No Grate Floor Drain Eliminates Standing Water

No Grate Floor Drain Eliminates Standing Water BUILDINGS Accessories No grates are needed for this floor drain system from Norstar Once installed all you see is a long slot that can be driven over and carries unwanted liquids to a sump for removal “The majority of our sales go to farm shops to collect snow and rain or wash water ” says Barry Klassen Norstar “The vast majority are for new construction but we are seeing more and more retrofit ” Klassen notes that even car garages are being retrofitted A residential U-Drain installation can eliminate areas where water sits yet blend into the floor with only a 1/2-in slot opening Residential U-Drain is available in 60-in and shorter sections Commercial installations with a 1-in slot are designed with a 1/2-in slope per 9-ft 10-in section up to a 120-ft run Longer runs with non-sloped sections are available Both are available in either galvanized or stainless steel The design is geared for low maintenance Cleaning consists of running a paddle shaped to fit the bottom of the slot drain the length of the drain It can also be installed with a flush system U-drain systems are also easy to install Components bolt together and connect to rebar grid in new construction Whether new construction or retrofit the design transfers vehicle weight to the surrounding concrete eliminating any load concern Sumps are available in different sizes and either single or dual inlet designs Single inlet sumps can handle up to 150 ft of drain while a dual inlet sump can handle up to 300 ft All sumps come with an elbow to direct wastewater to a drainage system outside the building Many sumps are available with oil separation catch pits The secondary pit acts as a skimmer allowing cleaner water to be discharged Pricing for a system depends on desired length and the size and type of sump However Klassen indicates the average 10-ft residential system runs around $1 000 The average 40-ft ag installation runs around $3 000 Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Norstar Box 119 R R 1 Morris Manitoba Canada R0G 1K0 ph 855-746-8200; info@norstarmfg com; www u-drain ca

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