To ensure optimal performance of your soakaway system, it is highly recommended to install a silt trap as a pre-filter. Regularly emptying the filter can help maintain the efficiency of the soakaway and extend its lifespan significantly.
The choice of silt trap depends on the size of your soakaway. We offer options suitable for small to medium-sized soakaway systems, as well as larger tanks or areas with heavy silt and sand. These traps effectively prevent 99% of sediment from entering the drainage and storage system.
For further details on silt traps, you can watch our introductory video or download the Silt Sentinel brochure in PDF format.
Engineers and designers often express concerns about potential sediment and silt accumulation over time, as well as the challenge of flushing out modular systems. Our soakaway designs incorporate at least one access chamber and linear access via a channel within the tank installation for cleaning purposes.
During installation, ensure that one channel, where the drainage pipe will be connected, is enveloped in an additional layer of impermeable geotextile membrane. This membrane should cover the bottom and sides but not the top of the channel. While water can freely exit through this channel, the membrane prevents unwanted sediment from dispersing into the main tank.
Access to this channel is facilitated through an inspection chamber. From there, you can utilise a jet spray to clear out or vacuum any undesired residue.
For more guidance on cleaning your soakaway, refer to our article on preventing a blocked soakaway, or feel free to reach out to us directly regarding your specific project needs.