Do i have to pre soak these to have them work or do I just put them out before the rains start?

I learned the hard way that if the rain comes hard & fast, then you should have pre-soaked them. If it falls slow, then maybe the bags have time to swell.

How much do they weigh after they have been soaked in water and fully absorbed?

Thank you for our interest in the Sandless Sandbags. Each bag will absorb 4 gallons of water and weigh 32 lbs. If there is anything further we can assist you with please let us know.

What is the best placement to prevent watering from coming through the garage door (inside garage, outside, or both)?

Block/divert the route of the water. The pavement outside our garage rises with frost, so we pile bags on corner outside of door & also inside. Our condo assoc. refuses to pay to have the concrete lowered ( another reason not to buy a condo ), so every snow ice thaw we have a flood in our garage.

do they stay in place in a hurricane

We pre soaked ours to make sure they would stay put when the wind started

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Quick Dam 12" x 24" Water Activated Flood Bags, 6-Pack | hese sandless sandbags are water-activated and self-inflating, inner absorbent turns to gel to create a barrier.

Product ID: 2180313

Details

Brand
Quick Dam
Style
6-Pack
Power Source
Manual
Color
Black
Product Dimensions
5"D x 5"W x
Item Weight
2.6 Pounds

💧Absorbs 4 gallons water fast

📏Expands to 12in x 24in x 3.5in

🪶Lightweight & compact storage

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Description

💦 Ready, Set, Defend: Flood Control That Works While You Relax

LONG TERM RESILIENCE - Reusable for months, reactivates with water, and stores compactly for emergency readiness anytime.
MODULAR FLOOD DEFENSE - Stack multiple bags in a smart brick pattern to build custom-height barriers tailored to your flood risk.
ECO SMART PET FRIENDLY - Non-toxic, safe for pets, and even doubles as a moisture-retaining soil additive after use.
INSTANT WATER ACTIVATION - Just add water and watch it swell to flood-blocking size in 10 minutes—no sand or heavy lifting required.
VERSATILE PROTECTION ZONES - Perfect for doorways, garages, erosion control, and indoor leaks—ready wherever water threatens.

Quick Dam QD1224-6 Flood Bags are water-activated, sandless flood barriers that expand to 12in x 24in x 3.5in within 10 minutes, absorbing up to 4 gallons of water each. Lightweight and compact, they require no labor-intensive filling and can be stacked to create custom flood walls. Designed for indoor and outdoor use, these eco-friendly bags offer long-lasting protection against floods, leaks, and spills, making them an essential emergency preparedness tool for modern homes and businesses.

Specifications

ASIN	B0085S0612
Best Sellers Rank	#8,951 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #8 in Safe Accessories
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,117)
Department	Unisex-Adult
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Weight	2.6 pounds
Item model number	QD1224-6
Manufacturer	Quick Dam
Product Dimensions	8 x 4 x 8 inches

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