Foo - any plummers out there

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cohophysh
07-23-07, 09:55 PM
My question is how long is the tightline from the septic to the drainfield, on average...and you don't want to know why I am asking, trust me

VegaVixen
07-23-07, 10:10 PM
I know the problem you are having. Where are you located? Sometimes there are varying local codes for this length.... I do believe we have a master plumber somewhere on Foo. He'll respond if you can provide a credit card number. :p j/k

Here's a ref in the meantime: http://www.cdhd.wa.gov/docs/FailureBrochure.pdf
cohophysh
07-23-07, 10:19 PM
thanks, I have seen that...I did find one break in the tightline but I think there may be more. I have been digging test holes and am still running into water from the tank....I wish I had a small backhoe

VegaVixen
07-24-07, 11:37 AM
Sorry to hear about that. How old is this system? You might need to consider having a plumber have a look. He/she can probably locate the leak(s) a lot more efficiently....
mlts22
07-24-07, 11:46 AM
When in doubt, have it pumped out.
liv_rong
07-24-07, 04:32 PM
plumbers
cohophysh
07-24-07, 08:01 PM
ya my bad plumbers...it was late and I was frustrated
Taerom
07-24-07, 08:07 PM
Maybe he can help?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/09/Lakitu_%28smb1%29.png
Portis
07-24-07, 08:25 PM
http://boifromtroy.com/wp-content/jakeplummermustache.jpg

Here I am.
spry
07-25-07, 04:59 PM
If your leach-field is saturated because of the heavy rains you might well consider a pump out.
Look into to new mound system for your leach-bed area.

I,m looking into some investment property so I,ve been studying poo disposal online.DO NOT dump drain cleaner in your tank.You will destroy the sewage decomposing ability of the bacteria.
Are there too many trees(roots) in your leach-field?
Is your tank the old single vault type,not a double vault?
cohophysh
07-25-07, 05:56 PM
It looks like the tightline has collapsed. I think it probably was run over by a fire truck a couple years ago. Now I have to dig it all up. I got a back hoe coming sunday to help dig it up...if I have to I will replace the whole stinkin drain field
StupidlyBrave
07-25-07, 06:55 PM
poo disposal online

Wow, I didn't think this was possible. Thanks for restoring my faith in the internet!

:D
spry
07-25-07, 08:59 PM
Wow, I didn't think this was possible. Thanks for restoring my faith in the internet!

:D
No,dont do it!You cant dipose of poo online as of now.
Whew!that was close.
spry
07-25-07, 09:05 PM
It looks like the tightline has collapsed. I think it probably was run over by a fire truck a couple years ago. Now I have to dig it all up. I got a back hoe coming sunday to help dig it up...if I have to I will replace the whole stinkin drain field

Firetruck?Poo backup?Jake Plummer?Wow!sounds like all hell is breaking loose out there.
Wish I knew the patron saint for plumbing there buddy.
StupidlyBrave
07-25-07, 09:16 PM
No,dont do it!You cant dipose of poo online as of now.
Whew!that was close.

Crap! Plan 'B', then.

http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/accessibility/htmlpubs/htm06232801/images/fig084.jpg
spry
07-25-07, 09:36 PM
Dont laugh,the OP will be setting on that cold seat through winter till Jake Plummer fixes that septic system.
KingTermite
07-25-07, 10:20 PM
any plummers out there?
Yep...I'm a plumper.


Oh wait...I misread. My bad.