DIY Septic System: Inspection PASSED Pt 3

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7 жыл бұрын

Finally ready for the major inspection. The inspector came out and looked over the tank and first leach field. I had to make two minor adjustments then backfill the tank and leach field. Now I need to dig the other two leach fields then tie them into the distribution box then all done.
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@dynodish 6 жыл бұрын

Sometimes a septic tank warms the heart. In an off grid home, it's the prettiest thing I've ever seen.

@cbro777 4 жыл бұрын

"Fast is not always the best." I respect a man who takes his time and does it right.

@TheIggypop1 Жыл бұрын

That's very true have to take your time and be careful how its being installed cause it can fail if not properly buried.

@user-hw3yy5ge4n 25 күн бұрын

Living the dream man. God bless you brother!

@mandbhomestead 7 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome, great job on the install. You are very correct, take your time and do it right the first time. Looking forward to the shop build. Thanks for sharing. 😁

@JamesCouch777 5 жыл бұрын

The lack of rocks on your place is amazing. Great job...you'll never be disappointed in excellence.

@flash521 5 жыл бұрын

You are a HARD WORKER - I am impressed. Thank you. I have been trying to learn how to connect a self contained plastic septic to a PVC septic leeching system using a distribution box, etc. You have pointed me in the right direction. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR PROJECT AND YOUR LIFE. God bless.

@DNukinFutz 2 жыл бұрын

Always water settle. Compacting is t bad, but water settle, water settle, water settle. I did underground utilities for a long time, one of the biggest things I witnessed was the electric panel riser would always break loose years after because the rain from the roof made the trench settle and took the conduit with it. Water will pack dirt, then compact, then water, then compact. But always include tons of water.

@mikebruni4992 6 жыл бұрын

I like your perseverance, your background music, and your attitude... We'd be good (far away) neighbors.. :)

@sauce_aux Жыл бұрын

I am currently doing this exact project-myself, as well. I got the same tank, so clearly, I thought your videos would be a great reference. Everyone is laughing at me, thinking I’m just a fool; attempting to put a pump on a paint bucket. While yeah, it’s a really tough job, I’m in it for the same reasons you explained here. These videos have been immensely helpful. I have learned more about what issues to be aware of and how to attempt to mitigate them, than all of my how-to research so far. Thank you for sharing your journey and thoughts on efforts.

@MikeDesertHunterHale 7 жыл бұрын

great job, with the use of a circular tank, well compacted, this should never settle and last a lifetime.

@steventangney1367 5 жыл бұрын

Thats a fact, faster is not always better. Pride in your work, good job.

@albertasigh9617 6 жыл бұрын

Learn so much from you. Thanks for taking us on your journey!

@donnac.3268 Жыл бұрын

Watching some of your older vedios, i wish i could be young and still able to build in a nice mountian area off grid. What a blessing beyond measure this will be for you and your family, riding out the zombie apocalypse will be much smoother. Gotta get a sturdy green house checked off your list, im sure my list would be check one thing off for every 3-4 new things added to the list. BLESSING CEADAR & HEATH.

@DavidGonzalez-md9je 4 жыл бұрын

Thsts awesome. I'm watching these videos looking for ideas and for someone who's done it so that I can get a idea as to what is involved. I'm in the process of doing the same exact thing. Even though I've been in the construction field most of my life, your never to old to learn something new. Look forward to the building process if you decide to show it. 👍👍

@j.d.bishop190 10 ай бұрын

I'm just now watching your video and hearing you mention someone saying you could do it in a day. I've watched other videos where a crew has done it in a day, emphasizing a crew. I should also mention that it was the Dome style or chamber style leach line/field. I like the way you mentioned about doing it right instead of having to do it again or having an issue later down the line. I have since retired from the military and do handy man work on the side. It takes me longer than the so-called professionals to get it done. Lots of my work has been going back after the professionals completed their job to repair/fix their mistakes. I'm with you on this one. Thanks for the information. Semper Fi.

