When it comes to underground infrastructure, precision starts long before the first dig. Ordering the right model, depth, and configuration of your Poo Pit can save hours on site and prevent costly rework later. Here’s how to get it right from day one.
What Is the Poo Pit?
The Poo Pit is a lightweight, rotomolded polyethylene access chamber; a modern alternative to concrete manholes. It’s watertight, corrosion-resistant, customizable, and installs in as little as 15 minutes. Each unit includes a 12-inch PVC riser stub for surface access, multiple inlet and outlet configurations, and a molded 0.50% floor grade to maintain flow.
Step 1: Measure Your Site Correctly
Before ordering, gather accurate on-site data:
- Depth: Measure from finished grade to the invert elevation of your outlet pipe.
- Inlet/Outlet Angles: Identify connection points and the approach angles of incoming lines.
- Pipe Diameters: Verify each inlet and outlet size to ensure matching spigots.
- Surface Conditions: Determine whether you’ll finish flush with grade (using riser extensions) or below-grade (with backfill).
Accurate numbers here prevent ordering a unit that’s too shallow, too tall, or incompatible with your pipe system.
Step 2: Choose the Right Model
Poo Pit offers three main configurations:
- The Poo Pit – Man-accessible alternative to concrete manholes; ideal for typical municipal or subdivision installations. Learn more about the Poo Pit [link PDP].
- The Mini Pit – For applications that don’t require full man-access but still need a sealed access chamber. Learn more about the Mini Pit [link PDP].
- The Smart Pit – Designed for future integrations and advanced monitoring setups. Learn more about the Smart Pit [link PDP].
Step 3: Confirm Your Riser Height and Drop Connection
Decide whether you’ll use a backfill connection (shallower installs) or riser extension (for deeper access). The modular riser system makes it easy to adjust height to your final grade.
Step 4: Verify Flow Direction and Grade
Every Poo Pit unit features a built-in 0.50% grade across the base. Confirm that your planned outlet is aligned correctly with the molded slope before ordering.
Step 5: Send Measurements with Confidence
Provide your measurements, desired inlet/outlet configuration, and surface finish requirements when ordering. Our team reviews every order for accuracy and compatibility before production, so you can trust what arrives on site is ready to install.
Install in 15 minutes and be the talk of your town.
