they fail.

[STANGGT40]

Do you bury it or leave it on top?

i don't bury them, because they get clogged, they're a pain in the butt to replace, etc. i'd probably do it, if i had it covered by some gravel, so it wasn't just dirt surrounding it.

[Rafa]

i don't bury them, because they get clogged, they're a pain in the butt to replace, etc. i'd probably do it, if i had it covered by some gravel, so it wasn't just dirt surrounding it.

I never thought about some gravel. Good idea.

[03mustangdude]

what about sand had someone say to use sand.....