Solving problems with the septic device by own hands for a private house

Owners of villas and suburban real estate are often faced with the problem of sewerage sewerage, and in this case, a solution to the situation may be the construction of a septic tank with their own hands for a private house.

Currently, the toilet and water in the private house are necessary amenities, however, it is not always possible to make their connection to the central sewer system.

For many years, the construction of cesspools was conducted to remove all impurities, but such a specific structure did not add comfort.

Cesspools had to be cleaned on a regular basis, the surrounding area was unusable, and besides that, an unpleasant and sharp smell was constantly present near the house.

In recent years, more owners of country houses prefer septic, which you can do with your own hands practically on any soil.

This engineering structure has certain design features that allow it to be used for many years.

The scheme of the modern septic tank is a specific design, which includes several reservoirs, specially connected to each other and drainage.

How to install a septic tank for a private house with your own hands is described in more detail in the video in the article.

Features septic tank

If earlier to solve the problem with the drainage of sewage from a private house allowed the construction of a cesspool, now this engineering structure is not able to successfullyperform their functions.

First of all, in recent years, the number of sewage sys- tems has increased significantly.

People in homes have hydromassage baths, washing machines and dishwashers, as well as other benefits of civilization that consume large amounts of water.

In such conditions, cesspools will have to be pumped out several times a month, but it's not cheap.

In addition, the constructive feature of any cesspool is the complete absence of the bottom, which means that all dirt from sewage flows directly to the ground through the drainage, which can lead to serious contamination of the soil in the area.

It should be noted and the unpleasant smell that constantly comes from this engineering facility. To cope with all these problems will allow the construction of a functional septic tank.

The scheme of any septic tank is a specific hermetic construction, which excludes the penetration of impurities into the ground and the appearance of an unpleasant odor in the area.

It consists of several cameras, each of which has a certain functional purpose.

So, the first tank through the sewer pipe is connected directly to the house and serves as the main settler.

It is in it that all the incoming substances are separated, based on their weight, namely, the heavy ones descend to the bottom, and the lighter ones rise to the surface.

Then the liquid is allowed to stand for a certain time, and flows through a special overflow device into the next tank.

It pours out even smaller elements and different inclusions. Then the liquid goes to a special filtering well, which has drainage.

The scheme of the septic tank, regardless of its design and materials, is always the same.

Varieties of septic tanks

The septic device in a private house can be very different, depending on which scheme is selected and what construction material is used.

In any case, to make it correctly and in accordance with the generally accepted technology can do it yourself.

First of all, before making a septic tank for a private house, it is determined with the number of cameras.

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The most common option is a two-chamber device that has a special drainage. As a material for the construction of a septic tank, concrete rings can be used, from which wells are arranged.

In this case, the necessary number of tanks is assembled from the rings and connected in a certain way to each other. You can also make a septic tank from brick.

This option is one of the most time consuming, however, this design will have high strength and durability.

You can build a septic tank on a monolithic principle. In this case, the entire structure of the device is constructed of concrete. For the beginning, the necessary form and size of the excavation digs, after which the formwork is exposed.

Next, reinforcement and pouring of cement mortar takes place. Such a septic tank, in addition to high reliability and durability, will also have a good seal, which is important for this device.

The most optimal option is to equip the septic tank for a private house with plastic containers, which are called Eurocubes.

You can do it yourself quickly enough, and the connection scheme does not require the use of any specific materials or devices.

In any case, the septic tank for a private house should have several separate tanks and drainage, which will be used to drain the liquid.

For more information on how to arrange a septic tank for a private house with your own hands, see the video posted above.

Site selection

Despite the fact that the construction of a septic tank for a private house has a sufficiently high degree of protection from getting all sorts of sewage into the ground, the place for its arrangement must be determined correctly.

This device should be located away from residential buildings.

In addition, near it should not be close to groundwater flow. It is better if the septic tank is located on an open level ground located in the corner of the site.

The size and depth of the excavation under the septic tank depend mainly on the structure itself and on its volume. Preliminary it is necessary to correctly calculate the required volume of the future septic tank.

Here it is necessary approximately to determine the estimated amount of sewage that will be generated in a private house.

The tanks should easily contain a three-day volume of liquid. It should also be taken into account that the maximum volume of impurities will fall on the first reservoir.

After determining the place of construction and the volume of the device, it is recommended to draw up an approximate plan and scheme of work. One of the variants of a septic tank intended for a private home can be seen in the photo below.

Further it is necessary to make a marking on the terrain, and in accordance with preliminary calculations, dig a foundation pit.

Also simultaneously digs a trench under the sewer pipe, which will go directly from the private house to the first reservoir of the septic tank.

The bottom and walls of the pit under the septic tank should always be leveled and well strengthened. It should be borne in mind that one of the tanks must necessarily have adequate drainage.

All these actions should be carried out regardless of what material will be used for septic tanks.

For more information on how to install a septic tank for a private home, see the video below.

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Construction of the septic tank

After preparation of the foundation pit, regardless of the structure of the device, it is necessary to fill and seal the bottom. To do this, first a suitable cushion of rubble and sand is set up.

Then a small layer of cement mortar is poured, but do not forget that part of the pit must necessarily have a drainage.

After the concrete has dried well and stands up, you can proceed with the arrangement of the sewer.

In the case when it will have a monolithic construction, you should set the formwork, which will be used to fill the walls and bridges.

If it is decided to make a septic tank for a private house, then using this material, the walls and reservoir lobes are formed.

Next, the drainage is arranged and the construction is connected to the sewer pipe from the private house.

The most optimal and simple option to make a septic tank for a private house is to use concrete rings or eurocubes.

In this case, from the concrete rings are formed reservoirs, all seams are waterproofed and cemented with cement mortar.

In case of using plastic containers, they should be installed in the foundation pit, previously rigidly connecting one to another.

Further the drainage is arranged and the connection to the common sewerage system coming from the house is made. Regardless of the design of the device, special attention should be paid to the ventilation system.

For this purpose it is better to use special valves. Also, you should ensure free access to the device in case of emergency and the need to carry out repairs.

At the final stage of work, the reservoirs are covered with earth. About how to build this device for a private house on your own, is told in the video below.

Tips and tricks

When designing a septic tank for a house, it is necessary to determine its working volume as accurately as possible.

In the event that the amount of sewage can increase with time, it is recommended to make a small margin in terms of its volume.

This will allow to avoid overloading the device and its failure. Also, it is necessary to check the operation of the device from time to time and clean the chambers from the sediment accumulated in them.

Otherwise, it may lose its effectiveness and stop functioning normally.

During the operation of the device it is recommended to use special biological preparations that accelerate the process of disintegration of sewage waste.

You should also make sure that all kinds of foreign objects do not get into the sewer system of a private house, which can lead to clogging and failure of the whole system.

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You should not save on materials for the septic tank, as this can lead to irreversible consequences and the need to do all the work from scratch.

The best option is to plan the design of the septic tank at the design stage of the house. This will help to take into account all the nuances and subtleties and avoid all kinds of unforeseen situations.

In any case, a properly designed and constructed septic tank will ensure the normal functioning of the sewage system in a private house.