Septic Tank, negative comments and their validity

Internals septic tank

Internals septic tank

Furthermore, septic supplied infiltrators, which can be from 1 to 4 or more. They represent a container in which water is passed through the layer of soil, which promotes its almost complete purification from impurities. The manufacturer believes that the water leaving the treatment system becomes pure by 98%. This allows you to use it for technical purposes. In the pipe between the septic tank and Infiltrator set check valve, Not allowing the water to come back when the filter is full.

Septic tank - Installation scheme

Septic tank - Installation scheme

From sewage water and sewage fall into the first chamber septic tank, where the precipitation and sedimentation of solids in the precipitate. The liquid is poured into the second compartment where it is advanced treatment using bacteria that decompose organic matter. After this is sufficient purified water enters the third chamber where precipitated suspended solids.

The liquid enters infiltrators, which requires only the final post-treatment. It is associated with the use of infiltrators large number of negative reviews. Septic tank, when using these after-treatment devices, takes up very much space on the site, and it does not suit everybody.

Septic tank is designed for arranging independent sewage system

Septic tank is designed for arranging independent sewage system

Specifications purification devices for household sewage tank brand

The main characteristic of any septic tank is its performance. When choosing a device, you must take it into account in the first place. Septic tank are available five types, which differ in size, performance and cost:

  1. Tank 1 is able to serve at least 3 people, has a capacity of 600 L / day, at a cost of about 400 cu, and its dimensions 1200h1000h1700 mm.
  2. Tank 2 is already for 4 people with a capacity of 800 l / day. Its cost is 550 USD, the size 1800h1200h1700 mm.
  3. Tank 2.5 can recycle waste water from households 5, since the dimensions of mm 2030h1200h1850 able to pass through itself 1000 liters / day. The truth and value of his impressive - 700 USD
  4. Tank 3 processes the effluent volume 1,200 liters / day from 6 persons under 2200h1200h2000 mm dimensions and is already 830 USD
  5. Tank 4 is the largest 3800h1000h1700 mm, which ensures a capacity of 1800 liters / day. It is set, if a family lives from 7 to 9 people. The price of such a device to 1000 USD
EXAMPLE installation of a septic tank with a drain pump

EXAMPLE installation of a septic tank with a drain pump

As you can see, almost any family can purchase a septic tank. Negative reviews on it are often caused by the wrong choice of device performance. Trying to save money, people are buying less expensive septic tank, which is designed for a smaller number of residents in the house than there actually is.

Mounting size septic tank with infiltrators

Mounting size septic tank with infiltrators

Septic tank, negative feedback and how
they are justified

If you examine the opinion of consumers with respect to a septic tank, you can see that they are very often criticized. Let's look at the most common negative reviews of this device and try to understand the reason for each of them.

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Opinion on the need for cleaning tanks

"For 3 years we use septic tank 2. It works flawlessly. However, each year it has to be pumped, and the case is troublesome. The plot is located in the garden community far from the city. Cause there flusher expensive. It can precipitate self-siphon drain pump, but it is too expensive, and where to put the waste. "

Usoltsev Nikolai, 45 years, city Saratov

The circuit with the field installation of a septic tank and forced filtering tap water

The circuit with the field installation of a septic tank and forced filtering tap water

What can I say about the validity of the claims? Yes, of course, any device requires periodic maintenance. This is indicated in the passport to the septic tank. Moreover, its periodicity should not be violated as a solid precipitate can be compacted in such a way that it can not be pumped out. In any case, scavengers call once a year, it is cheaper than calling it every 2 weeks with a conventional container as a drive.

Useful advice!If you buy the drain pump, the substrate processed by bacteria from the septic tank can be pumped directly into the garden. This mass is an excellent fertilizer. Do not be afraid of the odor, bacteria, minimize it, and in contact with the air and he did disappear after a couple of days.

Installing a septic tank in the ground

Installing a septic tank in the ground

Claims to the overall dimensions of a septic tank

"The in-law in the area installed septic tank. I recently built a house, and also decided to set myself a similar device, but when looked much space you need for it - was horrified. Test the well - he has 20 acres, and I only have 4. I believe that the need for a large area for installing the device is a serious drawback. "

Sergei Nikolaev, 27 years old, was Petropavlovsk

Indeed, for the installation of any septic tank requires a fairly large amount of space, since it is equipped with infiltrators. They can take, depending on the amount of up to 6 meters in length. To this we add the septic tank itself and the pipe. It turns out impressive area. In the presence of trees in the plot and outbuildings, set it may not be possible.

Dimensions septic tank 2 and tank 2.5

Dimensions septic tank 2 and tank 2.5

Useful advice!Arrange with a neighbor and buy a septic tank in the purse. If you have small areas that together, you can find a place for the purification devices. Especially then it will be possible to pump out one by one.

Inability to use plastic septic tank with a high water table

"Install a local sewage treatment plant tank near her home. Even when buried at the bottom of the pit was water. A neighbor warned that capacity can squeeze out, but I did not listen. That is what happened this spring. Tank surfaced, to smash the whole system. I do not advise anyone to buy these plastic barrels. "

Aleksandr Petrov, 32 years, city Tyumen

Overall dimensions of a septic tank 4

Overall dimensions of a septic tank 4

It has been repeatedly pointed out that before the installation of a septic tank is necessary to clearly examine all the geological features of the site, including the level of water in the soil. Naturally, lung capacity has emerged in the spring, when the level rose. In such cases it is necessary to arrange other types, for example, septic tank of concrete rings or take advantage of helpful advice.

Useful advice!To not have to do a negative review, septic tank with a season-high rise of ground water should be anchored. To do this, in the trench arrange drainage and lowered to the slab of reinforced concrete with loops. For these loops tied container using a sling. Absorb capacity should be a mixture of sand and gravel.

The option to install a septic tank with drainage wells

The option to install a septic tank with drainage wells

Reviews, due to violation of conditions of use
septic tank

"I bury the septic tank 1 in the past year. My wife and I together in the house we live in and enough of this size. A month ago, we came to visit the children and grandchildren. We have been in the house a week 8 people. On day 6, all flooded. I called masters. They said that the pipe is damaged due to overloading. Is the material is so fragile that he could not cope with the flow of water. "

Evgeny Pavlovich, 59 years, city Omsk

The situation speaks for itself. You can not use a septic tank less performance than required by regulations. This leads to its overload and flooding. In this case, even broke down. Even if you are living together, but you know that you may be frequent visitors - buy more device performance.

Accommodation example of a septic tank on their own plot

Accommodation example of a septic tank on their own plot

Most of the available forums for negative opinions about the septic tank due to a violation of his duty or carelessness on the acquisition. Therefore, before purchasing a septic tank, carefully weigh all the circumstances and in the operation, try to follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Installing a septic tank (video)

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