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Q- What is Drain-Sleeve®?

A- Drain-Sleeve® is a seamless, knitted polyester fabric that provides a uniform opening size for consistent filtration and maximum water flow for drainage applications. With this technology it eliminates the need for gravel backfill, and produces significant savings in installation time, material and labor.

Q- How long will the Drain-Sleeve® fabric last in my application?

A – We guarantee the Drain-Sleeve® fabric for as long as the pipe and sock are in the ground out of direct sunlight. The fabric should last around 100 years out of direct sunlight.

Q – How do I apply numerous feet of Drain-Sleeve® onto my pipe?

A- We recommend using our loader canister or a piece of 6” PVC pipe. First load the 100 foot roll of Drain-Sleeve® over the loader or PVC pipe, then tie a knot in one end of the fabric. Put the plastic pipe through the open end of the loader or PVC pipe, with the knotted end on the opposite side of the pipe, and push through until the desired length is accomplished.

Q: "Does The Loader work on all sizes of Drain-Sleeve?"
A: No, The Loader only works on 3" and 4" Drain-Sleeve. If installing 6" Drain-Sleeve you can use a 3 foot section of 8" PVC pipe for ease of installation (you can purchase this at your local retailer).

Q – Do I need to use gravel with the Drain-Sleeve® fabric?

A- No. Drain-Sleeve® is designed to allow fine sands and sediments to enter the pipe, but it prevents larger particles from entering the pipe and eventually clogging the pipe. The smaller sediments will wash out with the flowing water. If you prefer to use gravel with Drain-Sleeve® in your application, Drain-Sleeve® features a seamless knitted construction that can handle even the toughest conditions.

Q- How do I install the pipe and Drain-Sleeve® for my application?

A- We recommend contacting your local drainage contractor, Extension Service or corrugated pipe manufacturer.

Easy Installation Guidelines

For proper installation of the Drain-Sleeve® Sock

The trench and backfill should be mostly dry when installing the pipe and Drain-Sleeve.

After installing the pipe and Drain-Sleeve®, immediately backfill the trench, do not leave the trench open exposed to rain or sunlight.

Failure to comply with the installation guidelines will seriously affect the performance and life of the system..

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