D R A I N A G E
HAVING A TRENCH DRAIN AND CATCH BASIN SYSTEM INSTALLED ALLOWS ME TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE WATER
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Retroactively tying this system into the city sewer system would have been virtually impossible because it would have required extensive excavation of my garage floor. The costs involved would have been prohibitive and I am not confident the City would have approved the project. All things considered, I chose this route and I am confident it will improve the efficiency of the garage. When the catch basin reaches capacity, I evacuate the water using a fully submersible sump pump. Using a brass 1-inch FHT by 3/4-inch MHT adaptor I snagged off Amazon to connect a 5/8" x 35' Continental hose I purchased at Obsessed Garage, I pump the drain dry.
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This video demonstrates the demolition stage of the project. The crew worked tirelessly for about six or seven hours removing a 48" wide portion of the existing garage floor.
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I wasn't able to record the footage of the actual drain and basin placement, but this video shows how they were placed in the excavated portion of the floor.
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This video demonstrates the final result after the concrete was poured. It also demonstrates the system in action as I perform a quick power wash of my Swisstrax floor.
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