Yes, we manufacture the HVLV™ 180 and HVLV™ V8 Header Systems for stormwater applications. Our HVLV™ 180 Header System is for use with our Recharger® Models 180, 280 and 330. The center to center spacing of chamber rows is preset according to chamber model when using the HVLV™ 180 Header System. Elevations for inflow and outflow are set at 0” – level with the Recharger® chamber bottom. The Recharger® V8 uses its own HVLV™ V8 header system. The starter and ending pieces double as the header manifold. You also are given the option of placing HVLV V8 units in the middle of a chamber bed for manifolds that run through the center of a stormwater system. The HVLV™ V8 header is placed in-line with the Recharger® V8 chambers rather than perpendicular to the chamber bed. When using Contactor® chambers or Recharger® 150, you must use a conventional pipe header system. The header pipe, feed pipes and outflow pipes may be purchased separately from a local pipe supplier.

The maintenance of the system would be required of the preliminary collection systems prior to feeding the chamber bed. CULTEC recommends that the pretreatment structures (catch basin with a two foot sump, hooded elbow, large diameter pipe header, inlet protection device, or a pretreatment BMP) be inspected at least once every 2-3 months for any debris that will restrict inlet flow rates. CULTEC also manufactures STORMFILTER™, a secondary in-line filter, to further cut down on the silt and fines that may enter the system. Outfall structures such as outlet control must also be inspected every 2-3 months for any obstructions that would restrict outlet flow rates. The chambers are not required to have any maintenance to be preformed (most materials driven to the chamber bed will deteriorate over time). The chamber bed should be inspected annually at the inlet and outlet areas to remove any restrictive materials. Installed CULTEC Chamber Systems have a history of functioning as designed without failures, for a period equal to over 20 years. OSHA Guidelines must be followed if entering any structure.

Do I have to worry about the system freezing?

For an operating on-site wastewater septic system that is properly infiltrating, freezing should not be a problem. In a stormwater management system where water that enters the system is above freezing combined with the temperature of the base of the system does not pose a problem in regards to freezing. In a detention system where longer terms of stagnant storage should occur, special attention should be paid to outflow capability.

How long does the system take to install?