Installing new septic system

bugstruck · Sep 3, 2006

stumpfield said:
They called it "Infiltrator". It's half of a pipe about 3 feet diameter. There's an inspection pipe at the far end and at the distribution box. You can regulate the flow by adjusting valves at the distribution box to control how much flow to each line.

Over here, you either install exactly what was specified by the health dept as stated on the permit or you hire your own septic engineering firm to design an equivalent system. I knew nothing about septic system so I did exactly what they want. Besides, it's a free design. Your tax dollar paid their salary. Why not let them work for you. Which system is the best is questionable because each location is somewhat different and so many variables can affect it's performance.

I've seen something silmiliar before. Looks like a very good system. It sure fills the trench up. How much gravel do you get outside of that infiltrator pipe and is it draining out of the bottom only or the sides too?

stumpfield · Sep 5, 2006

bugstruck said:
I've seen something silmiliar before. Looks like a very good system. It sure fills the trench up. How much gravel do you get outside of that infiltrator pipe and is it draining out of the bottom only or the sides too?

No gravel required. We just back fill with dirt. It should drain in all directions when completely filled. Otherwise, I would think it drain out of the bottom during normal use.