021 || Investigating These Pipes Of Our New Home

A few weeks ago, we wanted to go to the toilet but couldn't. because we don't have a working toilet. We have been working towards that day where we can finally use the toilet. Will today be that day?
Probably not, but it's getting closer. We are using a chemical toilet while we repair and work towards a working septic system. Also, we welcome some amazing friends from Belgium. They are lending us an extra hand for a few days.
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[@the.artist.donaldb]

Replace the broken section with a PVC tee access at the top or more throughly install a newer system that includes a septic tank to separate waste from water to avoid dumping solids into the river!

[@peterbourquin6546]

Next time water well the stones you want to unite before putting the concrete. It provides a much better connection and prevents micro gaps. Although I think that new plastic pipes would be the correct and durable solution, along with a septic tank. My best wishes to your project !

[@56932982]

By all means. You can not discharge sewage / black water / fecal matter untreated into a stream! That is how cholera is made... And leaky sewage pipes are a complete no-go. It is OK for rainwater, but not even for grey water. You have to install all new piping and connect to the sewage system of the municipality. Or install septic tanks to treat the sewage before release. Your local municipality should have a building code or the like in place that tells you what has to be done.

[@brianburgess356]

colour smoke fanned into your system

[@SuperBotanica]

Isn't it easier to install a new septic tank complete with perforated PVC pipes? At least that's what we did here in Thailand for each of the 5 houses. My ex-husband is remodeling a villa in Portugal and he brings PVC pipes with him from Thailand on every flight there. He knows all the systems and is most satisfied with the lightweight pipes because they are easy to replace and require little effort

[@gaelicd8328]

Understand constraints on finances but you did mention waste going to river, which i believe you said is little. Surley theres a step inbetween where the solid waste is held and relativly clean water runs off. As in a septic tank.

[@philjones6323]

I think you should excavate the pipe and put a new plastic one in (when you find the septic tank)

[@emilysopow]

Why not put in a septic tank and new pipes seems crazy to do whatever this is.

[@jenifersheehy3984]

Even in 1860, Italy had sanitary sewers (the separation of human waste and stormwater). Maybe it’s time to get a local plumber to help you find your septic tank. It most likely is completely separate from the gutter drains in the narrow space between the walls.

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thank you for sharing your ideas! 😊

[@tracey4474]

By all means take risks with grey water if you use appropriate detergents but you are going to have to use composting toilets until you install a new / relined connection to the town sewers or install a new septic tank. It doesn’t have to be a rustic composting toilet - there are some that look like normal toilets even ones that flush and separate in to tanks in the basement that are not expensive

[@gw5877]

Might be easier and less time consuming to replace the whole system. I definitely wouldn't use any of the existing sewer system.,,,it's shot!

[@tracymclaughlinholmes677]

You can have a sewer company put a trenchless lining in your existing system. There are several kinds. They are done in lots of countries. Some are epoxy based others are a thermal plastic based. They blow up in your existing system like a long balloon then harden/cool in place. This puts a seamless inner liner inside the existing pipes. They are pretty neat. My cousin in Holland had it done recently. I have a brother that works in that industry here in the USA. It's pretty cool.

[@gaelicd8328]

If you have a fracture line there are solutions. Run a new line system, while it does involve cost your sure of its location and security. Second one is to have the current line "relined". Its as good as new when done and should come with a time guarantee. This service is usually carried by professionals

[@chiffonslumierdominique3297]

whoua, for the moment you can have dry toilets and then after put à septic system. Perhaps there is in the village somebody who know what sort of work have been done in this place and help you. Good job!

[@davidstorm8879]

when mixing concrete add a few squirts of washing-up liquid, it keeps the concrete playable and workable for longer plus wet all surfaces to be mated to stop old concrete pipe sections from sucking the water out of the concrete helps to stop shrinkage and cracking of new concrete. better way to go, buy a new section of concrete pipe and fit that

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thanks a million for you feedback! 😁

[@angeltyson1966]

Okay the question is as follows. Why don’t you pour buckets of water into the openings where you think the drains are and see which way the water is draining out the bottom layer of his seeing that the camera is not being of any help that might help you a little to figure things out a little better .

[@42apprentice]

Are you allowed to put untreated waste into the river? Would it not be better to put in septic tank to link to the villa?

[@ackermankellylee]

He is not dumping raw sewage into the river ....dont write untruths

[@42apprentice]

Maybe watch his latest video, there was general confusion about what he was doing…. If he’d said he was using the old toilet to trace the route of the outfall it would have helped.

[@gwenglover7424]

@@ackermankellylee..he calls it sewage system

[@juancarlosmendivilbuzon2850]

noooo! Si se hace como lo planeas, habrá filtración de aguas grises y fecales al terreno. No es muy higiénico. Habría que cambiar la parte rota de la linea. Existen tubos y conexiones de PVC de ese tamaño en almacenes de construcción. Lo siento. Estáis haciendo un magnífico trabajo.

[@wyldchild346]

You need a septic tank and all new abs pipe . I engineered my new septic at a cost of 1,100.00 if I paid someone to do it would of cast 12k butt I had a buddy with a back hoe so only paid cost. and my sweet . Pull your head out of the Toilet and rethink this. lol

[@neutonrenda2303]

Wow, what a weird septic system. There's no telling where it all goes though, hopefully it will still be operational once you fix the pipe. Great to see you getting some more help from your friends, many hands make light work. Love seeing the progress.👍❤

[@dialys02]

Hola amigo, saludos desde Venezuela. Siento que debiste construir en ese espacio una taquilla de revisión para el drenaje (drainage system locker) para poder abrirlo con facilidad en caso de problemas futuros, reconstruir con pedazos existe la posibilidad de que se vuelva a romper o tapar.

