Septic System Install with Mobile Home Hookup

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[@dangolfishin]

Septic systems are freaking crazy overkill these days. A system that size could support like 30 people

[@skydaddy2426]

I agree 100% lol

[@verticle2612]

Never thought I would enjoy watching a septic system install. I did my own. You are a talented instructor.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thank you! If you're interested in the cost breakdown that video just went live this morning kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaimq2uerclkY5o

[@nofurtherwest3474]

That looks like a lot of work and material just to get ride of some pee and poo. I would just put it straight into the ground. The ground naturally processes waste; its how mother nature works and always has.

[@Jeff-gu6nb]

​@@nofurtherwest3474this is taking advantage of the process mother nature provides. You don't poop and pee in the same hole for years and assume it'll work out fine. You need to spread it out.

[@luish777]

He said the magic word he tries to get it PERFECT. Wish a lot more contractors and subs were like him. You can tell he's a professional by the way he explaines everything, awesome work sir👍

[@danilobmalitjr8339]

After all the pipes are covered is it possible to grow a garden over it? Because that’s a lot of square yardage if isn’t utilized for something more just than a pretty lawn specially if one dose not have much of a property to sparred

[@Squat5000]

@@danilobmalitjr8339 Nope. Nothing with deep roots. No trees, no bushes. Most plants. **Maybe corn or potatoes** but that is only viable if it is extremely shallow root. Anything else, you will wreck your field.

[@dnr7560]

Great video!!! Very informative. Not too much talking, not too little. You showed everything 😊

[@adubbelde1]

Nice to see you working with family. My dad, brother in law and I built 5 houses throughout my lifetime. 3 were for me :) Actually, the fifth was for me and Dad has been gone for decades and I built 600 miles from my sister and hubby so It was pretty much my wife and I on the last one. We had a lot of fun working together. Doubt there will be another as brother and law and I are in our 70's. We have done lots of other projects together as well. Sure do miss my dad.

[@chrissy1310]

Shout out to Dad! You could make and sell some sheds if you get bored!

[@robertdog]

That's awesome. I'd bet that was a fun experience!

[@MrLachupakabra]

You are transparent, informative, and professional. This is the content that I ENJOY sharing. This is the kind of professional that I would recommend to someone. Please keep the community up to date with your projects! Your channel will explode once it hits critical mass!

[@MrPostFrame]

Thank you, appreciate the encouragement. We are absolutely sharing all of our projects... tons of home builds this year!

[@blackbarbie8604]

Really great advice about speaking with the inspector before starting the job. Ive found them to be really helpful.

[@mikemmikem2758]

You remind me of an old saying in helping others; to keep what you have you have to give it away. Another great video.

[@timjmartin]

Excellent video sir! I never thought I would watch a septic system install from beginning to end and find it entertaining also.

[@santiagoestrada5676]

I do this for a living and I enjoy it, I guess is the way he explained the process.

[@Jcanonb1985]

I am studying EPA regulations for Leachfield Design Considerations. This was a very informative video. I actually enjoyed the passion and knowledge of this man. He really represents the hard-working, successful American. Good Job. We need more people like you to rebuild and make America great again.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thank you, glad it was helpful!

[@alanthompson8752]

I did my own 50 years ago, nothing fancy and expensive like yours. But it still works good .

[@josearteaga3166]

Im planning to do my own as well. Any Ideas on how to do it???

[@Francis_Lee75]

Dam right !

[@XtremeChiliPepper]

@@josearteaga3166 Umm, watch the video maybe?!

[@bobfish3176]

Always nice to see someone who has a full grasp of the work to be done!

[@aihf3063]

That’s what I call brotherly love.

[@eschrader]

Great overview. I had to put all this info together on my own from bits and pieces of diagrams and articles years ago. You are the man!

[@Less1leg2]

this is the best learning videos on rural home waste water septic systems. Good to hear about permits and what to do. Too many people think they are going to alter what the Building Code person tells you. Then, bad bad things happen. Thought about going cheap and it costs you ten times for for removing your screw up and doing it right when told how to do this right.

[@georgevera606]

Thank you for going into detail with this project. It makes me aware that I can also do this when it comes time to install all this in my dream home

[@jujugoketo3711]

This is a great tutorial to help me understand a septic system. I am new to the excavation world and needed to understand what a system could look like underground. Thank you!

[@MrPostFrame]

You're welcome, here is the cost breakdown that went live this morning kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaimq2uerclkY5o

[@1122Phillip]

Like some other comments, I never thought I would enjoy watching an install, but it was so very informative. I have a septic system that is just over 10 years so I figured, I should start to learn what is under the ground. Thank you for making this video!

