Aquaflow maintenance
The Aquaflow SuDS system requires very little maintenance. There are no additional water quality improvement components that require service or replacement. In fact visual inspection and sweeping the surface 2-4 times a year is all it takes. Keeping the surface debris free and clear of contamination will ensure that the Aquaflow surface remains permeable for many years.
Product | Function | Maintenance | |
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SC Membrane | Forms tank to contain the sub-base and water | No maintenance required | |
Inbitex | Removes Heavy metals and Hydrocarbons | No maintenance required | |
SC Intergrid | No maintenance required | ||
Crushed stone |
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10-63mm | Sub-base | No maintenance required | |
5-20mm | Regulating Sub-base | No maintenance required | |
2-6mm | Laying course | No maintenance required | |
Gritstone | 2-4mm Surface Dressing | Top-up after cleaning | |
Fin drain | To enhance water flow to outlet pipe | No maintenance | |
Top hat seal | To Form a seal around incoming/outlet pipes | No maintenance | |
Distribution Tanks | To enhance and diffuse the water flow into the sub-base aggregate | No maintenance | |
Aquaflow paving | Surface finish allowing water to pass through into the sub-base | Brush surface blocks at least twice a year |
Sweeping of the surface can be carried out manually or mechanically depending on the size of the Aquaflow area. Mechanical sweeping should be carried out with the suction feature of the machine turned off. Surface dressing grit that is misplaced by sweeping needs to be replaced to ensure the structural and hydraulic performance of the surface.