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My nephew has a sewage smell in his basement. Has anyone used one of those inexpensive gas detectors?

Outlet baffle was cracked. Pumper told me U need a $4500 new tank. Replaced cracked outlet baffle, with one with a pull out filter. And a PVC "T" for the inlet. Pumping company. Told me I don't need an inlet "T". Of course, they make money pumping, and tank, and leach field replacement!

I asked if I should put in a inlet baffle. "Not needed" septic co said. BS. Thats what caused clog!

There are thieves in every profession. My septic recently backed up and after pumping they said I needed a new tank, for $4,500 I replace the outlet baffle and all is well.

Thinking if the drywell backs up, and using a stand pipe, it would flood the garage. If using a stand pipe, I think I would need at least 1 1/2" pipe from stand pipe to drywell. 55 Gal drum is plastic.

Are you planning an running a temporary line? I would use the same pipe or tubing I planned on burying. I replaced a 150' main to a rental house I had, and went to a supplier, of commercial tubing and water pipes. Sold me a coil of 3/4" (actual id 13/16") plastic tubing, a some massive bronze...

Planning on making a 55 gallon drywell for our washing machine, to take load off septic leach field. Questions: 1. The 1" washing machine discharge hose just sticks into a larger pvc vertical pipe, in the wall, where I assume there is a trap. Is the vertical pipe necessary? Would it be a bad...

I would first install a concrete anchor, in the tank part you need to cut out. Secure a strong rope to it, and tie other end of rope to a tree, or something else. This is to prevent the piece from falling in tank. Cut the top out. I would use a concrete saw, and maybe impact masonary drill bit...

Just curious if the inlet pipe has a baffle on it? Mine didn't and the scum layer plugged the inlet. I installed a baffle after tank was pumped, as well as an outlet baffle, that has a pull out, washable filter, to keep stuff out of leach field.

Not an expert, but just repaired my septic. First. A septic tank should always be full. It overflows into the leach field. First thing I would do, is stick a garden hose down the cleanout that is full. Stick the hose in the cleanout, toward the septic tank. With water running, work the hose down...

I would check the condition and depth into tank. If not broken (like mine) and the bottom of the outlet baffle, isn't close to the sludge level, I would wait. Also be sure there is an inlet baffle (tee). It prevents any scum from plugging inlet. Mine didn't have one. It was plugged with scum...

Thinking of doing a diy drywell for our washing machine, to ease load on septic. Questions: does the drywell need to be vented? Size? Thinking of a 30 or 55 gallon plastic drum. Size of holes in side of drum? Amount of gravel under and around drum? We have sandy soil, and maybe 3-4 loads of...

The outlet duffle on my concrete septic tank was cracked and I replaced it. What's the best product to use to seal between the new baffle and the tank? The tank was broken out around the old pipe, and there is a 2-3 inch gap in places around the pipe. How should this be filled and sealed...

Just had our mtank pumped and the outlet baffle needs to be replaced. It's a 4" 1 piece baffle. The inlet had no baffle. Just a 3" pipe. I want to put an inlet baffle on, and replace the outlet baffle. Would it be a mistake to replace the 4" outlet baffle assembly, with a 3" tee and pipe?" I can...