| WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Septic System for the Log Cabin |
From "Build a Log Cabin"
episode BLC-101 |
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Click on the captioned image to download a video of WEB-EXCLUSIVE footage shot during the production of DIY's Build a Log Cabin workshop. This download segment is a montage of behind-the-scenes footage, presented without narration, showing the preparation and installation of the septic system. This video was not included in the broadcast, and can only be seen by visiting diynet.com. Septic System The septic system incorporates a concrete holding tank in which wastewater and waste materials from sinks, bathtubs, showers and toilets are directed. The waste collects in the tank where enzyme and bacteria action begins breaking down the waste products, converting them into a liquid. As the level of liquid rises in the tank, it will eventually reach the overflow pipe. As the liquid enters the overflow pipe, it is directed into a series of covered trenches known as the septic field. The covered trenches contain septic medium -- absorptive material that looks similar to familiar foam "peanuts" used as packing material. The septic medium holds the liquid as it is slowly dispersed into the surrounding soil. Following is a summary of the video segment: - With proper permits in order, the backhoe is used to begin removing dirt for the septic system. Host Bruce Johnson measures the depth of the hole for the septic tank.
- The area to be excavated for the septic system is laid out on the ground using orange spray-paint and marker flags. This involves marking off the area for the septic tank as well as the septic field.
- Excavation along the outlined area proceeds.
- The bottom half of the concrete septic holding-tank is lowered into the hole (figure A).
- With the bottom half in place, the upper half of the septic tank is set into place (figure B).
- Tank alignment is checked to make certain that the top and bottom sections are seated properly and securely.
- The septic medium is laid into the trenches (figure C) dug by the backhoe.
- A number of mesh containers containing septic medium are laid out, forming the septic field (figure D).
- The pipe that directs the overflow from the septic holding-tank into the dispersing medium (figure E) is installed.
- The pipe leads out of the tank into the septic field (figure F).
RESOURCES :
Country Plumbing: Living With a Septic System
Model: 0911469028
Author: Gerry Hartigan, Bob Vogel
Alan C. Hood and Co.
Cottage Water Systems: An Out-Of-The City Guide to Pumps, Plumbing, Water Purification, and Privies
Model: 096969220X
Author: Max Burns
Cottage Life Books
Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems (Builder's Guide Series)
Model: 0070718393
Author: R. Dodge Woodson
by
McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing; ISBN:
McGraw-Hill Companies
Website: www.mcgraw-hill.com
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