TWO SEPTIC TANKS?!? // Full Pump System Install

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In today's video we bring you along for the full installation of our home septic system installation. We had to put in a pump septic system which was more complicated than the traditional gravity septic system. We also had to run power to our septic system for the pump and tank alarm. Let's go!
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[@Mizpah2195]

We have lived several places through the years that had septic systems. Never did we have one that detailed and complicated. Unbelievable!

[@silvursprings]

I agree! I still don't understand the reasoning behind it. Soil? Lay of the land? I'm so confused as to why it couldn't just be a tank and a leach field. The electric was also super complicated. Maybe it's a Tennessee thing. I dunno.

[@karlab9557]

"What's the point of being in the country if you're right on top of the road?" Yep. Totally agree with you on that one, says this city dweller.

[@timnewman1172]

If I could go back to 1914 and have a conversation with my great-grandparents: "Why did you build the house there? Because that's where the old one was!"... It probably would've went better than the one about the toilet in the house... Great-Grandma REFUSED to let them put one in(even tho it was in the plans!) ... we finally got one when I was 3!!! Congratulations on the new septic!

[@jimmason5738]

I've seen similar systems out in the county, but I do plumbing mostly in a city where it all goes to the city sewer. Very interesting video.

[@judyporche9125]

That system looks like it could handle the city!!!!

[@thtadthtshldntbe]

if you have any large rocks/boulders around your property, use them to set up a rock garden around the pole. That would also have the effect of making sure you never drive over the tanks.

[@darlenegibson57]

Not enough can be said for country living. The peaceful quiet, the stars not washed-out by city lights, your open view of beautiful sunsets - i am truly jealous! I hope this is not the last we see of you - Sam and Angela. I have really enjoyed your company (videos) and I can't wait to enjoy more. So what is to be next? A breather first!!

[@sam-and-angela]

We're not going anywhere. :) Still gotta give everyone the final house tour, then we'll see what's next. Probably some smaller projects, then a big fence project (whole property), and who knows what else!

[@marylou.d6379]

Good to see it's installed and hooked up with the States blessing! You guys have been through a lot and have held up well. I would have been crying.

[@maryleblanc4961]

Good decision to keep your home where it is! So many negatives being next to the road. Fumes, noise, ogelers, chance of someone driving into your home, etc. You made a healthier choice. 😄👍

[@coyotesden]

I've had a hydraulic hose pop once, long drive to the deer dealer to get a new one. After waiting 3 years for our house we are finally getting the septic installed this week.

[@MsJanet]

Cool snake! Your son is so cute. I love when the kids are in your videos. They both are growing so fast, your oldest has gotten a lot taller over the past couple of months or so. PS - y’all are two of the hardest working people I’ve ever seen, your place is looking awesome. PPS - your bloopers are awesome, I was laughing so hard at y’all calling back at the birds 😂😂

[@jb5959]

Love the drone footage! And the music was 👍 !

[@carlachemnitzer1228]

What an ordeal!!!! Seems a bit overkill, but as Sargeant Schultz would say, "I know nuuuthing". For you guys - Happy it's done. Thanks for sharing.

[@charlotteforrester3118]

That was interesting. I’ve never heard of that type of system and it is huge! That system will last forever. ❤️❤️❤️

[@RebeccaAskew-zv5mv]

You both have basicly made your 1988 home into a 2023 model on the inside ,good job!

[@loujeanadams2500]

I live in Eastern KY and also moved a mobile home onto our property after a house fire because it was cheaper than rebuilding and quicker so not as much time off work to get reestablished,, plus today mobile homes really are built pretty well as any other home, just in a way that they can be moved to a site.. Our septic is very similar.. no pump system, but a large tank, with a smaller dispersal box leading off to (3) 180ft lengths of leaching chambers.. AND before we could even start on it, had to have a state inspector come out, do a site survey and tell us what kind , how big and how much leaching bed we had to have, and to do tht, he not only considered the land and how it was laid out, but he even drilled a hole in the ground, poured a gallon of water into it and then timed how fast it took to sink into the ground, and that was how he decided on leaching bed size and such.. It's a very complicated business now a days, and the power company wont come near you until it's in and has a sticker on it saying it passed inspection and was done all properly and according to the states regs..

[@peggywilson9929]

Man that’s quite the septic ❣️

[@kscheuerman5378]

All I can say is WOW! Wow, what you have been through. I have no other words.... Thanks for sharing, God Bless

[@marysharon9186]

We had two in Florida. It was because the house we bought was to close to a creek for the drain field. So everything went into the first one and got pumped to the second one 150 ft up the slope and then out to the drain field half of which was in our neighbors yard. But it was ok with them. It watered the trees between us.

