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

Quick Drain comparison chart (6″ Intakes)

Quick Drain Intake Junior

Quick Drain Low Profile Intake

Quick Drain Intake Narrow Quick Drain Intake Wide

Hickenbottom

(competitor)

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)

Quick Drain Intake Wide

Quick Drain Low Profile Intake

Hickenbottom

(competitor)

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

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