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@rodrojas4236 6 сағат бұрын
Barry Barry good. :)
@mattelgin213 7 сағат бұрын
I did this with one 55-gallon drum and one six-foot perforated PVC pipe for the leach field. Very minimal. Been working great for five years. I only run the toilet throught it so antibacterial soap from the shower and sink are not killing the bacteria that keeps the septic tank working.
@barrylukebuilds7894 7 сағат бұрын
Wow, that’s good to know. Thanks, this gives me confidence for our setup.
@TheWoodHaven 10 сағат бұрын
Nice job.
@barrylukebuilds7894 9 сағат бұрын
Thank you very much, I am glad you enjoyed!
@danielson101 12 сағат бұрын
a T pipe size works well as baffle from an old time septic pumper and installer back in the clay tile days!
@barrylukebuilds7894 9 сағат бұрын
Most people use tees, I am just a cheap skate!
@danmo43 13 сағат бұрын
For future reference, run your drill backwards to cut the holes. Makes a cleaner hole.
@barrylukebuilds7894 9 сағат бұрын
I will give that a try, thanks!
@ScooterFXRS 15 сағат бұрын
Much like the old glazed terra cotta basins run in series.
@barrylukebuilds7894 10 сағат бұрын
Scooter Thanks interesting! I have never seen that situation but you have peeked my interest. Thanks Barry
@mattwilliam3410 Күн бұрын
A 4" pipe gasket or 3" depening on the size pipe would work goreat and be alot easier.
@barrylukebuilds7894 19 сағат бұрын
Matt I am assuming you are referring to the joint between the flange adapter and the plastic drum? If so, the challenge I was facing was how to tighten that joint without distorting the drum where the top would no longer fit correctly.
@mattwilliam3410 19 сағат бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894 Your concern because of the round barrel the gadget would not seat properly. I see maybe that could be a problem especially with the 4" pipe. I wonder if the pipe would seal properly if it was dropped down to a 2" pipe size with gasket. Your way certainly worked fine. Good vid blessings
@ajfoskett8826 Күн бұрын
This old timer who used to be a septic guy told me to get a gallon of whole milk, leave it out in the sun till it curdled, and the pour it or flush it into the tank. Said it keeps the micro organisms happy. Been doing that for years and never had to pump the tank on my system. For full time use do it every 4 or 5 months. For seasonal properties, once a year. Hope that helps extend your tiny system. 😊
@GrabLifeByDaPoosy Күн бұрын
Check out Cabin Obsession septic tank treatment. It's affordable and offers protection for about $2 per month by flushing a packet. It is all natural with billions of bacteria inside that break everything down to keep things flowing. We have a similar setup like the one in this video and haven't had any problems.
@GrabLifeByDaPoosy Күн бұрын
Look into Cabin Obsession septic tank treatment. It's affordable and offers protection for about 2 bucks per month by flushing a packet. It is all natural with billions of bacteria inside that break everything down to keep things flowing. We have a similar setup like the one in this video and haven't had any problems.
@2003evodave Күн бұрын
@@GrabLifeByDaPoosy. Wrong! No one needs to add any chemicals or enzymes to a septic system. Every time you use the toilet you are adding the natural e-coli from your body. By adding a chemical or enzyme you over accelerate the active digestive system adding too many suspended particles throughout the tank which then leaves the system to the drain field coating the leach line walls causing a failure.
@barrylukebuilds7894 19 сағат бұрын
I spent 25 years working for a division of a large construction company that handled mostly water and wastewater plant work. We built new, did additions, and renovation. Every time a tank was taken out of service and put back in service there was talk of grabbing a bucket of sludge from another plant to "seed" the biomass in the new system. To my knowledge it never happened. Put food (poop) in water and the bacteria will appear. it is magic!
@johnp7551 Күн бұрын
Your septic tank diagram is suspect. The inlet to the tank should always be higher than the outlet to the tank. That way it prevents backflow from the drain field. You don't want the inlet level with the outlet.
@barrylukebuilds7894 19 сағат бұрын
I agree and I could have made a larger elevation difference when I installed the flange adapters. I believe I talked about this in the video. However, the tanks are all installed on a slope so there is quite a bit of elevation between the influent and the effluent. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment! Barry
@user-pi6ws8ws5m Күн бұрын
Nice Job Barry very informative . You know what I tell people I can do everything I used to be able to do just not as fast . from an Old Man
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@user-pi6ws8ws5m Күн бұрын
I'm in my 70s but when you were flattening the flange holes I would have yoused a cordless impact drill to tighten those wooden discs The Old school open end wrench was driving me crazy . Good information I will be doing the same thing as we set up a septic system for a Trailer or a small cabin on our property as a guest house.
