DIY Septic System: Inspection PASSED Pt 3

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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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@cbro777 4 года назад

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

@TheIggypop1 Год назад

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

@flash521 5 лет назад

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.

@dynodish 6 лет назад

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

@JamesCouch777 5 лет назад

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

@MikeDesertHunterHale 6 лет назад

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

@steventangney1367 5 лет назад

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

@mandbhomestead 6 лет назад

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. 😁

@user-hw3yy5ge4n 12 дней назад

Living the dream man. God bless you brother!

@DNukinFutz Год назад

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.

@albertasigh9617 6 лет назад

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

@mikebruni4992 6 лет назад

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

@sauce_aux Год назад

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.

@albertabrandenburg5027 3 года назад

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 .

@DavidGonzalez-md9je 4 года назад

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. 👍👍

@Kallaus_built 6 лет назад

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

@mgbroussard 3 года назад

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.

@PalmSandsRanch 6 лет назад

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

@lindastansell37 5 лет назад

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

@donnac.3268 11 месяцев назад

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.

@diamondcutter8535 2 года назад

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

@greggwoods7173 6 лет назад

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

@debthern 6 лет назад

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

@richardbowles14 5 лет назад

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

@mmanut 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

He didn't say one day.

@monstermushroomcloud 5 лет назад

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.

@BlueVanDan 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@georgezgreek 5 лет назад

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

@RedPoppyRanch 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@jeffcaudillCRUM 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

Thanks Buddy!

@4wheelsonmywagon733 6 лет назад

Well done - good job 👍

@j.d.bishop190 10 месяцев назад

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.

@18twilliams 6 лет назад

agreed,very nice clean install!

@gregdefouw9802 6 лет назад

Nice work buddy

@manolishadjiconstantinou4192 6 лет назад

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

@waynew7710 6 лет назад

Forget what anyone says, you build it your way.

@albertvanzyl4407 4 года назад

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

@salmonhunter7414 6 лет назад

Very nicely done !

@simplymejourney998 3 года назад

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

@anangrysack 6 лет назад

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.

@scooter313 5 лет назад

Job well done😊👍Thanks for the video.

@greathodgy22 6 лет назад

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

@bryangarner1852 6 лет назад

well said, peace of mind knowing a job done well

@jonathan-emilypowell1962 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing with us!

@SaintlySaavy 5 лет назад

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

@franciscomontenegro6319 3 года назад

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

@yhhjm 6 лет назад

Great job

@fermanaghvoluntaryassociat2901 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

Thanks Tony!

@TheIggypop1 3 года назад

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

@MultiJohnquinn 3 года назад

Awesome job very well done

@AudioTown7888 4 года назад

Awesome work and great song

@solamano7239 6 лет назад

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.

@kentdixon5716 3 года назад

Great video, thanks for posting!

@privacyplease1838 6 лет назад

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.

@tykellerman6384 Год назад

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

@johnnytolley673 4 года назад

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

@floydferguson5366 5 лет назад

Great video!

@jimh712 6 лет назад

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....

@robertallen7106 6 лет назад

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

@johnnyloveful3818 3 месяца назад

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 👍

@208riles 5 лет назад

Nice music. Nice job well done.

@peterpepich2693 6 лет назад

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

@AllAmericanDreamChaser 5 лет назад

Great video!!😀👍

@affordabledesertliving3487 3 года назад

Valuable information for sure.

@TC-dw6wg 6 лет назад

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 RU-vid 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

@davidj.mackinney6568 4 года назад

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

@heknows5418 4 года назад

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

@oldtimeengineer26 6 лет назад

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

@mb4lunch 6 лет назад

Right! Fast is not always best!

@GeometryWars 3 года назад

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

@jimh712 6 лет назад

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.....

@hollygolightly8048 4 года назад

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

@MrEatenalive 6 лет назад

Speed doesnt always equal better!

@rodneysmart9774 6 лет назад

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

@rodneysmart9774 6 лет назад

I liked the music too.

@HoustonR6ryda 6 лет назад

I knew you'd make it.

@tetontom1 6 лет назад

..... 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 6 лет назад

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

@tetontom1 6 лет назад

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

@jimh712 6 лет назад

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)

@giuliom8520 4 года назад

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 Год назад

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.

@k.cashman427 6 лет назад

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

@Deshaun621 5 лет назад

That bob the builder speed looks amazing

@manubabu5186 5 лет назад

I so like this video

@BrianBeck 6 лет назад

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.

@hooliganjvp 5 лет назад

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

@vikingcalibur3009 Год назад

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.

@georgerydberg4393 5 лет назад

People who take pride don’t worry about time.

@alexmatthews2332 5 лет назад

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!

@Sand-Mann 4 года назад

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?

@JoeSmith-dh1rz 4 года назад

Good song poppy

@JoeSmith-dh1rz 4 года назад

Great kid compacting cause son of a bitch will settle if nothing is done compacting in layers should always be donep

@squatchfamilyoutdoors9041 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@TroubleActual 8 месяцев назад

Water sprinkler works wonders on backfill. Js

@dragonrider9051 4 года назад

Your immunity to the norovirus must be off the charts.

@jimh712 6 лет назад

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..

@Fulltimer 6 лет назад

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

@dave4096 6 лет назад

5:41 this dude knows his shit ;)

@jakejohnson7714 4 года назад

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

@jessarellanes6648 5 лет назад

Good thing you did it yourself,can't trust know one

@privatebusiness4698 4 года назад

I cannot believe they made you dig such large trenches. I had 3, 1’ x 20’ trenches for a 5 person household 900 sq foot home

@bobjoatmon1993 3 года назад

Depends on the soil percolator test as how much needed

@TheTinkle1 5 лет назад

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

@kennethmcgovern3137 8 месяцев назад

It doesn’t take but a few hours to backfill a tank I put hundreds of a man where we’ve done complete systems in eight hours so you can draw it out all you want your background, but reality is the time it takes the time to take

@dwightbrown6365 4 года назад

We had a inspector say the leech line was too long, so we just covered part of it with dirt and he signed off next time out

@xsunshine3343 2 года назад

Lmao

@wymershandymanservice9965 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@MrCbell57 6 лет назад

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

@30-06 4 года назад

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

@zulemaflores8796 3 года назад

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

@bmaiceman 4 года назад

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.