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prevent leaves in storm drain

prevent leaves in storm drain

prevent leaves in storm drain

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I've been asked to find a product that can be put over existing storm drain grates that would prevent most leaves/twigs from entering system.  I've seen what looks like an expanded metal basket type deal but I'm not sure where it came from.  

Anybody?
tw

RE: prevent leaves in storm drain

Temporarily?  Use an Inlet Filter Bag, lots of vendors, here's one:
http://www.acfenvironmental.com/bmp_inletprotection.htm

Permanently?  I suppose "an expanded metal basket type deal" would do it, just don't put one in near traffic, it will flood the roadway.  No idea where to get an expanded metal basket type deal, though.

Remember, amateurs built the ark...professionals built the Titanic. -Steve

RE: prevent leaves in storm drain

it's not recommended for permanent use as it will plug, thus not allowing the storm drain to function properly.  almost always better to allow floatable debris to pass through the storm drain without trying to catch it.

RE: prevent leaves in storm drain

CDS technologies uses an expanded metal mesh as a screen to treat storm water in a patented system.  The screen is self cleaning.
info at http://www.cdstech.com/stormwater.htm
Hydrae  

RE: prevent leaves in storm drain

I just went to a lunch seminar yesterday put on by the local distributor www.jenhill.com and product developer www.suntreetech.com on a number of stormwater devices.  Sounds like you might be interested in the grate inlet skimmer box or curb inlet basket.

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