Old drain cover

[Simon Vogt]

Not sure which forum I should post this in ..

But I have an old concrete drain cover in my back garden. It's the cover of a combined rain/grey/waste drain.

It looks pretty rusted in - it's size seems to be:

530mm x 680mm in size

I've not spent much time trying to lift it, but it feels pretty solid and maybe even stuck. It has eyelets at either end I guess for a key/tool to lift it

Is this a standard/common size cover does anyone know, and would it be possible to replace it with a more modern lighter cover?

Thx

 

[Ian H]

It’s a bit bigger than standard but you should be able to get something from one of the merchants or online. You will have to replace the lid and frame.

 

[KenGMac]

Lifting keys for manholes

https://www.diy.com/departments/clark-manhole-cover-key-pack-of-2/35644_BQ.pr

 

[CBW]

Would this not belong to water company? If so, get them to do it.

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Would this not belong to water company? If so, get them to do it.

It may if the chamber contains a shared sewer, but even if so, good luck with getting them to do anything unless the cover is damaged/broken and/or in a dangerous condition.