Rainstore3
Underground Water Storage System
Made From 100% Recycled Plastic
Rainstore3 is a modular, stackable, underground water containment system. Designed by a Landscape Architect for both subsurface detention basins and retention/harvesting systems in 1999, Rainstore3 has since been used in a myriad of other applications such as water/rain gardens, green roofs and sports field drainage. With depths ranging from 4” to 7.9’, units arrive to the site preassembled for easy, drop-in installation.
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Each unit of Rainstore3 measures 1 m x 1 m x 0.1m high (3.28 ft x 3.28 ft x 4 inches). The compression fit units are stacked (if applicable) and sent preassembled to the construction site so there is no assembly required.
Making use of Invisible Structure’s trademark ring-on-grid design, Rainstore3 exceeds H-20 loading allowing it to support vehicular traffic, lightweight buildings or greenspace. An impressive 94% void space equates to almost 25 gallons of water storage per unit with no gravel fill required.
Better Stormwater Solutions/Applications
- Underground Detention Basin
- Retention/Harvesting Systems
- Water/Rain Gardens
- Green Roofs
- Sports Field Drainage
- Downspout Catch Basins
The Rainstore3 Advantages
- Modular and Stackable
- 94% Void Space with No Gravel Fill
- Exceeds H-20 Loading
- No Assembly Required
- 100% Recycled Plastic
- LEED Certified
Product Family BrochureLanguage: English |
Sedimentation and Storage SystemsLanguage: English |
Rainstore3 Chamber MaintenanceLanguage: English |
Rainstore3 Testing ResultsLanguage: English |
H-20 and HS-20 loadingLanguage: English |
Rainstore3 Inlet DesignLanguage: English |
Rainstore3 Sales SheetLanguage: English |
Leed v3 and ISILanguage: English |
LEEDv3 and ISI by ProductLanguage: English |
Preserving Fresh Water Resources with Invisible StructuresLanguage: English |
Rainstore3 Technical BrochureLanguage: English |
Rainstore3 Data SheetLanguage: English |
Rainstore3 Installation InstructionsLanguage: English |
Rainstore3 Installation Instructions Water HarvestingLanguage: English |
Rainstore3 Material Safety Data SheetLanguage: English |
Rainstore3 Technical Specification With Geomembrane and Fabric Liner For Water HarvestingLanguage: English |
Rainstore3 Especificación TécnicaLanguage: Spanish |
Rainstore3 Technical Specification With Geotextile Fabric LinerLanguage: English |
Rainstore3 Especificacion Tecnica Con Forro de Tela GeotextileLanguage: Spanish |
Product Family Brochure
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Sedimentation and Storage Systems
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Rainstore3 Chamber Maintenance
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Rainstore3 Testing Results
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H-20 and HS-20 loading
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Rainstore3 Inlet Design
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Rainstore3 Sales Sheet
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Leed v3 and ISI
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LEEDv3 and ISI by Product
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Preserving Fresh Water Resources with Invisible Structures
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Rainstore3 Technical Brochure
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Rainstore3 Data Sheet
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Rainstore3 Installation Instructions
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Rainstore3 Installation Instructions Water Harvesting
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Rainstore3 Material Safety Data Sheet
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Rainstore3 Technical Specification With Geomembrane and Fabric Liner For Water Harvesting
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Rainstore3 Especificación Técnica
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Rainstore3 Technical Specification With Geotextile Fabric Liner
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Rainstore3 Especificacion Tecnica Con Forro de Tela Geotextile
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What is Rainstore3?
Pronounced “rain store three.” Rainstore3 is a plastic structure used to store water underground. It is commonly used under parking lots as an “underground pond” to hold rainwater during and after a storm.
What are the common applications of Rainstore3?
The water either percolates into the ground (retention) or is allowed to leave Rainstore3 at a controlled rate (detention). It may also be used to hold rainwater for use at a later time for such uses as irrigation (water harvesting).
What are the product dimensions of Rainstore3?
The basic Rainstore3 part is a square 40 inches (1 meter) x 40 inches (1 meter) x 4 inches (0.1 meter). These basic units may be stacked to form cells at any depth between 4 inches (0.1 meters) and 7.9 feet (2.4 meters). These cells are placed side by side to create storage volumes any length or width (in 1 meter increments).
How strong is Rainstore3?
Rainstore3 has been laboratory and field tested to H-20 loading (bridge loading).
How much water does Rainstore3 hold?
Rainstore3 is 94% void area so each cubic meter of Rainstore3 holds 250 gallons. One unit holds nearly 25 gallons.
Why is Rainstore3 better than competitive products such as pipe or arched chambers?
Rainstore3 has the advantages of being virtually any depth, holding more water, using less stone, and having a lower overall installed cost.
What keeps the soil from entering the Rainstore3 cells?
The entire Rainstore3 system is wrapped in a geotextile fabric or a PVC liner to keep soil from entering.
What goes below the Rainstore3 system?
A layer of geogrid goes on top of the existing, leveled soils and below the Rainstore3 System.
What goes above the Rainstore3 cells?
A layer of Geogrid and a minimum of 12 inches of compacted roadbase.
How are inlet/outlet pipes attached to Rainstore3?
They are attached by forming a “boot” with the fabric or liner and securing with a hose clamp.
How are the Rainstore3 cells installed?
They are installed by lifting by hand (1 meter or smaller) or using a lifting tool and a back-hoe.
Can Rainstore3 be inspected after it is installed?
Yes, by installing maintenance ports during installation. Download RS3 Maintenance Guide in pdf.
What about silt build-up in Rainstore3?
Silt is prevented from building up in Rainstore3 by using proper pre-filtration, such as catch basins or sediment filters.
What is the product cost of Rainstore3?
ISI can’t give an exact price, that has to be done by our manufacture’s representative.
What is the installed cost of Rainstore3?
The installing cost varies a lot depending on the size of the installation and geographic location.
Rainstore3 Water Storage on a Roof |
Rainstore3 Unit Detail |
Rainstore3 Detention or Retention Systems |
Rainstore3 System for Harvesting and Reuse of Water |
Typical Rainstore3 Retention / Detention System with Porous Paver Inflow |
Rainstore3 System for Harvesting and with Porous Paving Inflow |
Sand Bio-filter Method Leading to a Rainstore3 Chamber |
Rainstore3 Inlet and Outlet Pipe Detail |
Rainstore3 Maintenance and Access Port Detail |
Rainstore3 Raingarden Detail/Infiltration Basin |
Rainstore3 Water Storage on a Roof
Rainstore3 Unit Detail
Rainstore3 Detention or Retention Systems
Rainstore3 System for Harvesting and Reuse of Water
Typical Rainstore3 Retention / Detention System with Porous Paver Inflow
Rainstore3 System for Harvesting and with Porous Paving Inflow
Sand Bio-filter Method Leading to a Rainstore3 Chamber
Rainstore3 Inlet and Outlet Pipe Detail
Rainstore3 Maintenance and Access Port Detail
Rainstore3 Raingarden Detail/Infiltration Basin
40″ x 40″ x 4″ (1 meter x 1 meter x 10 centimeters). Cells can be assembled in heights from one unit (10 cm, 4 inches), to 24 units (2.4 meters, 7.9 feet). Please see our Optimal Shipping Height Chart to avoid any additional shipping charges.
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