@mgbroussard 3 жыл бұрын

As a state inspector I can say absolutely correct, properly bedded tanks and pipes will last forever. Improperly bedding results in repairs and replacements in 3 to 10 years. Pay once for the right thing of pay twice, three times, ..... well you get the picture.

@lindastansell37 5 жыл бұрын

Your soil looks very rich. I bet you can grow anything. You are doing a great job on everything. You are a very good father also

@mmanut 7 жыл бұрын

One day? Maybe for a 5 man crew. Obviously that person doesn't have a clue. Doing a great job. Quality of your work is in the details. Looking good to me. 👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

@rjravaz8283 6 жыл бұрын

He didn't say one day.

@monstermushroomcloud 5 жыл бұрын

You could easily 2 man this system in a day. I feel like the inspector nit picked his system, but if you know the codes then you won't have to take the time to do it again. Typically as a contractor you have an inspector on call who shows up, looks, and checks off.

@PalmSandsRanch 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice work, hope to be doing this on my own place in the next couple of years.

@Kallaus_built 6 жыл бұрын

Im starting my homestead if you will and this video was very helpful thank you. Kyle🇺🇸

@debthern 7 жыл бұрын

Doing right beats fast in my book every time. Very interesting video ...thanks for sharing. Hugs

@albertabrandenburg5027 3 жыл бұрын

Please do not listen to people! You are making sure things are right before you have it inspected. I think you are doing a great job .

@greggwoods7173 7 жыл бұрын

Go at your own pace.. Sounds like you have solid priorities. Thats another job done out there. And done right.

@4wheelsonmywagon733 7 жыл бұрын

Well done - good job 👍

@richardbowles14 5 жыл бұрын

Arm chair know it alls ! Just keep doing what your doing brother! Looks great !

@diamondcutter8535 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for passing on the correct way to install!! I enjoyed your video.

@waynew7710 7 жыл бұрын

Forget what anyone says, you build it your way.

@anangrysack 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I plumb new residential, finished up a 600k house guy did the septic in a day, poor soil really wet, they think a leaky fill valve on one of my toilets has filled the system TWICE. It's not leeching obviously, most likely do to what you describe, that's what a 3 mile warranty? Quality over speed all day.

@gregdefouw9802 7 жыл бұрын

Nice work buddy

@jeffcaudillCRUM 6 жыл бұрын

I worked in the septic tank pumping, installations, and plumbing field. That's not a one day one man job even though your a hard ass working man. Great job brother

@RedPoppyRanch 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Buddy!

@salmonhunter7414 7 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done !

@18twilliams 7 жыл бұрын

agreed,very nice clean install!

@BlueVanDan 7 жыл бұрын

I'm diggin up the outflow end of my septic tank right now because the pipe sheared off exactly as you described. Unfortunately, the guy that put it in 18 years ago is gone - he rolled his bulldozer onto himself about 10 years ago. You are doing an excellent job on your installation!

@timlehnen3226 5 жыл бұрын

Blue?. U assume a septic system gets 20 year warranty, your silly to think that,,,,,,,,,

@manolishadjiconstantinou4192 7 жыл бұрын

If I lived near you and needed any work done I would trust you completely.

@albertvanzyl4407 4 жыл бұрын

You have the experience and know what the problems are, Good job and well done. Nvm the back seat specialists. You took your time and im sure you have no problems with sagging of the pipes or tank

@scooter313 5 жыл бұрын

Job well done😊👍Thanks for the video.

@simplymejourney998 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you awesome video. I am getting ready to install a septic system I found this to be very informative.

@franciscomontenegro6319 3 жыл бұрын

You did a good job, don't worry about bullish comments about too much time on it, always do it right away

@kentdixon5716 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for posting!

@jonathan-emilypowell1962 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing with us!

@georgezgreek 5 жыл бұрын

Great job dude! You make us plumbers proud ! I am envious of your life style, enjoying your vids , keep em coming.

@RedPoppyRanch 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@AudioTown7888 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome work and great song

@SaintlySaavy 5 жыл бұрын

As soon as you said you were a plumber, you had me! Instant sub!

