I have a two tank mound system. The first tank ins the solids tank. The second is the grey tank and ejector/distribution pump. In between is an inspection cover that is closest to the solids tank and about one foot away, towards the grey tank, is a steel pipe with a vent cap.
Yesterday on a chance inspection, I discovered that the solids tank was FULL, right up to the top of the riser.
The only explanation I have is that the transfer pipe between the tanks is clogged or even possibly frozen shut.
I am in the upper Midwest and we had a particularly long winter and recent super snow storm.
Last year I installed an anaerobic air pump system in both tanks.
I am wondering if pumping cold air 24/7 down there assisted in freezing the transfer pipe shut.
Today we have 50F+ and 60's on the way.
I ran a hose down the vent pipe and water comes out the grey tank.
I ran the hose down the inspection hole and I heard water on the solids side.
My guess is that the blockage is between the vent and the solids tank.
Just wondering what to do next...
Nasty business this is...
Yesterday on a chance inspection, I discovered that the solids tank was FULL, right up to the top of the riser.
The only explanation I have is that the transfer pipe between the tanks is clogged or even possibly frozen shut.
I am in the upper Midwest and we had a particularly long winter and recent super snow storm.
Last year I installed an anaerobic air pump system in both tanks.
I am wondering if pumping cold air 24/7 down there assisted in freezing the transfer pipe shut.
Today we have 50F+ and 60's on the way.
I ran a hose down the vent pipe and water comes out the grey tank.
I ran the hose down the inspection hole and I heard water on the solids side.
My guess is that the blockage is between the vent and the solids tank.
Just wondering what to do next...
Nasty business this is...