Anyone know anything about septic tanks?

[Shawn Braquet]

I have to install a mechanical system and dont know a thing about septic tanks. Got a price on a Solar Air aerated system, 500gpd is $2600 which includes 100' of fill line, additional footage is $2/ft, if a lift pump is included its $250. Sounds like a good price to me, just curious on if its junk or what. I hear guys at work talk bad about Hoot systems, any of ya'll have suggestions?

[Salty]

Anyone know anything about septic tanks?

[FF_T_Warren]

Originally Posted by Salty

Anyone know anything about septic tanks?

yea, you can't trust a thing they say. They fulla crap!

[Shawn Braquet]

i know salty this is one crapy thread

[Deerfarmer]

I don't know where you are located. If around Baton Rouge area call Ted Hebert. He has installed 3 systems for me. They are honest and sell a good unit called a white water system made by Delta Process. I have a license in wastewater treatment, collections and certifications in drinking water distribution. I researched all the brands and bought the white water. Are they making you do an effluent reduction line as well?

[Shawn Braquet]

Originally Posted by Deerfarmer

I don't know where you are located. If around Baton Rouge area call Ted Hebert. He has installed 3 systems for me. They are honest and sell a good unit called a white water system made by Delta Process. I have a license in wastewater treatment, collections and certifications in drinking water distribution. I researched all the brands and bought the white water. Are they making you do an effluent reduction line as well?

what the heck is that?

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet

what the heck is that?

I take that as, no.

[Shawn Braquet]

i know i have to have a pipe to the ditch and a mechanical system and thats all i know oh and at least 400gpd

[huntin fool]

We can get Jordan to come show you..Im sure he can do dat!

[Dink]

Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet

i know i have to have a pipe to the ditch and a mechanical system and thats all i know oh and at least 400gpd

Is that 400 gallons per dump? Dude, what do you eat??

[Shawn Braquet]

Originally Posted by Dink

Is that 400 gallons per dump? Dude, what do you eat??

miller lite and boiled crawfish....lots of it

[Ray]

I have a good friend who is in the septic tank business.
I will PM you his number.

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by Deerfarmer

I don't know where you are located. If around Baton Rouge area call Ted Hebert. He has installed 3 systems for me. They are honest and sell a good unit called a white water system made by Delta Process. I have a license in wastewater treatment, collections and certifications in drinking water distribution. I researched all the brands and bought the white water. Are they making you do an effluent reduction line as well?

I think this is the "distrubtion" piping that allows most of the water to soak back into the ground.

[tcglsu]

Originally Posted by Gerald

I think this is the "distrubtion" piping that allows most of the water to soak back into the ground.

I think mines got some square boxes ( infiltration system) same thing though I guess

[Deerfarmer]

Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet

what the heck is that?

It allows most of the effluent (discharge) to soak into the ground. Many Parishes require it. The Health department should tell you if you need it when you get permit. Depends on the soil type and drainage where you are installing it.

[Gottogo49]

I have the Solar Air system, it works fine for me, I had to replace the air pump. When your pump goes out take the whole thing to their shop. They will sell you the kit to replace just the actual pump instead of the whole housing and everything for about half price.

[Shawn Braquet]

Originally Posted by Gottogo49

I have the Solar Air system, it works fine for me, I had to replace the air pump. When your pump goes out take the whole thing to their shop. They will sell you the kit to replace just the actual pump instead of the whole housing and everything for about half price.

how long did it last and any maintenance?

[Gottogo49]

We had ours replaced before Rita, the old tank was caved in. The only maintenance we have had was to replace the air pump. That's not uncommon. It's about time to have it pumped out. Sludge builds up over time. They were able to tie into my existing field lines. My mother-in-law bought a new house two doors down from us, she has the White Water system. At that time, the parish required the shed type field lines. Tree roots got into the field lines and stopped them up. It backed up and made a stinky mess. She had the field lines replaced with perforated pipe and no more problems. Sounds like Deerfarmer is the expert. Call me if you need any more info from me. 477-5770