THERMODRAIN FRP/GRP DRAIN CHANNELS WITH GRATING / GULLY COVERS
Method Of Installation Of Thermodrain (1 Piece Type) For Surface Drainage For Exterior And Basements (recommended For Short Length Upto 30 Mtrs)
STEP 1 - Prepare a trench of 200 mm extra width than the drain channel width.
STEP 2 - Before laying the Drain channel, check the compactness of the soil and ensure that its compact enough and will not sink due to the load that will be eventually applied on the Grating (refer your civil or soil consultant). In case the soil is found to not take the load than you may create a concrete bed to resist the load with the slope of 1 mm/mtr. for water to flow by gravity.
STEP 3 - Once the concrete/mud bed is ready, you may place the Drain channel in position. The channel installation is to begin from the starting point and proceed towards the exit point.
STEP 4 - You may apply the Silicone sealant on the step given in the channel for joining with the connecting channel or Bend or Tee or Four way Tee. On applying the sealant you may place the connecting piece on the step and continue to place the further connecting pieces in the same manner.
STEP 5 - The connectors like the 90 deg. Bend, Tee and Fourway Tee are to be used as and where required depending on the layout of your site.
STEP 6 - You may refill the empty space around the channel network with the concrete and soil ( As shown in the drawing) and do the required compaction and bring it to the level of the installed grating. Once the filling is completed and cured you may clean the drain channel and you may place the gratings/ Gully covers on the channel network.
Method Of Installation Of Thermodrain (2 Piece Type) For Surface Drainage For Exterior And Basements (recommended For Short & Long Lengths)
STEP 1 - Prepare a trench of 200 mm extra width than the drain channel width.
STEP 2 - Before laying the Drain channel, check the compactness of the soil and ensure that its compact enough and will not sink due to the load that will be eventually applied on the Grating ( refer your civil or soil consultant). In case the soil is found to not take the load than you may create a concrete bed to resist the load with the slope of 1 mm/mtr. for water to flow by gravity.
STEP 3 - Once the concrete/mud bed is ready, you may place the Drain channel in position. The channel installation is to begin from the starting point and proceed towards the exit point.
STEP 4 - You may apply the Silicone sealant on the step given in the channel for joining with the connecting channel or Bend or Tee or Four way Tee. On applying the sealant you may place the connecting piece on the step and continue to place the further connecting pieces in the same manner.
STEP 5 - The connectors like the 90 deg. Bend, Tee and Fourway Tee are to be used as and where required depending on the layout of your site.
STEP 6 - You may refill the empty space around the channel network with the concrete and soil ( As shown in the drawing) and do the required compaction and bring it to the level of the installed grating. Once the filling is completed and cured you may clean the drain channel and you may place the gratings/ Gully covers on the channel network.
THERMODRAIN FRP/GRP/COMPOSITE DRAIN CHANNEL WITH GRATING / GULLY COVER
Sr.No
OUT TO OUT DRAIN CHANNEL SIZE
1
128 mm(w) x 155 mm(ht.) x 1000 mm(It.)
2
167 mm(w) x 155 mm(ht.) x 1000 mm(It.)
3
326 mm(w) x 300 mm(ht.) x 1000 mm(It.)
4
525 mm(w) x 300 mm(ht.) x 1000 mm(It.)
ADVANTAGES OF FRP/GRP DRAIN CHANNELS
DISADVANTAGES OF CEMENT / CONCRETE DRAIN CHANNELS
Blocks site space for minimum time
Site remains blocked due to larger preparation time of cement drains
Quick to install as the channel is only to be laid as per manual
Long installation time as large amount of civil work is required.
Minimum manpower is required.
Huge manpower is required for civil work.
Very low labour cost is incurred for installation.
Very high labour cost is incurred for drain preparation.
Installation is fast and simple and not dependent on huge manpower availability.
Preparation of drain channel is slow as it is highly dependent on manpower availability.
No water proofing is required.
Water proofing is to be done.
Separate MS/FRP angles are not required for placement of Gratings/Gully covers
Separate MS/FRP angles are required for placements of Gratings/Gully covers.
No hidden cost during installation of channels.
There is hidden cost during making of drain channels as it is labour oriented.