Septic system failure is a headache.
Diy drain field replacement.
On feb 05 2019.
While all septic tank drain fields require regular inspection you can save a lot of money by digging one yourself.
We live in a 1930s mountain house.
Fortunately you do not have to replace your drainfield to return your septic system to an operational condition.
5 years after buying the pumping maintenance is not enough and from inspecting the action in the effluent side of the tank it is evident that the drain to the leach field has stopped completely.
To repair a clogged or failing septic drain field leach field.
Aero stream has developed a product and process that will fix and restore any type of failed drainfield.
Those who have never had to replace a drain field might find this video interesting and informative.
The field should be at least 10 feet away from your edible garden and any water such as a lake river or well.
You will want to choose a site that is away from the house but close to the tank.
Drainfields typically fail because too much wastewater has been flushed into them keeping them constantly saturated.
Dig a hole at the end of your leach system pipes to expose them.
Complete instructions are included with every purchase.
Septic drain field restoration with septic drainer products is easy.
Instead of trying to repair the old lines it is much easier and effective to install new lines.
You may need to replace your septic field lines or drain lines if they get clogged up with debris dirt or roots.
Use a shovel to dig your hole being careful not to hit or damage the leach pipe with the blade.
You won t have to worry about replacing the tank so thankfully that cuts down on the cost quite a bit.
We show you the options and steps to take in restoring your leach or drain field from least to most expensive.
I had never seen it done and didn t fully realize how mu.
Homeowners contractors and septic professionals all use septic drainer products to prevent septic drain field problems as well as restore drain and leach fields.
Step 1 choose your site.
The old concrete septic tank has been a bit of trouble though the initial home inspection gave a green light to the system.