How to Locate Septic Tank Lid + Install Lid Risers

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It's HIGHLY recommended that every 4-5 years you have your septic system pumped so that you can avoid back-ups, sludge buildup, and costly leach field damage.
This go-round I decided to install a set of plastic risers by Tuf-Tite so that I won't have to dig so deep the next time it comes due for our service. They are easy to install and make clean-out 10x easier!
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@WesleyAllenNC 2 жыл бұрын

48" Bully Septic Probe: amzn.to/3s2ELkj 24"x12" Tall Complete Kit: amzn.to/3478Ff3 20"x6" Tall Complete Kit: amzn.to/3IVBvOx 24" Adapter Ring: amzn.to/3udo5JE 24" Flat Septic Riser Lid: amzn.to/3gc9cPe

@tinamrie 12 күн бұрын

I read you're not supposed to bury these and they're supposed to be 2 inches above ground level. The whole goal is for it to be easy and quick access.

@losopadre971 Ай бұрын

Currently dealing with blockage I think I should go throw the inlet pipe that comes from the house to clear it up this video helped because I have only the outlet capped but the inlet side is is not exposed.

@WesleyAllenNC 29 күн бұрын

Sometimes there will be a cleanout pipe sticking up between the house and the septic tank. If so, the cap can be removed and that's a good way to check for blockage. Have someone flush a toilet or leave a tap running and you should see water running through..

@levzee_life3227 7 ай бұрын

Use mastic and or 2 part epoxy with a bolt down kit after you smooth out the concrete with a grinder brush. Bring a torch and heat the concrete up to dry it up and clean it 🫡🫡

@FaithfulSheepMedia 14 күн бұрын

I've found my inlet, wondering how far away were the two openings, ie. the distance between the inlet and outlet covers. Thank you for the video BTW. :)

@WesleyAllenNC 14 күн бұрын

Hey thanks! My lids are probably 4-5 feet apart.

@deborahfrady6339 Ай бұрын

Well done, informative and exactly what I was looking for....thank you.

@WesleyAllenNC 29 күн бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful

@sansken92 Жыл бұрын

curious why the base isn't sealed and screwed down into the tank? if the concrete around the base were to crack couldn't that be a way for groundwater to seep into the tank?

@octane2099 2 жыл бұрын

We did the same to by bosses 2 houses they came out nice too.

@WesleyAllenNC 2 жыл бұрын

Good deal. Yeah it’s a little more work/cost upfront but at least you won’t have to dig so deep each time now

@octane2099 2 жыл бұрын

@@WesleyAllenNC Agree that's the reason he did it that way too

@EdStaniszewski Жыл бұрын

Thx for video. I dug up my septic that is 6ft deep. I want to put risers on top of the 2 cement lids. I see 2 sizes are available, 18" and 24". How do i know which diameter to use?

@WesleyAllenNC Жыл бұрын

I measured from corner to corner of my septic tank lid since it was square. This way I was able to pick a diameter that would encircle the largest distance (corner to corner)

@magwed4120 Жыл бұрын

Do they come in different depths also?

@WesleyAllenNC Жыл бұрын

@@magwed4120 yeah there a few different depths available. They may even be stackable?

@frankish5314 Жыл бұрын

There is also the type that uses 24 inch double walled PVC pipe as the riser.. Its the same pipe they use to extend the road drainage ditches under driveways. If you're going down 6 feet this is going to get very expensive using these stackable rings.. These things are not cheap!.. But a 12 foot length of that pipe you might be able to find a length that somebody is getting rid of.

@johngammon6875 9 ай бұрын

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@gilbertcox5075 Жыл бұрын

STOP DO NOTnstall this way. Do not fill the lid with concrete , this will only make the lid very heavy The ribs give strength to the top . Clean the top of the tank around the lid and add asphalt caulking to the bottom of the flange ring ,also the tank where the flange sets this will prevent roots getting I into the tank .Secure the flange to the tank with 3 self taping concrete screws in the screw holes provided.. Add asphalt caulking to the bottom side of the riser and screw to the tank flange to seal the connection. If using more than 1 riser seal each bottom and attach with screws. Install the self sealing lid with screws . Use a fair amount of asphalt caulking. Silicone caulking is not compatible with asphalt caulking Do Not use together. Cementing the flange to the dirt on the tank and the plastic is a pathway for roots to get into the septic tank . Asphalt Roof caulking will make a good bond between the tank and the plastic flanged if the surface is good and clean .

@WesleyAllenNC Жыл бұрын

That’s fair, and likely the best practice honestly. This is just how I did it at the time. Luckily I don’t have trees anywhere remotely close to my tank so I wasn’t concerned with roots. Hopefully I won’t have too much issue with water creeping in is my only worry..