FANTASTIC thank you for taking the time to teach everyone... I'm not an expert, we will make own tiny houses two of them and a weight lifting, gym, kitchen, living room, bathrooms, common area building as well where bathroom and laundry room on property will be located geodesic domes all of them, and ... thank you for inspiration here... but... I don't think we could fill up one of your tanks in our entire life times... bit of an overkill... we also plan to reuse all water in garden once we pipe it separately filter it trough sand and charcal underground concrete boxes... so only poop goes into our tank from low flow modern toilets... so we will hand dig, form bottom of tank, mix and pour concrete, then build up septick tank side walls (octagon) around or on top of bottom (octagon) and backfil and in the end pour and put a cover on it, mabee 1500 Liters... and that is it, ading leech lines later at most... and separate tank for filtered soap grey water from house to be used in garden on plants... that is how we plan to do it... efficiently and not an over build, just hand tools... hope to have sandy soil so then we don't even have to order sand or aggregate, just use what is on property, only ordering a palate of cement to last for the years that we plan to make tons of things our selves... Wish us luck! -tibor
Geez! That was a super major project for one person! If I didn't live 1200 miles from you , I would have helped you. It's done, and you can cross that off the list!
In California code 6 feet of drain Rock under drain perforated pipe completely flat , wonce lay your pipes ,pour rock over pipe a couple inches, then put taxpayer , then you put existing material over system 2 feet plus . All septic systems require perk testing befor lech fields will peak. If under ground won't pass perk test , then require mound system. Mound system is basically, require amount sand under your pipes , feets of sand , plus several feet above pipes , the Reason is the sun will absorb moisture from the system. It's all engineering system. It can be very expensive. My understanding they also have huge drilling companies that can drill like 30 feet verdical holes for special areas as lech fields. .
HI, How do you like that Tank? I hard since it is two pice it my leaks, Do you have any problem withe it? Do you recommended? I am taking about 1530 Models.
I did a lot of research and this tank was the best poly tank on the market at the time in park because of the seams. They are joined with mechanical fasteners instead of a molded or welded seam that could split. The seam on these is very beefy. I'd recommend the tanks. We haven't had any issues with them.
Instead of building up the dirt, you should have considered digging down 6 feet and layering the ground with gypsium, gravel, sand and dirt. Much better drainage. On my property I dug down 15 feet and applied the same material works like a dream.
Taking a wild guess, are you in MO, KY, or TN? Looks like some karst limestone. I admire you for taking the exam and passing. In NH its a state exam, one exam for installer and one for designer. Offered twice a year. Very shallow rock on property we are looking at. Thanks!
Do they not worry about contaminating the water table there? We have to maintain 24” separation between bottom of trench and a limiting layer. Can be reduced to 12” with an aeration unit. No rules like that?
It is an Infiltrator Tank. They are the best and strongest poly tank I could find because of how they are built where the seam is mechanically latched together vs melted. The melted together ones have a history of splitting at the melted seam.
I didn't think so but that's what the county told me to install. I've checked the inspection taps and they're always empty. It seems like only he first 30' is actually being used. I guess over time it'll clog and flow further down the line.
We raises the ground up by bringing in dirt and compacting it before putting in the lateral lines and leveling them. They are not directly on the rock.
In Tennessee, the local self-appointed gods at codes claim your dirt can not be distributed ? How do you dig a lateral septic line without disturbing the soil?
I plan on building in TN -- the TDEC has told us we have to do a two-tank system and a pump system even though there is plenty of space for a drain field that is down-slope from the home. I will now find a septic installer to do a site visit and give his opinion. I have a hard time thinking a pump system with a drain field above the outlet on a sloped lot that is about a 5% slope.
@@Off-Grid well, most failed systems you wouldn't know it unless you know what to look for. Biggest part of a septic system is protecting the ground water. Using fill is not legal in most places and driving on your field with a wheeled vehicle is frowned upon as compacting the soil reduces airation of the soil causing anaerobic bacteria to grow and clog your field over a few years with biomat.
@@Off-Grid as far as passing inspection, every jurisdiction is different between each state and even county a lot of the time. I'm in one of the stricter jurisdictions, but there's a reason we are strict. First, we don't want effluent to get to the groundwater untreated. Second, we want to save homeowners $$$$ in the long run with systems that can last as long as possible without replacement or repair. Too many jurisdictions don't require that up front investment for a system that will survive long enough to be passed down to your children.
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FANTASTIC
thank you for taking the time to teach everyone...
I'm not an expert, we will make own tiny houses two of them and a weight lifting, gym, kitchen, living room, bathrooms, common area building as well where bathroom and laundry room on property will be located geodesic domes all of them, and ...
thank you for inspiration here...
but... I don't think we could fill up one of your tanks in our entire life times... bit of an overkill... we also plan to reuse all water in garden once we pipe it separately filter it trough sand and charcal underground concrete boxes... so only poop goes into our tank from low flow modern toilets... so we will hand dig, form bottom of tank, mix and pour concrete, then build up septick tank side walls (octagon) around or on top of bottom (octagon) and backfil and in the end pour and put a cover on it, mabee 1500 Liters... and that is it, ading leech lines later at most...
and separate tank for filtered soap grey water from house to be used in garden on plants...
that is how we plan to do it... efficiently and not an over build, just hand tools... hope to have sandy soil so then we don't even have to order sand or aggregate, just use what is on property, only ordering a palate of cement to last for the years that we plan to make tons of things our selves...
Wish us luck!
-tibor
Geez! That was a super major project for one person! If I didn't live 1200 miles from you , I would have helped you. It's done, and you can cross that off the list!
