One question we hear on nearly every project is: “How do you set grade with the Poo Pit?”
The answer is simple. You use the Laser Launch.
It’s designed specifically for the Poo Pit system and allows contractors to set grade from the surface without cranes, added manpower, or time-consuming adjustments. In this article, we’ll break down how it works and how it’s changing the way crews approach wastewater infrastructure installs.
Why Grade Setting Matters
Setting grade is not just a box to check, it determines how a system performs long-term. An incorrect slope can affect flow, lead to backups, or compromise the entire system. With traditional concrete manholes, establishing grade often requires cranes, multiple crew members, and risky entry into confined spaces.
The Laser Launch makes that process dramatically simpler. Instead of climbing in or fighting to get proper alignment, the tool lets crews place a laser directly down the riser shaft and lock it into position. From there, grade-setting becomes a controlled, one-person operation, which is something that is rarely seen in this industry.
The Tool Built for the Poo Pit
The Laser Launch was engineered specifically for Poo Pit installations. It works with standard construction lasers and features a clamp system that anchors directly to the riser shaft. Once it’s lowered in and secured, the laser stays stable, level, and centered, allowing for an accurate grade reference without needing anyone inside the pit.
How It Works in the Field
Using the Laser Launch takes just a few minutes. First, install your laser and power it on as normal. Then, lower it through the Poo Pit riser shaft and secure it using the provided clamp. Once anchored, your laser reference point is locked in place. With your target and remote set at grade level, you’re ready to go.
That kind of efficiency translates directly into saved labor hours, streamlined workflows, and safer job sites. Crews stay above ground, installs move faster, and inspection becomes easier.
Why Contractors Are Making the Switch
The difference is clear once you see it used in real-time. What previously took multiple workers now takes one. What depended on heavy equipment now relies on precision. And what used to involve unnecessary risk now follows safer, cleaner standards.
Across recent installs, contractors have reported:
- Faster setup and job turnover
- Consistent grade performance across installs
- Improved safety due to not entering the pit
- Significant labor reduction per job
- Better accuracy from a fixed, anchored laser
In short: the Laser Launch helps polyethylene manhole installs perform like they should.
See It in Action
We recorded a full walkthrough on site to show exactly how the Laser Launch works during a real Poo Pit installation. You can watch it here and see the setup process step-by-step, from the back of the truck to full grade confirmation.
Watch the tutorial here:
Ready to Use It on Your Next Install?
The Laser Launch can be added to any Poo Pit order. To learn more or request a demo, contact our team today.
