The Infiltrator Chamber System for Septic Leachfields


Standard and High Capacity Infiltrator chambers provide up to twice the infiltrative capacity of stone and pipe systems.


The Infiltrator Chamber System replaces old-fashioned stone and pipe leachfields with patented, high-strength polymer chambers. Two chamber sizes are avaiable. Standard and High Capacity, both designed to fit in a standard 36" wide trench. Infiltrator chambers sit directly on the trench bottom. The patented interlocks add strength and latch the chambers together quickly, end to end, so installation takes less than half the time of a laborious stone and pipe job.

Infiltrator chambers may be used for any application that is suitable for stone and pipe. However, by offering greater infiltrative capacity per linear foot, chamber systems can require as little as half the space as conventional systems.*


Open chamber bottom boosts infiltration.
The chamber bottom is completely open, promoting effluent infiltration into the soil with 100% efficientcy. The open-bottom area, in combination with the MicroLeaching sidewall, provides maximum infiltrative capacity for long-term, trouble-free service.

High-density polythylene construction
Infiltrator chambers are molded of high-density PolyTuff polyethylene. This proprietarty blend, including recycled resins, is formulated for optimum strength and chemical resistance. It's impervious to wastewater constituents and is stabilized to resist ultraviolet rays. Infiltrator chambers are manufactured using and exclusive patented process to assure consistent high quality.

AASHTO-H-10 and H-20 load ratings.
Infiltrator chambers have been structurally tested by a registered professional engineer. Both Standard and High Capacity chambers are available with AASHTO ratings of H-10 (16,000 lb/axle with 12" of compacted cover) or H-20 (32,000 lb/axle with 18" of compacted cover).

Nominal chamber specifications.
STANDARD CHAMBER:
3' x 6-1/4' x 1'
27 lb.
77 gal.(10.3 cu. ft.)

HIGH CAPACITY CHAMBER:
3" x 6-1/4" x 1-1/3'
33 lb.
122 gal. (16.3 cu. ft.)


Compare the installation and operating advantages.


Conventional stone and pipe system

  • Labor-intensive, lengthy installation.
  • Dump truck needed for stone delivery.
  • Stone hauling adds expense and time, and increases soil compaction.
  • Stone in trench reduces Long-Term Acceptance Rate by more than 50%
  • Heavy traffic accros yard and spilled stone meanthere is more site repair needed after installation.
  • System lacks easy inspection and monitoring of leachfield without digging up the yard.
  • Geotextile required on top of stone.
  • Greater overall cost.


    Infilltrator Chamber System

  • Easy assembly and installation by two people.
  • Only a backhoe and pickup truck are required.
  • Lightweight chambers can be delivered in one pickup truck load and hand-carried into position.
  • Entire trench bottom is open for effluent infiltration with 100% efficiency.
  • There is less regrading, tree damage and landscape repair involved, and no stone cleanup.
  • Inspection port is available for easy access to leachfield with no site disruption.
  • Solid-topped chambers need no geotextile.
  • Lower overall cost.

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