No Dumping Drain Marker (25-pack) for stormwater drains

Durability, appearance, convenience, safety. The benefits of permanent marking with the Drain Marker are numerous:

1. It makes re-marking unnecessary for years. Many companies locate and re-mark facilities annually with spray paint. Think of the savings in labor and paint.
2. It presents a uniform and neat public appearance (unlike spray paint) thereby eliminating complaints about “graffiti”.
3. It is environmentally friendly, unlike spray paint. Spray paint can contribute to non-point source pollution.
4. It helps to prevent damage to equipment by alerting potential excavators to the presence and location of buried equipment.
5. It aids in location for routine maintenance, construction, and emergency access

There is no simple answer. We have customers using our markers on utility patches on roads in Virginia, on curb faces in Minnesota, and sidewalks in Florida. Because of the wide variety of applications and weather conditions, there is no simple answer. UV degradation is the key factor. We have independent test data as well as our own available for your review.

Abrasion is the other factor that determines longevity. Vehicular/pedestrian traffic, street sweepers, salt, chemical exposure and a variety of environmental elements can have an effect.

Our marker offers both increased UV protection and abrasion resistance.

They require a hammer and chisel for removal.   When fully cured the adhesive forms a permanent bond between the marker and application surface. We have test samples in place with no loss of adhesion after more than 15 years. We also have test samples on roadways, purposely placed in the tire path, that are still in place after more than 8 years.

By comparison, others offer:

1. Thermal-Plastic tape which requires a propane torch for installation. This system is not exactly “user-friendly” and requires great care in application. Too little heat and it won’t stick. Too much heat and you end up with a graphic that is an illegible blob.
2. Pressure-sensitive lane tape which requires a surface primer and a tamping machine. Without appropriate pressure, it will lose adhesion and separate from the application surface in a short period of time.
3. Aluminum or Ceramic markers which offer no proven compatible adhesive (customer has to provide) or some aluminum and brass “systems” that require diamond-tipped drill bits for making holes and hardware for mounting.

The Drain Marker adhesive comes in a 5-ounce squeeze tube. Our adhesives have been tested and used under a wide variety of conditions since 1983 and offer the perfect combination of long-term durability and ease of use. 

What about street sweepers, snowplows, and vandalism?