How to Install a Catch Basin
Catch basins generally are built along a street's curb. They serve as a collection reservoir for rainwater and as a gateway to the sewer or storm drain system. If properly installed, catch basins help eliminate foul odors, bugs and mud, especially after a rainstorm, and rectify drainage problems. Here's how to install a simple catch basin in your yard. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Catch basin
- Grate
- Safety barriers
- Bedding concrete
- Level
- Pipe connections
- Down turned elbow
- Tee
Instructions
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Determine where you'll install the catch basin and dig out the area. Plan for a minimum depth clearance of 12 inches for a proper fit.
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Block off the surrounding location with safety barriers.
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Remove the selected preformed cutout before situating the catch basin.
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Measure how far down to place the bedding concrete. Generally, the distance down should equal the thickness of the slab and the minimum depth is 4 inches.
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Add the bedding concrete and wait until it has set sufficiently to hold the catch basin before you place the basin on top of the concrete.
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Use a level to align the catch basin and adjust it to the correct grade.
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Put the pipe connections in place.
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Refill the area surrounding the edges of the catch basin with concrete. Add enough concrete to reach the channel's excavation level.
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Place a cover or grate over the catch basin.
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Visit websites such as safedrain.com and nextag.com to purchase a catch basin online (see Resources below).
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Tips & Warnings
Only install catch basins designed by a registered professional engineer.
Catch basins can be made of concrete, stainless steel or any other corrosion resistant material.
Catch basins are available in standard sizes or can be custom designed to fit your storm drain.
Consider adding a down turned elbow or tee to catch any buoyant items.
Never leave an uncovered catch basin unattended.
