By NORMA Group

By NORMA Group

Spee-D® Channel Drains

Spee-D Channel Drains

The bestselling channel drain in the USA! This lightweight alternative to traditional concrete channel drains features the patented flying buttress design for load-bearing support. Works in linear and contour applications.

Spee-D Channel Drains

Key Features

  • Spee-D Channel Drains are 4-3/4 in. wide, 3-3/4 in. high, and 4 ft. long; length can be cut to size with a saw
  • Patented flying buttress design provides load-bearing support from both sides as well as underneath the channel
  • Unique flanges on the bottom of the channel provide an anchoring lip for straight installation and prevents floating
  • Customize system design with a variety of accessories
  • Grates available in an assortment of colors, materials, and styles

Applications

  • Manages moderate water flows from driveways, concrete and paver patios, pool areas, courtyards, and walkways

  • Channel drains and trench drains are ideal for hardscapes to prevent mildew growth, concrete staining, and costly damage by capturing and conveying excess water for proper release downstream

  • The Spee-D Channel Drain and grate, as part of a complete drainage system, captures excess surface water and directs water away to connected drain pipes for proper release downstream or to an infiltration device

Installation & Maintenance

  • Use solvent-weld PVC glue to create a water-tight connection between the outlet and pipe glue

  • Removable drain grates make it easier to clean debris from the channel for maintenance 

Materials & Sustainability

  • Channels are made in the USA

  • Onsite stormwater management protects the watershed downstream, and limits excess runoff which can lead to negative impacts such as erosion, pollution, and flooding

Product Models

Part Number
Description
400-10MTLSpee-D® Channel Drain Assembly, 4-3/4 in. wide X 10 ft. long with Channel & Prefastened Galv. Steel Grates
400-10WHSpee-D® Channel Drain Assembly, 4-3/4 in. wide X 10 ft. long with Channel & Prefastened Gray Plastic Grates

Part Number
Description
400-10Spee-D® Channel Drain, 4-3/4 in. wide X 10 ft. long
400Spee-D® Channel Drain, 4-3/4 in. wide X 4 ft. long
234Spee-D® Channel Drain with Bottom Outlet, 4-3/4 in. X 2 ft., Connects to 3 in. and 4 in. Drain Fittings

Part Number
Description
243Spee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-1/8 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Black Plastic
251Spee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-1/8 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Brick Red Plastic
252CISpee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-1/8 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Decorative Botanical Design, Cast Iron
253CISpee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-1/8 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Decorative Wave Design, Cast Iron
254Spee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-1/8 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Galv. Steel
241Spee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-1/8 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Gray Plastic
242Spee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-1/8 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Green Plastic
244Spee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-1/8 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Sand Plastic
240Spee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-1/8 in. wide X 2 ft. long, White Plastic
252Spee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-7/16 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Decorative Botanical Design, Black Plastic
252GYSpee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-7/16 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Decorative Botanical Design, Gray Plastic
252GRSpee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-7/16 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Decorative Botanical Design, Green Plastic
252SSpee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-7/16 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Decorative Botanical Design, Sand Plastic
253Spee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-7/16 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Decorative Wave Design, Black Plastic
253GYSpee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-7/16 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Decorative Wave Design, Gray Plastic
253GRSpee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-7/16 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Decorative Wave Design, Green Plastic
253SSpee-D® Channel Drain Grate, 4-7/16 in. wide X 2 ft. long, Decorative Wave Design, Sand Plastic

Part Number
Description
2301Spee-D® Channel Drain 45° Elbow and Grate, Gray Plastic
2381Spee-D® Channel Drain 90° Elbow and Grate, Gray Plastic
2371Spee-D® Channel Drain Tee and Grate, Gray Plastic
2361Spee-D® Channel Drain Cross and Grate, Gray Plastic
2351Spee-D® Channel Drain Bottom Outlet Assembly, 4-3/4 in. X 7 in. with Channel and Prefastened Gray Plastic Grate
2350Spee-D® Channel Drain Bottom Outlet, Connects to 3 in. & 4 in. Sewer and Drain Fittings
248Spee-D® Channel Drain Coupling
247Spee-D® Channel Drain End Cap
246Spee-D® Channel Drain End Outlet, Fits 2 in. Fittings
249Spee-D® Channel Drain Offset End Outlet, Connects to 3 in. Drain Pipe and 4 in. Drain Fittings
245Spee-D® Channel Drain Strainer Coupling
2306 in. Profile Channel Installation Stakes, Pack of 24

Frequently Asked Questions

The Spee-D Channel is available in 4 foot and 10-foot sections. The channel can be easily cut to any length.

Spee-D Channel grates are available in white, grey, green, black, sand, and brick red.

No. Only plastic grates are available for the Spee-D Channel.

The plastic grates are rated to support automobiles, light trucks, and medium-duty pneumatic tires (up to 175 psi) at speeds less than 20 m.p.h.

No. All accessories are sold separately.

Yes. Prefabricated 45°, 90°, tees, and crosses can be purchased. The channel can also be cut to any angle using a miter saw. The same angle will need to be cut into another piece of channel. Glue the pieces together and secure the joint before encasing in concrete.

Sections of Spee-D Channel can be connected using the either the Channel Strainer Coupling (NDS part # 245) or the Channel Coupling (NDS part # 248).

There are two options to drain the water out of the Spee-D Channel: the end of the channel or the bottom of the channel. There are two end caps that can be installed to the end of the channel.

NDS part # 245 connects to 2 in. schedule 40 pipe and part # 249 connects to both 3 in. sewer and drainpipe and 4 in. sewer and drain fittings. The bottom drain channel comes with an atrium grate pre-inserted in the channel to prevent debris from entering the storm drain system. The bottom drain fits 3 in. or 4 in. sewer and drain fittings.

We recommend a 1/8 in. gap be left between grates during installation to allow for expansion of the grates.

The channel itself will hold about the same volume of water as a 4 in. diameter pipe.

Yes. The recommended method for installing the channel is to drive a piece of ½ in. or 5/8 in. rebar into the ground in the trench. Then drill small holes in the bottom flange of the channel. Next, insert tie wire into the hole and twist it onto the rebar such that the top of the channel sits 1/8 in. below the finished edge of the concrete.

The grates can be screwed to the channel using NDS part # 229 – Stainless Steel Screws, Phillips Head #8 x 1 in. screws (screws sold separately).

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