Guppy™ MAX
Water-filled flood barrier tube
Large water-filled tube designed for large-scale temporary protection. Its three-chamber structure gives it a stable trapezoidal shape that resists shifting once filled.
Protection
Approximately 38 in.
Capacity
2,115 US gal
Reusable
Yes
Where to use Guppy™ MAX?
- Construction Cofferdams
- Watercourse diversion
- Industrial protection
- Commercial perimeters
- Roads
- Municipal facilities
- Large Properties
- Shoreline works
In 4 steps
How it works
The tube is rolled out at the desired location, then its three chambers are filled using a 2.5 in. fire hose. The weight of the water turns the tube into a massive barrier that is virtually impossible to move.
- 01 Expand
- 02 Fill
- 03 Weight down
- 04 Secure
Technical specifications
Everything you need to know about
Guppy™ MAX
Dimensions and performance may vary depending on the configuration, custom dimensions, and project requirements.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| System type | Three-chamber water-filled flood barrier tube |
| Models / formats | GMAX-30-40: 30 ft long × approximately 40 in. high × approximately 78 in. deep |
| Primary material | 21.5 oz / 610 GSM reinforced PVC composite mesh |
| Structure / design | 1000D, 20 × 20 weave; three independent chambers; 2,115 US gal capacity; filled weight of approximately 17,640 lb |
| Product height | Approximately 40 in. when filled |
| Recommended protection height | Approximately 38 in. |
| Deployment time | Filling with a 2.5 in. fire hose |
| Fastening / connection | Flaps, grommets, ropes and stakes |
| Compatible surfaces / supports | Large-scale temporary protection |
| Configurations / accessories | 90° corner sections; connectable tubes |
| Reusable | Yes |
| Maintenance / storage | Drain, dry and store; resistant to UV, oil and many chemicals; temperature range from -32 °F to 158 °F |