@MultiJohnquinn 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job very well done

@yhhjm 6 жыл бұрын

Great job

@greathodgy22 7 жыл бұрын

You are right . . . . never time to do it right, always time to do it again !

@tykellerman6384 Жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly fast is never good …hard work pays in the end🤠👍

@bryangarner1852 6 жыл бұрын

well said, peace of mind knowing a job done well

@fermanaghvoluntaryassociat2901 7 жыл бұрын

Hope you don't get too many "Armchair Workers" telling you you're doing it wrong!!!! Lots of TROLLS out there with nothing to do. If you want it done well pay someone BUT if you want it done RIGHT you do it yourself. I like to see a person with Common Sense.

@RedPoppyRanch 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!

@TheIggypop1 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah too many straw bosses out there but its best too do it yoself

@privacyplease1838 7 жыл бұрын

You're right...I had a cement septic tank installed on my property last year. After the snow melted this year, I noticed that they did a terrible job on compaction. The ground around the tank sank in at least a foot. Hopefully the tank didn't move. I was there when they were digging it, and the tank was a tight fit (8 inches). I had to pay $5k to have that done with 200 feet of leech line.

@solamano7239 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for posting this. I'm going to have a septic tank installed and this helps me to understand the process and to make sure that the job is well done.

@johnnytolley673 4 жыл бұрын

Fast is almost certainly never good ! you do very well my friend

@johnnyloveful3818 3 ай бұрын

Ultimate professional job, if you can do it hire yourself , if you can’t do your research and oversee your contractor with a eagle eye, beautiful accomplishment 🇺🇸🙏🏿🇨🇦Thanks for the research 👍

@floydferguson5366 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@robertallen7106 7 жыл бұрын

It's really funny to me that there's always somebody that can do it better or faster longer-lasting but do you see them posting videos do you see them building their own house I don't think so you keep on doing you you doing good job

@AllAmericanDreamChaser 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!!😀👍

@TC-dw6wg 6 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to see you doing the job correctly! Do you plan on putting risers on your tank so you don't have to dig up the covers when you need pumping? I also have poly tank and am in the process of locating risers and covers for it. All the videos on KZfaq are for concrete tanks and risers and yours is the first I found with poly tank. Any good ideas on where I can locate risers and lids. My tank has 24" openings, but I'm just not sure where to get from and how to install properly. Thanks and as always enjoy your videos! Tom

@jimh712 7 жыл бұрын

this might not be the right time but.... one of my occupations was an electrican... sny way.. i like to have things lit up without waking others... and not having to go back to turn off the lights... when i build my house and.? i'm going to install recessed wall lights (about 1+- foot off the floor) to light the floors.so my path thruout the house is lit with out disturbing anyone... it's a 4 way switching system.. any switch turns all the wall lights on or off... the switchs will be at all entrys into the house , outside all bedrooms, common bathrooms... and where ever needed.... so where ever you are you can turn the lights on or off.. i'm just throwing this out as food for thought for those of you designing your houses... any way keep up the good work... and sll the great ideas....

@peterpepich2693 6 жыл бұрын

I RESPECT WHAT YOU DO AND HOW YOU DO IT, I'VE LEARNED ALOT FROM WATCHING YOU , YOUVE GOT SOME PRETTY GOOD BACKROUND MUSIC TO. YOU NEED TO BE PICKED UP NOT PUT DOWN

@affordabledesertliving3487 3 жыл бұрын

Valuable information for sure.

@jimh712 7 жыл бұрын

quality takes time... suggestion for those of you who might try a similar project... he's been a plumber for years... but first timers... when it. comes to backfilling the tank... before you can't see the sides of the tank... lay out string lines so you won't make a mistake and ruin the tank... the dirt you put over the tank.. make maybe 4 inch lifts and just walk on the dirt... (not your kids or skinny wife.. but us big boys... ) good job.....

@208riles 5 жыл бұрын

Nice music. Nice job well done.

@oldtimeengineer26 7 жыл бұрын

Just d it at your speed. Was the other people who said a day using a crew of 4 people?? Nice job

@GeometryWars 3 жыл бұрын

Doing things the right way! This was refreshing and great.

