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I am creating a 0.8 cubic metre soakaway using two aquavoid  100mmx1000mmx400mm crates.

 

I can avoid digging an extra 200mm down if I orientate them like this:

 

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There are no access points at the sides so I’d have to bore through, but is the above any different from an efficiency point of view? I think my back would prefer to dig wider opposed to deeper :D
 

The crates have fluted sections throughout which would be vertical in that application for what’s its worth.

 

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Two issues spring to mind:

1 - strength of the crate is intended in the correct orientation (and adding extra holes won't help)

2 - if the soffit level is too high it'll reduce the storage capacity

 

May not be a problem but potentially is. Phoning the manufacturer is usually the safest  way. 

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20 minutes ago, George said:

Two issues spring to mind:

1 - strength of the crate is intended in the correct orientation (and adding extra holes won't help)

2 - if the soffit level is too high it'll reduce the storage capacity

 

May not be a problem but potentially is. Phoning the manufacturer is usually the safest  way. 


 

Good shout. Found out they are actually called Aquacrate - which are manufactured by Pennine. Gave them a call and they clarified that the cones are for strength and the sides can be drilled for an inlet as and where required.

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