Septic System Installation - BEGINNERS Guide to Gravity Septic Tank & Leach Field

[@CivilianDan]

You are the best! A literal perfect video. Thank you for the free education.

[@mccollapiaries]

Just the type of thing I've been waiting for. Great content Josh!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@mccollapiaries great! I hope it gives you the information you were looking for. Thanks a lot. Stay tuned for more videos to come!

[@davidharrison3074]

Boy have times changed with systems. Of course checking with codes in your area, the systems will be different. In our area, a mounding system is used but finding to have issues. Technology is the key besides the area. I love how this system works. Our system is a leach field system but over 50 years old but still working fantastic. Our neighbor has a system that looks like a submarine with a sprinkler type system that discharges the output water around 2-4:00am. Yes the grass is greener there. Hahaha Thank you Josh for this real educational video and perfect description of everything as always. 👍🏻👍🏻🔨🔨

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks so much! It's amazing how technology keeps advancing, even in systems like these. It’s great to hear your leach field system is still going strong after 50 years! That submarine sprinkler system sounds pretty wild too. Definitely helps keep that grass green! Appreciate your support. Thanks for stopping by again David!

[@stephenp1717]

As always an excellent job.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you I appreciate that!

[@vince6829]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@jimblailock7313]

Great video!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you!

[@zekenzy6486]

Great video. Thank you for sharing

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@zekenzy6486 You’re welcome! I appreciate the support. Stay tuned for more videos to come!

[@michaeltablet8577]

Excellent!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Many thanks!

[@OfficialLILV]

Thanks for the video

[@jonw6376]

Thank you very much. What is the cost breakdown?

[@user-ex9kh3hy8c]

great video

[@jmfarouche6688]

Wow! Great video, Im shocked at how big a system and how many feet of leach lines. I’ve developed a few properties in different parts of the country and rules differ and soil differs big time. In Oregon we used a traditional septic but required a bunch of junction boxes, another place required a sand filter system due to poor drainage and now live in Missouri out there n the sticks that has zero building codes and regulations, such a relief- only common sense required 😂😂😂

[@throngcleaver]

I live in Missouri, and my county has no building codes outside of certain city limits, but the state has PLENTY of regulations regarding septic installation.

[@ThePhilipJFry__]

Not sure what state this is in, but there are some code violations here, depending where you are... If you are in Oregon, here is what you should pay attention to: A homeowner IS allowed to install a septic system, on their own property, with a permit. Most states allow this, including Oregon. First, Infiltrator/Roth REQUIRE their tanks be bedded and backfilled with sand or pea gravel. This oversight can cause premature leaks in the tank and void the warranty. Risers to the ground surface are also required (one per chamber). (OAR 340-071-0220(3)b(C) Tracer wire is required from the house to the first box (OAR 340-071-0220(11) Header pipe must minimum 4' in length and be placed on packed earth (OAR 340-071-0220(9) And just on a professional note here, I would NEVER use chambers or trust any installer that recommends them. Chambered systems have the shortest life span and highest rate of failure in the industry.

[@JayPatel101]

When you see holes in the lawn or area which look sunk, is that a potential issue with septic system? This is a great video btw!

[@WilsonColter]

Potentially. You can have a septic technician visit your property to verify if there are issues.

[@angelluna815]

Do we have a total price on this 😅

[@RidgeOutdoorProductions]

do you simply just cover up the pipes or do you put pea gravel or some sort of small stone under the pipe before throwing the dirt back over it?

[@WilsonColter]

They just backfilled on top of the plastic chambers with native soil that was piled when they dug the trenches. no pea gravel or stone needed on top of the chambers.

[@plumbbuild6517]

When we install that system where the drain line goes into the leaching baffles we have to install a concrete square pad we usually install 12”x12”

[@plumbbuild6517]

It’s for the drain water to run on or over time it will make a hole from the sewer water pouring directly on the dirt .

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for the information! Yes, that’s why I always say check your local building codes because everywhere require something different. The idea is the same, just different techniques required. Thanks for watching!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

OK. That actually is a good idea. Thanks again!