[@FlyingAceAV8B]

In the San Antonio, TX area, you mostly see aerobic systems. The aerobic part comes from a compressor that runs continuously to add oxygen to the solid side and break down the waste. The liquid runs into the 2nd half of the tank where it is pumped out via 3 sprinklers.

[@suzyfoster623]

It's a process !! Took me over 2 months to get it !! Waiting to get my modular home !!

[@Cynthia-ql9te]

Yes getting closer bet you so excited

[@billholemo2518]

Your video production and music ❤ Is top notch!!

[@carolweyandt2925]

I’m just happy you guys have it done, one step closer to getting into the house. Plus living on top of the road isn’t fun. And those beautiful decks you just made, glad you made the right decision. Stay safe and God bless

[@jamesazahn6842]

Educational episode on the alternative to the traditional septic system, learned a lot. On your 4 x 4 hand buzzer septic post, to protect and prevent weather damage to the top of your post, what if you use one of your deck post caps as protection; just a thought. "Thanks" for sharing!

[@naubaucat]

My daughter lives in a old farm house, and her septic tank is right next to the foundation. First time I ever saw one. Bless you guys, and your really patient

[@High12083]

Now it ready to move in before winter.

[@cynicallyyours61]

I absolutely loved the overhead shots and music, it helps to highlight the magnificence of engineering.

[@brendahamilton4426]

WOW what a huge septic system.

[@lindaalbano6868]

My house has that.we live rural Kentucky so we needed one

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

Awesome progress guy's !!!!! Great job . This way , any failures should be on them or product !!!!!

[@melissatamer9193]

I grew up on 13 acres. We had septic systems; it was a couple of concrete tanks with a pump. I remember having to start the pump to empty the tank when it was full. I believe my dad had the water from the sinks and washer set up to water the yard, much like many cities(suburban areas) do currently.

[@bridgeeybear1239]

Angela, you can just buy or build a wishing well to put on top and around the block lid and put some flowers around it. You will also have to do some research on driving (with tractors/trucks and doombuggies) overthe septic tank lines/areas, especially closer to the driveway.

[@robertbickel6476]

My experience with septic people and septic county regulations. Both need to be in a septic system.

[@gailhammerberg1397]

Where we live in Washington state it is called an engineered system and we had to go the expensive route as well!

[@EBussom]

Thanks!

[@sam-and-angela]

Oh goodness!! Thank you!!

[@barbgp4789]

Wow! Great job in sharing and explaining this entire septic system story from its absolute start months ago up to its ultimate completion 'today'! No doubt you two will figure out a way to camouflage the alarm post - maybe a couple/three vine/ivy covered trellises around it or even maybe a 'yard art' wall. Really enjoy and appreciate watching all your thoughtful efforts (and the fun bloopers!) in relocating and developing your new property, a/k/a 'home'.

[@sam-and-angela]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ellenmcintyre5358]

I hope to see your home when it's all done

[@lindacantwell8266]

WOW!! What a story!! I can't wait for your move-in day. Hugs to all of you sweet friends!!

[@crinkle2649]

I think you should do an underground bunker. I've already said you needed to do a tornado shelter. Tennessee gets tornadoes and flat land gets tornadoes.

[@ronaldoliver1700]

We have an aerobic system, no pumps required. East Texas. We do have sand mostly.

[@leem200]

Your smart, do it right the first time and hope no problems for 20-30 years. Thats smart. Looks like you are having a hard grade septic system.

[@JR_SupportOurHeroes]

My parents house had a 1500 gallon septic tank with 3 drain fields, a 275 feet water supply well and a 375 feet return well since they installed dual zone geothermal heating and cooling back in 1993 when they built their house on Kent Island Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay. Late Summer the grass above the drain fields always turns brown vs in the Spring it's very green. My understanding that is from the extra Nitrogen in the soil where the drain fields are located. Their land was high enough they built a basement even though waterfront lot. Later they installed rip rap along the water and a pier and dock. They built a green house to grow their vegetables plus had a big garden and many fruit trees and berry bushes. Y'all remind me how I was raised to have a close family and learn to live within our means and to enjoy the outdoors and the land and so much more 😀 Oh by the way my parents planted bushes around their wells in the front yard and around the clean out for the septic tank in the backyard. The reason they were required to install a 1500 gallon septic tank was based on how many bathrooms and bedrooms (their house has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms)

[@suzyfoster623]

So happy for ya'll..!!

