Proper Spacing of Cuts For Bog Filter Pipe

[drjay9051]

Ready to build the distribution network for my 16x4 bog filter. Do I space the cuts in the pipe further apart at the beginning and closer towards the far end or will the pressure equalize and just space cuts evenly, say every 6 inches ?

I'm thinking pressure will equalize when bog is filled but I want to do this right so I do not need to remove 3 yards of pea gravel to rebuild distribution pipes.

 

[GBBUDD]

I am of the school to just do it evenly i did like every 6 inches . The key is not to cut more than a 1/3 of the way through the pipe and make it too weak..

The other trick I'll share is I taped the pvc pipes together to a board side by side so I just ran the circular saw right across my pipes all together.

I should add the pump that was going to this bog was planned to be no more than 2 or 3 thousand gallons.

The bog once it starts to clog / a good this water looks for the path of least resistance thus it matters not about pressure spacing eventualy the paths will be like an organ push one key to give air to one area then it starts to clog and the old cloged area decays to the point the pressure blows it clear.

 

[drjay9051]

I am of the school to just do it evenly i did like every 6 inches . The key is not to cut more than a 1/3 of the way through the pipe and make it too weak..

The other trick I'll share is I taped the pvc pipes together to a board side by side so I just ran the circular saw right across my pipes all together.

I should add the pump that was going to this bog was planned to be no more than 2 or 3 thousand gallons.

The bog once it starts to clog / a good this water looks for the path of least resistance thus it matters not about pressure spacing eventualy the paths will be like an organ push one key to give air to one area then it starts to clog and the old cloged area decays to the point the pressure blows it clear.View attachment 167785

Evenly spaced it shall be.
Getting abit morecostly than I had envisuoned.
I used 60 10 inch Timberlok screws on the ties over $120.
Hey cant take it with me and way more secure than spikes I'd think

 

[drjay9051]

I am of the school to just do it evenly i did like every 6 inches . The key is not to cut more than a 1/3 of the way through the pipe and make it too weak..

The other trick I'll share is I taped the pvc pipes together to a board side by side so I just ran the circular saw right across my pipes all together.

I should add the pump that was going to this bog was planned to be no more than 2 or 3 thousand gallons.

The bog once it starts to clog / a good this water looks for the path of least resistance thus it matters not about pressure spacing eventualy the paths will be like an organ push one key to give air to one area then it starts to clog and the old cloged area decays to the point the pressure blows it clear.View attachment 167785

BTW:

I appreciate all your help with my current build.

Thanks to others as well.

 

[GBBUDD]

Evenly spaced it shall be.
Getting abit morecostly than I had envisuoned.
I used 60 10 inch Timberlok screws on the ties over $120.
Hey cant take it with me and way more secure than spikes I'd think

Thats one dinner at your favorite restaraunt. Yes I too spent a small fortune all together. But no desire to go on vacation. Or search for something to do each weekend . Grab a tablet a drink throw a burger on the barbie q