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
Sad thing is my impact was on my work bench. Never thought of it. Good luck with your project and thanks for the comment! Barry
@user-pi6ws8ws5m Күн бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894 well didn't mean anything negative , Just I'm always looking to make things just a bit easier I'm sure you can relate . I'm still recovering from repairing my roof from a storm , Had a bit of a hard time running the ridge peak , and getting around up there just don't like to ask my son for help all the time ,He to is a General Contractor .
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
@@user-pi6ws8ws5mNo worries! I was just poking a little fun at myself and my lack of situational awareness. I too have competent sons but they are busy with their own lives so I hesitate to ask for help very often.
@user-pi6ws8ws5m Күн бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894 I'm not so sure footed these Days ,Hell I can't even get out of my own way, Lol and we have a lot of upkeep on this property we own . Good luck to you and your projects From Sweet Owen Valley in South Central Indiana .
@thechumpsbeendumped.7797 Күн бұрын
“More better”?
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
Don’t you think so?
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
Don’t you think so?
@chrisidzerda2963 Күн бұрын
Most states allow dumping grey water ie washing machines and kitchen sink to be dumped on the ground.
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
Chris You are probably correct. We don’t have a washer in the cabin. I did elect to run the kitchen sink and the bathroom vanity into the septic system. The shower, probably our biggest water user, drains on the ground. Fingers crossed, the system works! Barry
@saltybildo9448 Күн бұрын
Are those matrix paint buckets a buddy of mine is a salesman for matrix, least he was 20 years ago . haven't seen em in years
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
Probably a few of them mixed with the others. Matrix Drive, we have been a good customer. Thanks
@saltybildo9448 Күн бұрын
Down turn tees instead of the baffles?
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
A couple of folks have brought that up. To me the goal is to prevent the incoming surge of water from a toilet flush from breaking up the scum blanket floating on top of the liquid. Baffles, tees, 90 with a vent, all do the same thing. My baffles cost a let less than Tees😏
@saltybildo9448 Күн бұрын
I punched myself in the face with a angle drill once lol
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
Ouch! I have attacked my face and other body parts with various tools over the years but not an angle drill. Careful there Salty!
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
Being a plumber I bet you have crunched figures using a 1/2” drill!
@saltybildo9448 Күн бұрын
Plumber here ,nice work daddio 👍
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
Thanks Salty, a compliment on a plumbing project from a real plumber carries more weight than most. Thanks for watching and thanks for your comments. Barry
@BobDeer-vd4nq Күн бұрын
The English word for "more better" is "Best". We only have good, better, and best, there is no English meaning for "more better."
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
Bob Are you telling me that the guy that sells shrimp out of his truck and advertises as “small, medium, and extra medium” has been pulling our leg all these years. If there’s no more better there can’t be extra medium. Are we on the same page here? Anyway, thanks for watching! Barry PS I almost titled the video “much more better “. I bet that would have been wrong too😏
@BobDeer-vd4nq Күн бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894 What I can tell you is that a dwarf fortune teller escaped from jail, and the news headline read "Small Medium at Large!
@davidluke8460 Күн бұрын
@@BobDeer-vd4nqthis is one of the best jokes I’ve ever heard, thanks for sharing
@davidluke8460 Күн бұрын
@@BobDeer-vd4nqthat joke is more better than any joke I’ve heard in more longer time. Thanks for sharing!
@kevinvaught9373 2 күн бұрын
Your bride sounds a lot like my bride. Which means I have a never ending stream of projects. Lol! Keep up the good work!
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
Never ending!
@keekers 19 сағат бұрын
Universally called the "honey do" list. 🤣 All wives have them. 🤣
@barrylukebuilds7894 10 сағат бұрын
@@keekersif was Trump I would say my wife has an incredible list, possibly the best list ever, an excellent list.
