Basement Trench Drain
Channel drains collect and convey water to drain pipes which carry the water downstream to discharge with a pop up emitter or to percolate into the ground with a dry well or infiltration trench.
Basement trench drain. That means a 1 foot drop for every 100 feet of length. Channel drains also called trench drains are long narrow drains used for surface drainage of hardscapes. If your waterproofing basement walls are made from concrete block drill 1 in. Holes in each block core and into each mortar joint figure a.
Trench drain compact series black slim drainage pit and catch basin for 3 2 in. Drill holes in block. This type of drain is located along the interior perimeter of the basement and lies below floor level. Remove the soil beneath with a shovel.
Deeper soil is more compact and will better funnel water to your perforated pipe. Use a pickaxe or a jackhammer to break through the floor of the basement. Drill the holes as close to the footings as you can. The trench in which you place the drain should be about 8 inches or 20 cm wide and 18 inches or 45 cm deep.
Again the pipe must be surrounded by gravel or crushed stone to keep mud particles from. Free delivery with 45 order. Modular trench and channel drain systems model 83540 view the u s. Trench drain collection 19 16 19 16.
Your trench should maintain a 1 grade. This will allow the water that collects in the cores and between the blocks to flow into the drain. Whatever depth you choose remember to account for the downward slope.