Murphy Precast’s precast concrete pump chamber is a 600mm diameter, 2000mm high effluent distribution unit designed for use after septic tanks and wastewater treatment plants across Ireland. Where gravity alone cannot move treated effluent to a drain field or discharge point — due to high water tables, unfavourable gradients, or elevated percolation areas — this pump chamber provides the engineered solution. Housing a submersible pump with non-return valve, it ensures reliable, controlled effluent distribution on domestic, agricultural, and commercial sites.
Manufactured in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford from durable precast concrete, this precast concrete pump chamber Ireland contractors and wastewater engineers specify is built to withstand soil pressure, groundwater, and Ireland’s harsh weather conditions for decades without maintenance.
Murphy Precast 600mm precast concrete pump chamber — 2000mm height, 300 litre working volume, submersible pump with non-return valve.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 600mm |
| Total Height | 2000mm |
| Lower Section Height | 1100mm |
| Working Volume | 300 litres |
| Total Volume | 500 litres |
| Inlet | 110mm |
| Pump Type | Submersible pump with non-return valve |
| Material | Durable precast concrete — manufactured in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford |
In a standard gravity-fed wastewater system, treated effluent flows naturally from the septic tank to the percolation area downhill. But on many Irish sites — particularly those with high water tables, flat ground, or drain fields positioned higher than the tank — gravity is not enough. This is where the precast concrete pump chamber becomes essential.
The submersible pump inside the pump chamber draws treated liquid effluent from the septic tank and pumps it uphill or across distance to the percolation area or discharge point. The non-return valve prevents backflow when the pump is not running.
The precast concrete pump chamber is specified on sites with high water tables, unfavourable gradients, rock close to the surface, or percolation areas that are elevated relative to the tank. It makes otherwise unsuitable sites fully viable for on-site wastewater treatment — fully compliant with EPA Code of Practice for single house wastewater systems.
The pump chamber is designed to accommodate control floats and a high-water alarm — alerting the homeowner if the pump malfunctions before wastewater backs up into the property. A critical safety component in any pumped effluent system.
Precast concrete is the standard material for Irish wastewater infrastructure. It withstands soil pressure, groundwater ingress, and the full range of Irish weather conditions for decades. Unlike plastic alternatives, it will not deform under load, corrode, or float in saturated ground — as confirmed by Irish Nitrates Regulations guidance on compliant wastewater infrastructure.
600mm precast concrete pump chamber — 110mm inlet, 2000mm height, manufactured at Murphy Precast, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
| Product | Used With Pump Chamber |
|---|---|
| ▶ 2000 Litre Septic Tank | The pump chamber is typically installed after the septic tank — a 2000L or 3500L unit feeds into the pump chamber for sites where gravity drainage is not possible. |
| ▶ 3500 Litre Septic Tank | Larger household and agricultural sites frequently pair the 3500L septic tank with a pump chamber for pumped effluent distribution. |
| ▶ Full Precast Tank Range | View the complete Murphy Precast tank range — from 2000 litre septic tanks to the 11000 litre high-capacity storage unit. |
Talk to our team in Enniscorthy about your site requirements. We will advise on pump chamber specification, compatibility with your existing septic tank, and delivery logistics.
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A precast concrete pump chamber is installed after a septic tank or treatment plant to move treated effluent to a percolation area or discharge point where gravity alone cannot do the job. It houses a submersible pump with non-return valve and is used on sites with high water tables, unfavourable gradients, or elevated drain fields.
The Murphy Precast pump chamber is 600mm in diameter and 2000mm in total height, with a lower section height of 1100mm. Working volume is 300 litres with a total volume of 500 litres. The inlet is 110mm.
The Murphy Precast 600mm pump chamber houses a submersible pump with non-return valve. The chamber is also designed to accommodate control floats and a high-water alarm to alert you if the pump malfunctions.
Not always. A pump chamber is required when the percolation area or discharge point is higher in elevation than the septic tank, or when site conditions such as a high water table or poor gradient prevent gravity-fed drainage. Your engineer or planning authority will specify if one is required based on a site assessment.
Yes. Murphy Precast pump chambers are manufactured from durable precast concrete in line with Irish wastewater infrastructure standards and the EPA Code of Practice for domestic wastewater treatment systems.
Call +353 53 923 6348, email info@murphyprecast.ie, or use our online contact form. Our team will advise on suitability for your site and discuss delivery logistics.