@workhardplayhard801 2 күн бұрын
When I put the septic and leach field in at my house , a plumber suggested that I flush a bag of dog food , while I was still building our home . This was to get the biology started ahead of us moving in . Adding yeast weekly , like a couple old bread slices or in my case I always have some sort of a beer and wine fermenting and the dregs serve as septic maintenance, can't put too much because live yeast loves to eat dead yeast , perfect example of we are what we eat. . I dream about capturing the methane that's generated then using it to heat an antifreeze of some sort , that's then.pumped through shallow pipe like radiant floor heat system ,but under the driveway instead . Sure would be nice to not have to mess with snow for a change . 🤔 can't see why it wouldn't work , time and money mostly.
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
WHPH When I had a real job and built/upgraded/ expanded sewer plants there was always talk of grabbing a bucket of sludge from another plant to “seed” the new system. But honestly I don’t remember it ever being done. But it sounds like we live in totally different climates so that may make a difference. Lots of plants burn methane to heat the sludge to hasten the process. Collecting, purifying, and storing the sewer gases is a very complicated endeavor. I researched just how much methane is produced by a single household but have had no success. Thanks for watching and commenting! Barry
@TheRedneckprepper 2 күн бұрын
Nice job, same as my root cellar/ storm shelter
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
Thank man! Love your channel name.
@keithschneider6348 2 күн бұрын
The inlet is just a san-T with a CO on top, or a 90 turned down. Deflector sheeld on outlet so no solids go out.
@barrylukebuilds7894 2 күн бұрын
Keith Not sure what your intention is with this comment. My inlet is not a tee, just a plastic baffle.
@keithschneider6348 2 күн бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894 I was a plumber for over 35 years, I hope floaters don't plug you up. Sanitary tee with a short pup piece is standard practice on inlet of a septic tank. You got sinkers an floaters so outlet like 3 inches lower than inlet with a baffle, but the inlet is 6 inches so 3 inches is below the standing waste level. Throw in some yeast to get it going good. Power lime good also. Good luck.
@barrylukebuilds7894 19 сағат бұрын
Thanks Keith!
@oggiesfunnyanimalvideos2021 2 күн бұрын
Great idea and great video. I was contemplating buying a composting toilet but I may do this. Thanks again.
@barrylukebuilds7894 2 күн бұрын
Oggie Thanks for the kind words and I wish you success if you choose to go this route
@GrabLifeByDaPoosy Күн бұрын
Look into Cabin Obsession septic tank treatment. It's affordable and offers protection for about 2 bucks per month by flushing a packet. It is all natural with billions of bacteria inside that break everything down to keep things flowing. We have a similar setup like the one in this video and haven't had any problems.
@lindacook891 2 күн бұрын
No snakes where you live?
@barrylukebuilds7894 Күн бұрын
We have snakes, mostly good ones. I am not scared of snakes but I respect them. Never put your hands in a place where they might be and you can’t see. So far that policy has worked for me.
@anarchytelevision8445 3 күн бұрын
Nice 👍🏻🙂
@barrylukebuilds7894 3 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@MichaelSmith-os1pp 4 күн бұрын
for such a small project you should have considered above ground septic
@barrylukebuilds7894 3 күн бұрын
Michael We went old fashioned with an underground system. I have a couple of perks which made this system my first choice. One, I own a little track hoe so no direct cost on the dirt work. Two, time is on my side. We have a system that has been working for over a year so we are not in a time bind. Also, it is summer time and I am the only fool that enjoys coming out here when it’s just too hot to even be here. Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment. Barry
@diegojines-us9pc 4 күн бұрын
yes the feds are glad you posted this, get the checkbook.
@barrylukebuilds7894 3 күн бұрын
Sorry, I mostly use a credit card.
@WhatDadIsUpTo 4 күн бұрын
I did what you did, with the exception being, I used a garbage disposal to mascerate & pump, but Icy weather is a HUGE problem, so . . . Now, I use a composting toilet.
@barrylukebuilds7894 4 күн бұрын
I was leaning towards a composting toilet a while back but went a different direction. Whatever works is my life story. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching. Barry
@WhatDadIsUpTo 4 күн бұрын
@barrylukebuilds7894 You're welcome and one more thing: Cedar bedding material "covers" chicken poo oders in my hen house so well, I use the small flake in my composting toilet as well. Visitors are always aghast when they discover that the wonderful aroma is in my home, is MY TOILET !! 🤣
@barrylukebuilds7894 3 күн бұрын
@@WhatDadIsUpToduring our bucket potty months there were always sawdust in liner. Not cedar unfortunately but mostly cypress. Helped to make a less than perfect situation a little more manageable.
