Manufacturer | Quick Dam |
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Part Number | QD65-2 |
Item Weight | 1.4 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9 x 3 x 8.25 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | QD65-2 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 2 Pack |
Color | Black |
Style | 2 pack |
Finish | Smooth, Unfinished |
Pattern | Flood Barrier |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Pieces | 2 |
Special Features | Lightweight |
Included Components | (2) 5ft Flood Barriers |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Free from Manufacturing Defects |
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Brand | Quick Dam |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 9 x 3 x 8.25 inches |
Color | Black |
Item Form | Powder |
Item Weight | 1.4 Pounds |
About this item
- Water Activated Flood Barriers, Rated #1 in Flood Control
- Grows to 3.5in high in minutes, just get them wet
- Long, flexible design creates all sorts of shapes
- Use to control, contain & divert flood water
- Ready to use, no sand or labor needed
- Compact & Lightweight, stores away until needed
- Use to protect doorways, garages, leaking hot water tanks, erosion control & more
- Dual chamber design prevents unit from rolling out of place
- Use indoors or out
- Do NOT use with salt water, chemical reaction causes deflation
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Absorb, Contain, & Divert Water
•Ready to use, no assembly required
•Grows to full size of 3.5 inches high in minutes
•Ongoing protection can last for months
Quick Dams Have Many Applications
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Keep Water Out |
Prevent Water Damage |
Control and Divert Water |
Many Other Uses |
The Next Generation In Flood Protection
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Activates when wet. Grows to full size in 10 minutes |
Eliminates need for sand and heavy labor |
Flood Barriers absorb 4 gallons of water per every 4 feet |
Quick Dam Flood Barriers
Patented Water Activated Flood Barriers absorb, control, & divert flood water
Protect your home or property in times of flooding with Quick Dam Flood Barriers. Quick Dams expand and activate on contact with water. Just lay them in place and let the water do the rest. Absorb contain and divert problem water away from your home and property, before it becomes a problem. Keep some on hand for emergency situations. Use around doorways, garages, leaking tanks, construction projects, anywhere water is a problem.
Protect Against:
- Storm surges & water main breaks
- Overflowing appliances & equipment
- Leaking equipment & water tanks
- Broken sprinkler heads
- A/C condensation overflow
- Spills, leaks, floods, drips & more
Flood Barriers | Flood Bags | Water-Gate | Flood Gate | Water Curb | |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars
6,482
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4.5 out of 5 stars
2,628
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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3.4 out of 5 stars
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Price | $251.66$251.66 | $40.00$40.00 | $1,161.12$1,161.12 | $617.65$617.65 | $189.65$189.65 |
Activation | Water-Activated | Water-Activated | Water-Activated | Install In Doorway | Fill With Hose |
Reusable | For 1 season when left in place | For 1 season when left in place | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Protection Height | 3.5in high | 3.5in high | From 6in to 5ft high | 26in high | From 6.5in to 10in high |
Shelf Life | 5+ Years Unactivated | 5+ Years Unactivated | 20 Years | Indefinite | Indefinite |
Outdoor Use | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Indoor Use | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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ASIN | B0085S19D6 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,530 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #3 in Safe Accessories |
Date First Available | May 24, 2012 |
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Product Description
Product Description
Quick Dam Flood Barriers
Patented Water Activated Flood Barriers absorb, control, & divert flood water
Product Description
Protect your home or property in times of flooding with Quick Dam Flood Barriers. Quick Dams expand and activate on contact with water. Just lay them in place and let the water do the rest. Absorb contain and divert problem water away from your home and property, before it becomes a problem. Keep some on hand for emergency situations. Use around doorways, garages, leaking tanks, construction projects, anywhere water is a problem.
Protect Against:
- Storm surges & water main breaks
- Overflowing appliances & equipment
- Leaking equipment & water tanks
- Broken sprinkler heads
- A/C condensation overflow
- Spills, leaks, floods, drips & more
Water Activated Flood Barriers
- Just get them wet
- Grows to a full size of 3.5in high in 10 minutes
- Contains a super absorbent powder that swells and gels water
- Swelled barriers contain, control, and divert flood water
- No need for sand or labor filling product
- Available in 5ft, 10ft, or 17ft lengths
- Absorbs 4 gallons, 8 gallons & 13.5 gallons of water respectively
How to Use
- Place the Barriers in the path of oncoming flood water.
- As they come in contact with water, it will absorb through material & start to swell.
- Barriers reach their full height of 3.5in in 10 mins if enough water is present.
- If a rush of water is expected or you need to stack them, pre-soaking them is recommended.
- Not for use with Salt water.
* Place wider section of Barrier towards water, as the smaller section (wedge) prevents it from rolling. **DO NOT want water moving in this direction causing seepage in between the Barriers.
Tips & Tricks
- During first activation, we recommend checking on them to make sure they are directing water as desired. Adjustments may be necessary as landscaping can alter water flow.
- Barriers should be stacked higher than water level for stability and to prevent them from floating away.
- Barriers are flexible and can be curved or wrapped.
- Barriers have a dual chamber, place wider edge towards water & smaller wedge away from water to prevent rolling out of position.
