By NORMA Group
Micro Channel Drains
Applications
- Captures light flows of surface water from pool and spa decks, concrete and paver patios, 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 Micro 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
- Micro Channel Drains connect together with couplings; create a water-tight connection using solvent-weld PVC glue
- For cleaning and maintenance, install with Micro Channel cleanouts featuring removable tops along the length of the drain for access inside the Micro Channel Drain system
Materials & Sustainability
- Channels and grates 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 |
|---|---|
| 8001 | Micro Channel™ Drain and Integrated Grate, 1-1/4 in. wide X 10 ft. long, White Plastic, with Coupling |
| 8002 | Micro Channel™ Drain and Integrated Grate, 1-1/4 in. wide x 10 ft. long, Sand Plastic, with Coupling |
| 8003 | Micro Channel™ Drain and Integrated Grate, 1-1/4 in. wide x 10 ft. long, Gray Plastic, with Coupling |
| 8301 | Micro Channel™ Drain 45° Elbow and Integrated Grate, White Plastic |
| 8302 | Micro Channel™ Drain 45° Elbow and Integrated Grate, Sand Plastic |
| 8303 | Micro Channel™ Drain 45° Elbow and Integrated Grate, Gray Plastic |
| 8371 | Micro Channel™ Drain Tee and Integrated Grate, White Plastic |
| 8372 | Micro Channel™ Drain Tee and Integrated Grate, Sand Plastic |
| 8373 | Micro Channel™ Drain Tee and Integrated Grate, Gray Plastic |
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 8461 | Micro Channel™ Drain End Outlet, Connects to 1-1/4 in. and 1-1/2 in. Drain Pipes, White Plastic |
| 8462 | Micro Channel™ Drain End Outlet, Connects to 1-1/4 in. and 1-1/2 in. Drain Pipes, Sand Plastic |
| 8463 | Micro Channel™ Drain End Outlet, Connects to 1-1/4 in. and 1-1/2 in. Drain Pipes, Gray Plastic |
| 8472 | Micro Channel™ Drain End Plug, Sand Plastic |
| 8473 | Micro Channel™ Drain End Plug, Gray Plastic |
| 8471 | Micro Channel™ Drain End Plug, White Plastic |
| 8481 | Micro Channel™ Drain Coupling |
| 8502 | Micro Channel™ Drain with Bottom Outlet, 1-1/4 in. X 7 in., Connects to 1-1/4 and 1-1/2 in. Drain Pipes, Sand Plastic |
| 8503 | Micro Channel™ Drain with Bottom Outlet, 1-1/4 in. X 7 in., Connects to 1-1/4 and 1-1/2 in. Drain Pipes, Gray Plastic |
| 8501 | Micro Channel™ Drain with Bottom Outlet, 1-1/4 in. X 7 in., Connects to 1-1/4 and 1-1/2 in. Drain Pipes, White Plastic |
| 8511 | Micro Channel™ Drain and Integrated Grate Side Outlet, Connects to 1-1/4 and 1-1/2 in. Drain Pipes, White Plastic |
| 8512 | Micro Channel™ Drain and Integrated Grate Side Outlet, Connects to 1-1/4 and 1-1/2 in. Drain Pipes, Sand Plastic |
| 8513 | Micro Channel™ Drain and Integrated Grate Side Outlet, Connects to 1-1/4 and 1-1/2 in. Drain Pipes, Gray Plastic |
| 8601 | Micro Channel™ Drain Hold-Down Clips for Channel Stakes |
| 8651 | Micro Channel™ Drain Cleanout, Removable Top, White Plastic |
| 8652 | Micro Channel™ Drain Cleanout, Removable Top, Sand Plastic |
| 8653 | Micro Channel™ Drain Cleanout, Removable Top, Gray Plastic |
Literature & Resources
Download
NDS MicroTM Channel Drain System Accessories Tech Spec
application/pdf | 2 MB
Download
NDS Micro™ Channel Drains & Grates System Tech Spec
application/pdf | 861 KB
Frequently Asked Questions
Micro Channel is only available in 10 ft. sections. The channel can be easily cut to any length.
Micro Channel is rated for pedestrian traffic (up to 60 psi) only.
Micro Channel is available in white, sand and grey.
No. The Micro Channel and grate are one integral part.
The Micro Channel has 2.5 square inches of open space per foot of channel. The channel itself can handle 3.06 Gallons per Minute per linear foot with ½ in. head pressure.
This channel drain solution is ideal for areas surrounding pool, spas, and patios.
No. The Micro Channel ships in 10-foot sections. Each section ships with 1 coupling. All other accessories are sold separately
Yes. Prefabricated 45°, 90°, and tees 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 Micro Channel can be connected using the Micro Channel Coupling (NDS part # 8481).
There are three options to drain the water out of the Micro Channel: the end of the channel, the bottom of the channel, or the side of the channel. Each outlet connects to 1-1/2 in. schedule 40 pipe. Drainage from the channel is limited by the outlets. The outlets have the same open area as a 1-1/4 in. pipe.
A section of the Micro Channel Clean Out (part # 8651, 8652, or 8653) would have to be installed to clean out the inside of the channel. The top of the clean out can be removed to allow for debris to be cleaned from the channel.
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.
