Installing Conventional Septic System leach field in sand with Kubota equipment on new homestead DIY

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

That was an entirely excellent job. Good clean work too. My neighbor put a septic system in about 10 years ago... he bought an old backhoe and started digging. The lot where the laterals laid was sloped 3ft... he just followed the slope. About a year later he had grey water coming out of the ground at the end of each line... they formed a fetid mosquito swamp. Fortunately, it turned off cold and the mosquito problem went away. As to the swamp... not so much. The fall and winter rains just made it worse. It grew until it seeped into his pasture. The cattle trail took it to the draw. The draw took it to the roadside ditch. The culvert under the road took it into the neighbors pasture. Across the pasture was the pond where the neighborhood kids swam and fished. By the time he got around to having it replaced by a pro... he had paid for two lateral systems, reseeding his and his neighbors pastures and restocking a pond. You know Boss, sometimes it pays to ask a pro! I’ll exercise my elbow by drinking a couple of extra Rum and Cokes for you this weekend... let me know if that helps!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

That was a great story ! So true !

[@wilsonbobcatservice4151]

What he have 80 people in the house. Lol years ago they were just tank with pipe coming out.

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

@@wilsonbobcatservice4151 LOL... only 5 people but he lived on a hill and once he saturated the soil the water soaked back in the ground but the effluent particulate didn’t. I told him that instead of making a leach field he had made an efficient wastewater transfer system. The whole idea of the gentle slope is so that the entire pipe has water in it and the water can leak out all the holes. He was only using a couple of feet at the end of the pipe to disperse the water. Engineers argue about how steep the slope ought to be but in order for it to work... the entire slope can’t be greater than the inside diameter of the pipe.... or you won’t use all of the leach field. And you are correct... I grew up in a farmhouse where the septic system was two 55gal barrels and 100’ of clay tile buried in the yard. We had to auger roots and replace broken tile every couple of years. And, still we had swamp poo-poo at the end of the line most of the time.

[@swamploggersnc4720]

Love these videos.... I try to watch when I can.... very interesting!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Hey what's going on my man Yes your videos are great too ! Thanks so much I appreciate it 💪🏼🇺🇲💪🏼

[@swamploggersnc4720]

@@DIRT-BOSS Anytime my brother...please keep them coming. Thank you as well!

[@fulltiltgrading8366]

Nice work Mike. I used to put a bunch of conventional systems in with my dad when I was younger but you don’t see them too much in my area anymore. In fact they kind of did away with Sandmound’s too Everything is going to Elgin systems My dad is 74 and in the process of installing one by himself right now. God bless him 👊

[@DIRT-BOSS]

That's awesome He still got the drive! Thanks buddy

[@dylantrinder1571]

What's up my people!.....Thanks for sharing Mike. Great footage as always.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

You got it Dylan have a good weekend !

[@dylantrinder1571]

@@DIRT-BOSS you have a great weekend too Mike.

[@xCoolBreezex]

Thanks for the in depth walkthrough on this Hope the elbow bounces back soon brother Have a good weekend

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks buddy

[@michaelkoop6731]

Great video Mike thank u once again.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks mike

[@DigginLife21]

🔥🔥🔥FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC my brotherrrrr!!! One of your best vids yet. Not once did I feel the need to fast forward through out. Time-lapse was on point when wanted. Learned a lot. Keep it up!!! Can’t wait to see you roll over 14k subs👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks man appreciate that.. as you know in order to put an 8-hour day in a 20-minute video we got ta crunch and time-lapse !

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Nice job Mike take care stay safe god bless

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks brother

[@franklinbittner4683]

I would hired that guy anytime

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Frank !

