DIY Gray water drain field

Small basic drain field for gray water using a 5 gallon bucket

[@g2delena]

That would certainly work for a small sink. My only thought would be to throw some filter fabric over the top of the bucket before burial. I’m about to do something similar for my shop. Thanks for making the video!

[@law35penn]

Oh wow, nice. I'm actually looking to do this for a bar sink and outdoor shower. But a little bigger for the shower

[@hannahrodero-ortega4025]

Thanks for sharing! You have saved me money for adding rough in plumbing for drainage in my new construction house. I will use the same strategy

[@henryrodgers3409]

Boss of The Swamp has used this system for quite a few years . He used a 55 gal container and cut it in half and used both pieces . Deep South Homestead did this the other day for his cabin . He used 2 - 55 gal containers cut in half . This system works. Just don't put too much greasy stuff down the drain .

[@SoriaCenter]

This is exactly the idea I was looking for to use with the sink in my yurt! Thank you!

[@TheRanchNetwork]

That's exactly the solution I was looking for. I'm installing a utility sink in our plant nursery. Subscribed.

[@shacko6864]

Great idea. I have a very similar backyard and installing an outdoor kitchen this summer. I am going to try this idea for waste water

[@redcowgirl1965]

Thank You, you made this so simple.

[@katybuilds]

Cool just digging a hole to do a similar job on my off grid kitchen. I think I'll keep bucket upright and leave an access hatch.

[@skiprope536]

BRAVO. Simple is better you nailed it.

[@rajandseema123]

Great, thanks bro. Have a small bar sink outside this will do job without major construction and costs. Like you said its for a small sink . Thanks

[@indigoclean]

this was awesome, was exactly what I was looking for. Tnx good job man

[@roku5510]

That’s a GREAT idea! Thank you for the video :)

[@FreedomMountainHomestead]

yer video is still alive, well done.

[@somethingsavedmylife.1341]

Thank you I’m going to need to make mine bigger but now I have some idea of what to do.

[@alal9061]

I am a master plumber and that set up look pretty good, but it does needs a vent for that sink drain properly a studor vent will do with a seal trap or a p trap thanks.

[@brothervoodoo1]

thank you for the vent suggestion....makes perfect since! great now I have another project...lol

[@hightowerone]

Damn a plumber!!! Correct tho 😠🙄😊 So can this vent be at the sink/application, or at the "tank"?

[@hightowerone]

Another question thanks for your time btw......for this simple setup a vent really isn't necessary right? It will drain but would drain faster with a vent? Am I thinking correctly? And if you simply drilled a hole in the top of the drain pipe near/under the sink it would "vent"? I'm aware this would not be wise in a house but I'm taking about an outdoor sink with very limited use. Thanks again for your time you damn plumber! Love you brother!

[@brothervoodoo1]

@@hightowerone I actually have never had any issue with not having a vent.....probably do to the fact that it's rarely used and really only used to wash hands. So we have never experienced any smells....

[@solventsolfeggioakadjruben6849]

@@brothervoodoo1 the vent is for aspiration and to break vacuum. An AAV will suffice under sink.

[@darwingomez2695]

Great video. Thanks

[@deputy630]

What a great idea thanks

[@grandfajaarmani3470]

Love the idea but when it fills with water faster than it can permeate the ground, what happens? Shouldn't there be another pipe coming off of the front of the bucket out into a leach field?

[@iosifkovalenko8364]

Sounds like you need a bigger bucket/hole more gravel

[@brunoangel4556]

Cool job dude

[@Will-tj3ko]

Very cheap and quick solution

[@ronaldkrigin306]

Gravel on top of bucket and drain cloth or paper to keep dirt away.

[@pootiesart]

Ronald Krigin that’s what I was thinking

[@hightowerone]

Well done sir!

[@maodonimega]

Very Helpful.Thank you! Just about to create 2 leach fields for an outdoor kitchen and shower. (Biodegradeable soap only) I'll use this method....from the comments below it's still working fine. (Was thinking about doing a larger, deeper hole) What do you think about making the whole underside of the shower area into a leachfield...anyone?

[@Meatpopsicle2050]

Instead of cutting the bucket, could you drill small holes all over it and then cover it with landscape fabric then encapsulate it in gravel?

[@katybuilds]

That's what I'm planning

[@myworld5280]

Thank you great idea

[@1sylvan1]

My permanent camper site used a 5 gallon bucket installed/ buried vertically with the bottom cut out, placed on top of rocks and filled with gravel, with a camper drain hose connector mounted to the lid. I’m getting a new camper where the drain valves are in a different location and I need to install a new grey drain field/ tank. See any issues with this method? Thanks!

[@heidigingerich4009]

For one sink would I have to have the bucket? Could I fill the hole with sand and gravel?

[@MrDeritamichael]

Nice VANS flip flops...I had the same pair.

[@aabad21]

That harp is soo rich!

[@steveshare9192]

Rather would of drilled multiple 1/2” holes in sides of bucket. Then wrapped in landscape fabric, buried it upside down and covered /surrounded with river rock. Better perc rate and less much lower chance for invasive roots. But if it works as is, it works! Agreed on a small vent line on top but it’s just a bar sink.

[@daveevans7438]

I just got done drilling my bucket. About 50 or 60 3/4" holes. I wrapped it in filter fabric and will dig the hole tomorrow. I will place another piece of fabric in the bottom of the hole and place a layer of river stone on it. Then set the bucket on top and backfill around the bucket with river stone. It will be about 6" thick all the way around. Then cut and place another layer on top of the rocks. Then backfill to finish grade...... The 1 1/2" pvc will come in the top of the bucket through a fitting i installed in the center... This is my second system I installed. ( First one was at my house in FLORIDA) 10 years ago... I know for a fact It still works today perfectly..... I didn't use a vent on that one. But plan on using one on this one.... Both system are for a simple ( but large) outdoor kitchen sink. I know it sounds like overkill. But it works great on a system that is used quit a bit....