[@tommy-ij9nd]

Great video, great explanations! Thanks for taking the time to make this. You obviously know what you are doing and its so generous of you to share your knowledge with others.

[@HankinsExcavating]

I really like putting those systems in, very simple to install. Our county is pretty much the same standards as yours.

[@rudysconstruction]

Right on! Great video, it’d be cool to see you install an alternative system, such as a pressurized, or a sand mound. & explain that, again great video, keep on going! 🙏🏼

[@doughahn1355]

Very wise and correct statement you made about inspectors. They would rather you ask what they will be looking for to obtain an approval. It typically a lot of work for them to fail and inspection.

[@casseymassey2123]

I Love the way you explained everything!! It helped me out! Awsome job!!!!

[@ericswain4177]

Wow, great work ! Septic Systems have sure come a long way.

[@Overpar73]

WOW, I never got such an education by watching your build series, keep them coming Paul!

[@MrPostFrame]

Thank you!

[@HeathJ.Ledger]

Hey man, great video! I appreciate all the information and the time that you put into this video for all of us. Thank you so much and God bless!

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching, if you're interested in the cost breakdown we just published it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaimq2uerclkY5o

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Paul does it ALL!!!!! Great job.

[@immelting9834]

I learned so much from this video. Thanks for doing a detailed start to finish. That's very professional.

[@MrPostFrame]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adubbelde1]

our septic system is quite different. For one, we had very little soil. We began years before we built, hauling in fill material as we are on a mountain of rock. The djainfield was dug around 20'x40' and a bed of clean 3/4" rock laid and the a grid of perforated pipe laid and covered with more clean rock and then a very heavy fabric. over that was a layer of soil. In total, there are probably 100 loads of material in our djainfield. Our tank is a 1500 gallon with no compartments. the drop from the house to the tank is probably 8' and the drop from the tank to the djainfield is another 15'

[@thereaper4396]

This is awesome, but my anxiety shot through the roof 😂. Thankfully there is no code enforcement where I live and am currently building because there is no way I’m going to do a system this in-depth. But it does look cool! Easy and fast is what I’m looking for.

[@robertc.6441]

Great Job! Very Professional Work! Very Good Explanation! Whoever invented the septic and lateral line sewer system was a genius, makes it possible for people to live at their dream place! I recently bought my first house in the country that has a similar septic system, just a bit smaller for a one bedroom house. My previous house I owned was in the city. I did own a place in the country (woods) when I was younger and it had a small lagoon sewer pond that was very functional and had no odors. I'm so grateful to get out of the city again and back to the country (woods) after 32 years. Now at least I'm not so far from the city so it's not so far to have easier access to the things I need.

[@bobt7017]

Excellent Video; I always wondered how these systems work- I appreciate the detailed, no BS explanation.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thank you! Here is the cost breakdown for this system too kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaimq2uerclkY5o

[@acetwo0623]

Wow this was refreshing to hear and see a contractor being perfect on all levels. I am totally inspired.

[@4MarkAlanMusic]

Excellent video. Well explained. Really appreciate your effort and sharing your knowledge.

[@tracymankey9314]

Man you take pride in your work love people like you

[@cjskidmore9536]

Just another note when you're gluing pipe and you shove your pipe into the glue joint you need to twist your pipe at least a quarter turn this allows for the bubbles to be expelled. I've been in the plumbing pipe fitting business for 30 plus years. I'm not sure if this guy installed septic systems regularly but definitely a very professional job.

[@differenthandyman938]

Just the right amount of information, very clear and to the point. Thank you

[@MrPostFrame]

Thank you! We published a cost breakdown today for this system kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaimq2uerclkY5o

[@kdm1234gmail]

this is astounding. So educational. I don't have to do one anytime soon, but its good to know more about it if it should arise. Thank you.

[@katelynbashore3638]

We are looking to build our own septic and this video gave us all the information we've been searching for! Thank you so much for sharing this process in detail as it is a very daunting project!

[@MrPostFrame]

We have a couple others if you are interested. One for our personal house and then a cost breakdown video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PJZ6VpeLFrfMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaimq2uerclkY5o

[@simplegrower5838]

This is the best video I have seen in a long time. Now I know how my septic was built and where the drain field is and is configured. Thanks.

