Smith Drainage Systems Trench  Drain FAQs
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1) Is there a nickel bronze grate offered in the trench drains systems? No. The closest finish to nickel bronze offered is stainless steel grates.
2) Is there a Smith/ACO stainless steel trench drain available that is a stock item? No. You will need to request a SQ trench drain that is a Smith item that will have to be custom manufactured.
3) Is the Smith/ACO trench drain system available with a polymer concrete grate? No. There was at one time a polymer concrete grate offered, but due to a high breakage rate it was discontinued.
4) Are sediment buckets available with the Smith/ACO catch basins? Yes. They are offered in the following materials: plastic, galvanized steel and stainless steel (type 304 only.)
5) Is there a strainer available for the 9818 series trench drain? Yes. The 9854 strainer manufactured from galvanized wire.
6) Do you currently offer a guide for heat welding Enviro-Flo channels? No. Not at this time. We are currently investigating this topic and see the need for this type resource for our Representatives.
7) Does Smith/ACO offer an aluminum trench drain system? No.
8) Is there a 8" or 12" wide polypropylene trench drain available? No. We only offer the 9930 and 9931 system that is 4" wide.
9) is the 9818 series trench drain approved by the IAPMO? No. There is not a listing for linear drainage systems thus no approval number.
10) What is our equal to the Zurn Z-886? Enviro-Flo
11) How many feet are in a meter? 3.28