[@communitydanceschoolwithas1285]

Finally a simple way~~ I think I can do this...

[@carola1019]

How is it working for you guys? Any updates?

[@DVD-FROM-OITA-LY]

Thank you for the suggestions, I do have an outdoor shower which the drain had been filled with sand, dirts and roots inside over the lack of 10 years and had to find a solution for resolve the problem. I have not much experience in plumbing, but I will try, it does not look too difficult, however I need to get those tools to cut the bucket in half and drill the hole for the tube. Is the five gallon bucket wood be enough for my project? I do not use the shower much, but in Florida in the summer it rains everyday and a lot so I need to think big. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance, Davide P.

[@brothervoodoo1]

hey, thanks for your comment. if I were making one for a shower I would probably use a plastic 50 gallon drum. The process would be the exact same just scaled up a bit. Good luck and let us know how it turns out!👍

[@tmejia702]

Thank you bro 👍

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Very informative. I like your outdoor kitchen and will watch the other videos. My soils here near the foothills of Los Angeles are sandy. I imagine for heavier clay soils you would need a larger collectting area. What part of the country are you in?

[@simiahluwalia]

Awesome!!!

[@ericzohar1345]

Easy to comprehend Tjanks

[@Tomana_]

the pit seems to shallow. will it not freeze in the winter?

[@masonryjoe]

Did you have any problems with frost pushing it around breaking your pipes ?

[@hugopreston7118]

Does this eventually start to smell with just washing dirty/oily food hands etc?

[@hectorcalderon1829]

Thank you!!!!

[@jackman6256]

I did something like that yrs ago for gray water but I used a 30 gallon drum An even use rocks but within 6 months Boy was I sorry it had a good slope for run off but it got very sour smelling I had to dig it up an move to a longer pipe only way it work for me ok Not saying you did wrong just telling You what happen to me ok

[@eileenmcloughlin4778]

Where in the USA are you? I am guessing you mist live in the south somewhere. In Northeastern lower Michigan I don't think we could use this type of system here. Too cold in the winter unless we dug it deeper, maybe.

[@churchmora1489]

Beo you dont understand how helpful thos was now to sneek a job in at night in the apt complex were i live lol!!-!-!-!-!/!:!!::!

[@tigerman1120]

If there is no sink trap, that would be your defacto vent. If that's the case, you probably wouldn't even need the bucket.

[@jhowland649]

How did this work out for you? Thanks

[@beabeliever9]

What about a grease trap?

[@RUSTYSPARKS36]

Hey Cliff!! Whats up man!

[@juanmedina6376]

what about food residues ? this work too??? please let me know, i am buiding bb for a customer an he want too add sink

[@NobleLinda]

Could you just put gravel on top of the pipe instead of the half bucket?

[@feelsgoodpca8601]

As in, what purpose does the bucket serve?

[@user-lf4td9xr4v]

@@feelsgoodpca8601 to prevent soil from filling the gaps in the gravel. If that happens, the water won't drain properly, the area will become muddy.

[@Feedback4Utoday]

do you think the constant dumping of shampoo & detergent (laundry/soap etc) will make the area 'soapy' over time?

[@brothervoodoo1]

I have seen this same set up done on a much larger scale work great for laundry/showers. This size however would be overwhelmed by that much soap and water. Good luck to you and thanks for the question:)

[@frankgenner782]

Not how I would have done it but whatever floats your boat.

[@ronaldjackson764]

What would u have done differently?

[@frankgenner782]

@@ronaldjackson764 for a Grey water outdoor sink I would create an actual leach field using 1 1/2" pvc pipe . Start by digging a trench about 15 feet long by 2 feet deep . Place rocks at a gradual slope 1/4" per foot of pipe . Take the pvc pipe and drill holes into it just like you would see on a regular leach field pipe. Place it on top of the rocks then add some rocks on top from there cover the trench with dirt . The trench can be longer depending on what type of soil you have in your area. This way if you throw a party and you have alot of pots, pans and dishes to wash it will be no problem . Also it would be a good idea to change the faucet aerator to a low flow 0.5 GPM aerator to ensure you will never have a problem.

[@BlakeEdmondson]

Maybe a vent out the top?

[@lunaahn6114]

Does it smell from food and stuff?

[@DavidGarcia-nw3xu]

Look like Donald Ceronie

[@sarastilson8669]

How about freezing?

[@nploojntoos3139]

If I would you I leave the whole bucket not cutting in half that will stay strong and better

[@mmarte1622]

Make holes to the otherside and use the whole bucket.

[@anubis8086]

I have had the same project in mind for some quite time, but I always wanted to have the whole bucket and drill holes on the side to avoid overflow and on the bottom, I don't understand the idea of cutting the bucket in a half, could that concept be better?

[@TonzaBorden]

Sounds like a French drain. I can do that.

[@khaleelpayota]

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[@BellyUpFishGarage]

Are you still using this system?

[@brothervoodoo1]

yes, no problems at all

[@BellyUpFishGarage]

The Harpers Homestead Excellent. Thanks.

[@gueritodrew]

This guy looks like he's related to Steve O

[@thejohnntw]

I am mot sure, what is about fat from oil

[@kathleensawong5836]

is this system for everyday use?

[@brothervoodoo1]

we don't use it everyday, but it does get used quite often......we haven't had any issues👍

[@fishingandcampingchannel8682]

😂😂😂😂