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Sep 18, 2018
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cheezedawg
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Isn't the size of the tank pretty much just dictated by code based on the # of bedrooms?
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Septic Tank Question
David Lo Pan
9/18/18 11:14am
You should have them pumped at least every five years
compcoug
9/18/18 11:17am
Too many factors to say. Just get it pumped. Last time I did mine it was like $330 or something. Much cheaper than if
cheezedawg
9/18/18 11:21am
Tanks themselves fill very fast, which shouldn't be a problem if the leech lines are working properly. If not well...
Grit for Brains
9/18/18 11:23am
My calculation of .53 gallons of human waste per day per person, increasing to
dreamlvr
9/18/18 11:24am
Follow up: Trying to decide between a 2000 gallon and a 2500 gallon tank
David Lo Pan
9/18/18 11:29am
Isn't the size of the tank pretty much just dictated by code based on the # of bedrooms?
cheezedawg
9/18/18 11:33am
somewhat, but it sounds like we have some wiggle room on whether two of the
David Lo Pan
9/18/18 11:39am
In this case I would get the bigger one in case you ever sell the house.
Nathanael Greene
9/18/18 11:55am
Always get the bigger tank. Price difference isn't a great deal.
Y-Zag
9/18/18 11:57am
Yup- go bigger
cheezedawg
9/18/18 11:59am
Are there advantages to the bigger tank other than not pumping as often?
David Lo Pan
9/18/18 2:07pm
I think in theory that the solids have more time to liquify, so don't have
Y-Zag
9/18/18 2:14pm
are you supposed to put anything down the drain to help with microbes?
Cougarclaw
9/18/18 11:32am
Unless you are using crazy amounts of bleach, its not needed
cheezedawg
9/18/18 11:33am
My septic guy says flush a cupful of yeast each year. You'll have less problems
Y-Zag
9/18/18 11:36am
toilet or sink? i assume toilet
Cougarclaw
9/18/18 1:16pm
Doesn't matter. All goes to the same place. flush is easier.
Y-Zag
9/18/18 1:29pm
It’s all pipes!
cheezedawg
9/18/18 1:32pm
Are you supposed to eat it first?
dreamlvr
9/18/18 1:22pm
I think you would die if you did. It needs to be active. So no, don't eat it.
Y-Zag
9/18/18 1:30pm
With that many people, pump it every 2-3 years.
Phasor
9/18/18 11:40am
Answer: Yes, the Democratic Party is looking more and more like a septic tank.
Coach's Dad
9/18/18 1:05pm
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