Drain Filter Oil & Sediment

Drain Filters are installed beneath the drain grate capturing contaminants like litter, sand and oil from stormwater flow. The Drain Filter uses an Ultra-Filter-Tex fabric as a filter medium that is specially designed for hydrocarbon absorption. Drain Filters are easy to install and will not require concrete cutting or drilling.  This product can be cut to suit smaller drains once installed. Drain Filters are available in (1.2mL x 1.2mW x 0.45m Deep) or (1.5mL x 1.5mW x 0.9m Deep).

The Drain Filter operates in a similar fashion to that of a gross pollutant trap. Runoff water enters the pit and swirls inside the filter, whilst trapping particulates greater than the pore size of the fabric in the geotextile drain filter. The hydrocarbons will be absorbed also by the Ultra-Filter-Tex fabric. The Drain Filter Oil & Sediment is ideal for use in carparks, delivery docks, service areas, constructions sites and industrial plants.

The lifespan of a Drain Filter after installation depends on several factors, including rainfall intensity and pollutant volume. Inspecting the unit after each significant rain event is recommended to evaluate its performance.

If the Drain Filter is filled with sand, silt, and sediment or has collected debris, it can be removed, emptied, and replaced back. However, if it has been saturated with oil, fuel, or other hydrocarbons, it is recommended to dispose of the unit and replace it with a new one. This is because these pollutants can be flushed out during heavy rain events, contaminating the surrounding environment. Replacing the unit is a safer option to avoid potential environmental hazards.

There are straps sewn into the Drain Filter to remove it from the catch basin. Before lifting the grate, the lifting straps sewn into the top of the unit should be fished out and brought up through the drain’s grating. Then, a piece of rebar, steel rod, or a shovel or broom handle can be inserted through each set of straps. This way, when the grating is lifted, the Drain Filter will be lifted with it instead of dropping into the catch basin.

Product Applications:

• Carparks.
• Delivery docks.
• Service areas.
• Industrial plants.

Product Features:

• Captures contaminates, debris and sediments as a filter medium.
• Hydrocarbons absorbed by the Ultra-Filter-Tex material.
• Easy to install with no concrete cutting or drilling.
• Drain filter geotextile material can be easily cut to size for smaller drains.

*Aussie Environmental cannot oversee proper deployment of this product and is unable to assume responsibility for incorrect use by the purchaser.