[@digdrivediy]

"Schoochy the pipe around"... That made me chuckle! We have similar words such as "just a smidge" and loading "a pretty good jag". Your work looks great! Wished the conventional systems could still exist around here but getting to go the way of the dinosaur anymore. Nice job Boss.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah I chuckled too when watching it back I was like what the heck was that ! Lol

[@stevericketts810]

Excellent job!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Steve

[@AlbertHuffman]

I love my Kubota 80-3

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes awesome machine's

[@timmymalone5444]

Looking good Boss Man. 👍👍

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Tim

[@gregorybondi5220]

Mike, for someone like me that will never do this on my own, I think that was an excellent lesson on what to look for if I ever had someone putting in a septic system for me. I like when you say what youre going to do, and how it relates to the next steps, and make it all happen. Nicely organized -- like you do it in your sleep... :-)

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Greg much appreciated !

[@stephencahill1840]

nice video Mike take care and keep your family safe and well cheers Stephen

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks buddy

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Nice-a-Nice and textbook effort! Be so nice if all jobs had soil like that. Makes up for all that rock we've seen you deal with. Gives a shout out to equipment LESS the size of your KOBELCO which might be overkill for a job like this. But hey, it's not the size, it's how you use it! And you use it to put stone in holes "by sound", Hmmmm! Thanks for another one and stay safe. Sonny (CT)

[@DIRT-BOSS]

You are correct that soil is unbelievable ! Yes it's a talent The sound of Stone ! Hahaha

[@henryg683]

another fine job done by the BOSS in the books for 2020 covid year!!!!great job as usual!!!!!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Henry

[@papierskispropertyservices2532]

Good explanations on site. I want to do my own septic on my land one day when i build. These videos are good help.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Rudy appreciate it

[@papierskispropertyservices2532]

Dirt Boss Masonry & Excavating yessir

[@jaquigreenlees]

way back in 1976 my dad made us kids dig out the field for a septic system, by hand tools. 6 100 foot runs of clay pipe. I wish we had had access to a mini. These systems are very easy to set up but without power tools they are back braking labour intensive.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Oh yeah that's definitely labor intense

[@jaquigreenlees]

@@DIRT-BOSS We had cut the trees clearing the acre to build the house on. A neighbour used his D6 to clear the stumps. The ground was almost rock hard.

[@teelsexcavating]

Awesome man, my father installed systems for years, he owned a backhoe, I was too young to learn how to install them, then when I was older, parents split up so I wasn’t around to learn, now I have my own excavating company and videos like this are perfect for the beginners out there, like myself, thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Hey John you're welcome just remember take your time safety first and the experience will come !

[@dirtwork]

Man you guys have it easy for septics there. Here in We have to have engineers soils test, designs, board of health approval, multiple inspections. Im jealous

[@dirtwork]

In mass

[@DIRT-BOSS]

It's like that here too everything has to get passed.. All those tests were done years ago was approved for conventional septic and now the health department comes out with an engineer and does all the inspections then I backfill

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Awesome job buddy! Very clean! Editing is on point like always. Keep up the good work

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks man easy digging makes it easy site !

[@paulchristensen6722]

Really like how you explain it. Nice work

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Paul

[@Grubbtree]

Thanks!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

You're welcome Luke Thanks for watching !

[@russelltrupia4479]

Great job Mike liked the way you ran those machines.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Russ

[@dackerson5]

Back on sight! Yeah buddy!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes sir !

[@michaelmactavish1728]

@@DIRT-BOSS nice kubota excavator and nice kubota skidsteer the good true relable kubota wich they would match the new GL7000 kubota generator wich im planing to perchuse wich they were way alot cheaper then the other branded generators i got qouted from and the kubota gl was my winning price point

[@mmdirtworks3487]

You do good work Boss! Used to be when we had a rough install we would bring the Inspector a 5th of Wild Turkey he would bend the regs a little...lol!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

😂

[@MrRadtech22]

Great work Boss.. hello from Texas

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Chris

[@TheIggypop1]

Looks good man I hope you capped the end of the pipes at the end of each run

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Of course it wouldn't pass inspection otherwise!

[@howlandexcavating]

I just came across your channel today searching for videos on frost rippers. From one site contractor to another, you do excellent work. Ironically our service areas overlap. I am in upstate ny myself, in the town of Mayfield. Keep up the good work!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Hey nice I actually was just using the Frost ripper today I had a stumping job I started haven't used it in a while It works awesome for stumps !