[@pam3655]

👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️ Bless your hearts guess digging for the electric proved you had more rock than clay😔 sure thankful that is all behind you guys....put you up a cute fence color to match your surroundings, close to the post sorta like a corner point fence to hide the post but still able to get to it, then plant you some beautiful scrubs and flowers close to it to "dress" it up.👍

[@patriciabeyer8029]

Another adventure to add to the story of your new home. Beautiful. It's coming along nicely. 🥰🥰 Be well. God bless you all.

[@sam-and-angela]

Thank you! 🤗

[@lechatbotte.]

You’re not poopologists lol. Septic systems have changed so much since I worked with my then hubby with such things. This is all cool watching each step of your process. Leach files that’s the issue. It’s so complicated now. I’ve got a friend who puts them in has for almost thirty years he’s seen a lot of changes as well. Was this done before your skirting? I sure hope so. Ehgad he blew a hydraulic hose. The hoses are a common place problems. Ooh crop circles hee hee

[@lugnutzz75]

My folks put similar system in but theirs used sprinkler heads to spray the filtered water out on the yard. But they have a smaller property.

[@rickw.5267]

Hi Sam & Angela. We have a pump up system, here in N.H. We had just a new drain field and vent all done quite a few years ago. We alreay had the pump in place, but even so, I think it cost us $8,000.00 to $9,000.00. Not cheap by any means. I'm enjoying your journey, as always. Blessings from Rick in N.H.

[@leestimis9264]

Wow your channel has grown!! I started watching you when you were planning out the big garden for veggies. And the fence. My my things have changed. Then I saw a couple of you preparing to move. I am so happy to see blessing flow from hard work and determination. Utube has done you good.

[@janetkoball44]

I very quiet video. And I watched it all. Different than my arobic system here in Central Ok. But I have a 2 sprinklers off if it instead of leach lines. Enjoyed this video too. See you all on the next one.

[@jimdelong949]

Hi Sam and Angela Wow As mentioned, that's a huge septic system. When my sister, who lives in Tennessee, did hers 40+ yrs ago, you just dug a hole near an area that went down hill into the woods. You could use anything for a tank. A 50 gallon rust proof drum if it worked for you. The woods was the leach field. This is if you were fancy and had inside bathroom facilities. Most people in the area had that little shed 100 feet from the house. But times change. Even though we didn't get to see you do your magic so we could laugh throughout the video. Having the outtakes or bloopers at the end still had me laughing 😂🤣 until a cried. They always do. Thanks for taking us back to that moment and showing us the install. As always wishing you the best. Can't wait to see the next video. Stay safe

[@lisacastano1064]

These days Tennessee is a pain in the ass where septic is concerned.

[@shirleythaxton306]

Well I anit never saw a septic system like that !!!! Bless your hearts. Love ya guys !

[@helencline5768]

IN OUR DAYS THEY JUST USED GRAVEL.WE HAD A STEEP DROP LIVING IN MOUNTAINS EVERYTHING RUNS DOWN HILL LOL. THAT WAS IN 1963.

[@connieverbeck1110]

That looks really good. Now THATS a drain field!! About 4 times ours in Washington State!! We put ours in in 1973. Have a 2800 sq ft, 4 bedroom two story house on it. Have only had to pump it out from time to time. Yours should be great!! 👍👏👏👏👏

[@cynthiaharrington8739]

wow that system is flipping huge.....

[@jodyrayvictor]

8:32, am I the only one that giggled at that point? I know, I'm supposed to be mature but still.😂😂😂😂

[@vanessaspencer355]

You should install a tornado shelter. That septic tank is huge. I never knew they were that huge 😳

[@silverwoodchuck47]

17:17 That sweeping music is perfectly paired with the majesty of aerial video of a septic tank. LOL.

[@laurencarleton236]

Wow, so crazy to see this older footage where you have no deck! Just goes to show how much progress you all have made. 🤩 Nice drone footage too!!!

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

WOW! That seems like a huge system! 😱

[@Ashton60578]

I've lived with an off-site pump system for about 20 years now. I've had to replace the pump twice due to 1) lightening strike and 2) just wore out. Make sure your pump is grounded to help prevent damage from lightening strikes and keep a little $$$ set aside for pump replacement over time.

