How do the Quick Drain Intakes compare to the competition?
Field drainage can turn into a time-consuming issue on a farm, particularly when residue clogs up intakes. The patented no-clog design allows for maximum tile flow at minimum depths. It’s unique design helps keep intakes from plugging with crop residue or any other type of trash. The design allows for a more uniform and free flow of water into the tile. There are 3 styles of Quick Drain currently on the market, the Low Profile Intakes, the standard Intakes, and the Filter. The Low Profile and Standard Intakes range in sizes from 6“ to 10“. The Filter option is adaptable to any size structure you need to surround! All styles are produced from UV stabilized Polypropylene resin, in a bright yellow high visibility color!
"The Ag Solutions Intakes had the highest flow rate under both debris free and debris conditions" against the competition "Dr. Richard Cooke University Of Illinois"
Details
Maximize tile flow at minimal depths.
Crop residue will not plug holes.
Will fit most existing risers.
Design minimizes possibility of crop residue plugging intake.
Patent Number: 7,108,783.
Specifications
Quick Drain comparison chart (6″ Intakes)
| Quick Drain Intake Narrow | Quick Drain Intake Wide |
Hickenbottom (competitor) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inlet Size | 6″ | 6″ | 6″ | 6″ | 6″ |
| Overall Height | 15″ | 20″ | 31.5″ | 34″ | 36″ |
| Outside Diameter of Body | 6.9″ | 18″ | 6.9″ | 10.25″ | 6″ |
| Inlet Area, Total (in2) | 51 | 88 | 131 | 366 | 79 |
| Inlet Area at 12″ Pond Depth (in2) | 51 | 88 | 61 | 183 | 39 |
| Flow Rate at 6″ Pond Depth (gpm) | 160 | 263* | 160 | 369 | 113 |
| Price | $24.95 | $27.75 | $29.85 | $30.00 | $24.86 |
| Best Value | Great Drainage in a Compact Package | Classic Form Factor | Best Drainage | 30 year old technology |
*Extrapolated Data
**As Measured by Rendall and Cooke, 2013 ASABE
Quick Drain comparison chart (8″ Intakes)
|
Hickenbottom (competitor) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Inlet Size | 8″ | 8″ | 8″ |
| Overall Height | 34″ | 20″ | 40″ |
| Outside Diameter of Body | 10.25″ | 18″ | 8″ |
| Inlet Area, Total (in2) | 352 | 76 | 43* |
| Inlet Area at 12″ Pond Depth (in2) | 169 | 76 | 87* |
| Flow Rate at 6″ Pond Depth (gpm) | 286 | 183* | 123* |
| Price | $39.65 | $34.50 | $37.14 |
| Best Drainage | Great Drainage in a Compact Package | 30 year old technology |
*Extrapolated Data
**As Measured by Rendall and Cooke, 2013 ASABE