[@MrPostFrame]

Awesome, glad it was helpful! We did this cost video too kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaimq2uerclkY5o

[@bradmoyer9737]

That is excellent content, a perfect blend of information and time lapse, the professionalism of your knowledge and your use of best construction practices for your locality is one of the best advertisements you could possibly have for your business. Always good to have inspectors in the loop from conception to completion, they can actually be good resources if you have any questions. Well done, thank you.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thank you, really appreciate the comment. We published a cost breakdown for this system this morning if you're interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaimq2uerclkY5o

[@NN-lx4mb]

This showed up in my recommendation and I’m glad it did. I watch a lot of construction videos just for general knowledge purposes. This is a very informative video. I will never have a septic system as I’m a city slicker. It’s always good to know how a septic system works. Thank you sir. 🙏🏻✊🏻

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching! We're actually on a post frame home build for most of our channel content. This is for a temp place before we build their barndo next year!

[@MrPostFrame]

Here's the playlist for our current post frame build kzbin.info/aero/PL3QM32YjSVn3GVk2UCIj1U7tR8IRs0zKO

[@jeffbrown8292]

Thank you for the video and I have to say that it was a very detailed and unselfishly done, professional bit of information.

[@62Cristoforo]

Nothing ensures a top notch job than doing work for a family member. That’s clear to anyone who watched this.

[@classact9557]

This is easily best case scenario when installing a new system. It’s dry and sunny and nice. The dirt has absolutely no rocks in it. Imagine putting these in the dark, cold, and pouring rain. Constantly fighting the mud to keep the system level to satisfy the inspectors, and unearthing watermelon size rocks and tossing them out of the trench to prevent a break when the dirt settles after backfilling.

[@mgbroussard]

Great job bedding tank and pipe. that is the most often failure on installations and regulatory inspections. As a regulator I see many failures due to improper bedding. One local homeowner spent a three day weekend with 10 degree or below temps hand digging sewage laden mud from beneath his deck and home to resolve a blockage due to improperly bedded pipe on a 6 year old system. Get it right at installation and you don't have to repeat that homeowners experience!

[@rosstheplumber1485]

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT VIDEO. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE THIS. ITS OBVIOUS BY THE NUMBER OF VIEWS THAT OTHERS FEEL THE SAME WAY.

[@chemistryinstruments7156]

So well designed, my parents house had one from 1954 that failed a few decades later and they hooked up to sewer.

[@leifwilson7053]

I always compact the over dig area next to the tank before installing the pipe or keep it to less than a foot. In a 3 or 4 foot span the pipe will sag and fail eventually.

[@stevealber9779]

I just use 6a Stone 31 years in I've done over 500 never had a problem

[@Smack2399]

Just curious about only going down 24 inches. Do yo have to worry about drain lines freezing?

[@brianthomas8792]

Wonderful video I like the way you take time to explain in simple detail what your doing 👍

[@chugaaa]

Best septic explanation and walk through on KZbin!!! Kudos

[@kimberly1567]

I agree

[@bjosch4365]

Curious … Iowa having some cold winters, aren’t the runoff channels too shallow in the ground? Shouldn’t they be below frost levels? Like in frosty Norway, pipes and anything liquid need to be at least 6ft under … sometimes 8 ft.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Yeah, there are a few things lacking in this video, like how it all works, for a start. I have no idea what the black things are for and why the entire system is designed like it is. How much maintenance is required, how much does one this size cost (approx) and what prevents it from freezing? I guess I'll have to look at another video that explains how they work.

[@Jeff-gu6nb]

​@@OMGWTFLOLSMHdude this isn't a video that will solve all your laziness. That research is so easy to find on your own. Why not put in a bit more effort?

[@Chris_dahlen]

​@OMGWTFLOLSMH the black things allow the liquid to drain into the ground.

[@MrPostFrame]

No you’d be surprised how insulated the ground is. Especially with snow cover. Now if you had animals like cows grazing on top, that weight would push the frost into the ground.

[@williamturner1517]

Regardless of the subject, your video is text book perfect.

[@johnnymo9518]

Great install. Very helpful. Blessings to you and your family.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks

[@sakaigeneralengineering8825]

Hi we do septic maintenance and looking at your install, I am impressed! that is a perfect install, I really like the even distribution to each line. Great install Bruce with Advanced Septic

[@MrPostFrame]

Thank you.

[@phill5697]

Built my own septic system years ago cost less than $600 still going fine

[@x2malandy]

Do you run a pipe down and off into a valley?😁

[@galehess6676]

@@x2malandy into the street from the cabin, and into the neighbors yard with the grey water. oh, wait, is my neighbors doing that lol

[@Big-E-TheBouncer]

Would be awesome if every contractor did the same level of work they would do for themselves or family for everyone.

