Quick Drain Research

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

6" Intake and Riser Comparison

Quick Drain 6" Riser MAX Quick Drain 6" Low Profile Intake Quick Drain 6" Riser Standard Quick Drain 6" Riser Junior Hickenbottom
(competitor)
Best Drainage Compact, Fast Drainage Classic Form Factor Best Value 30 year old technology
Inlet Size 6″ 6″ 6″ 6″ 6″
Overall Height 34″ 20″ 31.5″ 15″ 36″
Outside Diameter of Body 10.25″ 18″ 6.9″ 6.9″ 6″
Inlet Area, Total (in2) 366 88 131 51 79
Inlet Area at 12″ Pond Depth (in2) 183 88 61 51 39
Flow Rate at 6″ Pond Depth (gpm) 369 263* 160 160 113
Quick Drain 6" Riser MAX
Best Drainage
Inlet Size 6"
Overall Height 34"
Body Diameter 10.25"
Inlet Area, Total (in2) 366
Inlet Area at 12" Pond Depth (in2) 183
Flow Rate at 6″ Pond Depth (gpm) 369
Quick Drain 6" Low Profile Intake
Great Drainage in a Compact Package
Inlet Size 6"
Overall Height 20"
Body Diameter 18"
Inlet Area, Total (in2) 88
Inlet Area at 12" Pond Depth (in2) 88
Flow Rate at 6″ Pond Depth (gpm) 263*
Quick Drain 6" Riser Standard
Classic Form Factor
Inlet Size 6"
Overall Height 31.5"
Body Diameter 6.9"
Inlet Area, Total (in2) 131
Inlet Area at 12" Pond Depth (in2) 61
Flow Rate at 6″ Pond Depth (gpm) 160
Quick Drain 6" Riser Junior
Best Value
Inlet Size 6"
Overall Height 15"
Body Diameter 6.9"
Inlet Area, Total (in2) 51
Inlet Area at 12" Pond Depth (in2) 51
Flow Rate at 6″ Pond Depth (gpm) 160

Hickenbottom (competitor)

30 year old technology
Inlet Size 6"
Overall Height 36"
Body Diameter 6"
Inlet Area, Total (in2) 79
Inlet Area at 12" Pond Depth (in2) 39
Flow Rate at 6″ Pond Depth (gpm) 113

*Extrapolated Data
**As Measured by Rendall and Cooke, 2013 ASABE

8" Intake and Riser Comparison

Quick Drain 8" Riser MAX Quick Drain 8" Low Profile Intake Hickenbottom
(competitor)
Best Drainage Compact, Fast Drainage 30 year old technology
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*
Quick Drain 8" Riser MAX
Best Drainage
Inlet Size 8"
Overall Height 34"
Body Diameter 10.25"
Inlet Area, Total (in2) 352
Inlet Area at 12" Pond Depth (in2) 169
Flow Rate at 6″ Pond Depth (gpm) 286
Quick Drain 8" Low Profile Intake
Great Drainage in a Compact Package
Inlet Size 8"
Overall Height 20"
Body Diameter 18"
Inlet Area, Total (in2) 76
Inlet Area at 12" Pond Depth (in2) 76
Flow Rate at 6″ Pond Depth (gpm) 183*

Hickenbottom (competitor)

30 year old technology
Inlet Size 8"
Overall Height 40"
Body Diameter 8"
Inlet Area, Total (in2) 43*
Inlet Area at 12" Pond Depth (in2) 87*
Flow Rate at 6″ Pond Depth (gpm) 123*

*Extrapolated Data
**As Measured by Rendall and Cooke, 2013 ASABE

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