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Winter Proof Underground Buried Downspouts

Winter Proof Underground Buried Downspouts Ready to stop your buried downspout lines from freezing solid every winter? In this video, Robert Sherwood (The French Drain Man) shows you exactly how to winter-proof an underground buried downspout system using an inexpensive heat cable—installed the right way, safely, and without damaging your PVC or corrugated pipe. Whether you’re battling freeze-ups, ice-locked pop-ups, overflowing gutters, or a frozen discharge line that backs water into your basement, this step-by-step retrofit will keep your system flowing even in extreme northern climates. What You’ll Learn in This Video: Why most roof heat cables should NEVER be used inside underground downspout systems How to choose the correct plastic-safe pipe heat cable Why self-regulating thermostats can burn out buried lines if misused The trick to thawing a frozen buried downspout within 48 hours How to safely install a heat cable inside a 25–40 ft downspout line How the FDM Vented Leaf Filter is engineered for heat-cable access, camera inspections, and hose flushing Why black HDPE catch basins and pop-ups help thaw frozen systems faster How drilled pop-ups and the right stone base help leftover water leach into soil Why external couplers (never internal) are a must for smooth cable pulls The complete DIY process start to finish — fish tape, routing, cable placement, thermostat location, and securing everything for winter Why This Works With the right cable, proper installation, and a well-designed FDM system, even a fully frozen line can be thawed and flowing again—often within 48 hours. This is how northern homeowners keep their drainage systems alive through freeze–thaw cycles, roof melt, and long winter cold spells. DIY-Friendly This is one of the easiest—and cheapest—winter upgrades you can make. For $30–$40, you can permanently eliminate frozen downspout headaches. If you found this helpful, hit LIKE—it helps the channel grow. Have questions about heat cables, buried downspouts, or winter drainage issues? Drop them in the comments. FDM's Online Yard Drain Supplies: https://frenchdrainman.com/drainage-p... ======= French Drain Man – Michigan’s Yard Water Drainage Experts. Masters in the art of constructing contained French drain systems & curtain drain systems that and fix your yard drainage problems for years to come. Over 30 years’ experience in solving yard water drainage problems in Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, and St. Clair Counties. French Drain Man / Sherwood Landscape Construction, LLC P.O. Box 777 Almont, MI 48003 248-505-3065 https://www.frenchdrainman.com http://www.macombcountylandscaping.com Follow us on: Facebook:   / frenchdrainmanusa   Instagram:   / frenchdrainman   #diy #diyprojects #frenchdrain #drainagesystem #frenchdrainman #landscaping #gutters