There are many different septic tank designs and although they may look different or be different shapes and sizes they all work basically the same way. Below you will see a picture of the basic internal design of a septic tank. The effluent comes in through the pipe on the left and is deposited into (Continue reading)
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A Drip Septic System As Part Of Your Water Conservation Strategy
If you are a like most everyone in the world, you are keenly aware of human’s impact on the planet. The general consensus is that we are impacting the planet negatively and many people have started to consciously reduce their carbon footprint. Drip septic systems are part of an overall water conservation plan that is (Continue reading)
Building Septic Tank
As constructing expenditures keeps on getting bigger annually, people who would like to build their very own houses search for various ways to save money. One of those methods is constructing their very own septic tank. Even though building septic tank is firmly controlled due to ecological and health risks, building septic tank on your (Continue reading)
Septic Tank Filters & Your Drain Field
With the invention of septic tank filters their came a significant improvement in the operation as well as longevity of the septic system. so much so that some States such as Arizona made it mandatory that septic tank filters should be installed on all new septic tank installations. For additional reading please see MEDIA FILTER (Continue reading)
What Is A Cesspool By Definition
By Definition cesspools are covered holes that are designed to store sewage and/or waste materials. In the not-so-distance past cesspools where the preferred choice for storing waste in many parts of the world, before they were replaced with aerobic septic systems and municipal sewer systems. Cesspools, commonly called cesspits, are still being used in some (Continue reading)
Backup Sump Pump Review – What is Right For You? Part III
What is a Backup Sump Pump? A backup sump pump is another pump that turns on should the primary sump pump fail. Surprisingly enough there are many reasons a primary pump may fail including: electrical power outage, float or switch failure, broken impeller or drive shaft, clogged intake screen and more. Read the first part (Continue reading)
Backup Sump Pump Review – Which Is Right For You? Part II
What is a Backup Sump Pump? A backup sump pump is a secondary pump that is used for operation should the primary fail. There are several reasons why the primary pump can fail these are broken impeller, float or switch failure clogged intake screen, broken drive shaft. Read the first part of this article here: (Continue reading)
Backup Sump Pump Review – Which Is Right For You? Part I
What is a Backup Sump Pump? A backup sump pump is an additional pump which is installed to serve as a back up in the event the primary pump should fail. There are many reasons why a primary pump may stop working including float or switch failure, power outages, clogged intake screen, broken impeller or (Continue reading)
What Are Septic Systems and How Do They Work?
Septic systems are a necessary part of homes as well as businesses, more so in rural areas. Even though septic systems are a fact of life few people actually know how these systems work. Under normal circumstances these systems are low maintenance, but should something go wrong the costs will start to pile up. Having (Continue reading)
The Importance of Sump Pump Backups
During heavy rains it is quite easy for a basement to fill with water which will ruin drywall, carpets, furniture and anything else that is in its path. This is why it is very important to have good sump pump backups in place. Most batteries that are used in the basement battery sump pump system (Continue reading)