The test, real world experience, and studies have shown otherwise. I'm glad you've managed to use them with success, but most don't. Sand is a natural rapid filter so without being coupled with sheeting & boards they won't work. Aside, they're not environmentally friendly, not reusable, and not cost effective.

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That is correct. It would fill with rainwater, but not overland flow. The area should also be defended against backflow with a Non-Return Valve, see video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHzYaIGPoc6Kmsk . For any water pooling, you can use a puddle pump.

Depends on the height & width. If you use our quote request form we can quote you :) www.floodprotectionsolutions.co.uk/quote-request/

Thanks, but there is a sump pump already in place, and the street is flooding

This depends on its usage and how long its run for.

Thanks for watching!

Yes they can be used in the rain. This model needs electricity. You'd need an engine driven pump otherwise

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These ones in the video are manual so they don't, you'd need an automatic model for that.

Unfortunately this is a common misconception regarding 'capacity', presumably meaning budget, access to resource etc. A common misconception is that sandbags are a cheap cost- effective method of flood defence; however this is not the case. According to Flood PACT (Parishes and communities together) a sandbag flood protection barrier which is 0.6m high requires 50+ filled sandbags per linear metre. Therefore a linear metre of sandbagging costs a staggering £200 (with each filled sandbag costing £4.00). Therefore covering a 15m entrance could cost £3000 in sandbags alone! Sandbags are incredibly labour intensive and time consuming, and there is often not time to construct them for flash flooding. As they are only usable once the investment is high per flood and there is a tax on disposal of used sandbags. Once used, sandbags are classed as contaminated and can harbour diseases and bacteria - so they should not be reused and need to be disposed of. They tend to hold contaminants such as sewage, and so gloves should be warn when handling them. It is important to remain vigilant for symptoms associated with dirty water, such as Hepatitis or Weil’s disease. We strongly recommend being prepared in advance with flood barriers. Sand is naturally porous and can act as a filter, but to help keep water out they should be used with plastic sheeting. Sandbags are ineffective when compared with specially designed flood protection products which can be deployed far quicker. The main issue with sandbags though is that they do not perform their primary role well. In Sir Michael Pitt’s review of the 2007 floods he states ‘The Review was unable to obtain any significant evidence that sandbags were particularly effective during the 2007 summer floods in providing protection to individual households.’

As a rough approximation yes. If there are any right angles etc this can add another m, so potentially 6. It is best to work our friction calculations, but in most instances this 'rule of thumb' can work well.

Thanks Steve

Thanks!

To empty them? Yes that should be fine

@@FloodProtectionSol What about using it in Filtration Sump Instead of Submerible Aquatic Pump?

@@markanthonybrazan5575 We would recommend a different style of pump that is better suited for 4/7 running such as the TPS

@@FloodProtectionSol Thank you for the advice!

@@markanthonybrazan5575 floodandwaterpumps.co.uk/app-tps--tpv-submersible-pond-water-pumps-5422-p.asp

Good Morning Anne. I hope you're well, glad to hear we were able to assist with the initial survey. We have partner companies who can assist with drainage surveys. We can also oversee projects from survey through to completion, whether in a management capacity, or sourcing materials and utilising our team to install. We have whole of market access and can assist with measures, alongside the survey. Please do get in touch if we can help in any way :)

Glad to be of assistance :)

Ha! Thank you

Great choice!

Worked a treat👌

@@Sophsfghds That's good to hear Mark. Would you be so kind as to leave us a Google review? g.page/r/CVn64QvHc2xOEAg/review :)

Yes, the pumps can handle slightly dirty water, however they should not be used for sewage. floodandwaterpumps.co.uk/puddle-pumps-65-c.asp

@@FloodProtectionSol Muddy water. What depth needed for pump? Any US online store to purchase?

@@us24575 We only supply in the U.K. This pump can pump down to 3mm.

@@FloodProtectionSol 3mm is a little. Heard 3mm on video but was doubting it. Ship to Caribbean?

Hello Anne, thank you for your comment. The puddle sucker is part of an overall solution, in an instance where water is coming up the drains then there are other potential options to explore, such as implementing a non-return valve or a drainage bung. The pump itself is an excellent part of the overall package of measures to minimise flood damage. We are currently in the process of making a video on backflow protection and non-return valves, so stay tuned!

Hi Anne, as promised, here is the new video which should help you > kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHzYaIGPoc6Kmsk

The pump will have a technical data chart which says the outlet size :)

Thanks Christopher. It would be great to have a guest blog on our website from you if you'd be up for it.