[@johnbrzenksforearm8295]

I recommend pumping the tank every 3 years or so and use flushable enzymes monthly to help keep your system healthy.

[@timnewman1172]

You only need to put enzyme in once or twice a year... you can use yeast, too.

[@johnbrzenksforearm8295]

@@timnewman1172 , once a month. I use to use yeast but it doesn't work as well

[@doreendoreen3857]

Love the birds

[@elainehendrickson3779]

Love your hard work and home!!

[@sam-and-angela]

Thank you so much!

[@rhondajohnson9971]

Be thankful you live in Tennessee. I live in Ohio and our septic system cost us 20 grand.

[@margarettt7675]

I was married to someone who inspected septic systems, near vulnerable lakes, and on small urban type lots... I've never, ever, ever seen anything this elaborate!!!! It is hard to imagine the need for such complication, but the rules are the rules. And to think our ancestors settled in similar places, dug one hole, threw up a small structure with a seat in it, called it an outhouse, and carried on in good health.

[@dianaread5768]

Hope to see u both soon

[@leattaslone1800]

The government has total control on every part of our lives. It’s a shame you all had to go through that. I don’t blame you for putting your home where you wanted it.

[@theresa6552]

Wow, I never saw a septic system that spread out! Love your videos, keep them coming!

[@carolinebeck807]

That's a lot different from the last install I saw in SW Kansas. A big deep hole with a cement cover on top! This was 50 years ago and a lot has changed.

[@martyreiber8945]

You might want to have risers put on the tanks it will save you some money when you have to have the tanks pumped because they charge you more to dig up and find the opening of the tanks. Plus don't flush disposable wipes because they will plug your tanks and might burn up your pump They also say to have your tanks check and pumped out every 3 to 5 years it all depends on how many people you have living in the house Good Luck

[@roberthicks9191]

Surprised that wasn’t done with install

[@flytechbass1979]

I have not had my pump in 25 years why? no bleach and never disposable wipes. My washer has its own drain field never going in my SEPTIC TANK SYSTEM

[@kipcudd7253]

@@flytechbass1979 some of us don't have a gray water drain field. But I know some if they have the right kind of terrain gray water can drained in an open field or ditch.

[@kipcudd7253]

How many feet of drain field was there?

[@martyreiber8945]

@@kipcudd7253 Don't know 🤔

[@rubberdc]

Good evening Sam and Angela.

[@danielheartsill4269]

I think you made the right choice. I also think it would cost more to move the house than the more expensive system. Like you said there are many systems. We have friends in the country south of Ft Worth who have a pump system. Theirs has impulse sprinklers and waters a field they cut for hay. It works very well.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Now that's a septic system! They did a nice job! Thank God they didn't hit rock! Love watching you build your homestead!

[@sam-and-angela]

Thank you!

[@charlesdeaton7112]

Make sure you mark your Clean out lid for Future Clean process. Being new it will be 10 years or so. But if you know where it is. It makes it easier to do so

[@nowherenan3824]

I see in this video you don’t have the block skirting that you built. Will you show us that procedure someday. It sure makes your mobile home look so much more like a stick built home and I imagine it will look even more so after you side it as I believe you all have mentioned being in the future.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. May the Lord bless and protect you and your family and putting in your pump system for sewage

[@marywest2896]

have mercy!!!! that is a lot of hose!!!

[@Chrispy9393]

Welcome to the fancy septic club! Thankfully the sellers had to pay for ours when we bought our house. But it was a $20K job here in upstate NY. We have a 1k tank that flows into a 500g tank that pumps uphill to the leech field. Our leech field is fancy, instead of just rock we opted for Eljen matts instead for under the pipe. It lasts longer.

[@Chrispy9393]

Also, I find it super interesting they did two drain lines that are massive instead of three or four shorter ones.

[@DeepSouthTechie]

That is the largest and most complex residential septic system I have ever seen. You sure they didn't misunderstand or something, lol. Looks like a system for a large business.

[@erikasanchez7972]

Interesting, can you explain more how it works? There is a small cement box connecting the pvc pipe to a sausage filter? Can you explain that? How expensive was it? I will soon be fixing my spec-tic tank in South American and it will not be anything like this, lol. Many blessings on your homestead

[@sivikase5067]

Hey guys,,, I really like your channel... Funny enough,,,, this is the standard sceptic tank system in Johannesburg,, Australia and the UK.... I'm soooooooo suprised that you have these options in your state.... Because in California,,,, they have a standard system,,,, also 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tommiejones1072]

We had the same issue 22 years ago. We wanted our house back in the woods so we had to have a pump system also.

