Looking for this type of stormwater drain cover, anyone know

sweetswisssteel · Jan 28, 2019 4:17 pm

Hi, found this cone shaped storm water drain being used with a stone garden.
I want to use it for my yard gullies adjacent to my concrete paths that I will fill with stones.
Any idea what it is called and where I can get them from?
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sweetswisssteel · Jan 28, 2019 4:26 pm

Here are the pics again correctly orientated Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅

kks · Jan 28, 2019 6:21 pm

Are these gutter downpipe leaf guards being used in an alternate role?

SaveH2O · Jan 28, 2019 6:46 pm

It looks like a floor waste.

sweetswisssteel · Jan 28, 2019 6:50 pm

kks

Are these gutter downpipe leaf guards being used in an alternate role?

Yes I have a feeling it's an Everhard leaf basket

Do you think it's ok to use over a yard drain surrounded by stones? I think it's genius. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅

SaveH2O · Jan 28, 2019 6:58 pm

So the top cover isn't separate?

sweetswisssteel · Jan 28, 2019 7:26 pm

SaveH2O

So the top cover isn't separate?

I have no idea if separate or not.
But I now have a plan, let me explain.
I have my concrete apron / paths (approx 1.2m) falling to a space between the path edge and the neighbours fence. Spaced evenly in this space are yard drains at ground level. I now plan to put weed mat or landscaping fabric on the ground, then put an upside down leaf guard over these yard drains and surround with decorative rocks.
Thus my yard drains never get covered in rocks and the water drains away to storm water, and it looks nice.
Thoughts?

SaveH2O · Jan 28, 2019 7:52 pm

It sounds like a great idea that should work well with the stones. I love clever hacks.

I was looking at the top and thinking it was a drain cover when I first posted.

sweetswisssteel · Jan 28, 2019 9:06 pm

Will post pics once done and tested!

sweetswisssteel · Jan 29, 2019 1:21 pm

So the spaces between the path and the fence on either side now have ground level yard gullies that take runoff to stormwater at front gutter.
I think you get the idea. I am just waiting to make sure my SS is ok with the plan to cover them with inverted leaf guards. They did say covering with stones would be ok so protecting them further should be fine. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