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Stainless Steel Rat Blocker for Domestic Underground Drains
The Metex Ratwall is a cost-effective and robust stainless steel Rat Blocker that is ideal for installation into underground drains. It can be installed by hand or from street level and has a unique low force fit. Ratwall is suitable for plastic, clay and cast iron drains, and has a unique external hinge allowing maximum waste flow. The external hinge block ensures that the unit cannot become dislodged and lost into the sewer pipe.
Benefits
Robust
Well-engineered, strong unit. Securely positioned in the drainage line for reliable operation. A highly effective Rat Blocking device. Designed in the UK by Metex.
Suitable for
The Metex Ratwall is suitable for 100mm and 150mm (4 inch and 6 inch) drains in both plastic, clay and cast iron. The rat flap stops rats climbing up drain pipes. The unit can be configured for an inlet or outlet position.
Easy Installation
The Metex Ratwall is quick and easy to install. The unique mechanism ensures a low friction insertion into the drain. An optional installation pole may be used, enabling the unit to be installed from ground level.
Dependable
The Metex Ratwall can open fully with no hinge within pipe diameter and a curved flap, allowing maximum flow. The device shape ensures it cannot become dislodged and lost in the drainage line. Rats cannot pass the rat flap device against the flow.
Finalist in the Pest Magazine Best Product awards 2017.
High Quality
The Metex Ratwall Rat Blocker for drains is precision engineered for quality and long life. As a fully stainless steel unit, it is both acid resistant and durable.
Eco-friendly
The Metex Ratwall Rat Blocker is eco-friendly. This clean and non-toxic Rat Blocker offers a long-lasting and green pest control solution for stopping rat access by means of the drains.
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How Do Rats Get Into Buildings?
Drainage systems and pipework play a critical role in maintaining a functional home. However, drains connect to sewers and sewers contain the rat population – which like to nest within houses. Defective drains or pipework often lead to a rat infestation. After all, an adult rat can fit through a 12mm horizontal gap and a round hole of 25mm diameter. The most common points of entry in a drainage system are via:
- Built over defective drains
- Cracked clay pipes
- Uncapped inlet pipe
- Soil vent pipes
- Plastic to clay pipe joins
- Guttering downpipes
- The exposed leading edge of PVC pipes
- Gaps around the edge of waste pipes
- Flexible toilet pan connectors
One Device, Full Protection
Most dwellings have one main drainage outlet point before connecting to the main sewer, by installing the Rat Blocker here the whole upstream drainage system is protected from rat intrusion.
- A – Terraced Housing
- B – Detached Housing
- C – Main Sewer Lines
Metex Ratwall Installation Instructions
Metex Ratwall installation is easiest to install from street level using the optional installation pole. Ratwall has a unique feature that ensures a low force installation by holding the Ratwall unit in compression until it is in place within the pipe. For full details, download and follow the installation instructions. All Rat Blockers should be inspected and maintained according to the installation instructions.
Installation Without the Installation Pole
Metex Ratwall may be installed using the supplied nut and a 17mm spanner in place of the installation pole. This gives the installer the benefit of holding the unit in compression for a low force installation.
Installation into Chamber Inlet – Orientation of the Flap
Metex Ratwall is factory configured to work within a manhole chamber outlet, but can be re-configured to protect a chamber inlet. For full details, download and follow the installation instructions.
Guide to Eradicating Rats from a Building
Fitting a Rat Blocker from Metex will prevent rats from accessing the building through the protected drains. However, a Rat Blocker alone may not guarantee the removal of rats already in the property. We recommend consulting a professional pest controller to ensure the correct measures are taken to ensure all rats are removed and cannot return. For details of suitable professionals, see our list of approved installers.
Rat Blocker Maintenance is ESSENTIAL
We are often asked if Rat Blockers need servicing – the short answer is yes, BUT not for the reasons you may be thinking!
All Metex Rat Blockers supplied by Metex are high-quality robust units, manufactured from stainless steel and will give many years of trouble-free service. However, drains are a hidden world that harbour, not just rats and vermin, but all sorts of other items that have been flushed away but should not be there! Blocked drains are often caused by seemingly harmless wet wipes, also fat tipped down the drain can solidify and can cause a blockage due to a build-up or ‘fat berg’. Therefore, every drain is at risk of blockage unless the waste that flows through it can be carefully controlled.
