French Drain Man
Leaf Filter Kit
Leaf Filter Kit
4.2 / 5.0
(5) 5 total reviews
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Description:
Introducing the Downspout Leaf Filter, your downspout system’s best option!
Water flows smoothly through our Downspout Leaf Filter without splashing or bouncing, protecting your home’s exterior from harm brought on by too much water. You can customize your filter for maximum effectiveness thanks to its patented vent and removable screen, which make it low-maintenance and flexible to your needs.
That’s not all, though. Additionally, our filter has a center that is detachable, making it simple to pass a camera, garden hose, or heat cable through it.
Our Downspout Leaf Filter, which is available in either sleek black or traditional white, is the ideal addition to any home’s exterior. With our creative and dependable solution, you can say goodbye to clogged downspouts and damaged home exteriors. A clean and well-maintained home exterior brings peace of mind, so order your downspout leaf filter right away.
Black is advised by FDM for people who reside in the North. During the day, black absorbs light and warms up, helping to melt freeze-ups.
Description
Kit includes:
- Downspout Leaf Filter
- 4 Inch Dual Wall Riser x 12 Inch Long
- FDM Not quite a 90 Degree Fitting
- 3 Inch. x 4 Inch Adjustable Swivel Fitting to connect pop up emitter to 3 Inch corrugated pipe OR 4 Inch Corrugated to 4 Inch PVC HDPE Female Coupler
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Used in a very small townhouse backyard to collect roof water and move it to a swale at the back of the yard. All parts were as they were in the YouTube videos that French Drainman puts out. The online ordering was easy, and the shipping was fast. All is installed now I just need some rain to test it all out.
Disappointed that you don't supply a white riser with a white leaf filter.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and understand your preference for color coordination between the white leaf filter and riser component.
The riser piece is cut from standard dual wall corrugated pipe, which manufacturers only produce in black. We use dual wall corrugated pipe because it's much more rigid than single wall pipe, making it easier to install and providing a seamless connection from the Leaf Filter to the below-grade 90-degree fitting.
The riser serves important functional purposes - helping achieve proper height for below-grade pipe connections and ensuring optimal positioning of the leaf filter relative to your downspout, especially when downspouts don't extend fully to ground level or when installation constraints make the riser more visible.
For homeowners who prefer a coordinated appearance, we recommend using white outdoor spray paint on the riser section - this has proven effective for achieving the white-on-white look you're seeking.
We developed this three-component kit specifically to solve the significant problem of leaf buildup in underground drainage systems while providing a safer alternative to frequent ladder maintenance. It seems a shame to rate a functional solution poorly when a simple can of spray paint could have addressed the aesthetic concern entirely.
We hope this explanation addresses your concerns and helps you understand both the functional design of our product and the simple solution available for your color preferences.
This is a good kit that works really well.
Unfortunately it is big and ugly as sin. I couldnt use it on the front of my house for aesthetic reasons.
Thank you for your honest feedback! We're pleased to hear the kit works really well for you.
We understand aesthetics are personal, and our design prioritizes function as a superior alternative to traditional plumbing solutions, which are typically both unsightly and lack our front door access that allows homeowners to easily remove trapped leaves and restore proper water flow, rather than having leaves stuck in the downspout. Much like a good relationship, we find that functional designs tend to grow on people once they realize how much hassle they're being saved.
We appreciate you sharing your experience to help others make informed decisions about whether our product fits their needs.
Thanks for choosing our product!
Perfect for catching leaves before they become a problem
Great products and great service.