[@matthewsimonsen321]

And with those infiltrator chambers the plastic flap hanging off the end caps is actually designed to snap off and there are spots under each inlet on the end caps for the flap to snap into to serve that exact purpose. It was one of the new designs in the last 4 or so years they added on those.

[@plumbbuild6517]

@@matthewsimonsen321 I wasn’t aware of that it’s been around 6 or 7 years since I’ve installed the infiltrator system I try to just do plumbing now I’m 60 years old now and it’s alittle harder than it used to be I did install a 46 ft 4” pvc pipe that had got crushed by someone running it over repeatedly I let them no that they need to drive around or they may have that problem again.

[@justinkase1413]

Is a float switch necessary? Did you install one? How do you know when your tank needs maintenance?

[@WilsonColter]

This video shows a gravity (sometimes called "conventional") system, which does not use floats. Floats are for systems with pumps, to tell the pump when the liquid level in the tanks reaches certain points.

[@FrancisSilk]

how long will this last until full?

[@daveklein2826]

STUPID COMMENT

[@WilsonColter]

You mean before the system fails and stops accepting sewage? It's incredibly dependent on native soil, correct installation, and homeowner treatment of the system. Probably about 30-50 years if taken care of well.

[@rudyrivera7426]

👌👍

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for watching!

[@erixgar4117]

great! now you won't be able to build anything or run you truck over half of your property, nice system

[@todd4468]

How did you decide on the depth to install it? Seems shallow if you were in a place that has deep frost in the winter.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Check your local building codes and the frost line of your area and try to be below the frost line. That is a good general rule of thumb. I hope that helps!

[@zachblakee1115]

It doesn't freeze because of the organic breakdown going on inside. The lids have to be at surface level so you don't really have to decide on a depth.

[@todd4468]

Have a licensed septic designer do a design and install it as they direct.

[@johnshepherd2666]

Shit this was a good video ...😅

[@Wolf-rg7ih]

I don’t see any MOUNTAINS For the Ceptics In PA. All the houses have a huge mountain. In their back yards

[@thatrandomchannel8589]

I know that grommet. That’s a 5 inch hole saw.

[@zetamale7952]

Codes codes codes. Too many codes but septic codes are for good reason. Also, if you do this yourself, don't rely on hearsay or your neighbor. Go to your local authority, usually your township or county. Josh here is good at pointing this out. This can be done online in most areas. I say this because I used to live where the county regulated septic systems and across the street it was a different county. Regulations were slightly different. In another situation decades later different property same situation but with township building codes being different across the street than mine. Just sayin. Save yourself some hassle and money.

[@shafiqsyahmi]

Anak dia kene penyakit mat salleh

[@ESPspiderXIII]

GET. IT. ON.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Stay tuned for more videos! Thanks for watching!

[@AnimationCPU-y2k24]

Pretty sure one has to be a licensed sepetic system installer in my state and a DIY installation is not allowed.

[@scottburrell9741]

A single chamber tank is not a septic tank it’s a holding tank… solids will get into pipes and fail system in a few years….

[@DoneRightReviews]

Please tell me you didn't lubricate a rubber grommet with petroleum-based grease!!! Also, 1/4" per foot slope is the MINIMUM requirement in most areas. More than that is better.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for the feedback! You're right, 1/4" per foot is the minimum, but I always aim to meet or exceed local requirements to ensure the system works properly. Appreciate your comment!

[@scottygraybelljr9968]

If you have too much slope the liquids run faster than the solids causing blockages.

[@LAKERSRISE]

How much does this cost? 🤔

[@Jalepo]

​@@LAKERSRISEdiy, average I've heard about is $3000-$5000, but first get a land inspector to come out to look at the soil type. You might have to use a different kind of septic system than this.

[@jacoboprocedo]

1/4” per foot is critical. Sanitary plumbing systems are “self scrubbing” by design.

[@AM1015-]

1/4" drop per foot???! I dont think so

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for your comment! The 1/4" per foot slope is a standard minimum requirement in most areas, but of course, local codes can vary. It’s always best to check local regulations to make sure everything's done right. Appreciate you watching! Stay tuned for more videos to come!

[@TheIggypop1]

Yep on the inlet pipe can't be any more or the solids stay in the pipe and not wash with the liquids