Thanks for offering. I actually did this video a while ago and never published it. Thought I'd go ahead and put it out there. Thanks for watching.
Me too.
Great video and excellent job. Lots of good information if someone needed to do this job.
Thanks guys. Thought I'd try a more in depth video hope to do more on the other systems in our home.
@@Off-Grid it is excellent instruction.
Huge undertaking to build this system. Thank you for sharing.👍
You bet, Thanks for watching!
Nice job explaining everything.
Thank you and thanks for watching.
In California code 6 feet of drain Rock under drain perforated pipe completely flat , wonce lay your pipes ,pour rock over pipe a couple inches, then put taxpayer , then you put existing material over system 2 feet plus . All septic systems require perk testing befor lech fields will peak. If under ground won't pass perk test , then require mound system. Mound system is basically, require amount sand under your pipes , feets of sand , plus several feet above pipes , the Reason is the sun will absorb moisture from the system. It's all engineering system. It can be very expensive. My understanding they also have huge drilling companies that can drill like 30 feet verdical holes for special areas as lech fields. .
Lol, I just told them I was going to dig a hole and they said to make sure it was a big hole....!
Great Job and a big job! You saved a bunch of money!
Yep, saved a ton.
GREAT JOB‼️‼️ Vinny 🇺🇸
Thanks for mentioning the test with the county. I was wondering if there was anything like that required.
It wasn't hard. Open book and multiple choice. Every location is different though. Our county is pretty relaxed.
Thanks so much very interesting
Glad you enjoyed it
HI,
How do you like that Tank?
I hard since it is two pice it my leaks, Do you have any problem withe it?
Do you recommended?
I am taking about 1530 Models.
I did a lot of research and this tank was the best poly tank on the market at the time in park because of the seams. They are joined with mechanical fasteners instead of a molded or welded seam that could split. The seam on these is very beefy. I'd recommend the tanks. We haven't had any issues with them.
Instead of building up the dirt, you should have considered digging down 6 feet and layering the ground with gypsium, gravel, sand and dirt. Much better drainage. On my property I dug down 15 feet and applied the same material works like a dream.
It's all rock a foot down so building the ground level up was the only option.
Taking a wild guess, are you in MO, KY, or TN? Looks like some karst limestone. I admire you for taking the exam and passing. In NH its a state exam, one exam for installer and one for designer. Offered twice a year. Very shallow rock on property we are looking at. Thanks!
Close, we're in Kansas. I saved a lot by getting the license and doing it myself.
Impressive. Nice Job!
What size was the drainfield.
60x100 if the size of the leach field
Do they not worry about contaminating the water table there? We have to maintain 24” separation between bottom of trench and a limiting layer. Can be reduced to 12” with an aeration unit. No rules like that?
Not that I was made aware of and the system passed inspection. But I feel we met that anyway as I raised the ground almost 4' on the far end.
@ 9:00 was that a 5" whole saw?
5" sounds about right but I can't honestly remember.
@@Off-Gridokay, no problem, thanks for the reply
Just use 2 foot piece to enter tank make it easy
Couldn’t go wrong with sand as backfill about a foot over the lip
What size whole saw did you use? 9:35
I believe it was 5".
Great video. What is the name of this Plastic Drum Septic Tank?
It is an Infiltrator Tank. They are the best and strongest poly tank I could find because of how they are built where the seam is mechanically latched together vs melted. The melted together ones have a history of splitting at the melted seam.
Donthe leach field need to be so extensive
I didn't think so but that's what the county told me to install. I've checked the inspection taps and they're always empty. It seems like only he first 30' is actually being used. I guess over time it'll clog and flow further down the line.
I didn't see know you could lay leach lines on top of bedrock like that, I suspect you may creat an effluent swale at the bottom.
We raises the ground up by bringing in dirt and compacting it before putting in the lateral lines and leveling them. They are not directly on the rock.
What was your total cost?
I'd have to look back but I believe it was around 3-4k.
Thank you
No dinosaur bones were hurt 😅
Only my bones were injured.....
My wife is a freak and I know that if she was in that tank she would have insisted on a baptism
At least it was clean inside!
In Tennessee, the local self-appointed gods at codes claim your dirt can not be distributed ?
How do you dig a lateral septic line without disturbing the soil?
Levitate?
I plan on building in TN -- the TDEC has told us we have to do a two-tank system and a pump system even though there is plenty of space for a drain field that is down-slope from the home. I will now find a septic installer to do a site visit and give his opinion. I have a hard time thinking a pump system with a drain field above the outlet on a sloped lot that is about a 5% slope.
7800 lbs of lift if you don’t fill with water.
The manufacturer said it didn't need filled but I did anyway. Have heard to many horror stories about tanks popping out of the ground.
Great example of everything you should never do.
And yet it all works and past inspections.
@@Off-Grid well, most failed systems you wouldn't know it unless you know what to look for. Biggest part of a septic system is protecting the ground water. Using fill is not legal in most places and driving on your field with a wheeled vehicle is frowned upon as compacting the soil reduces airation of the soil causing anaerobic bacteria to grow and clog your field over a few years with biomat.
@@Off-Grid as far as passing inspection, every jurisdiction is different between each state and even county a lot of the time. I'm in one of the stricter jurisdictions, but there's a reason we are strict. First, we don't want effluent to get to the groundwater untreated. Second, we want to save homeowners $$$$ in the long run with systems that can last as long as possible without replacement or repair. Too many jurisdictions don't require that up front investment for a system that will survive long enough to be passed down to your children.