Septic Tanks Tips from PlumbSpec.

Here are a few tips from PlumbSpec about caring for your septic tank and keeping everything running smoothly.

As a home owner it’s important to know the location of your septic system. By doing this you can save yourself money by providing exact locations quickly for plumbers on site.

Check the tank every year

This is done by lifting the inspection cap on the tank. By doing this you can gauge how full it is. In the event of a drain blockage if you know your tank is full then pumping it out is usually an easy fix instead of relying on a plumber to do the exact same thing.

Keep heavy vehicles off leach drains and tanks

The old brick leach drains and tank lids aren’t built for any sort of heavy load so driving on these can cause collapses which will limit the effectiveness of the system and lead to costly repairs.

Monitor the area around your system

Water logged and soggy soil around leach and septic systems indicates the system could be full or blocked. Sunken areas of soil can also indicate a collapsed lid or leach drain section.

Take note of smells of sewer

This can be associated with overflowing and a full or blocked system. See to this immediately to avoid not only a smelly situation, but sewerage is full of bacteria and disease.

Get your tanks pumped out

Do this every 3 to 4 years it will help to maintain an efficient system.

Limit the amount of grease, oil and fat through your system

There are 3 layers in a septic system. The bottom layer is known as a sludge layer. This is made up of sewage waste that hasn’t broken down. The middle layer is a combination of liquids and broken-down solids. The top layer is known as the scum layer. This is where grease and fats and everything lighter than water end up. If this layer becomes too thick it can clog the outlet pipe, not allowing water to leach into the drainage system and can even end up pushing through the outlet of the tank entering the leach drains and clogging the system.

If you have any problems or need a new septic tank installed, call Plumbspec today. Click Here for more information about PlumbSpec or call 0417 555 325