Formula 1 Track. Qmax has been the world's most advanced slot drain for the last few years. ACO provided 7000 m of this innovative product at the new Formula One racing circuit in Austin, Texas. The full range of Qmax is now available in North America. Suitable for small fluid requirements The 6000 Series Slot Drain® is a one-piece, built-in, sloped, open floor/surface drain system. The linear design eliminates grates that can be weak, trap bacteria and are difficult to clean. The 6000 Series Slot Drain® is available in stainless or galvanized steel.
- Slot Drain® Systems presents a new way of looking at linear drainage. Eliminate the many components of traditional trench drains with a one-piece, sloped slot drain at a competitive price. Available in stainless steel, galvanized steel and fiberglass, Slot Drain® offers wide design options, excellence in sanitation and superior durability.
- ACO Sport has a large range of products specifically designed to meet the demands of athelets, track and field facilities and companies around the world. ACO leads the way in high-quality commercial and industrial drain, engineering and designed to last.
- Is a leading manufacturer of quality engineered plumbing and drainage products in the non-residential construction industry. Designed for maximum performance efficiency, durability, ease of installation and conformance to code, Smith products are 'Brands Built to Last'!
One-Piece Pool Deck Drains are available in different styles. Designed to carry water away and to prevent puddles on the pool deck, these straight pieces of channel drain Do NOT have a removable top that snaps into place. In the event one of these styles break, there is a way to repair it, but the method is difficult. Many contractors sell this type of drain because it is cheaper. Cheaper is not always better. We do offer a different type ofDeck Drain with a Removable Top.
Different Types of One-Piece pool deck drains (different sizes). Although the names shown below are essentially the same thing, on this website, the 'deck drain' has a flat top; the 'Channel Drain' has ridges and is slightly wider than the Deck-O-Drain. The Super Drain has the widest top of this series. If you have any of these drains that need to be repaired, see the chart below.
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| Deck-O-Drain | Deck Drain | Channel Drain | Super Drain | For Pinched Drains |
| Replacement Caps | ||||
| No True Removable Top Cap The replacement is difficult. |
To Repair the One-Piece Drains: Note: There is no guarantee that this will work because your existing drain is broken. The alternative is a concrete pool deck renovation. This is a last step before that alternative.
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The better product for all pools is the Deck Drain with a Removable Top. See the comparison chart below.
| Deck-O-Drain | Deck Drain | Channel Drain | Super Drain | For Pinched Drains |
| Replacement Caps | ||||
| No True Removable Top Cap The replacement is difficult. |
To Repair the One-Piece Drains: Note: There is no guarantee that this will work because your existing drain is broken. The alternative is a concrete pool deck renovation. This is a last step before that alternative.
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The better product for all pools is the Deck Drain with a Removable Top. See the comparison chart below.
Product | ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
Removable Top Drain (1-¾' Wide) | ·Durable Quality. ·Two (2) Piece Drain System. ·Fittings are a Snug Fit. ·Clean the drain when necessary by Lifting up the top cap to squirt out or Brush out debris. (Can't do this on One-Piece Drains) ·Replacement Tops Available. ·Five (5) Colors Available ·If the drain breaks or cracks, the repair is easy. Just purchase Replacement Tops. EASY! ·Full Cases (8) x 10' Lengths OR ·Half cases (8) x 5' Lengths (Note: We have 5' sections available for those who don't need an entire case, and/or who want to save on shipping.) This is a New Program that you are implementing for Our Customers. | ·A little more money, (but far worth it.) ·10' Lengths must ship via Tractor Trailer. ·5' Lengths are able to ship via UPS. |
| ·A little cheaper … | ·One-Piece Drain. ·Costly 'Klean Outs' Required. ·Only way to clean it is to open the 'Klean Out', which is a tiny 3' opening to squirt out debris. ·Other customers have complained that there's ·If the drain breaks or cracks, the Repair is difficult. ·No Easy Way to Replace Broken Tops! |
Swimming Pool Deck Equipment
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