AquaTrigger® Vents
Automatically stop vents from causing flooding to transportation tunnels, utility corridors, mechanical rooms and subway pedestrian crossings with help from PS Flood Barriers®. The AquaTrigger® Ground Vent and its companion product, the AquaTrigger Vent Basin, have been engineered to balance the need for airflow with the growing need for flood-proofing ground-level ventilation.
The AquaTrigger Ground Vent (AGV-720) is an automatic flood barrier engineered to remain concealed below the vent opening during normal conditions, preserving the architectural appearance and maintaining unrestricted airflow. During flooding conditions, the system automatically reacts to rising water levels and deploys to seal the opening, preventing floodwater from entering the ventilation system and the critical infrastructure below. This automatic operation provides passive protection without requiring manual deployment or operator intervention during emergency conditions.
For locations where water management strategies direct stormwater away from the protected area, the AquaTrigger Vent Basin (AGV-710) serves as a companion solution to the AquaTrigger Ground Vent. The AquaTrigger Vent Basin provides permanent ventilation protection while maintaining unrestricted airflow at all times. Designed for applications where full closure is not required, it helps support proper air exchange while complementing broader site drainage and flood mitigation strategies.
Together, the AquaTrigger Ground Vent and AquaTrigger Vent Basin provide cities, transit authorities and infrastructure owners with engineered solutions that balance two critical priorities: maintaining essential ventilation for underground systems while protecting those same systems from the growing threat of flash flooding and extreme weather events.
AquaTrigger Ground Vent (AGV-720) – US and International patents pending. Click here for the latest patent information.
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⚠️ WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel, lead, and hexavalent chromium, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and lead and toluene diisocyanate (TDI), which are known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. These substances may be present in or released from materials such as galvanized coatings, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, and polyurethane paints or coatings. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
AQUATRIGGER GROUND VENT (AGV-720) BENEFITS
- Does not collect debris or garbage which would otherwise negatively impact the performance of the vent basin
- Successfully drains floodwaters with minimal leakage
- No unclogging necessary
- Requires no external power source
- Passive operation – no human intervention required
- Simple installation
- All aluminum construction with stainless steel hardware
- Low maintenance
- Easy part replacement
- Perfect for subway tunnels, tunnel ventilation and vertical vertical ventilation shafts
AQUATRIGGER VENT BASIN (AGV-710) BENEFITS
- Allows for ventilation while collecting rain and minor floodwater and routing it away through the drainage system
- Requires no external power source
- Fully passive operation
- Capable of retaining significant airflow
AQUATRIGGER GROUND VENT (AGV-720) BENEFITS
- Does not collect debris or garbage which would otherwise negatively impact the performance of the vent basin
- Successfully drains floodwaters with minimal leakage
- No unclogging necessary
- Requires no external power source
- Passive operation – no human intervention required
- Simple installation
- All aluminum construction with stainless steel hardware
- Low maintenance
- Easy part replacement
- Perfect for subway tunnels, tunnel ventilation and vertical vertical ventilation shafts
AQUATRIGGER VENT BASIN (AGV-710) BENEFITS
- Allows for ventilation while collecting rain and minor floodwater and routing it away through the drainage system
- Requires no external power source
- Fully passive operation
- Capable of retaining significant airflow