QUICK DAM Flood Barriers is the perfect solution to protect your property against any form of flooding
Each of the packs include two barriers, each 1500mm in length and capable of absorbing 15 litres of water. The barriers are stackable and contain a super absorbent powder that activates and swells when wet, making it easier than ever to contain or divert water away from your home or work area!
The only solution you need to be protected from the dangers of flooding!
? Absorb, contain & divert problem flood water!
Key Features:
- Patented Water Activated Technology ? Just get them wet!
- No need for sand or labor, filling sandbags.
- Absorbs water and grows to full size within around 10 minutes.
- Contains a super absorbent powder that swells and gels water.
- Swelled bags contain, control, and divert flood water.
- Stack multiple bags in brick formation to increase wall height.
- Leave in place for ongoing protection and use.
- Safe, non-hazardous, non-toxic.
- Environmentally friendly and decomposes over time.
- Not for use with Salt Water? a chemical reaction causes deflation.
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Tips & Tricks
- During first activation, we recommend checking on them to make sure they are directing water as desired. Adjustments may be necessary as landscaping can alter water flow.
- Bags & Barriers should be stacked higher than water level for stability and to prevent them from floating away.
- Barriers are flexible and can be curved or wrapped.
- Barriers have a dual chamber, place wider edge towards water & smaller wedge away from water to prevent rolling out of position.
- Pre-Soaking is recommended prior to stacking or if heavy rain or water flow is expected.
- For use in the winter/snow months, make sure they are fully activated before freezing temperatures occur to assure maximum protection when the snow is melting. We do not recommend moving them while frozen to prevent any tearing of the outer material. Also, salt on the roads should not come in contact with Quick Dams. To help, pre-activate Quick Dams with water & then wrap plastic under & over the top to prevent the salt from making contact.
- Do NOT use around salt water, lime or calcium. These will cause the inner absorbent to release the water & deflate the product making it useless.
- Flood Bags & Barriers will not fully activate unless enough water is present.
- Once activated by water they can be used as a barrier against other oils & chemicals.
- Leave in place for 3-6 months of ongoing protection. Shrinking will occur as they dry out, but they will swell again once re-exposed to water.
- Length of time to dry out varies on climate. Average is about 3 months as higher humidity levels tend to take longer.
- Once completely dry, they will feel crunchy and ready for reactivation. Smooth the contents to evenly distribute the super absorbent polymers.
- Direct sunlight causes the product to degrade at a rapid pace, which will result in the product feeling slimy.
- Do NOT cut. The inner contents will be exposed and will make the product unusable.
How to Dispose
- Throw away in trash.
- Quick Dams are safe:
- Pet friendly
- Non-toxic
- Environmentally Safe
- Optional- great soil additive to help retain moisture- cut open & spread/ blend contents on lawn or garden (NOTE- will be VERY slippery until it degrades & disappears)