I was told by my inspector that gravel was not needed when using infiltrators. The manufacturers also state that gravel is not needed. If you were laying pipe gravel would be needed but not with infiltrators.

Had a chamber system installed in my new house in 2017 as the perk hole tests allowed for this type of system. 6-7 years later it failed. Dirt compacts the chambers and eventually they clog up with dirt. I had to dig a fairly large hole at the end of my leach field to drain the water. Once you expose one of the chamber holes it gushes out like a hose. I'm currently in the works installing a traditional drain field myself.

Mine only lasted 11 years and I bet it was starting to go bad at 8 years. They were all cracked or damaged.

@@7austex Infiltrators are new orangeburg.

@@notapplicable430 so true hahaha

I can't find them either. I'm about to make my own.

Do you know how much it costs to get it pumped?

They failed to mention that infiltrator system are far less efficient than pipe and grave system. Very misleading!

Not exactly the same idea. U don't get the air flow or the ability for additional water to sweat out of the sides.

@@bustertn2014 drill holes and put some garden fabric over it. on second thought, don't drill holes, take a very hot piece of rebar or tire iron and keep burning holes in it, faster than drilling

@ Terry Byrd,, that's what I like about the internet, always someone who knows how to save bucks and get the same job.. thanks.

Don't ever do that. I know a person that put their swimming pool over their sepic tank and had a real problem Do leave a way to get to the entire system.

Hmmm...it certainly doesn't look difficult from the video, but I have never tried it myself or watched it being done, so I can't offer an informed opinion. If it is that difficult, the installer could request that the local IWT dealer install that first riser section on the tank at their yard/shop before they ship the tank to the job site. Marlin Environmental (a large and reputable septic installation and service company) seem to have figured it out and have made their own instructional video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXqtpYZ7hsiXiNU They certainly make it look very straightforward as long as you follow some basic instructions. Their tip to put the lid on when pushing down on the riser is a great suggestion that will save your knees!

Thank you for contacting Infiltrator. The answer to your question is no. Infiltrator’s IM-Series tanks are recommended for use in septic, rainwater/ stormwater storage, holding, and pump applications, or other non-potable uses.

Thank you for contacting Infiltrator. We commonly recommend that trenches and beds are installed with no slope. It is ultimately prescribed by local regulatory code. Please feel free to email us at [email protected] with further questions.