【Flood Prevention】Protect your entrance and garage! Let's take initial flood prevention measures with “water-activated” sandbags

Recently, damage caused by rain has increased. Don't be complacent thinking “we are fine,” and firmly take countermeasures with “water-activated sandbags.”

Emergency flood prevention items that can be used immediately when the time comes

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There is no need to pack heavy soil; the "water-expandable water-absorbent sandbag" can be easily made by anyone simply by soaking and kneading it in water. Before use, it is very light and thin, allowing it to fit neatly into small gaps in shoe cabinets or storage areas, making it easy to store. However, once it is immersed in water, it transforms into a sturdy sandbag weighing about 15 kg in just 4 minutes.

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Adopting a bag shape with a sturdy handle (size when inflated: 35 cm wide × 20 cm deep × 25 cm high), it is easy to carry even after it becomes heavy with water, allowing you to quickly place it where needed. Available in a convenient "3-piece" package that can be easily prepared at home or in stores, it quickly protects important areas from sudden heavy rain or typhoons, such as guarding against flooding at entrances, garages, or parking lots, and creating drainage channels to redirect rainwater.

Soak in water for 4 minutes! Easy instructions

1. Submerge in water
Fill a bucket or bathtub with water and completely submerge the water-absorbing sandbags.
* Tap water and leftover bath water can both be used as is. (However, water mixed with bath additives cannot be used.)

2. Knead
Gently knead the bag in the water. The polymer will start efficiently absorbing water.

3. Wait for 4 minutes
Leave it for about 4 minutes, and it will automatically expand to about 15kg of sandbag.
* Depending on usage conditions, there may be some variation in absorption time and expansion.

4. Set up
Firmly grip the handle and arrange them tightly in places like the entrance, garage, or in front of shutters where you want to prevent flooding.

Tips and precautions for installation

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・Install after fully expanding: By arranging them only after they are completely inflated, you can prevent water leakage from gaps.

・Stack in a staggered manner: Stacking them in a staggered way like bricks stabilizes the wall and enhances the waterproof effect.

・Combine with waterproof sheets: Using them in conjunction with blue sheets, etc., provides even stronger protection against water intrusion.

・Suitable for use over several days: Once expanded, they can be left in place for several days until the water recedes.

【Caution】Do not use seawater: They will not expand in places where seawater can intrude, such as during high tides or tsunamis, and thus cannot be used.

Urban flooding that competes for every second requires immediate preparation for "reliable peace of mind."

Source: HATTORI TAKESHI.

Urban flooding caused by torrential rains and typhoons can surge into entrances and garages in an instant. That’s why having a preemptive measure that anyone can use without hesitation in a critical moment is essential. Normally, it can be slimly stored in small gaps, and in an emergency, it transforms into about 15 kg of sturdy sandbags in 4 minutes when soaked in water. It has a handle for easy transport and can be arranged in a staggered way to quickly protect important areas from heavy rain. Why not prepare for peace of mind in case of an emergency right now?

Product name: Water-Inflated Absorbent Sandbag
Price: Open
Material: Non-woven fabric (PP)
Absorbent material: Super absorbent polymer
Size: Before absorption⋮350×250, After absorption⋮350x200x250mm
Quantity: 3 pieces per unit (30 units per case)<

●Takeshi Hattori

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