{"product_id":"aquacrate-400l-storm-soakaway-crate","title":"AquaCrate 400L Storm Soakaway Crate","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty Soakaway Crate for Sustainable Surface Water Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AquaCrate 400L is a robust stormwater crate designed for SuDS-compliant infiltration, attenuation or water retention systems. Made in the UK from recycled polypropylene, it provides a reliable solution for managing runoff in driveways, car parks, patios and landscaped areas. Strong enough for HGV traffic, this unit is modular, easy to handle, and fully recyclable at end of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Load Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithstands vertical loads over 100 tonnes\/m² (tested \u0026gt;200kN\/m²) — suitable for car parks, access roads and HGV traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModular and Lightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrate dimensions: 1000 x 1000 x 400mm. Each unit weighs 16 kg and is easy to handle without machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse with non-woven geotextile for infiltration, or add an impermeable membrane for water storage or attenuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufactured from 100% recycled polypropylene and fully recyclable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Assured\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUK-made to ISO 9001 standards for performance and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfiltration Soakaways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllows filtered rainwater to percolate back into the ground. Use with a needle-punched geotextile to block silt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttenuation Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWrap with impermeable membrane and geotextile fleece to store water temporarily before controlled release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreywater Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for reusing rainwater in vehicle washing, toilet flushing, irrigation, or similar non-potable systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrates Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGeotextile Wrap (Optional)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25m x 4m (9m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25m x 7m (15.75m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix-Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2400L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25m x 11m (24.75m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeotextile wrap is cut to size for easy installation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcavate to required dimensions, allowing 500mm around the tank for backfilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove soft spots and compact base. Lay 75mm of sharp sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall geotextile (and membrane if attenuation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssemble crates and connect using included clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrap crates and overlap joints by minimum 150mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect pipework using proprietary fittings or flange adaptors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackfill with Type 1 sub-base (trafficked areas) or compacted “as dug” (non-trafficked).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish with suitable cover layer and ensure access points if maintenance is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMinimum cover depth varies by loading (see FAQs).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000mm (L) x 1000mm (W) x 400mm (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400L per crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrates per m³:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoid Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompressive Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;200kN\/m²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLateral Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;70kN\/m²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recycled polypropylene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 9001 (UK Made)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;100 tonnes\/m² (HGV-capable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWhat is the minimum cover required for traffic areas?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eMinimum 750mm for general traffic, or adjust based on axle weight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250mm: 1-tonne axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400mm: 6-tonne axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e650mm: 10-tonne axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e850mm: 13-tonne axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eHow do I choose between infiltration and attenuation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eUse infiltration for natural drainage into soil (with geotextile). 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