• 1300 991 180
  • sales@stratex.com.au
  • Generic selectors
    Exact matches only
    Search in title
    Search in content
  • My account
stratex-logo_smallstratex-logo_smallstratex-logo_smallstratex-logo_small
Menu
  • Products –
      • Spill Kits –
        • Stratex carry bag spill kitsCarry Bag Spill Kits –
        • Stratex wheelie bin spill kitWheeled Bin Spill Kits –
        • Stratex locker bin spill kitsLocker Spill Kits –
        • marine-spill-kits-mega-menuMarine Spill Kits –
        • specialised-spill-kits-mega-menuSpecialised Spill Kits –
        • spill-kit-accessories-mega-menuSpill Kit Accessories –
      • Absorbents –
        • general-purpose-spill-absorbents-mega-menuGeneral Purpose Spill Absorbents –
        • oil-fuel-spill-absorbents-mega-menuOil & Fuel Spill Absorbents –
        • chemical-absorbents-mega-menuChemical Absorbents –
        • Industrial Wipes and Rags MenuIndustrial Wipes & Rags
        • Absorbent Granules & Neutralizers
        • Stations and Dispensers MenuStations & Dispensers
      • Storage and Bunding –
        • Bunding and Spill Management MenuBunding and Spill Management –
        • floor-bunding-mega-menu-newFloor Bunding –
        • Portable Collapsible Bunding MenuPortable Collapsible Bunding –
        • Bunded Fuel Tanks MenuBunded Fuel Tanks –
        • Dangerous Goods Cabinets MenuHazardous Storage Cabinets –
        • Outdoor Relocatable Hazardous Goods Stores MenuOutdoor Relocatable Hazardous Goods Stores –
      • Safety Wear –
        • hand-wear-mega-menuHand Wear –
        • head-and-face-wear-mega-menuHead and Face wear –
        • eye-wear-mega-menuEye Wear –
        • ear-wear-mea-menuEar Wear –
        • body-wear-mega-menuBody Wear –
        • foot-wear-mea-menuFoot Wear –
      • Site Safety –
        • erosion-and-silt-control-mega-menuErosion and Silt Control –
        • drain-protection-mega-menuDrain Protection –
        • site-safety-mega-menuSite Consumables –
        • marine-spill-control-mega-menuMarine Spill Control –
        • eyewash-and-shower-stations-mega-menuEyewash and Shower Stations –
        • accessories-mega-menuAccessories –
  • Content –
    • Articles –
    • Resources –
    • Video Library –
  • About –
    • Our Capability –
    • Our Story –
  • Contact –
  • 0 items
    • your cart is currently empty
  • Home
  • Products
    • Spill Kits
    • Absorbents
    • Storage and Bunding
    • Safety Wear
    • Site Safety
  • Content
    • Articles
    • Resources
    • Video Library
  • About
    • Our Capability
    • Our Story
  • Contact
  • Interactive: Flexifit Glove Selector
  • 240L Maintenance Spill Kit Stocktake
  • Register Interest for Spill Mat Trial
  • Spill Kit Training Program Quiz
  • Spill Control Training Quiz
  • 0 items
    • your cart is currently empty
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Published by Martin Brown at April 6, 2021
Categories
  • Ancillaries
  • Safety
Tags
  • drain filter
  • guarddog
  • sediment
  • sediment control
  • silt

Does your day job involve minimising environmental impacts? It’s an important responsibility that requires extensive planning, policies and procedures. Even with all these systems in place, external factors can still throw a curveball into the mix. Stratex has been providing businesses with environmental and personal protection solutions for over a decade, and our experience has shown us there’s often no single solution.

An estimated 3000 Gigalitres of runoff flows through Australia’s urban stormwater drains every year – that’s 1.2 million Olympic swimming pools! None of us want contaminated stormwater ending up in our oceans, so here’s our top five ways to prevent drain pollution.

1. DrainSAFE

The DrainSAFE

The DrainSAFE is designed to fit inside most drain systems

This solution sits inside the drain pit and is made up of a barrel and a diffuser. As stormwater flows through the DrainSAFE, debris collects in the diffuser. Optional booms for the diffuser are available to help absorb hydrocarbons. The DrainSAFE features a built-in isolation valve that can stop flow into the stormwater system if required.

Why we like it: Whilst there is considerable cost and amount of setup involved, the great thing about DrainSAFE is that it can be emptied and cleaned periodically or as required. Being able to open or close the unit provides flexibility during risky activities or spill emergencies.