[@jamesjessee4064]

Just got ahead and pump that $#!+ ALL the way to the commishers office 🤣🤣🤣

[@scottxiong5844]

Thank you for doing this video. So informative to see how a septic tank looks like on video.

[@karendominguez2747]

Wow what a septic system, so different from ours. I’m so glad your closer and closer to moving into your home.

[@amyjackson6980]

“Buy once, cry once” Is there another part to this saying? We want a bunker too! It makes all the sense. (Blast From The Past is a fantastic movie) We’re excited for an orchard update, and videos about planning for perennials and gardens and critters! Keep up the good work!

[@sam-and-angela]

Oh yes, we LOVE that movie!!! I'm thinking we could do our own block work for a "storm shelter" and then hire concrete trucks for the slab pours.. still dreaming right now though. :) We're glad you're interested in outdoor stuff, we're ready for a change of scenery from interior home work!

[@amyjackson6980]

@@sam-and-angela Buy once, cry once… Or spend more money repairing cheaper tools and equipment in the long run? Could a root cellar double as a storm shelter/ bunker?

[@DavidS-ys2ct]

Had a sand mound system with the same tank/alarm system on our 1 acre plot in King County Washington. When our mound failed 10 years ago due to excessive ground water getting into the tanks and pumping continuously (lots of rain here), it cost 12K for the repairs at that time. The repaired system required a dose timer in addition to the alarm to prevent continuous pumping like before. Dreaded the alarm going off in the middle of the night (never during the day). Love the aerial views and appreciate the working together spirit!

[@sam-and-angela]

Oh wow! I sure hope we don't have that happen to us.

[@flytechbass1979]

I think the inspector got a kickback of courses I'm looking at a video, but looking at your dirt and how dry it was that deep I think they did an over kill, but you should never have SEPTIC TANK problem for 100 Years and that a good thing

[@sam-and-angela]

We kind of think the same thing... my brother's home is a regular system and he's right next to us. :-\

[@johnbrzenksforearm8295]

Just make sure you don't use flushable wipes. I work on them all the time and that is the number one cause of pump failure. The wipes should sink, but most float right into pump basin.

[@sam-and-angela]

Oh yeah, we don't do any of those things, and have (hopefully) hammered the point home to the boys to do the same. :)

[@johnbrzenksforearm8295]

@@sam-and-angela , Cottonelle makes actual flushable wipes that will not hurt your system but they aren't as strong as regular wipes. Cottonelle is more of a thick wet toilet paper.

[@sharonaxelrod4608]

Fantastic visuals on the process. The aerial view and music were great. Will this help your hay field? It looks like it is all you will ever need in the septic world. Thanks for taking us along. Bless you all.

[@juleswins3]

Wow, he dug a pit twice or three times as deep as the waterline and never hit a single rock. Just nice sandy soil. Amazing.

[@RebeccaAskew-zv5mv]

You may be on the shorter side but you make up for it in the knowledge of what you are doing and the skill that you displayed

[@reginacline897]

Move in day is coming. Yay

[@ninabooker2904]

The leaching field thingy’s look like giant sausage links 😆

[@randy2283]

Good video good to see y'all

[@dadams5040]

“No rocky areas just clay” but little did he know!!!

[@sam-and-angela]

For real!!!!!!

[@kwells8807]

Thank you for sharing this Septic session! WOW! What an ordeal, and I'm so surprised how much land the leach lines take up! And there not very deep either! I was thinking about the rock issue you had not knowing this was done before you dug the electrical trenches. Just spark of humor, is the jurassic alarm for when your party was too big for those 1000 gallon tanks!!!! Speaking of 1000 gallon tanks, do you have to pump both tanks or only one? Congratulations 🎊 on getting this much closer to moving into your home!!!

[@Ragnar8504]

The drawing looks like there's only one pump in the second tank, the feed from the first into the second is a simple overflow.

[@_sockninja_]

Is it a SHTF-Alarm then? 💩🤣 Glad it is done, it is so worth it. Also - I didn't know Sam is a budding birdwhisperer 😂

[@amma3536]

Wow! Take care and be blessed.

[@karenburton2618]

My brother in law had a similar utility post in his front yard. He built an oversized fake birdhouse to slip over it. It is beautiful! You could hinge the back to have access to your septic alarm. Just a thought. Truly enjoy your channel.

[@sam-and-angela]

That's a great idea!