Cleaning out a DIY septic tank
Sorry if im not using the correct term. We have an RV dump setup. Years ago i was told its (2) 50 gallon drums welded together with holes drilled in it. Worked great for over 10 years. I think we ...
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wopachop wrote:
Worth a shot. It's not mine I'm just allowed to dump here.
Maybe like some suggested it rusted so bad it finally collapsed and filled with sand. That would explain while the volume degrease didnt seem to happen gradually.
StarTrek reference..
DARN* IT JIM, IT'S DEAD!
* Cleaned it a bit to get past the auto censor..
It IS done, nothing you can do now to fix it other than digging up the mess (yuck) or simply digging a NEW hole 20ft or so away from the existing mess and drop a couple of new barrels in that hole.
Air won't fix it, dumping voodoo fixes in it won't fix it, saying magic incantations on the correct night with a full moon won't fix it, it is simply full of solids that you will not want to deal with unless you have a strong stomach and a good respirator to boot.
You obviously do not own the land so you will need to ask permission to dig another fancy outhouse port.
Then to save a lot of grief, DO NOT DUMP SOLIDS IN IT!
Yep, unless you spring to build a REAL "septic" system with a proper tank and drain field you will need to restrict the dumping to GREY water (no solids or toilet paper).
Alternate method is to put in a PROPER HOLDING tank (IE NO HOLES), then at the end of season PAY the Honey Dipper to pump it out. Honey dippers in my area run $200 or so to pump out 1200 gallon septic systems so even a 500 gallon holding tank shouldn't cost that much to pump out at the end of season..
