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02-19-2010, 04:35 AM #1
septic system (new)
Thought you would enjoy this even through it is a shame the people think this way. I tried to explain to the owner why this will not work and your current system only last 9 months. Answer "this is how we do it in Costa Rica".
Hole dug 4'X4'X6' long. 4" pipe installed. Then they fill it with boulders, broken cinder blocks or what ever they can find. 2. Cover it with plastic.
3. cover it up.
Now you can understand that when you visit Costa Rica signs every where ask you not to throw paper in the toilet. Like that will mater.
Sorry the photos are not that great. Taken at a distance.
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02-19-2010, 06:45 AM #2
Re: septic system (new)
NOTE TO SELF: Cancel trip to Costa Rica.
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02-21-2010, 11:10 AM #3
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Somehow I doubt if that pit is 100 feet from the nearest well, either.
In sandy soil, that system will work for grey water for quite a while actually. Depends on how much bacon fat you pour into it.
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02-21-2010, 07:59 PM #4
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02-22-2010, 11:58 AM #5
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Holy Crap !!!
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02-23-2010, 11:20 AM #6
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Paul.
From your pictures, what is that partially seen small slab with PVC pipe to the side of the pit?
Just a matter of curiosity.
Regards - Richard
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02-23-2010, 11:33 AM #7
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02-23-2010, 01:45 PM #8
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02-23-2010, 05:01 PM #9
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Paul,
Look at Pic 16242d the square piece of cement with what I believe is a PVC vent pipe. In third world countries this is typical of an in-ground tank - fairly deep hole containing maggot's not bacteria. Produces a lot of foul smelling methane, hence the vent is located high. Overflow will go into a leach field (in other countries they call it a "French" drain) just as shown in your picture.
A camera view never tells the story and eye view tells all. Your eye view far out-ways my personal assumptions, I may be completely wrong!
All the best - Richard
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02-23-2010, 06:25 PM #10
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02-26-2010, 12:22 PM #11
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Speaking from a past experience; that tree on the left (nearby), is just licking he's chops, er,a, roots.
Bob Smit, County EI
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02-26-2010, 03:23 PM #12
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06-01-2010, 03:31 AM #13
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06-01-2010, 11:39 AM #14
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