I'm dealing with a persistent issue where my gutters, which drain into underground PVC pipes leading to drywells under my driveway, become clogged every 1-2 years. When this happens, the gutters overflow, and I have to use a pressure washer to clean them out, which is a messy and time-consuming job. I'm also concerned that my drywell is gradually getting filled with debris like leaves and pine needles. I'm looking for clever ways to stop leaves from entering these underground drains. I've thought about installing gutter guards, but since I have copper gutters, I'm worried those might just get clogged themselves and not adequately channel water from the roof. I'm hoping to find a solution like a downspout filter that captures leaves and small debris before they reach the underground pipes.
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I've installed filters on my downspouts going into the ground, and they work great for keeping bigger debris out. I haven't had any clogs since I added them back in April! Here’s a link to what I used: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VM9CW0?psc=1&smid=A3K143NDYKT29B&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp).
Have you thought about using downspout filters? They can help catch most of the larger debris before it gets into the underground system.
I came across a neat trick on YouTube! You can use chicken wire to create a box-like cover for your downspout opening. This really helps to keep out the bigger stuff, and I can share the video with you if you're interested!
Could you send a link to the specific filters you got? I’m interested in checking them out!