@charlesvincent4127 4 күн бұрын
Have you considered a biodigestor set up?
@barrylukebuilds7894 4 күн бұрын
Charles I have not. Not even really sure what that is but I will check it out. Thanks for sharing the tip, might help someone not as far along as we are. Barry
@charlesvincent4127 4 күн бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894 there are plenty of videos on them here on KZbin.
@TheMakersMarkTSF 4 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video, I was tossing around ideas for my off-grid camper and I really like this one!
@barrylukebuilds7894 4 күн бұрын
TMM I am glad you found some value in the video. Thank you for letting me know. Barry
@ImionsaeXwb77 5 күн бұрын
we did this 40+ years ago when we built our own house on the Indian reservation, we dug a big deep hole to fit 8 55g stainless steel drums, 4 on the bottom 4 on the top, run 4 inch pvc pipe from the drums, poke holes on the side of the drums to drain into the soil, no septic pipes, lasted about 20 years....
@barrylukebuilds7894 4 күн бұрын
Well I am 70 so 20 years sounds pretty good.
@GrabLifeByDaPoosy Күн бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894Look into Cabin Obsession septic tank treatment. It's affordable and offers protection for about 2 bucks per month by flushing a packet. It is all natural with billions of bacteria inside that break everything down to keep things flowing. We have a similar setup like the one in this video and haven't had any problems.
@SteveSwitzer504 5 күн бұрын
“On a scale of 1 to 10, it’s pretty fricken hot”. LMAO 🤣🤣🤣
@barrylukebuilds7894 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for letting me know at least someone appreciates my hummer .
@jamesferrell9404 5 күн бұрын
Is being off grid remove the ability of the government from causing you trouble? If so that gives new ideals
@barrylukebuilds7894 4 күн бұрын
James It is complicated. Rules, codes, regulations, and standards are all in place for good reasons. To protect folks from themselves, to protect neighbors from uncaring property owners, to protect groundwater that everyone shares, and to prevent damage to gods woods and waters. The problems arise when projects don’t quite jive with the intent of the regulations. In our case we are not totally “off grid”. We are connected to the electrical system. However the cabin is just that, a cabin. It has no bedrooms no occupants. The closest house and I presume water well from us is over a mile away, up hill as we are closer to the river. We have no water well. Rain runoff from our cabin travels approximately one mile through undeveloped property before it reaches a river. The acreage properties on both sides of us are undeveloped hunting properties. We have no plans to build a “real house “ or to move onto the property, ever. If any of these conditions had been different we probably would have put a permit and followed the rules. Everyone thinking of installing their own system has their own set of circumstances and should proceed accordingly. Thanks for watching! Barry
@Rattlerjake1 5 күн бұрын
The lid came off easily because it wasn't even attached properly (look at the video)!
@barrylukebuilds7894 4 күн бұрын
I was wondering if anyone would catch that. Congratulations, you were the first, at least the first to comment. Thanks for watching! Barry
@thepubliceye 5 күн бұрын
More better poopie getter
@AMO248 5 күн бұрын
a few thoughts after watching the video and reading some comments. the only time tanks are installed below the frost line is for full basements then you end up with a lift station to pump your effluent to the drain field. drain field depth(depending on the water table) may vary from state to state but is normally 36-48 inches, they evaporate water into the air through the top of the soil. seasonal septic systems freeze in cold climate areas, full time systems normally don't due to the daily flow of water through the system. septic tanks work better the longer they are, those drums are not going to provide enough space to allow for good separation of the sewage you will need to clean they frequently to keep solids out of the drain field. Also each tank should be install deeper than the 1st tank. the inlet pipe should also be higher in the tank than the outlet pipe if that the same level your asking for a plugged up pipe.
@barrylukebuilds7894 5 күн бұрын
AMO Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to reply. I know nothing of frost lines and basements so I will take your word on that stuff. Leach fields typically process the liquids through the soil downwards. That is why the perk test is so important to people. It will dictate the size of the leach field or if they are allowed to use a leach test at all. Concerning the effectiveness of our tanks it is important to realize we don’t live there. During the heat of the summer I only spent one night a week which means one flush and a little kitchen sink water(we seldom cook there). So I am going to go out on a limb and say with 100% confidence that our little system will do just fine. The tanks are set on a slope so I do not believe there will be a sediment issue in the connections. Again, time will tell. Barry
@nickdannunzio7683 6 күн бұрын
Many people build an "out-house" near the entrance to their septic system...
