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Default Retain wall and french drain question.

I see lots of references to installing a perforated pipe French drain system behind retaining walls. Usuallying laying the pipe behind the first course of block.

Usually the block is level so as to make the wall level obviously. Shouldn't the perforated pipe have a downward slope to it? If so, how much? My wall will not be very tall but will be about 40 feet long.

I appreciate any help
 
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