Product Overview
450mm inspection chamber base designed for underground foul and surface water drainage systems. This component provides dependable access for inspection, cleaning, and maintenance while accommodating both 160mm and 110mm drainage pipe connections.
Manufactured from high-strength, durable polypropylene, the base ensures long-term structural integrity and watertight performance under load. Its multiple inlets allow direct connection of mixed-diameter pipework, making it suitable for system layouts where 160mm mains and 110mm branch lines converge.
Commonly used as a connection point within larger domestic and light commercial installations, the 450mm base enables straightforward transitions between different pipe sizes without additional fittings. It supports flexible system design at junctions, changes in direction, or depth variations.
Designed for use with standard 450mm risers and covers, the component forms part of a modular assembly providing safe and efficient access to underground drainage networks. Its robust manufacture and precise jointing design ensure lasting performance in a range of site conditions.
Features & Benefits
- Dual-size connectivity: Accepts both 160mm and 110mm pipe diameters for adaptable installation.
- Durable construction: Produced from high-strength polypropylene for long-term underground use.
- Multiple inlets: Allows versatile layout options for connecting main and branch drainage runs.
- Enhanced accessibility: 450mm chamber diameter provides improved access for rodding and inspection.
- Reliable performance: Suitable for foul and surface water applications in domestic and light commercial systems.
- Easy integration: Compatible with standard 450mm risers and covers for a complete chamber assembly.
Applications
- Underground drainage: Provides secure inspection access for foul and surface water systems.
- Pipe junctions: Connects multiple 160mm and 110mm pipes within a single chamber.
- Residential drainage: Suitable for larger domestic systems with mixed pipe diameters.
- Light commercial works: Used in small commercial networks requiring enhanced access points.
- Maintenance access: Enables inspection and cleaning of main and branch drainage runs.
Installation Guidance
- Excavation: Prepare excavation to suit chamber base dimensions and required invert level.
- Bedding: Position on a compacted granular bed to ensure full support and alignment.
- Pipe connection: Insert 160mm or 110mm pipes into the correct inlets using compatible seals.
- Assembly: Fit with 450mm risers and a suitable cover and frame for surface access.
- Backfilling: Surround with granular material and compact evenly in layers.
- Handling: Lift carefully to prevent damage to inlet sockets or seals.
Compliance & Performance
- Material standard: Manufactured in accordance with industry standards for underground drainage components.
- Load capacity: Designed to withstand normal ground and installation loadings.
- Pipe compatibility: Accepts standard EN 1401 110mm and 160mm uPVC drainage pipes.
- System suitability: Approved for use in foul and surface water drainage networks.
- Installation compliance: Meets Building Regulations for underground access chambers.
- Important note: Ensure correct sealing rings are used when connecting pipes of different diameters to maintain watertight performance.