[@BrickyardPowerMan]

Gave a thumbs up as I love the viewing port in each run - brilliant!

[@SCARREDMTBER]

If the plan is to live in the mobile home until they save enough and then build the dream home, will the mobile home be sold/removed from the property once the dream home is built? Looks like the dream home will end up being on the opposite side of the leech field as the mobile home. Does that mean you will need to dig for a second septic for the dream home? Was there any chance at placing the leech field such that it could be repurposed for the dream home after the mobile home was no longer needed?

[@henryl3617]

I'd keep for a rental house or guest house. Even put it on Airbnb. That's alot money spent on something temporary. get the money's worth. They'll probably run a new pipe from the dream house.

[@JTMoney333]

What is a ballpark price for a system like this in your opinion?? $20k??? Great work. You really pay attn to the details. Its not rocket science, but you need to know what youre doing. Great vlog!!

[@UniqueBreakfastTaco]

I installed my system myself, 12x60 leech field with one 2 chamber holding tank and one filter tank..totalled about 14k.

[@AB-mg8zs]

Great video! Thanks for your time and info. This is a task I would like to add to my business so I'm researching and taking notes. Thanks

[@stevehamman4465]

Times have changed with location and codes for sure!!! Inspectors want pipe schedule facing up so they can read it in our area! Yea, good idea to ask inspectors what they want,,, they love to share their knowledge!! I was taught to twist glued pipe together so it bonds better and fills any gaps that maybe left in the connection ,I just do it out of habit now!! Nice drone footage!!!

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching! If you're curious about the cost breakdown we cover that in today's video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaimq2uerclkY5o

[@jgoody7467]

Do you have any more sisters that are single ? Need you as my brother-in-law.

[@misterle7026]

Just go after Bill Gates ex-wife. Then you just hire this entire crew to do the work while you're on your $20M yacht in the Caribbeans.

[@thecommentwhisperer4360]

You're a creepy stalker

[@picklefart]

Lol

[@dinosanchez8528]

Although with a name like j goody i imagine your sister would let you for free.

[@joemama8379]

Creepy

[@Sjrick]

How long will this system last ? Also how much would it cost to have it done ?

[@thefarmer5677]

Septic system longevity is in large part driven by how the homeowner uses and maintains the system. You need to be careful about what goes down all of the drains in the house. No oils, no disposal units in sinks, no chemicals, etc.. Have the tank pumped out every 3 or so years (for 4 adults in the home), don't allow heavy vehicles on the disposal field (nothing heavier than, say, a riding mower) and don't plant anything other than grass over the field. If you do all of these things, a septic system can last 25+ years or longer. If you mistreat the system (even by dumping too much water in it, like from a constantly running toilet due to a work flush valve), you can have problems almost from the start.

[@damknight]

Impressive videography/editing and really well-done construction. Thanks for sharing!

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching!

[@alanquevedo9696]

Great work ! Great training !

[@adamlone5548]

I design these for a living in North Carolina, so I'm just curious about a few things: 1. Were you required to go through a soil scientist, or did you have the option of a REHS from the county or state level? 2. Is the 1250-gallon tank a requirement in your state? Anything less than 5 bedrooms only requires a 1000 gallon tank here in NC. 3. Why is the D-box set so far away from the drain lines? Would you have been unable to get 1/8 inch of fall per foot of supply line to the D-box if you'd set it closer to the lines? There's nothing wrong with your design, I've just never seen a D-box set so far away. 4. Did you use low-profile chambers so that your curtain drain wouldn't have to be as deep? Just wondering because if you were allowed up to a 36 inch trench depth, you could've used standard Infiltrator chambers and received a 25% reduction on linear footage. The 4 lines would've been 75 feet instead of 100, so the curtain drain would've been deeper but also a bit shorter. I'm just curious of how the math worked out, if it was still somehow cheaper to use low-profiles. It's fascinating to see how this is done in other states! 👍🏻

[@NoNeedForaName734]

I am really curious as to their soil conditions. The DRs do the soil evals here in AR. We wouldn't do a curtain drain unless we had a pretty high brief in the seasonal water table. 400ft with a curtain drain would be some pretty sad soil. We would do standard chambers by default unless we had a high rock layer to minimize trench depth. We don't even install standard chambers 36in deep, much less low profile. Also, we have to follow contour, so our lines are rarely straight.

[@LonniesGarage]

I know it runs higher but I would have used sc40 on all of it. Seen way too much of that thinn wall stuff collapse

[@dcmchiefs2008]

He says in the video that it is schedule 40 solid core pipe.

