Gravel-Less Plastic Leaching Chambers Infiltrator Systems

[@septictankpumpinggreasetra6403]

Gravel less systems are the way to go with engineered spec septic sand/gravel now costing about $25 a cubic yard....using certified septic sand or gravel can run up the cost of your leaching field or mound system to over $20,000 dollars....leaching chambers seem like a more cost effective way to go...nice job on this video...thanks

[@studiog100]

very well done good narration and video Thank you!

[@MarcGoudreau]

From watching a number of other videos on leaching systems using the chamber system, apparently it's not a particularly good idea to have those side louvers on the infiltrator system as roots can permeate into the chamber and plug up the works through the gaps. In truth, I never saw a need for the louvers as the system is close enough to grade to allow for pressure equalization between inside and outside the cavity holding the effluent. What other reason would you want louvers on such a system?

[@jessnairn95]

so it's been 4 years now, how's it working for you?

[@lashooter58]

How deep are they supposed to be installed, or does it go according to the depth of the outlet on the septic system?

[@12vLife]

what capacity is that for? That to code? done by contractors? know if those trenches can be really close to property lines? just wonder how that does not get filled with dirt over time slits don't seem so fine as to stop that.

[@dianedavis5064]

im thinking about using this system and I was wondering how it is working now.

[@michaelwillcutt2619]

Less affective than gravel systems gravel systems cause wider spread of waste water so trenches perks don’t get saturated in one area causing failure of percolating ground. Further spreading of water in system less likely ground will be saturated with water

[@cpubugs]

Those 90's are going to cause issues... But other than that it looks good! Just curious how the system is holding up if you're still there

[@austinmccollum4168]

90's won't cause issues with effluent. If you're getting solids all the way to those 90's you have other problems. Solids aren't supposed to leave the tank.

[@forsakenpoptart8101]

can you put this is clay ground with out outing gravel down

[@clicgear100]

How is this system holding up?

[@CatHollow1]

I have not lived there since 2011. It worked well for the 3 years we were there. It was put in to replace a failed septic system. I remember water rising up into the tub the day the old system failed. Installed by people that did it for a living. I recorded when they were done for the day or at lunch.

[@MrRtwilson]

Mine only worked good for six years.

[@TheDanconneally]

should those pipes be below the freeze line?

[@timex8321]

no, not near enough water at any time to worry about freezing...

[@maxx597]

as high up as the tank is you should not have more than 24 inches of cover soil , also keep your header pipes level, if you need to drop the pipe down roll 2 90s or use a drop box, most importantly use a good filter

[@naturalhealing9970]

You are obviously someone who knows this well

[@maxx597]

@maxx597 sorry i mean 18 inches of cover

[@Handyreis11]

The white pipes are PVC. The black pipes are ABS.

[@ADexcavating]

no stone or fabric over the chambers that will work for a couple years at most

[@12vLife]

yeah wondering about that. what does code call for?