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.

Quick Drain Intake
Standard body size is 10″ with reducers adapt to 6″ and 8″ risers available now.
We can assist you with self-engineered methods of adapting our 8″ Intake to your 10″ system.
34″ overall height

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) (in^2)  51  88  131  366  79
Inlet Area at 12″ Pond Depth (in^2)  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)

Inlet Area (Total)352 76 87*

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)(in^2) 352  76  43*
Inlet Area at 12″ Pond Depth (in^2)  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