For contractors running long drains along patios, pool decks and walkways, this bulk pack delivers nine complete NDS Pro Series kits: about 29.5 ft of 5 in. channel with light-traffic grates, end outlets and end caps. At 71.95 GPM per foot, it moves a lot of runoff off hard surfaces fast.
9-Pack Specifications
| Kits | 9 (about 9 meters / 29.5 ft of channel) |
|---|---|
| Flow capacity | 71.95 GPM per foot |
| Open grate area | 23.52 sq in. per foot |
| Grate | Light-traffic plastic |
| Kit contents | One 1 m channel, two light gray plastic grates, 8 grate screws, an end cap and an end outlet with ring (per NDS #864 spec) |
| Kit weight | 5.67 lb |
| Price per kit | About $51.83 |
Specifications: NDS Pro Series Channel Drains (manufacturer product page and technical documents), checked September 2026.
Common Contractor Jobs
- Paver and concrete patio perimeters
- Pool and spa decks
- Walkways and courtyards
- Tennis courts and athletic areas
Planning a Long Run
- Measure the run; nine kits cover about 29.5 ft.
- Plan outlets: side or bottom outlets can go anywhere along the run.
- Snap channels together and cut the last piece down to as short as 4 in.
- Connect to sewer and drain pipe or SCH 40 fittings.
Video: NDS, "How to Install the Pro Series Channel Drain."
Prefer a steel grate? The galvanized-grate 3-pack uses NDS galvanized steel grates. Curves: add 864 radius couplings.
Shipping
Orders over $2,000 ship free by common carrier. Most orders ship within 4 business days and arrive in 3 to 6 business days.
Price & Cost
A 9-pack is $466.50, about $51.83 per kit, for nine complete kits and about 29.5 ft of channel (about $15.80 per foot). Shipping is $90 per 9-pack, and five or more 9-packs (orders over $2,000) ship free.
Other Sizes & Alternatives
Want galvanized steel grates?
The NDS 864 Pro Series kit with galvanized grates, 3-pack uses the same 5 in. channel with steel grates.
Building a curve?
Add NDS Qwik-Turn radius couplings. Each rotates up to 6 degrees, for bends as small as a 30 in. radius.
Where will the water go?
Send it to an NDS Flo-Well dry well or a gravel-free EZ-Flow French drain, or collect low spots with 12 in. catch basins.
Ordering 10 or more 9-packs?
For long commercial runs, request a quote with your delivery ZIP code. We quote freight and delivery to your site.
Downloads & Resources
- 5 in. Pro Series channel drain kit #864 technical specification (NDS, PDF)
- Pro Series channel drain installation manual (NDS, PDF)
- Installation detail: concrete (NDS, PDF)
- Installation detail: asphalt (NDS, PDF)
- Installation detail: pavers (NDS, PDF)
- Outlet connection details (NDS, PDF)
- NDS grate flow capacities (PDF)
- NDS channel drain catalog (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many feet does a 9-pack cover?
Nine 1 meter channels make about 9 meters, roughly 29.5 ft of drain, before cutting.
How much water can it handle?
NDS rates the channel at 71.95 GPM per foot with 23.52 sq in. of open grate area per foot.
Can cars drive over it?
Yes, light vehicles. NDS rates the Pro Series plastic grate for automobiles, light trucks and medium-duty pneumatic tires (up to 175 psi) at speeds under 20 mph. For forklifts and tractor-trailers, NDS makes heavier reinforced nylon and cast iron grates.
What pipe does it connect to?
Per NDS, the channel's knockout bottom outlets fit 3 in. and 4 in. sewer and drain fittings, and the side outlet knockouts fit 3 in. sewer and drain pipe. The end outlet also connects to pipe.
Why buy the 9-pack?
It is sized for contractors and long runs: about $51.83 per kit, versus buying kits one at a time.