MuckStopper

MuckStopper products prevent dirt, debris and silt from entering inspection chambers, road gullies and manholes during site construction.

The Chamber Protector

MuckStopper products are temporary but effective solutions that keep inspection chambers, manholes and drainage systems free from silt. Removable for access during the construction process, they prevent damage, save time and reduce risks. At the end of the job, they can be removed and redeployed at another location.

Why are silt and debris such a problem?

Silt and debris on a construction site will quickly run into inspection chambers, manholes and road gullies, leading to drains becoming choked up and flooding, making working conditions on the site unpleasant and even dangerous. Once the work has been finished there is the time-consuming and potentially dangerous task of clearing all the silt out so that the drainage systems work efficiently.

The Solution: MuckStopper

With MuckStopper, you can trap any silt or debris in an inspection chamber, manhole or road gully, preventing it from causing blockages that are costly, time-consuming, can cause damage and are potentially hazardous to clear. 

MuckStopper for Inspection Chambers

MuckStopper products for inspection chambers feature a central bucket which collects any silt, dirt or debris that may enter the chamber. This is surrounded by bristles that seal the gap between the bucket and the inspection chamber walls, creating an additional barrier while allowing water to drain through.

If you need to access the chamber or the bucket is full and needs emptying, it is easily removed from the chamber using the MuckStopper extraction pole. And when the job is ended, MuckStopper can be used time and again on other projects.

MuckStopper for Manholes

Despite their close-fitting covers, manholes also attract fine silt that can quickly build up in drains, causing blockages that are costly and time-consuming to remove. If the manhole cover is dislodged, this can happen very quickly.

MuckStopper products for manholes feature a frame which is temporarily cemented into the upper layers of the manhole wall. A lockable cover fits onto a raised inner flange of this frame and the manhole frame and cover are fixed on top of the MuckStopper.

If you require access to the manhole at any time, simply remove the manhole cover and clean any accumulated silt and debris from the MuckStopper lid before removing it.

Before the final road surface is applied, remove the MuckStopper and its frame before reconstructing the manhole to its finished height. The MuckStopper can then be reused elsewhere, time and again.

MuckStopper for Road Gullies

Road gullies are designed to remove water and silt from roads, and this can be vital to maintaining a well-drained site during construction. But the volume of silt can be too great and blockages can quickly develop.

MuckStopper products for road gullies don’t prevent water drainage but trap any silt or debris. As with the manhole products, a frame is temporarily cemented into the upper layers of the gully and the gully grate is installed above it. A deep bucket, with holes at the top of the bucket for water to overflow into the gully, is supported by the frame.

Particularly when full, the bucket will be too heavy for a manual lift but has been designed for easy machine lifting. This allows for regular emptying and access to the gully if required.

As with the MuckStopper for manholes, before the final road surface is applied, remove the MuckStopper and its frame before reconstructing the manhole to its finished height. The MuckStopper can then be reused elsewhere, time and again.