Cultec Stormwater and Rainwater Retention Chambers
What is stormwater?
Stormwater is water from rain, snow, sleet and hail that flows across the earth and pavement. This stormwater either seeps into the ground or runs into stormdrains that are usually located at street corners or low points on the sides of streets.
What causes stormwater runoff?
Stormwater runoff occurs when stormwater runs across impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks and streets and is prevented from naturally soaking into the ground.
What problems can occur from excess runoff?
- Flooding of roads which can cause accidents and driver delays
- Property flooding that can cause damage to structures and foundations as well as cause sewer backups
- Environmental damage called "topsoil runoff" that occurs when stormwater collects debris, chemicals, dirt and other pollutants that flow into storm drains or directly into a stream, lake, wetland or coastal water.
Past solutions for controlling stormwater runoff
- Polyethylene, steel or concrete pipe
- Ponds and swales
- Concrete structures
The disadvantages of these methods are that they are heavy and difficult to install, require expensive heavy equipment to install, are labor intensive, expensive to ship, and cause the loss of valuable land.
Why Cultec?
Cultec Stormwater chambers offer a better solution. These polyethylene, corrugated chambers are dome shaped, fully open on the bottom and have perforated side walls. Cultec chambers store stormwater within the dome until it can infiltrate into the ground.
Advantages of Cultec Chambers
Applications
- Retention systems
- Detention systems
- Reclamation
- Drywells
- Conveyance
- Manage residential roof runoff
- Contain swimming pool or water conditioner backwash
Features
- Patented Overlapping Rib Connection
- Unique in-line manifold available in most models
- Heavy duty units meet AASHTO H-25 wheel load criteria when installed per manufacturer's recommendations
- Repeating support panel adds to strength of installation
- High infiltrative capacity
- Lightweight
- Variety of sizes
- Chemically resistant
- Manufactured in ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities
System Benefits
- Maximum use of land area
- Store larger volumes in a lower profile than comparably sized pipe
- Ability to recharge water on-site
- Single or multi-level systems
- Less heavy equipment required
- The units nest on palates for convenient shipping and stockpiling of material
- Allows for greater infiltration into the ground
- Permits further development
- Reduces insurance liabilities and potential breeding grounds for infectious mosquitoes associated with open ponds
- Free design assistance available
| Cultec Stormwater Retention Chambers | ||||||
| Chamber Type | Size (L x W x H) | Installed Length | Length Adjustment | Max Inlet in Endwall | Max Inlet in Side Portal |
Compatibile Feed Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharger 280HD | 8' x 47" x 26.5" | 7' | 1' | 18" | 10" | HVLV FC-24 Feed Connector |
| Recharger 330HD | 7.5' x 52" X 30.5" | 6.25' | 1.25' | 24" | 10" | HVLV FC-24 Feed Connector |
| Recharger V8HD | 8' x 60" x 32" | 7.5' | -5.83" | 24" | V8SHD or V8EHD 12" | HVLV F-110x4 Feed Connector |
For specific information on Cultec stormwater chambers, please contact us at (800) 549-5514 or email info@loomistank.com.