@barrylukebuilds7894 5 күн бұрын
Nick, interesting idea! That just might be a future project. Thanks Barry
@barrylukebuilds7894 5 күн бұрын
Interesting idea! Might be a future project. Thanks Barry
@LadyDewBuild 6 күн бұрын
Always a pleasure to watch you create, Thanks for sharing sir!
@barrylukebuilds7894 5 күн бұрын
Thank you Donnie! The best projects are the ones where things on hand are used to make something useful. Certainly didn’t get any of this from a store. Barry
@davidluke8460 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the metal work pops!
@barrylukebuilds7894 5 күн бұрын
I really made it for Johnny.
@samvalentine3206 6 күн бұрын
Great job getting that done! What a difference... you're a good steward for the land!
@samvalentine3206 6 күн бұрын
I am super impressed with your progress here and you should rightfully be proud of your activities! Where there's a will, you found the way! Impressive! You have reclaimed a lot of land (which took a lot of work and planning) which was unusable before and now as you say it would be great for some minibike/dirt bike trails for anyone! I wish I had a place like that to ride when I was a youngster and a Dad with the gumption and drive to "get 'er done!" I just discovered your channel and have been trying to catch up some. Can't wait to hear if the septic system you've started with the blue barrels will get the drain field created and run then connected to your cabin. What a nice place to get away from it all! Hope the bugs aren't too bad, but I can imagine being swampy like that, there are more than a few mosquitoes? In time do you plan to clear out all the dead pine 32:55 branches that is along the trails to allow more airflow? Yeah, like you have time to do that, eh? Keep up the good work!
@barrylukebuilds7894 5 күн бұрын
Wow! Thanks Sam. Funny you should ask about the bugs. In the past they have been a non issue but this year in the woods the mosquitoes are pretty thick. Not sure why there has been a change? Anyway, thank you for watching and thank you for taking the time to send this nice note. Barry
@barrylukebuilds7894 6 күн бұрын
You got it!
@robinfulton9057 6 күн бұрын
Another great job Barry.
@barrylukebuilds7894 6 күн бұрын
Thanks Robin!
@nymack66 6 күн бұрын
Awesome work sir.
@barrylukebuilds7894 6 күн бұрын
Thank you, hope you enjoyed! Barry
@nymack66 6 күн бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894 always, I am a huge fan of your work, I miss the song your wife wrote. Post it in your next video, please. Gumbo
@carol07643 7 күн бұрын
Great how to video!
@barrylukebuilds7894 6 күн бұрын
Thank you Carol!
@rongray4118 7 күн бұрын
Great job, Barry! Just about the same way we are looking to do our septic in Northern Nevada on top of a mountaintop!
@barrylukebuilds7894 7 күн бұрын
Thanks Ron! Your views are no doubt better than mine but I am going to guess that my soil is easier to dig, right?
@adamsons2890 7 күн бұрын
More better
@barrylukebuilds7894 7 күн бұрын
Thank you! Kind words keep the old man ticking.
@terrydavidmullins 11 күн бұрын
1/8 th of an inch fall per foot. Not 1/4 th an inch. Else the water will outrun your solids.
@barrylukebuilds7894 11 күн бұрын
Terry I have always heard that 1/8” is the magic number. Lately I have been hearing 1/4”. Recently installed a new sewer line at my son’s house and the inspector requested 1/4”. He said we prefer 1/4” but anything between 1/8 and 1/4 will pass. Go figure? Lots of miles of 1/8” out there. Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment. Barry
@terrydavidmullins 11 күн бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894 Can't really argue with the inspector. It's been many years since I was a plumbers helper and I never took my journeymans. Good video. I'm glad you showed how things are in the real world.
@TheBirdFlu666 11 күн бұрын
I was raised on a farm, you run your washing machine out a separate pipe that just drains away from the septic tank it doesn't drain into the system! You can even do that with your kitchen drains! The septic system is only for the toilet. Just some advice.
@barrylukebuilds7894 11 күн бұрын
TBS Good advice! No washing machine at our little cabin but I think I will keep the kitchen sink hooked up. We don’t cook much so it is mostly water. Thank you for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment. Barry
@charleswalters5284 8 сағат бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894gray water
@DonCatherman 11 күн бұрын
👍
@barrylukebuilds7894 11 күн бұрын
Thanks Don!