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Home made job ! Gutter excess

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  • 05-07-2020 10:52am
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    2012paddy2012
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    Looking for a bit of DIY advice ---

    I have covered over an area at side of the house.

    I was thinking I have another 8 ft x 8 ft area between the side gate and the start of this area.

    A pillar prevented me running the gutter I have the full lenght-

    I don't want to start running down pipes and angles etc. If I ran a length of gutter the 8 feet with two stop ends that would do --'

    I have an area nearby that would do as a run off-

    Ideally , I now it's not best practice -- if I could drill a hole in the gutter and put a waste pipe ( or ideally a hose) with a suitable outdoor fitting, I could run it neatly to a drain. / area , nearby .

    Anyone ever hook up anything like that!!!
    (Any suggestions appreciated)


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    jack of all
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    I've seen something similar down on a small greenhose- garden hose connected to guttering and run to a water butt. Biggest problem is keeping dirt and leaves from blocking the hose.


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    the_pen_turner
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    why not put a proper outlet and downpipe

    why not go around the pillar

    have you a pic


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    2012paddy2012
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    jack of all wrote: »
    I've seen something similar down on a small greenhose- garden hose connected to guttering and run to a water butt. Biggest problem is keeping dirt and leaves from blocking the hose.

    Oh of , course didn't think of that. I might be able to get around that maybe If I get a gutter cover that keeps out leaves and debris.

    Any idea of what fitting was used ? Just back from woodies looking at waste pipes and similar ...the fitting would have to be flush with bottom of gutter .to allow water flow out , the gutter will be slightly angled to have the water run freely along ..didn't spot anything suitable, tho


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    2012paddy2012
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    the_pen_turner wrote: »
    why not put a proper outlet and downpipe

    why not go around the pillar

    have you a pic

    I have an end on it now, the pillar was awkward it's done now, fitted , fixed with self adhesive felt on wall and roof , ideally running around the pillar as you suggest , I decided against it at the start, thks


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    the_pen_turner
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    you can get outlets that you dill a hole with ahole saw and screw pieces from both sides


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    2012paddy2012
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    the_pen_turner wrote: »
    you can get outlets that you dill a hole with ahole saw and screw pieces from both sides

    Brilliant- I'll get looking again , could not anything remotely like that today in woodies, would that be to attach , maybe a garden hose?

    If you ever came across the name or link to this screw pieces , please let me know ,

    Thank you
    Paddy


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    the_pen_turner
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    2012paddy2012 wrote: »
    Brilliant- I'll get looking again , could not anything remotely like that today in woodies, would that be to attach , maybe a garden hose?

    If you ever came across the name or link to this screw pieces , please let me know ,

    Thank you
    Paddy

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Uni-Fit-Gutter-Outlet-Universal-Spigot-for-Round-or-Square-Downpipe-Hunter-R400-/230627284068

    most builders providers should have them. my local here in thurles has them. ronaynes hardware.


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    2012paddy2012
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    the_pen_turner wrote: »
    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Uni-Fit-Gutter-Outlet-Universal-Spigot-for-Round-or-Square-Downpipe-Hunter-R400-/230627284068

    most builders providers should have them. my local here in thurles has them. ronaynes hardware.

    Fair play thanks. That will fit flush in the gutter and then you can attach a hose? That's brilliant thank you very much .


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    loyatemu
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    have you got a photo of the covered over area? I was following your previous thread, curious as to how it turned out.


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    2012paddy2012
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    loyatemu wrote: »
    have you got a photo of the covered over area? I was following your previous thread, curious as to how it turned out.

    Yup I'll do that when I throw the perspex up !
    Having a lit of difficulty getting sheets cut.
    2 x 6 feet standard, mine require around 2x 5 feet ... tries to cut before with grinder - burn marks.. jig saw couldn't cut without breaking...
    I'll finish it soon hopefully and put up pic


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    2012paddy2012
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    2012paddy2012 wrote: »
    Yup I'll do that when I throw the perspex up !
    Having a lit of difficulty getting sheets cut.
    2 x 6 feet standard, mine require around 2x 5 feet ... tries to cut before with grinder - burn marks.. jig saw couldn't cut without breaking...
    I'll finish it soon hopefully and put up pic

    Ran gutter under lip of wall at a slight fall...the pillars were a bit of an issue up near gate I'll get perspex in around it tho , if I can get tbar spigot and keep leaves etc out with a gutter cover will be fine , just to store bikes etc


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    2012paddy2012
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    jack of all wrote: »
    I've seen something similar down on a small greenhose- garden hose connected to guttering and run to a water butt. Biggest problem is keeping dirt and leaves from blocking the hose.

    Could you send me pic of how you did this please?


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