20 FloodSax Sandless Sandbags - 1box : 0843 308 2507

FloodSax, The Innovative Self-inflating Flood Defence System

- FloodSax
The innovative self-inflating flood defence system are set to revolutionise the way we control damage due to flooding.
20 FloodSax can be stored in a box and can be deployed in minutes to protect your business or home from flood water.

- FloodSax, A great alternative to traditional sandbags or flood Bags, and allow everyone to prepare for flooding.
The semi-porous inner liner contains hundreds of absorbent crystals which absorb water to 90% capacity in just 3 minutes. Once the water is in there, it stays there and the bags act just like sandbags to keep floods at bay. They are designed so they mould into doorways to keep floodwater out.

- FloodSax, Simple to use - Just two steps!
1. Place 1 x FloodSax® into a container. Add approx 20 litres of water & leave to soak for 3 minutes
2. Use the expanded FloodSax®

Comparisons: Floodsax
* Totally self–contained
* No tiny grains like sand to spill out from them
* Can be expanded in water right next to where you need them
* Can be expanded in water in a bath, a sink, a bucket, a hosepipe or even the floodwater
* Easy to store and can be vacuumed-packed to save even more room
* Can be stored in anything from an under stairs cupboard to a vast warehouse
* Always there for peace of mind. No panic to buy sandbags if a flood is forecast
* Can be packed up tightly and carried around in tradesmen's vans
* There immediately for any flooding emergency both indoors or out
* A far cleaner and easier to handle option indoors
* Lightweight before they are used, with the standard bag weighing just 0.2kg
* Can be used by people who would not be able to lift sandbags
* Stay expanded for up to 3 months
* Hundreds can be taken to the scene quickly by one person in a car
* Thousands can be quickly transported in a van, saving on fuel, wages and manpower
* Can be stored in small depots around the area, not one huge central store so can be taken even more quickly to the scene
* One can be expanded and put down the toilet to block it from filthy water being forced up by the floodwater backing up through the drains and sewer
* If a flood is imminent and you have FloodSax stored in your home or at work you are in charge of your own fate
* With FloodSax it's a case of grab them and go into action
* They could even make ideal gifts for people in flood–risk areas
* FloodSax don't need sand - one of the earth's natural resources - and so saves the environment

Comparisons: Sandbags
* Have to be replaced regularly which costs many thousands of pounds for big companies and local authorities that need palletised sandbags ready all year round for any emergency
* Can deteriorate if stored for a long time, especially in cold, damp warehouses
* Exceptionally unwieldy to lift and handle
* All kinds of health, safety and manual handling technique problems for staff who have to use them at businesses
* Messy with the sand easily washed out and adding to all the damage if they burst
* Difficult to transport anywhere due to their weight
* Need a lot of people to move any number anywhere

How do FloodSax® work?
FloodSax® absorb water to become taut and puncture–proof within five minutes. Once the water is in there, it stays in there and the bags act just like sandbags to keep floods at bay. They are designed so they mould into doorways to keep floodwater out.
They are incredibly quick to fill with water and their semi-porous inner liner has hundreds of absorbent crystals which retain the water against tremendous pressure.

How do I know FloodSax® will do the job?
The manufacturers have put the prototypes through tough tests before the finished version has been made. They have already proved themselves in action and we have testimonials.

How long will FloodSax® last when stored?
FloodSax® last for 5 years while stored and once expanded at the scene remain effective for up to 3 months. They are UK–manufactured and tested and are ideal for areas vulnerable to flash floods.
Sandbags have to be replaced regularly which costs many thousands of pounds for big companies and local authorities who need palletised sandbags ready all year round for any emergency.

What happens when I've finished with my FloodSax®?
FloodSax® are biodegradable and so can be disposed of in landfill sites.

Who should have them?
Every home and business is potentially at risk from floods – even if it is a burst pipe. FloodSax® can be used anywhere from professional offices to building sites and from ground–floor flats to the top of skyscrapers.

Features:
* Bag material is heavy duty absorbent paper
* Inner liner is absorbent gelling polymer
* Sizes 50cms by 50cms
* Dry weight is 0.2kg
* Filled weight is 20kg
* Water capacity is 20 litres
* One box contains 20 FloodSax