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great work Dirt boss I really enjoyed this video it's a lot to do 🇺🇲🇺🇲💯

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks bud

[@blackdogexcavator21]

Man thats some easy digging. I had to laugh when you showed the bent grade rod. I bought a second stick to use for setting my pins in the footing walls for concrete height. First time I used it I bent it. Oh well, we live and we learn I guess. Stay safe.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah I knew what I set it there That was a bad idea LOL

[@larryshedd5734]

I made angle iron F. That holds pipe to grade and straight then I pit rock in. Easiest way for me to do by myself.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes I was thinking about fabricating something like that too That definitely would come in handy...nice !

[@larryshedd5734]

@@DIRT-BOSS we also have sand here in Florida. Just reverse F each one and locks pipe in straight. Use laser first and last then string line.

[@gregbrimer9144]

Good video. Thanks

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Greg

[@jodydavis161]

Nice job

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@AnsariBaksh]

Great job. That looks like a fun project

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah the sandlot is nice ah nice

[@jamesmeslener4870]

I’ve seen guys use U shaped rebar to hold he pipe in place .

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes I'm sure there's many methods Thanks

[@brianbaughan5683]

Nice job dirtboss, your videos never disappoint, sucks about your grade rod, take it easy on the elbow hope it feels better

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Brian yeah the grade rods hurt not coming back! Lol

[@papierskispropertyservices2532]

Back on site!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah buddy

[@andrewcrosby8746]

This was pretty interesting to watch. I do septic installations here in TN and the requirements are a little different.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Andrew Yes I agree different systems all around the states

[@deplorablelibertarian]

“And the requirements are a little different”....that means more ‘rules’ and more regulation; which just costs more money in the end.

[@andrewcrosby8746]

@@deplorablelibertarian I dont know about the more money part. The inspector dictates which type of system I install and any little deviation from his plan means replacement at my cost or loss of my license. The profit & loss margin on septic systems is so tight its almost not worth it to do as a business. It's just part of dirt work. There's only so much money that a home owner or contractor will pay and in my area the average is around $4500 which half of that is materials.

[@emadeldinhessain3272]

Great. Well done.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thank you appreciate it

[@VROne111]

Thanks what is the pitch on the 4 trunk lines

[@maasalamah354]

Good job sir

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@maasalamah354]

@@DIRT-BOSS your welcome

[@bricechristiana3632]

Hey mike great work my man i finnally subscribed I'm always looking for you when I'm in Albany you have really inspired me starting my own biss in spring i bought a e32 and im looking for a skid steer thanks Mike

[@DIRT-BOSS]

That's awesome ! what kind of skid steer you looking for ?

[@alexe2669]

Go and get PRP injections to your elbow. You will feel better. I have had pro to both elbows and it works. Just a fellow working man. Alex

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks my brother I'll look into it ! 💪🏼

[@leewickles4155]

U do some of the best work I've ever seen

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Lee 😁

[@lakesideranch]

Another awesome "teaching video" Mike. 5 stars bud, well done, clean job, very neat, very well explained process. Much respect for you working alone and the amount of work you accomplish in a single day is truly amazing! Work safe my friend, see ya on the next adventure. All the best to you and yours from here. Doug@ the "ranch"

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Doug much appreciated Hope everything's going well up your way You know what's coming in another month or so !

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Boss man… that could have been a complicated job if you had to play Hide & Seek with the pipes. Most city engineering departments around here are less than helpful… and live outside the expectation of competence! Very well shot and explained bud! Clean, safe and on spec from start to finish. Thanks for getting this out today… I was hoping I wouldn’t have to watch those overpaid NFL jocks all day long! This was much more interesting. Hope u enjoy your Thanksgiving and family.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks SV

[@wingman8447]

Too bad about the grade rod. It’s not easy working alone. I give you a lot of credit. Great work as usual.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah it was time for a new one anyways !

[@chriscampbell5878]

Gotta have 4 feet of rock under the pipe here in Southern Arizona... Blows my mind you only have 6 inches...