- Pre-Soaking is recommended prior to stacking or if heavy rain or water flow is expected.
- Staining may occur in instances where the surface is porous or unfinished cement is present. Remove from area when no longer needed.
- Porous surfaces like unfinished cement cause excessive seepage, since they are both trying to absorb water. Plastic barrier film in between, may help.
- For use in the winter/snow months, make sure they are fully activated before freezing temperatures occur to assure maximum protection when the snow is melting. We do not recommend moving them while frozen to prevent any tearing of the outer material. Also, salt on the roads should not come in contact with Quick Dams. To help, pre-activate Quick Dams with water & then wrap plastic under & over the top to prevent the salt from making contact.
- Do NOT use around salt water, lime or calcium. These will cause the inner absorbent to release the water & deflate the product making it useless.
- Flood Barriers will not fully activate unless enough water is present.
- Once activated by water they can be used as a barrier against other oils & chemicals.
- Leave in place for 3-6 months of ongoing protection. Shrinking will occur as they dry out, but they will swell again once re-exposed to water.
- Length of time to dry out varies on climate. Average is about 3 months as higher humidity levels tend to take longer.
- Once completely dry, they will feel crunchy and ready for reactivation. Smooth the contents to evenly distribute the super absorbent polymers.
- Direct sunlight causes the product to degrade at a rapid pace, which will result in the product feeling slimy.
- Do NOT cut. The inner contents will be exposed and will make the product unusable.
Storage & Shelf Life
- Barriers unused, have a 5+ year shelf life.
- Store in sealed bag for maximum term.
- Keep on hand for immediate deployment.
How to Dispose
- Throw away in trash.
- Quick Dams are safe:
- Pet friendly
- Non-toxic
- Environmentally safe.
- Optional- great soil additive to help retain moisture- cut open & spread/ blend contents on lawn or garden (NOTE- will be VERY slippery until it degrades & disappears)
From the Manufacturer
Protect your home or property in times of flooding with Quick Dam Flood Barriers. Quick Dams expand and activate on contact with water. Just lay them in place and let the water do the rest. Absorb contain and divert problem water away from your home and property, before it becomes a problem. Keep some on hand for emergency situations. Use around doorways, garages, leaking tanks, construction projects, anywhere water is a problem.
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Customers are happy with the performance of the product. They say it works great and is helpful during downpours. They are also satisfied with the ease of use, and water absorption. However, some customers have reported issues with leakage. Opinions are mixed on quality, portability, dryness, and value.
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Customers like the performance of the product. For example, they say it works great, is amazing, and is helpful. Some mention that it's a terrific invention and a great piece of mind.
"Used this for water coming inside my townhouse. Worked great. Highly recommend!" Read more
"Works great! Have used two time and it kept the water out of my house. Great product." Read more
"...You have to get them wet so they can expand. They worked great and kept the water from coming in. Hooray!!..." Read more
"After drying out over the summer, still worked excellently the following year. Kept our basement dry both years." Read more
Customers like the water absorption of the product. They mention that it prevents water from running away, keeps the water corralled, and stops their basement from flooding. They also say that the water dams absorb a lot of water, will dry out afterward, and are reusable.
"...Not only did they stop the water and help set up the channels I needed they held fast against heavy storms high winds even left it outside in winter..." Read more
"...Overall though, this flood barrier does its job well and is a product I would recommend if you need a way to protect your home or value items from..." Read more
"...so we quickly got them in place up against the door and it immediately stopped the water. I put two down just in case. Probably only needed one...." Read more
"Works great! Have used two time and it kept the water out of my house. Great product." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use. They mention it's easy to set up, quick to use, and handle. Some say it'll prevent water from entering their home.
"Easy to setup and use." Read more
"Easy to use, durable and a good coverage size" Read more
"These are so much easier to deal with than sandbags...." Read more
"...It absorbs water, and it prevent it from coming in. They are easy to set up and do the job prevention of water entering where you don’t want it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the building material. Some mention that it's worth the money, saves a whole bunch of money, and is worth their weight in gold. Others say that sand bags work better, are a waste of money and not worth buying every few months.
"...But they are pricey for having to throw them away if you can't wait months to have them dry out...." Read more
"...Even if I only get one use they were still worth every penny considering the amount of work they saved me'Jim HMinnesota" Read more
"...unit leaking water all over our basement, but it didn't do much & barely helped. For the money it really was upsetting." Read more
"...Definitely worth the purchase." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the dryness of the building material. Some mention that it absorbs a lot of water, and is reusable. They say that it keeps their basement dry, and that they can dry them out and reuse them. Others however, say that they never dry and are heavy.
"...afterwards when they were fully expanded & after several days they were dried out...." Read more
"...Kept our basement dry both years." Read more
"...They take a long time to dry out, but once they do, you can wrap them up, put them away and the next time you’re threatened with water coming in..." Read more
"...The water dams absorb a lot of water, will dry out afterward, and are reusable (no wring, laundry, etc.)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the product. Some mention it's fairly durable and can withstand being stepped upon, while others say it started breaking down within two months. The bags disintegrate over time, and some customers say it has cracks in it.