As a result, it is essential that all Rat Blockers are maintained at least once every year by checking and cleaning, which is also an opportunity to visually inspect the drain. Without these annual checks, there is a risk that should a blockage occur, the Rat Blocker may be incorrectly blamed.
Ease of Maintenance
Rat Blockers from Metex can be easily removed and re-installed for drain cleaning and maintenance purposes. Ensure the installation instructions are followed carefully when re-installing the unit.
During the first three months, it is important to check that the Rat Blocker is operating correctly. During inspection, the unit should be removed completely from the drain, cleaned thoroughly and its condition inspected. All moving parts should be assessed and lubricated as necessary. A Rat Blocker that is showing signs of wear or mechanical issues should never be refitted. Should there be in any doubt as to whether to refit a Rat Blocker, please contact Metex for advice.
It is recommended that a service agreement is put in place with an approved installer for the inspection and maintenance of the installed Rat Blocker.
Quality Products from Metex
All Rat Blockers from Metex are high-quality stainless steel devices. The Nordisk TX11 Rat Blocker, previously sold in the UK as the Vermend Rat Blocker, has been successfully installed in over 100,000 locations which is testament to the quality and durability of this product range.
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I came across Rat Wall which was delivered and fitted within a couple of days. I wasn’t expecting it to stop the problem but here we are 1 year later and not a single rat or problem with my drain, couldn’t be happier with our purchase.
Arrest Apest recommend using Metex Ratwall Rat Blockers, we have fitted lots of these ourselves and they have fitted perfectly every time, high quality product and we wouldn’t use any other make. These come highly recommended.
We have now purchased several Ratwall valves and have been so pleased with the ease of installation and quality of the product that we have replaced valves from other company’s which have been chewed through. Since installation our clients have reported back that there infestation of rats/vermin has stopped and they can sleep with ease once more. I’d highly recommend this product to anyone with a rat/vermin issue that results from their drainage chamber.
Someone recommended Ratwall and I can honestly say after living with this problem for nearly two years it has completely disappeared with the installation of this device. Highly recommend!
We’re happy fitting Ratwall and have used other rat valves in the past… they are more competitive and this product is robust and well made. It’s easy to fit with its compressible side walls and stays secure when installed. The Metex guys are efficient and simple to deal with.
So far…so good! I don’t want to jinx it, but I haven’t had any foul smells or heard that anxiety provoking scuffle from the loft at night since installing the Rat Blocker. Long may it continue! Fingers crossed!
We have been fitting rodent exclusion devices for over 10 years now, and I can happily say Ratwall is the sturdiest and best designed rat exclusion device we have fitted and we have installed them all!.. I am delighted with its performance to date and unlike other devices, we haven’t had a single complaint or failure since we started fitting them, often in the toughest conditions. If installed correctly this device will resolve rat infestations in any property caused by drainage defects, simply and cost effectively…..Job done!
After months of searching for the rat entry point, this was found to be an old drainage pipe which had never been sealed off, we fitted one ratwall device which was so easy and have had no problems since.
We have been fitting Ratwalls now for a while and in my opinion they are a good solid product. Installation is usually straightforward and they do have design advantages over other similar products. In addition to this we have also found them to be in a satisfactory condition during servicing after periods of normal use, which is reassuring. In fact it’s now our most sold rat prevention item and our first choice to fit.
After a lot of research and trial and error thankfully we found the ‘Nordisk TX11’ double flap rat blocker! It is a robust product that was easy to fit and has solved our rat issue! The fitting mechanism is far superior to any of the other products we tried. Thank you to Metex!
Superior quality build, simple to install, with the bonus of the installation pole if needed, the Ratwall works as good as it looks. Great support when needed from the team at Metex. Would recommend as the go to non-return valve for serious pest controllers.
At Emerald Pest Control we have used other rat valves in the past but we know only use Ratwall. We have been extremely impressed with the customer service but more importantly the valve is easy to fit, robust and well built. We would never use any other product.
Ratwall was easily installed into the drain, this was approximately 18 months ago and we have had no call back from the customer as to the rat infestation that she was experiencing at the time. The service from Ratwall was quick and efficient.