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Different strokes for different folks ! Thanks for watching

[@garrettrambo6650]

I know this is an older video!.. but do you have any suggestions for getting into this industry of installing septic systems?. I want to work for someone in my area so I can learn all about .

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Well you would have to make some calls to septic installers / plumbers/house builders see if they're hiring

[@hunterbrown479]

Fixing to install my first conventional system. Is there a specific name for the perforated pvc pipe used in this video?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

ADS 3000

[@LAKESIDEBOB1]

How did you manage to bend up that light cage on the boom.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

The cage has been bent and straight in four times not by me though ! I'm partners on that machine let's just say it's the other guy hahaha

[@larryshedd5734]

Then twist 90 degrees and pull straight up.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Larry don't understand what you're saying

[@larryshedd5734]

@@DIRT-BOSS say your pipe running north and south. Then point the angle iron F one to east and next to wear back and forth so when you dump rock pipe doesn't move. Then after rock 2 inches above pipe just turn F 90 degrees and pull straight up. Put one on north and set with laser to bottom of pipe will go then set South one. Set with laser with fall government wants then tie string line north and south then can drive in others to string and have perfect grade. Take string off and put in pipe then rock. I've done this for years even in pool business with gravity drains. Then bed in rock.

[@mmiller89]

So you do use 90 degree fittings? And concrete d- box? Can't tell you how many concrete d-boxes I've replaced, they rot out after about 25 years, plastic is the only way to go.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes concrete does from the salts in the food for sure.. Yes 90° on the system nothing before the D-Box

[@mmiller89]

They don't let us do any 90's in the whole system, and plastic everything, even the tank. We do septics in ohio. Thanks for the videos, keep them coming!

[@centexdrifter3565]

Did you just attach the normal laser reader to your boom? That’s genius

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes sir It is a magnetic mount but it is a CR700 receiver

[@jamesdees4604]

Great job my brother, you should do a video one day on cost and expense that would be a must watch👍. Old DigginLife21 does one ever now and then and he gives you a shout out fairly often, anyway really enjoyed the video 👍👍👍

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes I watch his channel He's a good guy !

[@njonebale7889]

D-boss! was curious why you didn’t flip flop the lay out so the D-box was closer to the house, i’m guessing the grade was running the other way, it’s impossible to tell on the video, just figured you could of shaved probably fifty foot off the main line.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

You are correct the grade would have been too steep there

[@DirtBrute]

Mike do you have to have a installers license in each town of your state like we do in Massachusetts?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

No that's one thing New York doesn't require which I wish they would keep all the hacks out

[@DirtBrute]

@@DIRT-BOSS yeah. It’s a pain in the butt here we have to pay each town every year and it’s still saturated with guys in my area .I get what you’re saying about the hacks though

[@501dirtmovers7]

Awesome job DB. Hey I was wondering when your installing the field lines, have you ever used short sticks of rebar to hold up your corrugated pipe? I'm not sure how ya'lls inspectors are up there, but here in AR we are allowed to. If your installing the system one man show it may help you out? May not, but just wanted to throw that out there. Awesome channel, AWESOME CONTENT!!! Keep up the great work.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

yeah good idea should be fine here cause you hide rebar with stone anyway

[@echo8287]

I watched one of your other videos. Do you mind telling me what brand lazer you are using on your digger and if you are satisfied with it. Also a septic tank question? I want to add to my leach field but don't have a lot of space maybe 2 runs of 75ft. Would it help me to add double gravel(say 12" to 16" under the 2 runs of pipe?

[@dalepremo3695]

Pretty sharp, Boss! What's the difference between that septic line fabric and landscape fabric? And WHAT did you do to your elbow?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

From what I see and what I have used in the past its just like regular filter fabric It will all work the same it's just to keep the silt from mixing in with the stone.. just working my left arm too hard possibly framing those days tore it up a bit.. Thanks for asking buddy

[@vinnypinatelli221]

Praying for a speedy recovery brother cant wait till the next video man I appreciate you!!!

