Drain guards for non-standard set ups

[a000op]

Hi,

I have two drains that I need to protect from getting clogged up (one near a bamboo plant that sheds a lot of leaves and the other in a side-return that we want to gravel).

The problem is that both are fed by more than one pipe and so the normal Floplast-style ones won't really work (given that they only have one aperture for a standard downpipe).

Does anyone have any ideas of what we could do?

Thanks!

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[Mw Roofline]

You may find that pot might have an insert that you lift out to access the shyte and clean it. It will be a black thing just grab it and pull up hard.

 

[a000op]

You may find that pot might have an insert that you lift out to access the shyte and clean it. It will be a black thing just grab it and pull up hard.

... and that's great however I wanted to stop it getting clogged up with leaves/full of gravel in the first place.

That why, if it was a single downpipe I would use one of these...

but obviously that won't work with the configuration at my flat.

Anyone know of any alternative products or methods?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Cut your own holes http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lynwood-Products-Ltd-Outside-Drain/dp/B004ZVDIA4

 

[a000op]

Cut your own holes http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lynwood-Products-Ltd-Outside-Drain/dp/B004ZVDIA4

Looks good but states the holes are 'pre-cut' - if you actually own one could you advise if this is the case or not?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

No I don't own one but they're £4 so its hardly a huge expense to try it. You can see that there is one hole pre-made but think you'd have to buy it and see.

 

[a000op]

No I don't own one but they're £4 so its hardly a huge expense to try it. You can see that there is one hole pre-made but think you'd have to buy it and see.

Was worried about cutting holes at the side if there was already a hole pre-cut (if not fully detached) in the middle.

With a bit of trawling through the 100's on sale on Amazon it looks like this one has no pre-cut holes and is only a quid more so will give this a try...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BBTO262