Calculate the total vertical drop and grade for a gravity drain line.
Usage Tip
Too little slope and solids settle; too much and water outruns solids. 1/4 in per foot is the sweet spot.
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Calculate the total vertical drop and grade for a gravity drain line.
Too little slope and solids settle; too much and water outruns solids. 1/4 in per foot is the sweet spot.
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