Important Accessories Used in Surface Drainage Channels

A surface drainage channel is of immense importance for clearing out wastewater or rainwater that has been accumulated on the surface. Leaving puddles of this water unattended can lead to bacterial contamination, hygiene risk, as well as erode the soil of the surface. Using high-quality surface drainage pipes can help easily remove this water and dispose it safely. 

The best surface drainage channel for numerous applications is Hauraton by Astral Pipes. Manufactured in line with strict industry norms, this system offers top-quality solutions that are durable and resilient. Additionally, the accessories used here combine innovative modern technology with a structurally-sound design for best results.

Some of the important accessories used in Hauraton surface drainage channels include:

End Cap

End caps are used at the beginning or end of drainage channels and prevent the water from running out. The end caps are available with outlet opening (for the end of a channel instead of a trash box) or without outlet opening (for the starting end of channels).

Foul Trap

Foul air traps are inserted between the channel run and the canal or inside trash boxes. They prevent the escape of foul air and unpleasant odours from the canal system. The foul air trap consists of a bent piece of pipe (U-bend) filled with water or an internal container with an overflow edge placed inside an external container.

Coupling

A coupling or socket is a fitting used to make an uninterrupted connection, such as between a trash box and the canal system.

Grating

This is the loadbearing element that closes a drainage channel at the top. Usually, the component is made of ductile iron, galvanised steel, stainless steel or composite material. Integrated inlet openings of various designs allow surface water to drain into the channel. Gratings protect the channel from debris such as leaves, sand and stones. In addition, it protects pedestrians and vehicles against injury and damage when crossing the channel.

The gratings used in Huaraton are securely bolted within edge-frame housing with an innovative design to prevent longitudinal or lateral movement of gratings. This prevents rattle sounds, creates low noise pollution, and avoids theft and vandalism.

Trash Box

Trash boxes are mostly fitted at the end of drainage runs where they collect sludge before the water enters the canal system. Trash boxes can also be fitted within drainage runs.

Sludge Trap Buckets

Sludge trap buckets are placed inside trash boxes and are used to filter any coarse dirt particles from the water. This process is carried out in order to prevent the discharge pipes from becoming blocked and to reduce the amount of sludge reaching the canal system.

uPVC pipes

uPVC pipes are the best types of drainage pipe and are primarily used for discharging wastewater underground from a building to the public sewer system. These plastic pipes are produced in different nominal widths and can be recognised by their orange-brown colour.

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