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Hi All,
Please see attached pictures.. How do I reach this septic pump? and septic alarm?

It's like 6 feet down ? :confused:

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I will never, ever live with an effluent or sewage pump. I work on hem enough at work, when I come home I wanna know I can flush my toilet.
 
...hmmpf...

Ain't that a biatch!...

Better call :eek:UP SHIATS CREEK PLUMBING :eek:...

At the least you would have to have an oxygen mask wouldn't you... and a full body condom?

Is there any way to design a stand for the actual pump to sit (at the top of the tank itself) on and a sump tube extended into the tank for easier service (or have the pump connected to a flexible hose)?
 
When i install them at that depth, i make a goose neck out of the discharge pipe and bring it up to arms reach over the cover and use unions to disconnect it. No pump truck or getting in the tank
 
At the least you would have to have an oxygen mask wouldn't you... and a full body condom?
My protocol for deep septics...

- Tank pumped, then cover left slightly off and air out for 12 hours.

- oxygen reader goes down the tank with me.

- i wear a harness connected to a tri-pod. 2 other guys handle a rope to pull me out if theres a problem.

- rubber boots, latex gloves and rubber suit is worn
 
Depends on the issue. Could be a pump, or just a float switch. Just labor is minimum $280 from my company before materials and the cost of the septic truck
 
If im on site, im doing the work. But sometimes boss man makes sure i let the apprentice do the work. I understand they have to learn but i never was the type to sit back and observe. Even when i was apprenticing, i forced my way into the hands on work. :D i have been told im a crappy team player.

I never used an apprentice as someone to do the grunt work or carry my tools either. I hate that.
 
If im on site, im doing the work. But sometimes boss man makes sure i let the apprentice do the work. I understand they have to learn but i never was the type to sit back and observe. Even when i was apprenticing, i forced my way into the hands on work. :D i have been told im a crappy team player.

I never used an apprentice as someone to do the grunt work or carry my tools either. I hate that.

you learned different from me. My master had a cup of coffee in one hand and a smoke in the other.
 
I am with Matt on this point.

I don't mind having an apprentice do hard work while I do smart work. But when it comes to dangerous work, I always do it myself. I would have a hard time dealing with it if someone else got hurt because they lacked the experience to do it safely, but I sent them in anyway.
 
Your alarm is probably in your house. You would have a high level float in your tank along with an on and off. Problem Might not even be the pump but a relay in the control box or a faulty float. Did you do a continuity test? Either way, tank needs pumped. My advise. Leave it to the poo specialist in this case.
 
Your alarm is probably in your house. You would have a high level float in your tank along with an on and off. Problem Might not even be the pump but a relay in the control box or a faulty float. Did you do a continuity test? Either way, tank needs pumped. My advise. Leave it to the poo specialist in this case.

Should I call plumber or septic company?
 
Both. The plumber will require the tank be pumped dry before he can begin work.

You may be able to eliminate the pump truck if You do your own bit of trouble shooting iand you can bypass the float switch and put power directly to the pump. If the pump activates you can pump the tank that way, then you know it's a float issue. There should be a plug with a piggy back somewhere where the electrical is located.
 
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Yeah, absolutely have it sucked out before you go anywhere near that. The gases in there can knock you out and drowning in a septic tank would be a very crappy way to die.
 
Yes, I think you need both. And do not try to enter into the tank, it can be very dangerous.
 
...hmmpf...

Ain't that a biatch!...

Better call :eek:UP SHIATS CREEK PLUMBING :eek:...

At the least you would have to have an oxygen mask wouldn't you... and a full body condom?

Is there any way to design a stand for the actual pump to sit (at the top of the tank itself) on and a sump tube extended into the tank for easier service (or have the pump connected to a flexible hose)?

larger pumps ride on a rail.
 

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