Windy City - I read comments like yours when I first posted this video, which persuaded me not to try it. The device is prone to blockage by objects around its sealing surfaces I also think the rubber material of the float can become distorted over time and then it will not completely block the opening as it was designed to.
Actually, I had these in place in my two floor drains, and they don't really seal well. I still got six inches of water in my basement. You have to be sure to keep the top of the float clean by flushing water down the drain at least monthly. I was really disappointed that the device did not work, as I maintained my FloodGuard properly. I even stood in the water and pulled up on the float stem. Still would not seal well. So don't think this is fool proof. You'll need another method.
For those who are asking, this thing is called a Flood Guard, not Flowguard. They cost about ten bucks and are made by the General Wire Spring company .
ArtFD, I have to echo BigRed and beg for some product details - like a product name and ID number. How do you spell "flowguard?" Just can't seem to find it on the web and I sure need one. Thanks.
Windy City - I read comments like yours when I first posted this video, which persuaded me not to try it. The device is prone to blockage by objects around its sealing surfaces I also think the rubber material of the float can become distorted over time and then it will not completely block the opening as it was designed to.
artfd 1 year ago
Actually, I had these in place in my two floor drains, and they don't really seal well. I still got six inches of water in my basement. You have to be sure to keep the top of the float clean by flushing water down the drain at least monthly. I was really disappointed that the device did not work, as I maintained my FloodGuard properly. I even stood in the water and pulled up on the float stem. Still would not seal well. So don't think this is fool proof. You'll need another method.
TheWindyCity 1 year ago
For those who are asking, this thing is called a Flood Guard, not Flowguard. They cost about ten bucks and are made by the General Wire Spring company .
TruthOrReligion 1 year ago
Did you have any flooding after installing either of these products?
NexusFX 2 years ago
They are called flood guards.
drewleiper 2 years ago
ArtFD, I have to echo BigRed and beg for some product details - like a product name and ID number. How do you spell "flowguard?" Just can't seem to find it on the web and I sure need one. Thanks.
probabilitydrive 3 years ago
Where do I get one of these! Can't find it anywhere on the web.
BigRedDog00 3 years ago