The drain warden with pillow is a type of product that you may want to try. It is especially for the drainage system needs. This item has some specifications and functions that you have to know first.
As it is named, it is different from a common drain warden. It has a part that looks like a pillow after it absorbs the spill, water, or something like that.
This part is called the absorbent hydrocarbon pillow. What it is looked like and what are the functions? There are so many things to understand before purchasing this item.
Drain Warden Definition
A drain warden is a type of non-woven geotextile product that is used as a filter. It means that the contaminants such as dirt, stones, sands, etc, won’t find their way into a drainage system.
The drain warden with pillow also has the same functions. If the contaminants get into your drainage system, the water will be contaminated.
Of course, it will create a further problem, it is especially if this water is for a consumption need. It may affect your health and can cause a more expensive problem ahead.
Basically, this filter won’t let those contaminants and sediments from entering the stormwater system. However, it will still allow water to flow through that system.
In other words, you can say that the drain warden with pillow will remove all oil, coarse sediments, debris, and litter really well.
How It Works
This item can be used in an area where fuel, oil, or grease may enter the stormwater drains. The typical areas of use are workshops, delivery docks, Industrial plants, and service areas.
The mini polypropylene boom absorbent will trap the hydrocarbons, fuel, oil, etc. The remaining water there is going to flow through the stormwater tunnel.
There is also a part of an overflow bag to facilitate the huge volume of water. It is especially true when heavy rain is coming in a place where this filter is installed.
The Drain Warden with Pillow Specs
Besides some explanations above, there are still several points to note as well. It is related to the specs, details, and many more again.
1. Where to Place It
Usually, this product is placed below the grate. The aim is to prevent all damage in a high-traffic area. The sediment trap as a filter is made from the UV-stabilized, heavy-duty 200-micron geotextile fabric.
Besides that, you may also see that there is a fuel and oil-absorbent pillow. It is inserted into the trap for collecting hydrocarbons and it can absorb up to 14 liters of oil.
2. About The Excess Flow Points
The excess flow points on this drain warden with pillow can block any contaminants during high rainfall. To install it, place this item into the drain and cut off excess fabric.
That excess fabric can be folded over the grate too. Besides that, the drain must be no larger than 1 meter square.
Make sure to check this product from debris and silt after rainfall. The drain warden with pillow can be also replaced with the oil and fuel pillow (58×37 cm, PPFO) .
For more information about drain warden please contact: Whatsapp/Mobile Phone: +62 811 9151 338 (Ms. Anna) or Email : info@urbanplastic.id.