[@deplorablelibertarian]

Since the elevation on the foundation or finished floor was verified, did you just run your elevations off the foundation?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes you would always run the elevation from the house to the system but this is substantially lower so there was no worries.

[@garybulldog9201]

Did you buy the kubota mini or did I miss something?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I've always had that I own half the machine .. partner's with that one

[@michaelmactavish1728]

Gary Bulldog: my new generator im planing to perchuse is a kubota too wich gonna cost me $6,800 wich wasnt bad because the generac was $15,000 and the Caterpiller was $36,900 and sommers were $40,000 wich rediculas for a price of a statonary generator and the kubota was way lot cheaper

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@michaelmactavish1728 I think Kubota makes a great product I would definitely buy more skid steers and excavators from them

[@michaelmactavish1728]

@@DIRT-BOSS yeah my dealer sold piles of them plus there accully plus there way cheaper and well build then any other brand on the market wich thats why im going with a GL7000 a 7000 watt or GL11000 generator wich the 11,000 was kubota was cheaper too $8,600 wich the 10,000 watt caterpiller was $36,900 wich was rediculas and the $6,800 7000watt and $8,600 11,000watts diesel generator was cheapest plus uses the same kubota parts from the kubota tractors and excavators and skidsteers wich was a smart design

[@ericdaniel7069]

The drain field looks too far away from the house. Is that normal?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes that's normal on a lot like this That's the way it was designed

[@Adam-bv5kt]

How much stone did you need for this job?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

30 ton

[@trader4239]

Sorry i'm stupid and from Europe, but why 3 pipes while allready one apart goes to the house? And how did you straight that second and third pipe after you broke that laser thing? Nice job anyway

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Good question I fixed the laser stick I just took the bent section off the other three sections and it were straight.. one pipe from the house goes to the distribution box and then distributes equally in the system laterals

[@trader4239]

@@DIRT-BOSS Aha now i understand a little bit how a septic system works in the US, simple and efficient way. I think we don't have a septic system like that in Europe. Thanks for taking the time to answer love the channel

[@justinbrown1861]

What makes you choose kubota , I like my kubota tractor and like to get a mini excavator eventually , just wondering why you choose them over others ? Thanks and awesome videos

[@DIRT-BOSS]

We have good dealer support around here plus they just seem to be a good all-around machine..

[@ryanfail5046]

What Laser are you using?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Spectra LL400 with a CR600 receiver

[@timbertom4324]

Why is the system so far away from the house ? Nice job though Boss

[@DIRT-BOSS]

That's the flattest piece of land on the property

[@darrylmacdonald9286]

what is the cost of this type system?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

6-7K

[@qcan8468]

Mike: I saw a few comments asking for Dirt Boss merchandise. Another KZbinr, Long Haul Larry, has a side business printing shirts. It is run by his daughter. Google LHL Print for more info. Do you do septic installs in Vermont? Crazy regs here for site specific engineered plans required to even apply for a permit. Hardly any conventional systems get approved ... they seem to be in love with Presby mounds, 1000 gal primary tank, and a 1000 gal pumping station. $$$

[@DIRT-BOSS]

No I don't head into Vermont but I hear you we have a lot of raised bed systems here with pumps also it's just that I've been fortunate to do a lot of these ones.. I have a couple raised bed systems coming up in the future Thanks

[@blakepariso7318]

Im from Upstate Ny what part are you from

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Albany 👍🏼

[@chasemcmurray3737]

Do you have merchandise?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

No i dont sorry

[@ozzstars_cars]

Should be good to handle any size hot steamy dump. 😁💩

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Lol

[@chasemcmurray3737]

First

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah buddy 😁

[@My6216]

Come on man get some young kid to help you it hurts to watch this. You can train him and it will cost you little , im in the underground utilty biz also this is just a joke to watch a owner work like this .

[@DIRT-BOSS]

My buddy I've worked my whole life I'm not afraid to work has nothing to do with money

[@awgauntt]

Looking Good Boss Man!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Andy

[@mikesmith-je3zt]

Nice job

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks!