NDS Mini ChannelDrains

NDS Mini Channel drains are 3 inches wide, making them one of the most compact channel drain options available. This narrow profile allows installation in tight spaces like along driveway edges, between pavers, or at doorway thresholds where larger drains won't fit.

NDS Mini Channel is rated for Class A (Light Duty) loads, which covers pedestrian traffic and occasional light vehicle traffic like passenger cars. It's designed for residential driveways, patios, and walkways. For areas with regular vehicle traffic or heavier loads, consider NDS Pro Series or Dura Slope channel drains instead.

Mini Channel offers extensive grate options: standard slotted grates in multiple colors (gray, sand, black, white, green, brick red), decorative botanical pattern grates, decorative wave pattern grates, satin brass grates, polished brass grates, and cast iron grates. This variety allows you to match or complement any hardscape design.

Mini Channel sections connect using dedicated coupling pieces that align and join the 6-foot channel sections. The couplings are available in gray and sand to match the channel body. For corners and intersections, pre-fabricated 45-degree elbows, 90-degree elbows, and tee fittings are available.

Mini Channel uses a 2-inch spigot outlet that connects directly to standard 2-inch PVC Schedule 40 pipe. If you need to connect to a larger drainage system, a 2" x 4" PVC reducer adapter is available to transition to 4-inch pipe.

Yes, Mini Channel is excellent for pool deck drainage. Its compact 3-inch width fits nicely along pool edges without being visually intrusive. The decorative grate options (botanical, wave, brass) complement upscale pool designs, and the HDPE construction resists pool chemicals and UV exposure.

Mini Channel features flying buttress anchor fins molded into the channel body that secure it in concrete during installation. For additional stability, installation stakes are available. The grates snap into place and can be optionally secured with screws in high-traffic areas.

Mini Channel body sections come in gray and sand. Grates are available in a wider range: gray, sand, black, white, green, and brick red plastic options, plus premium brass (satin and polished) and cast iron finishes for decorative botanical and wave patterns.

While Mini Channel doesn't have dedicated radius sections like some larger systems, the pre-fabricated 45-degree and 90-degree elbows allow you to navigate corners and create angled runs. For gentle curves, short channel sections with multiple couplings can approximate a curved path.

Mini Channel is narrower (3" vs 5") and shallower than Pro Series, making it ideal for residential applications where a compact profile is desired. Pro Series offers higher load ratings (up to Class C) and greater flow capacity, making it better suited for commercial applications or areas with heavier drainage demands.