FAQ
FAQ for SedCatch® Sediment Cage™
Should I use a Sediment Cage or Sediment Basket?
Use a Sediment Cage unless there could be an issue with it causing an obstruction.
They have higher sediment removal rates and generally require less maintenance.
When should a Sediment Cage™ be installed?
The best time to install a Sediment Cage™ is at the time the basin is
set. It will keep sediment out, thereby keeping the job in compliance. Since
it rests on the apron, you don’t even have to wait to backfill.
How do you install a Sediment Cage™?
Lift the grate, tuck the geotextile skirt under the grate, replace the grate.
Takes minutes.
Will it get in the way of final grading?
No, since it does not require stakes, final grading can be done with the Sediment
Cage in place.
Can a Sediment Cage™ be removed without requiring landscaping
repairs?
Yes, simply lift the grate and remove Sediment Cage™. It does not require
a pick, hammer, or shovel, and you don’t have any trash to dispose of.
Remove and store for re-use.
Is a Sediment Cage™ reusable?
The heavy monofilament geotextile is so strong and well supported by the wire
that they are often used on several different jobs.
FAQ for SedCatch® Sediment Basket ™
Can you buy replacement liners?
Yes, but you will probably never need one. Since all of the sediment is collected
in the dump basket for easy removal, the wear and tear is minimal. In addition,
the exclusive wire backing takes the stress off the geotextile so there is
little stress on the fabric.
What Happens if a Sediment Baset is neglected?
We know of a number of baskets that were left in place for 6 months or more without servicing. They continued to allow water flow through the grate even though they were nearly full with sediment. The sediment needed to be removed and the geotextile cleaned but they were still intact and operational.
Why can a Sediment Basket™ use a low diverter while other devices must use a much higher dam?
The primary method by which a Sediment Basket collects sediment is from filtering the water. The diverter only needs to be high enough to divert as much water as can be filtered. The second method is from collecting the heavy sediment that is being pushed along by the water. When the sediment is pushed to the diverter it drops straight down into the basket. Our trials have shown that a 1-1/2” high diverter works best. A much higher dam is needed when using the grate cover and tube method. The dam has to be high enough to cause the water to pond in the street long enough for the sediment to accumulate in the street.
Why is our standard fabric a woven geotextile instead of non-woven? Non-woven
geotextiles initially give very high flow rates and would appear to be a good
choice for this application; however, once they go through a few storm cycles
their flow rates can drop 60 to 80 percent. Woven geotextiles maintain their
flow rates better over time.
FAQ for SedCatch® Dewatering Bags/Tubes ™
Should I put straw under dewatering bags to increase flow rates?
Don’t
bother; it will only help in the initial flow rate. Once the bag has accumulated
a ¼” layer of sediment along the bottom it will be impervious
anyway, and no longer have any effect.
Why are dewatering bags needed?
The purpose of a dewatering bag or dewatering tube is to:
- Collect sediment that is contained in the water that is being pumped
- Prevent scour and erosion from water exiting a pipe at high velocity
- Diffuse the water over a wider area to minimize erosion as the water drains
away
- Retain oil contained within effluent.
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Visa, Mastercard, check, money order, and cashiers check. Call for
special arrangements if you need to use a Purchase Order. We do not accept
C.O.D.
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We ship everything via UPS or freight, depending upon the weight. You'll
see freight options in the shopping cart after you enter your zip code. Choose
the best option for your budget and schedule.
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Runner is located in Southwest Ohio (Dayton area) and all shipments originate
from the red zone depicted in the graph of UPS Ground Delivery shown
below.
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Return Policy
You can return any product that is unused. You are responsible for the return shipping. We will refund your full purchase price. Call first so that we know to expect your shipment and will know who to give the credit to.
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SedCatch
1217 Lyons Rd.
Centerville, Ohio 45458
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