A pipe drain works by channeling water from an area needing drainage to a discharge location, often referred to as daylighting.
Here's a breakdown of how it functions:
- Collection: The drain collects excess water from the surrounding soil or surface. Some drainage pipes have perforations to allow water to enter along its length.
- Conveyance: The pipe provides a channel for the collected water to flow.
- Discharge: According to the YouTube video "How Does Corrugated Drainage Pipe With Holes Really Work?", the drainage pipe always leads to "a location of discharge for it to daylight." This means the water is directed to a point where it can safely exit, preventing water accumulation. "That's where the water is going to run out of this giant void that's created by the drainage pipe." The "giant void" refers to the area around the pipe where water can collect and then be carried away.
In essence, a pipe drain creates a pathway for water to move from where it's not wanted to a place where it can be safely released.