@mb4lunch 6 жыл бұрын

Right! Fast is not always best!

@davidj.mackinney6568 4 жыл бұрын

You just need to remember commenters always know more than creators. Even if they have never done what the creator is doing.

@heknows5418 4 жыл бұрын

David J. MacKinney DIY network and KZfaq has made everybody an "expert" and most don't no s€#t!!!

@hollygolightly8048 5 жыл бұрын

This project isn't for the faint of heart. I think I'll hire someone! :-)

@Sand-Mann 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work ... sorry if I missed it but did you compact the soil under the tank before setting? and did you have an option to use pea gravel like many gas station install use for the fuel tanks?

@MrEatenalive 7 жыл бұрын

Speed doesnt always equal better!

@HoustonR6ryda 6 жыл бұрын

I knew you'd make it.

@hooliganjvp 5 жыл бұрын

Speech is silver , silence is golden Haste makes waste, a good lathered is half a shave Failure is the mother of success

@rodneysmart9774 6 жыл бұрын

Great job good information. Do it right, do it once.

@rodneysmart9774 6 жыл бұрын

I liked the music too.

@jakejohnson7714 4 жыл бұрын

can you use 3/4 "rock gravel for the bedding instead of sand

@k.cashman427 7 жыл бұрын

Do it right; do it once; never do it again. Thanks for the vid.

@vikingcalibur3009 Жыл бұрын

if you are installing a septic system and leech field make sure you know the soils below the trench and what the depth is to the water table. at least 5' between the two. if you don't then you could contaminate the water wells down the line and it can be traced back to your field. For my area, the Homeowners are responsible for everything on their property, even septic systems. and the first question asked? did you install this? unless to know what you are doing, its best to call a septic tank installer.

@giuliom8520 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I would be afraid to use straw because I think it will decompose fast, then clay may develop where it needs to drain and possibly prevent it from draining. Anyway, I'm not an expert, but I'm sure there's good reason why hardly anyone uses straw instead of something that will last.

@vikingcalibur3009 Жыл бұрын

some Clay is good as it will slow down the draining process, straight sand is bad as it will drain to fast and could contaminate the water supply. You want the leech field to hold the liquid as it breaks everything down, while slowly draining. We had a town where everyone was on wells and septic. what they didn't know was that the septic system was leeching too fast into the underground water supply and contaminated the wells, everybody's well. When they discovered this, the whole town was convertered over to muncipal water and sewer as they were located on a old river bed system. this is why we take soil samples and have them tested to discover the best location for the tank and leech field. Think of goldilocks and the three bears. the soil has to have the best possible mixture as you don't want it to drain to fast or too slow. I am taking the septic system course for my area, so best to check with a experienced septic installer for your area. straw would be cheaper than the material I would use to line the treatment bed with. Straw is there to prevent the fines (dust like material) in the soil to fall and plug the treatment area under the pipe. I would use a geo-tek material that does similar thing.

@manubabu5186 5 жыл бұрын

I so like this video

@tetontom1 7 жыл бұрын

..... looking adequate. I've seen so many codes written to septic systems it's unreal. Some of them pretty whimsical. Having made repairs to leach fields, the one thing I would completely get away from is the thin, brittle and slide together crap they call leach pipe to the point of drilling my own drain holes in regular PVC......

@RedPoppyRanch 7 жыл бұрын

I considered this but it would not be approved pipe...

@tetontom1 7 жыл бұрын

....... I mentioned whimsical already. Contractors and idiots who write the building codes don't like me. Best to keep quiet....

