Petro-Plug®

How Does Petro Plug Work?

Petro-Plugs are disposable oil barriers that are more effective and less expensive than oil/water separators. Designed to fit standard piped floor drains in boiler rooms, garages, warehouses, oil storage areas and underground vaults, the Petro-Plug removes low levels of diesel, gasoline and oils while allowing water to flow through as usual. Depending on the drain diameter, Petro-Plugs installed in vertical drains have a flow rate of 1-3 gallons per minute. Uncontaminated water drains at approximately 5 quarts per minute with standard-sized floor drains..

If an oil spill occurs, the Petro-Plug seals off. This shuts off any flow into sewer lines, sump pits, oil/water separators, catch basins, etc., allowing spills to be cleaned up at the source and potentially saving thousands of dollars in cleanup costs and fines.

Easy To Remove And Install Petro Plug

Petro-Plugs are easy to install: 3-inch Petro-Plugs are designed to simply slide into standard 3-inch pipe drains, while 4-inch Petro-Plugs will fit 4-inch pipe drains. Featuring a unique twist-and-lock system that provides a watertight seal without any sealants, the Petro-Plug is also designed for easy removal, allowing temporary unrestricted discharge of uncontaminated water.

Underground Vault Petro-Plug

For underground transformer vaults or areas with a high water table, the underground vault Petro-Plug has a check valve that prevents groundwater from rising into the Petro-Plug. A filter can also be used above the Petro-Plug on the floor to filter out dirt and debris. These  Petro-Plugs have hinged tops to allow for filter replacement.

Useful Life And Disposal

Constructed from rigid PVC for strength and durability, the Petro-Plug has a useful life of 1-5 years (depending on installation location) or until a spill occurs, whichever happens first. Petro-Plugs can be disposed via landfilling or incineration.