Questions and Answers for U.S. TRENCH DRAIN Compact Series Black Slim Drainage Pit and Catch Basin for 3.2 in. Modular Trench and Channel Drain Systems
Q:I only need like a 12" piece. Does it come in smaller sizes? Can you cut it to length?
by|Aug 17, 2024
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A: Sorry, only have the one size. If you cut, I don't know how you would secure it to the channel?
by|Aug 18, 2024
Q:How do you stake them down?
by|Aug 10, 2024
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A: If staking, you can use rebar and tie this to the gaps of the feet of the channel. This method can't be used if driving over the drains.
by|Aug 10, 2024
Q:Can this drain system be used for a dirt/gravel driveway??? I'm trying to divert the water running into my yard.
by|Aug 10, 2024
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A: Yes, If you are driving over this drain, you must correctly set in concrete, 2" below and at least 2.5" deep and 2" either side.
by|Aug 10, 2024
Q:Does anyone know if this will work with vevor drainage units?
by|Aug 9, 2024
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A: No, it won't work with the Chinese copy of our drains
by|Aug 9, 2024
Q:Can I connect this to a flexible corrugated drain pipe to carry the water farther away from the house?
by|Jul 18, 2024
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A: The description says it fits 3in, look in the product details further down under the item
by|Aug 10, 2024
Q:Is this compact series because of the end piece inserts? Image looks like it would work as deep series if end pieces are removed.
by|Jun 7, 2024
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A: You are 100% correct.
by|Jul 9, 2024
Q:Can I use this as an edge to a concrete driveway that has soil on one side and the concrete driveway on the other. I’m looking to divert water run off from the driveway to prevent erosion rutting.
by|May 6, 2024
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A: You can. A couple of things to note, if you are driving over this it must be set in concrete (at least 2” around) if not, still recommend some concrete or rebar to pin it in place.
by|Jul 12, 2024
Q:The floor in my basement is just sand can I put this drain in a trench at the bottom of a fieldstone foundation inside my basement and run it to a sump? If so, how can I secure it without using concrete?
by|Apr 11, 2024
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A: If you can't use concrete, you would have to tie to rebar to secure the trench drain