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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 10:42 pm
by slippery
Guys
I have two existing concrete drain covers on my drive that I need to replace and set my new paving blocks into but they seem to be an odd size (700mm x 600mm). The only ones I can seem to find are either the standard 600mm x 600mm or the smaller 600mm x 450mm. Any suggestions as to where I might obtain something suitable.
PS: I live in Manchester.
Regards
Slippery
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 10:54 pm
by Pablo
Would it be possible to reduce the size of the chamber with a reducing ring.
Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 6:10 am
by msh paving
get a local enginering company to cut you a piece off 5mm plate to reduce size and bed the lid on top off it, MSH:)
Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 10:42 am
by slippery
Guys
Thanks for the replies.
Pablo: Am I able to buy these reducing rings or do they have to be made to order? If they can be purchased, do you know where from?
MSH Paving: If I go with the 5mm plate steel option, do you think these will be strong enough to take the weight of the new drain cover with blocks and then a large family car being constantly driven over them two or three times a day?
Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 1:50 pm
by msh paving
iv done it that way often,5mm or 1\4 inch plate is no problem,as is a small area to cover the flex will be minimal in the steel,if you feel the need weld a angle iron stiffiner under the plate, this is the quickest and easy way ,a reducing cover will cost a lot more and need a digger to lift it on MSH 
Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 3:20 pm
by jay-Manor Driveways
i use the steel plate for reducing manholes as well , simple and quick and never had a comeback