WHY CATCH BASIN TRAPS?

Traps are installed in a catch basin in order to prevent material from entering the lead pipe that flows to the storm system. If a catch basin does not have a trap, then debris will enter the lead pipe, where it will often get stuck causing a blockages in the storm system. 

In the best case scenario (FIG.1), water flow is slowed. This kind of blockage is not necessarily time consuming to clean up, but without a KwikTrap™ installed, flooding and surface damage may have already occurred.
 

 
FIG. 1  Float-able debris can quickly cause a blockage, but KwikTrap™ decreases the debris entering the storm system.  

FIG. 1
 Float-able debris can quickly cause a blockage, but KwikTrap™ decreases the debris entering the storm system.
 

 

In the worst case (FIG.2), heavy debris, like gravel, sand and dirt can enter the storm system. KwikTrap™ can eliminate most heavy debris, and therefore prevent the time consuming and expensive clean up required to unblock the system.
 

 
FIG. 2 KwikTrap™ eliminates heavy debris, like gravel, sand and dirt, from entering the storm system.

FIG. 2
KwikTrap™ eliminates heavy debris, like gravel, sand and dirt, from entering the storm system.

 


In the event of an earthquake, many areas are susceptible to soil liquefaction. It will be critical that traps  are installed to prevent debris from clogging the storm system or the flooding damage could be catastrophic.