Q: 1. What is an ACO drain?

An ACO drain is a drain made by ACO Technologies plc , the UK arm of the ACO Group, a global supplier of water management systems.

Question 1

1. What is an ACO drain?

Accepted Answer

An ACO drain is a drain made by ACO Technologies plc, the UK arm of the ACO Group, a global supplier of water management systems.

Question 2

2. Is an ACO trench drain the same as a drainage channel?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In ACO terminology, the terms trench drain, channel drain, linear drain, and ACO drain all refer to the same type of product. They’re continuous drainage lines embedded flush with the surface, using grates or slot inlets to capture and channel surface water.

Question 3

3. What’s the difference between a slot drain and a grated channel?

Accepted Answer

Slot drains have a narrow surface opening, offering a discreet look. Grated channels are open-topped and covered by metal or plastic grating.

Question 4

4. Can an ACO drainage channel be used for areas with heavy vehicle traffic?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as you use a product rated for an appropriate load class. Examples include ACO heavy-duty drainage channels rated to D400, E600 or F900, which are designed for areas with HGV or forklift traffic.

Question 5

5. Are plastic ACO drainage channels suitable for driveways?

Accepted Answer

Plastic ACO channels like HexDrain can be used on domestic driveways, provided the load class is appropriate for expected traffic.

Question 6

6. What fittings are available for ACO drains?

Accepted Answer

ACO drain fittings include end caps, outlets, foul air traps, debris baskets, and access units. You’ll need to match the fittings to the specific system you’re using.

ACO drainage channels

ACO Hexdrain Plastic Grating Channel 1m X 125mm Black

ACO Hexdrain Brickslot Corner Unit

Aco Hexdrain Channel With Grate 1mtr Galvanised

Aco Hexdrain Accessory Bag 19287

ACO Raindrain Channel With Galvanised Steel Grate 118x97x1000mm

ACO Raindrain Grating Cover Galvanised Steel 1mtr

ACO Raindrain Sump Unit Polymer Concrete

ACO Hexdrain Closing End Cap 125mm Black

ACO Raindrain B 125 Channel And Cast Iron Grating - 118mm X 97mm X 1000mm

ACO RainDrain 1m Channel with Galvanised Steel Grating

ACO HexDrain Brickslot 1m Channel with Slotted Grating

ACO Hexdrain Pro Universal End Cap

ACO Hexdrain Pro 100 Channel With Black Composite Grating 1m

ACO Antracite Grating

ACO Hexdrain B 125

ACO Black Plastic Grating

ACO Rain Drain B125 Brickslot Sump Unit 118x378x500mm

Aco Hexdrain Brickslot A15 Channel Assembly 10mm Slott

ACO RainDrain Channel with Galvanised Steel Gratings

Aco RainDrain Sump Unit 38703

ACO HexDrain Brickslot Sump Unit

ACO Hexdrain B125 End Cap

Aco MD100 Multidrain Galvanised Channel 150mm X 1m

Aco MD100 Multidrain MD306 Universal End Cap 23404