"...the back , instead of absorbing the water, they actually started coming out of the back and leaving crystals all in the backyard, which made more of..." Read more
"...the water and help set up the channels I needed they held fast against heavy storms high winds even left it outside in winter to help with melting..." Read more
"They work. They hold onto the water. They are not reuseable. They remain wet and soggy and lumpy...." Read more
"...The barrier is very easy to set up and start using. And it is fairly durable as it can withstand being stepped upon (when deflated)!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the portability of the building material. Some mention that it's light enough when they are still dry to put in, and easy to carry. However, others say that they are already expanded and quite heavy to move when flood protection is no. They are obviously heavier when wet, but can still be moved to a different area.
"These were very easy to use. They start out very light and folded up...." Read more
"...It was heavy, water came down in sheets non-stop for hours & hours!..." Read more
"...They're decently lightweight so you can move them around and I stack them one behind another. So far they seem to be doing the job...." Read more
"...Note that they weigh very little when dry, but when and if they soak up 1 gallon per foot, then the 5-footer will weigh over 40 pounds and the 10-..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the building material. They mention that the absorbing gel leaked through the barrier after the first rain. Some say that the barrier fabric rips and the gel stuff has seeped out. Some customers also say that water just seeped under the barrier and flooded their basement.
"We set out all 4 and the gel came out of all 4 bags. Hoping they still block the rain from the garage a little. Doesn’t seem to be expanding either" Read more
"...Only negative is that some of the little beads(?) leaked out of some of the barriers. Not sure if they're toxic or not...." Read more
"...These do start to ooze their goop after a few months, and it’s pretty messy. Overall tho, I would definitely purchase again." Read more
"...I bought another Order of this product and this time the product failed the gel in the back , instead of absorbing the water, they actually started..." Read more
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I used two of the 6ft long tubes during a heavy rain storm. I then laid the tubes out on my backyard patio in full sun afterwards when they were fully expanded & after several days they were dried out. Instead of throwing them away, I just put them in the garage on the floor out of the way.
What's the saying, Out of Sight = Out of Mind? Well, they were forgotten!
Enter tropical storm Hilary = Our area was to receive a tropical storm, something that has never happened during my 60+ year residency in this area. News channels were telling us to prepare & showing people filling up sand bags -- A light bulb moment went off in my head, Would those tubes still work? I had one area of my house, an enclosed patio with a sliding door that always seem to collect water during downpours because my ground (soil) is so hard where I live that it takes a while for water to be absorbed into the ground.
In previous rains, I'd been ok - water would build up & then absorb into ground - but those were rains where the downpour would be on & off during the day - this projected storm would be extremely heavy rain. It was heavy, water came down in sheets non-stop for hours & hours!
I had taken the tubes out of the garage & put one of the tubes in front of the slider - as you can see in the picture taken after the storm - it swelled up & still worked after 5 years -- it says on the product bag the item can be reused for months - but this sat in a garage where the temperature during the summer is over 100 degrees, and it still worked & did not completely degrade & dry out.
I have recently purchased some more of these so I will be prepared again; if I had any doubts about this product working, after performing during Hilary, they are gone.
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
I used two of the 6ft long tubes during a heavy rain storm. I then laid the tubes out on my backyard patio in full sun afterwards when they were fully expanded & after several days they were dried out. Instead of throwing them away, I just put them in the garage on the floor out of the way.
What's the saying, Out of Sight = Out of Mind? Well, they were forgotten!
Enter tropical storm Hilary = Our area was to receive a tropical storm, something that has never happened during my 60+ year residency in this area. News channels were telling us to prepare & showing people filling up sand bags -- A light bulb moment went off in my head, Would those tubes still work? I had one area of my house, an enclosed patio with a sliding door that always seem to collect water during downpours because my ground (soil) is so hard where I live that it takes a while for water to be absorbed into the ground.
In previous rains, I'd been ok - water would build up & then absorb into ground - but those were rains where the downpour would be on & off during the day - this projected storm would be extremely heavy rain. It was heavy, water came down in sheets non-stop for hours & hours!
I had taken the tubes out of the garage & put one of the tubes in front of the slider - as you can see in the picture taken after the storm - it swelled up & still worked after 5 years -- it says on the product bag the item can be reused for months - but this sat in a garage where the temperature during the summer is over 100 degrees, and it still worked & did not completely degrade & dry out.
I have recently purchased some more of these so I will be prepared again; if I had any doubts about this product working, after performing during Hilary, they are gone.
The one semi-major flaw that I've found is that it takes a pretty-long while (about a couple days) for an inflated barrier to deflate and get rid of all the water in it. And this is after I hung the deflated barrier outside, exposed to the sun.
Overall though, this flood barrier does its job well and is a product I would recommend if you need a way to protect your home or value items from flood waters.
Top reviews from other countries
Water loopt niet verder in mijn kelder nu.
Works as described.
Absorbs water well.
Stopped the flow of water into the house.
Cons:
Took a month to dry out.
Did not absorb the water the second time around.
Summary:
Very expensive single use water control device.