Category: Commercial or Professional Drains
Aimed at the contractor, handyman, maintenance or professional drainage contractor.
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Cesspits, Septic Tanks and Treatment Plants
This is a general guide on these drainage features, with the aim of helping you understand the functioning and purpose of these aspects of your property. There have been significant changes in recent years and you may need to update your sewage system and/or apply for a permit, depending on your circumstances.Check out these changes…
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Soakaways and other Surface Water Drainage
Knowing how surface water, or rainwater, is dealt with on your property or a property you are working on, can help immensely with dealing with flooding, leaks, or even damp and mold issues. But it’s important to also know what the rules and regulations are to make sure any changes you make are legal and…
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How Long Should a Soakaway Take to Drain?
This obviously depends on many individual factors to do with location, design and age, but generally, soakaways should have drained within 24hrs. This is the time for the soakaway itself to drain; if your rainwater drainage is taking longer to dissipate from the ground or gutters, there may be problems between the drain and soakaway.…
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Drainage Interceptors
Generally used for rainwater systems in car parks and areas where there are heavy amounts of vehicle traffic, interceptors are multi stage chambers used for separating contaminants, both solids and fluids, before the rainwater can move along to its downstream destination; this could be a watercourse of mains drainage system. It’s extremely important to maintain…
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Percolation Tests
A percolation test, sometimes referred to as a “Perc Test,” should be the first step to checking an area will be suitable for installing a soakaway or drainage field. It may sound like a big or complicated thing to do, but all it is a hole in the ground in which you fill with water…
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How To Install a Soakaway -UK Guidance
If you decide a new soakaway is needed for your property; or maybe you have been asked about installing one for someone else, here are some quick pointers before we get started. As with most things, there are pros and cons to installing a soakaway yourself or paying a contractor to do it for you……
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The Best Mechanical Drain Cleaner For Efficient And Powerful Cleaning
Blocked drains are a headache for any household or workplace, often causing inconvenience and messy situations. Mechanical drain cleaners stand out as a powerful alternative to their chemical counterparts, delivering efficient results without the accompanying risks of damage or hazardous fumes. When you’ve tried a plunger or the usual tricks the DIY sites tell you…
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How Do Saniflos Work? – Drain Hub
Ever puzzled over how a Saniflo system functions to keep your basement toilet flowing? These clever devices use innovative technology to break down and pump waste, making them ideal even in the trickiest of spaces. In this blog post, we’ll delve into their inner workings, detailing everything from the fierce macerator blade to the potent upflush pumps. Ready for an insight-filled plunge…
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Pipe Scale – How To Deal With It
Do you often grapple with slow draining sinks or clogged toilets in your home? The culprit could be pipe scale, an accumulation of minerals and other substances over time. This guide will show you through understanding the problem, its effects on your plumbing system, and effective strategies for prevention and removal of this menace. Be…
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About DrainHub.uk
Tony Owner of drainhub.uk I’ve spent a huge amount of time dealing with drainage issues since 2004, from simple pan blockages to flooded basements and everything in between. Whether it’s a house or flat with a blocked sink or a commercial property with overflowing drains, I’ve always found it best to break the problem down,…