@jimh712 7 жыл бұрын

teton tom I'm with you... 4 inch abs.. bottom line as i know it... the city engineer has the final say.... if i have to.. I'm going to talk to the city engineer and have him explain.. why they would turn down a superior material...... when i was doing electrical... my recessed lights needed one hour of fire protection.. (one layer of dry wall) one of the long beach inspectors gave me shit about using dry wall...he told me he would never accept dry wall again.)))) my plan if i ran across him again, was to install 2 layers (2 hour fire rating) and if he screwed with me... i was going to ask the city engineer to come out and explain why they wouldn't pass 2 hr fire rating when code called for 1 hour...... most inspectors are nice guys... if you ask.. even though they aren't suppose to... they will tell you how to fix your problem but them some times you run into an ass hole and need to go over his head... (nicely)

@squatchfamilyoutdoors9041 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice I like your style Im going to install my own system when the time comes Do you think it’s better to use straw as opposed to say #8’s gravel for the fingers? I’m in landscape construction and we do a lot of drainage and use 8’s for everything due to the ability to let water flow through.

@RedPoppyRanch 6 жыл бұрын

I was allowed to either use straw or fabric and that was it. See what they require in your area.

@TroubleActual 8 ай бұрын

Water sprinkler works wonders on backfill. Js

@Fulltimer 7 жыл бұрын

Great job!! When does it snow in your area?

@BrianBeck 7 жыл бұрын

I've seen done in a day work and getting it done is more important than getting it done right, I much prefer work done by qualified people when they have done it for themselves, that used to be called craftsmanship, sadly few possess that skill today.

@haaatlaoggwot4549 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please say how deep your straw layer was (the depth)? Also, is it okay to use weed canvas then a durable plastic layer on top of the weed canvas?

@bmaiceman 4 жыл бұрын

I have what MIGHT be a stupid QUESTION... When you begin using your new tank. How long would it take for the liquid discharge from the tank to ACTUALLY MAKE IT aaaaaalllll the way down to the end of the leach line... As aposed to just leaching out into the rocks within the first 10 or 20 feet.

@MrCbell57 6 жыл бұрын

Nice. I need one done on one of my rental properties...How much would a similar job cost?

@zulemaflores8796 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Do you anchor this tank? If you do, how?

@alexmatthews2332 5 жыл бұрын

Theres a picture frm the neighborhood i live in of a concrete tank that lifted out of the ground, our area is very wet and they had it pumped in the spring. No weight and the hydraulic pressure lifted it up 2 feet out of the ground!

@30-06 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks! What was the total cost for you to complete this project? Subscribed!

@dragonrider9051 4 жыл бұрын

Your immunity to the norovirus must be off the charts.

@Southernpinesranch 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think this will still work for this year's standards? I want to move to my dad's property but a system is 7k - 7.5k. how much did you spend? Thank you so much for these videos. I'll be saving them!!!

@davek6630 3 жыл бұрын

Will you be installing a effluent filter in the exit T from the tank?

@Deshaun621 5 жыл бұрын

That bob the builder speed looks amazing

@aarondavis5535 6 жыл бұрын

Wow nice job sow how much did it cost you I thought about doing the same thing I'm poor

@georgerydberg4393 6 жыл бұрын

People who take pride don’t worry about time.

@wymershandymanservice9965 6 жыл бұрын

Question is there any chance of the compacting maybe raising the tank affecting the grade. I know that even full some tanks push up if it rains before dirt gets settled properly?

@RedPoppyRanch 6 жыл бұрын

Not in this soil. It's not going anywhere.

@jimh712 6 жыл бұрын

Just a thought.. Was watching a youtube video from New Hampshire... He was talking about septic systems in early spring (after the snow and rain..) The ground being saturated.. Which got me to thinking... Might be a good idea to either raise the ground level above and around the leach field.. Or direct the rain run off away from the field.. So the field doesn't get saturated. Let's hear some feed back..

@ejburnz 4 ай бұрын

My septic wasn’t properly compacted, nor was it filled with water when installed. Now the tank is sort of warping and being crushed like a can. Can it be repaired? Without taking it all out? Any help would be great.

@jbartlett0627 5 жыл бұрын

Did you put screws in the 4 corners of your dbox or just put dirt on top?

@dave4096 6 жыл бұрын

5:41 this dude knows his shit ;)

@TheTinkle1 5 жыл бұрын

Another thing you should have done to protect the exterior is put oil all over the exterior walls the lay heavy mil plastic draped over the top to create separation from the rain and tank contact