See our DrainSAFE Range

2. GuardDog Drain Filter

This drain protection solution sits over the top the drain and can be secured in place. The GuardDog filters contaminated stormwater, trapping sediment and hydrocarbons, releasing clean water into the waterways below. It’s one of the only solutions on the market that offers protection for side entry drains.

Why we like it: The GuardDog is simple, lightweight and durable. These drain filters can be installed in minutes and can be custom made to fit most drain types.

See our GuardDog Range
GuardDog Side View

The GuardDog is available to suit side-entry drains

3. Geofabric Drain Pollution Guard

Drain Pollution Guard with Absorbent Boom

Drain pollution guards fit under drain grates and feature a hollowed section to capture and rubbish, debris and coarse sediments in contaminated stormwater. Heavy duty geofabric filter material provides excellent water flow for effective drainage. Each drain pollution guard includes a bilge boom to remove hydrocarbons, oils and fuels. Available in different sizes and can be trimmed to suit most drains.

Why we like it: Drain pollution guards provide excellent value and are reusable. It’s a simple but effective solution.

See our Drain Pollution Guard Range

4. Polyurethane Drain Cover

These covers are reusable and available in a variety of sizes to suit most drain sizes. Polyurethane drain covers are a great way of preventing spills from entering drains once they occur. They are the simplest of all drain covers, both flexible and tacky to provide a tight seal. They have excellent resistance to most chemicals, including oils, fuels and solvents. Because they effectively block the drain they can contribute to flooding and are only recommended as part of spill response.

Why we like it: Polyurethane drain covers are simple, quick and easy to deploy. A must-have item when handling fluids near drains.

See our Polyurethane Drain Cover Range

5. Weighted Drain Cover

These drain covers are an effective way of temporarily sealing a stormwater drain in the event of a spill. Weighted drain covers are an economical solution for your stormwater management plan. They are similar to polyurethane drain covers with the added benefit of having a geo-textile underlay with gel filling. This feature provides maximum flexibility, enabling it to conform to almost any gutter or flooring surface.

Why we like it: Weighted drain covers provide even better performance than their polyurethane counterparts and come with storage bags that can be hung, ready for immediate deployment.

See our Weighted Drain Cover Range

Weighted drain cover

Drain Protection Summary

Traps SedimentTraps HydrocarbonsFilters WaterReusableCan Isolate (Block) DrainPriced from
DrainSAFEYesYesYesYesYesContact us
GuardDog Drain FilterYesYesYesYesNo$228
Drain Pollution GuardYesYes – with BoomYesYesNo$130
Polyurethane Drain CoverNoNoNoYesYes$218
Weighted Drain CoverNoNoNoYesYes$365

It’s worth noting that all of these drain protection solutions require some form of professional installation and maintenance.

For more information on the right drain protection solution for your needs, contact Stratex on 1300 991 180 or email info@stratex.com.au.

 

 

Share
0
Martin Brown

Related posts

Safety: How to Prepare for an EPA Visit
May 12, 2022

How to Prepare for an EPA Visit


Read more
Safety: Filtering Sediment from Floodwater
March 8, 2022

Filtering Sediment from Floodwater


Read more
STX-382 Stratex Fortret Anti-Fog Safety Glasses
January 28, 2022

Case Study: Anti-Fog Safety Glasses


Read more

Comments are closed.

About

Stratex is one of Australia’s largest providers of hazardous spill control and personal protective equipment to the mining, manufacturing, civil construction and transport industries.

Quick Links

  • Home
  • About
  • Resources
  • Digital Library
  • Articles
  • Contact
  • Account Application
  • Spill Kits
  • Absorbents
  • Storage & Bunding
  • Safety Wear
  • Site Safety

Join Our Mailing List

Sign up to our mailing list for the latest news,
innovation and special offers. You’ll also receive
10% off your first online order with us.

Sign up here

Stratex is ISO 9001 14001 & 45001 certified

© 2018 Stratex. All Rights Reserved. Created by Chadd Hunter Creative | Terms & Conditions | Return Policy | Privacy Policy | FAQ
adroll_adv_id = "GGGTFPPJIVGCFC2NVGPAFX"; adroll_pix_id = "XLPC4RN3KRD4DESDPM3RJ7"; adroll_version = "2.0"; adroll_current_page = "other"; adroll_currency = "AUD"; adroll_language = "en_AU";