TRADE ENQUIRY

Frequently Asked Questions

LEVEL THRESHHOLD E2 RULING EXPLAINED

Both our UDP100 and UDP130 drain will not comply with the
building code under E2 due to their dimensions. Although due to their water
flow ratings, they can be offered as an alternative solution to the E2 rulings.

You would need to name our drain on the plans as an
alternative solution under E2, the code currently states a level entry
threshold drain measures 200 wide by 150mm deep.

You should also provide the flow rate of the UDP100 or 130
which is 825L/min for the UDP 100 and 875L/min for the UDP130.

I would also state the drain comes in 2mtr long Lengths with
a 5-degree inbuilt fall from the inside shoulders to the middle of the drain,
this will create a flow to your outlet and effective create no pooling of water
within the channel. 

 

To give you an idea of the capacity of these two drains let
look at the maximum rain fall in one hour as recorded by NIWA in Hokitika on
the 8th of Jan 2004 which was 134mm.

Let’s allow for outdoor area of 100m2 and the building code
states this area should fall away from the house, but in this case let’s say it
runs towards the house.

So, you would now have 13,400 litres of water entering the
drain per hour and our UDP100 carries 49500 litres an hour and the UDP130
carries 52,500 litres an hour so well under the capacity of the drain as you
can see.

DOES THE ULTRA DRAIN PRODUCT RUST?

No they don’t, due to the alloy grating being anodized to marine grade specifications.

CAN WE DRIVE A VEHICLE OVER ULTRA DRAIN?

Yes. With a vehicle up to 700 kg per inflated tyre at a maximum speed of 25 km/hr providing the Ultra Drain is encased in concrete as per installation guide.

WHICH SIZE OF DRAIN SHOULD I USE?

This depends on the surface area and rainfall that needs to be drained from the site.

CAN I / WE GET CUSTOMIZED LENGTHS AND AT WHAT VOLUME DO I / WE NEED TO ORDER?

Yes, customized lengths are available on indent up to 3.8 l/m and with a minimum run of 3,000 l/m.

WHAT DO I USE TO JOIN THE ULTRA DRAIN PARTS TOGETHER?

PVC Solvent Cement which is readily available from any DIY outlet or plumbing supplier.

IS THE ULTRA DRAIN BASE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT?

Yes, it is resistant to all standard household chemicals.

WHAT IS THE TEMPERATURE LIMIT OF ULTRA DRAIN BASE?

Maximum of 50˚C water temperature.

IS THE ULTRA DRAIN ALLOY TOP CHEMICAL-RESISTANT?

The alloy top will withstand all PH-neutral cleaning products.

CAN I / WE GET THE PACKAGING MATERIAL CUSTOMIZED FOR MY / OUR COMPANY?

Yes. However, a surcharge fee is applied for design and printing. Minimum box run of 500 per size.