[@la_tete_dans_les_nuages]

I don't understand this madness about repairing the water drainage system which is apparently obsolete. I don't know in Italy, but in France where I live, there is a legal obligation for the buyer to comply with standards for obvious reasons of health and environmental safety. they are even European directives. Have you inquired with the town planning department at the town hall? and ask for the help of a professional, this is the minimum in this type of repair. everyone has their own job, we cannot improvise as a specialist in wastewater evacuation, the health and environmental risk is obvious. same thing for electricity

[@mayzellprice9946]

You are doing great working with what you got 👍

[@rattata30]

I would pour water on the basement toilet to see where it would go.

[@karenchesser6348]

If it was me I would just pull it all out and start over. Good luck 👍 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Pilot333]

Why don't you put a new piece of pipe in? Clearly it was a weak spot... And the rest might collapse as well in due time.... It is a whole lot of work to open it.. again... UPDATE: after reading all the comments below... Please renew the whole thing in it's entirety. And please take heed of all the good advise below! This "brandjes blussen" will only cause future problems.. Do it good in one time or make an entire new sewage system.

[@martinmoolenschot5099]

ik zou een putje om de buis metselen en afdekken met bv. een betonnen tegel. Heb je ook meteen een inspectiepunt waar je de riolering in kunt als dat nodig is

[@susanamann1124]

Still think you need a plumber or do they not use them in Italy? How are you allowed to put sewage into a river?

[@arlad]

If you don't replace the entire sewer system with plastic pvc pipes now you will live a nightmare for years. Bite the bullet and replace now while you're doing the work. Don't postpone it or try to work with the older system . It will result in SO much trouble for you.

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thanks for your concern, I will definitely revisit it. At least now the rainwater can flow freely.

[@arlad]

@@Villa_Oliva after viewing one of your other videos I think I know why you get so many comments like mine. When you speak about the sewer you make no distinction between storm drains and sewers. Sewers are for sh*t storm drains are for rain water. Making the destination in your videos might reduce the number of concerned messages like mine 😁you get

[@Villa_Oliva]

You’re right, it’s because English isn’t my native language. But I agree, I should make a habit of distinguishing between the two. Thanks for sharing your findings!

[@Nomad126]

Flexible fiberglass pole with connectors, attach scraper and pull out debris.

[@johnthomson1579]

Cover hole with large leaf and put cement on top.

[@frankbriley4706]

Great video 🎉

[@markmcghee984]

Poly pipe is superior it’s bendable and you can splice into it easy

[@AColambina]

please ask for some professional advice. antient sewage mustn't be restored. just dig up old pipes and do it once properly.

[@wildseifen]

Water could be a good solution to see if it goe4s somewhere or drops out somewhere..

[@CatherineH.-gf7mm]

Dumping raw sewage in an open water way is never legal...in any country. :0

[@ackermankellylee]

He is not dumping raw sewage!

[@lagringa7518]

Why didn't you just put a pvc length of pipe and then cement the pieces on top?

[@Villa_Oliva]

might revisit the site later, but I could've done that as wel yeah

[@rifmaster]

Gast, dat riool moet je vervangen, niet repareren. Als het niet waterdicht is kunnen planten vanbuiten er in groeien waardoor je buizen verstoppen en breken. Daarbij.. rioolwater mag je niet in een rivier lozen. Ik zou de locale regels.even na lezen voordat je veel tijd besteed aan iets wat later weg moet

[@Villa_Oliva]

Hello, thanks for your comment. We are not using the toilets, so we are not dumping black water into the river. No worries :)

[@nevisscot7697]

Help has arrived

[@gustavofernandez158]

Yo hubiera hecho una cámara de inspección.

[@johnthomson1579]

Your English is very good with hints of a Scottish or Irish accent?

[@laquerisma]

I hear Irish and Barbadian (Bajan), of all things.

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thanks a lot! I used to date someone from the UK, so that probably is why my accent is a bit weird :)

[@ackermankellylee]

He is NOT dumping raw sewage into the river people! Chill out

[@clausb.2032]

der hat Mr. Spock Ohren!!

[@valjones273]

I think if you have a beautiful chateuo you should value it treat it with respect do the you right spend some money on it you will not regrete it in the long run

[@johnthomson1579]

Too late to comment , I know, but would a plastic sleeve around which concrete could be built have worked?

[@Villa_Oliva]

Well, maybe! We will think about it. Thank a lot for your feedback!

[@patbrady9531]

You may have to decide sewage is important enough to replace your system so you

[@johnthomson1579]

Would you not be better for a one-off application treating the weeds with a systemic weed killer.

[@Villa_Oliva]

Try to go natural as much as possible. A little labour doesn’t hurt. But yes, that would’ve been easier. However, I want to live off the land as well later. So don’t want to poison my future food at this stage

[@johnthomson1579]

@@Villa_Oliva I think systemic weedkiller is rendered inactive by soil. If you bought a fairly good sprayer and sprayed by spring you would be left with clear land. You need to buy one for tough weeds for brambles are hard to kill. Unless you get them out by the root they simply reappear. Systemic weedkiller gets down to the roots. I don’t know if you have Japanese knotweed - it is everywhere and very difficult to eradicate. Regular application of systemic weedkiller works but it is a battle. You are probably more committed to not using insecticides than I am. I’m really enjoying your videos and admire your strength and energy and that of your father.

[@jimmorel1980]

Pourquoi ne pas essayer un tubage

[@karenchesser6348]

Too bad you cannot just use a powerwash to clean out the pipe.

[@stefanwild326]