Questions and Answers for RELN Storm Drain 40 in. Channel Complete with Portland Grey Grate

A:  Hi beginner: If you intend to install the RELN channel drains in a lawn/soft-scape application with no vehicle traffic, my suggestion would be to secure the RELN SD channel lengths into the ground by using part 003103 Channel Drain Stake Kit. This kit is an ideal install method for soil applications. You can then backfill and finish with your recommend top coat. For long runs, I would also recommend purchasing the RELN SD Joiner kit (part 003005). This kit joins 2 x channel lengths together for additional strength and integrity. Ensuring that the channel lengths are secure to a soild base will provide adequate operation of the drains. Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions you may have! Regards

A:  Hi Rainsallday, You certainly can. Our channel lengths are designed to interlock into each other to create the desired length. For additional strength and integrity, I would suggestion purchasing the RELN Storm Drain 2 PK joiner kit (part 003005). 1 x pack will join two 40" sections together, just as a reference. Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions you may have. Regards

A:  Hi Jay, You certainly can...encase the RELN Channel Drain in concrete, minimum of 4 inches in width. Ensure concrete is consolidated around the channel to eliminate any air pockets. Secure pavers adjacent to the RELN channel in high strength mortar, this will only expose the pavestones and not the concrete as the concrete is required as a foundation base for the pavers to adhere to. Kind Regards

A:  Hi Sscott, Embedded in concrete (minimum of 4” of concrete poured around each side of the channel) the Storm Drain channel series has a 5 ton load rating. Kind regards

A:  I’m betting you could drive over it with a 1/2ton pickup without any issues

A:  Hi Jerry, the grates are roughly 4.5” in the width. Please contact us directly @ sales@ftrproducts.ca and we will assist with your grate replacement. Kind regards

A:  Does this also go for installing corrugated piping on both ends?

A:  Hi Vinny Yes, the RELN channel drains can be cut at the desired length. A Storm Drain End Cap with it’s pressure tabs can be inserted on the cut end to hold in place to cap off the section. Silicone can be added to create a water tight seal between the connection points. Kind regards

A:  It's not sealed at the ends. That is how water gets through it.

A:  Hi Andy, Storm Drain Channel section is formwork for concrete. It comes back to the design of the concrete. If the concrete shifts due to frost the channel sections will shift with it. My recommendation would be to ensure adequate installation so that the concrete will not fail. If the concrete does not fail then Stormdrain won’t fail. Regards

A:  We just use concrete on the end when installing a driveway then once dry we trim the end plug and glue it to the concrete and plastic end from the inside with outdoor silicone rubber sealant..

A:  Hello, To ensure a secure connection point I would recommend the following: 1. Place the corner fitting in the channel section 2. Drill a pilot hole (that would accommodate a #6 and/or #8 screw) through the fitting’s pressure tabs and into the channel drain section 3. Apply outdoor base silicone in the hole 4. Insert the screw through the hole, securing the fitting tabs to the channel drain section Optional: 5. Apply silicone (inside channel) around the fitting, sealing the section

A:  Hi Ash, The end cap can be installed on the opposite end of the Storm Drain channel length by 1.) sealing end cap to the Channel with silicone or 2.) apply screws into the moulded pressure tabs to the channel (pilot hole should be pre-filled with silicone and then insert the required screw) for secure connection. For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to us. Many thanks

A:  Yes, installed with concrete (installation instructions available on homedepot.com or www.reln.ca) the Storm Drain channel is designed to support a passenger vehicle. Regards