What do you lay ACO drains on?

The Aco Drive Drain should be laid onto a full concrete bed.

Do you need a trap on ACO drain?

This ACO MonoDrain foul air trap is a necessity if a channel drainage system is to be connected to mains sewers. It features a small water reservoir that holds foul smelling air so that it won’t travel up the pipework and out of the channel grates.

Can ACO drain be cut?

Channels can be easily shortened. Installers are advised to cut channels with a diamond-bladed masonry saw. Comparatively when cutting grates, a band saw or similar saw with an abrasive blade suited to the task should be used.

Do you have to slope a channel drain?

How’s the grading in the area? The slope needs to be just right to get water into the drain and away from your home. If your channel is set too high, water can flow backwards instead of into it!

Do you lay ACO drains level?

A common misconception is the belief that a slope is needed for water to drain effectively. However, this is not necessary. As long as the channel is laid flat and level, the water will be able to flow, providing the outlet is below the level of the channel.

How do you join ACO drains?

ACO drains are simply drainage products manufactured by ACO.

1. Step 1: Prepare the area.
2. Step 2: Lay a firm base.
3. Step 3: Prepare the ACO drain outlet.
4. Step 4: Assemble the components.
5. Step 5: Prepare for backfilling.
6. Step 6: Complete the installation of ACO Drain.

Does a channel drain need a fall?

Domestic Channel Drains do not have a built in fall, they are made level. Some commercial (heavier load capacity) channel drains do come with built in falls, and we can order these in specially if required.

Do ACO drains have a fall?

Domestic Channel Drains do not have a built in fall, they are made level.

Do you seal ACO drain?

Drainage channels in floors should always be installed upon the waterproofed layer. A direct connection of waterproofed layer and channel is not possible. Sealing of the channel joints is highly recommended.