[@adamhurt6140]

That's not thin wall PVC its SDR 35 and has the same crush strength rating as sch 40.

[@michaelparsons2290]

I had no idea about all that went into this type of sewage system. I find this fascinating.

[@sadiqmalik869]

Great, appreciate, knowledgeable, professional

[@MrStaybrown]

And do not drive on your infiltrater.

[@normanheise692]

This seems to be overkill for a single family house!

[@eugeniotapia6765]

They must have slow percolating clay filled soil there, that's the only explanation I can see !

[@pamtnman1515]

Huge leach field! Wow

[@terryburgess2150]

What a great video, around how much did it cost you for the entire hook up

[@davidking4779]

What a ridiculously huge septic system to a single family home. The requirements are a way to control and restrict rural development.

[@thawrath9306]

Yeah, so much for the land of the free.

[@eugeniotapia6765]

Only explanation can be is heavily clayed slow percolating soil there is my guess !(?)!

[@thefarmer5677]

That's why a soil evaluation is performed - to determine how well the soil will accept water. Depending on what the acceptance rate is based on the soil composition, the disposal field may be large or small.

[@BarryChapman]

pretty sure it’s a temporary home

[@tray5918]

@@thefarmer5677 I install septic systems for a living and I can tell by the look of that dirt being pulled up that it's good perv dirt. If that was my install I'd sat fawk the perc test and the county and install half the field lines as what is here

[@francisarledge9981]

Talk about overkill!! You got played by the local beaurocrats and politicians!!

[@huckleberryfinn8795]

Thats what I was thinking, its 1 mobile home

[@anthonygarrett6896]

Dude did some overkill for his sister

[@fullsend2103]

Did you not listen to what he said? They have plans to build a post frame building. I’m guessing they built the septic system to accommodate there future plans

[@birdman4932]

The drain field is sized so big because of the sand loading rate and the system can last a lifetime if properly maintained

[@louannad1]

Great video thanks. And what a good brother you are.

[@RellyOhBoy]

I'm in the beginning phases of researching modular/manufactured home installation and somehow I ended up here...Very informative.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching. We have a couple more videos on this mobile home. kzbin.info/aero/PL3QM32YjSVn1sFHE99x-5ZXTYXdfjJAn5

[@Slingshot277]

It looks like a good instal but the Canadian in me is worried it isn’t deep enough for frost. But that’s the northern world.

[@laurelspradlin2154]

Good work man. I loved this

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks!

[@leeannhagan5449]

This was so very helpful for understanding how it works and then implementing it. thank you so much

[@MrPostFrame]

You’re welcome!

[@PuertoRicoSeGoza]

This is one video I will save when our moment to do our septic awsome

[@larrymota]

You Sir are a perfectionist. Nice work. Very Squared Away.

[@duartemonteiro7463]

Thank you Paul! 😀

[@alancummings5098]

Another excellent video. Extremely informative and well explained. Thank you!!

[@aot2002]

❤ Can you do a video of the camera in the viewport of the infiltrator and explain what to look for?

[@Andre-lr7ri]

This dude goes above and beyond, whoever’s house this is definitely choose the right guy

[@MrPostFrame]

Ha, thanks!

[@bidenwearsdiapers4026]

Always wondered how septic systems are installed. This was a great video. Good job.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching!

[@blackhawk7r221]

Nice. That’s a huge septic field.

[@SushiWithDan]

Excellent video, always wondered how the DB evenly distributed water. Now I know. Thanks!

[@markswanner7058]

Great job, FYI, always use PVC with the bell end, no connectors. Using connectors are failure points either by the ground settling, tree roots , vehicle traffic etc. PVC with the bell end totally eliminates a possible failure point.

[@rosewood1]

This is an amazing system. I have to rebuild mine. With La Nina we have ended up with record breaking rain. 1 in 100 years! The system has to deal with massive flooding ground water and surface water. Your system gives me some good ideas.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching, here's the cost breakdown kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaimq2uerclkY5o

[@geraldmckillip5594]

Very educational , and what a very nice job , well done , 👏 , 👍👍👍

[@malikamjadmalikamjad1240]

I like your work very nice I learn work from you I am also a plumber work in Dubai great job

[@pierremauboussin3527]

Great video: clear & complete. You must be in the South to have everything so close to the surface!

[@MrPostFrame]

Actually in Iowa but it meets code for up here

[@jakdalton7342]

Beautiful work!

[@AG-zn6xz]

Excellent work!

[@wg7644]

Standing ovation!

[@clifforddalton3067]

Thanks Paul for an interesting video.