Sjsmithjr
In the Trades
Anybody got any tips for DIY septic tank locating? I've been trying to find mine so I can check it's condition, but no luck. Here's what I've tried so far:
1) The health department has no idea where the existing tank is located.
2) Checked to see where the main (cast iron) DWV line exits the house. It heads towards the front of the house, then turns 22 1/2 degrees (to go around the front porch I think) just as it goes under the ground surface in the crawlspace. There's too little headroom and too many metal objects in this area to use the Schonstedt to trace the line any further in the crawlspace. I'm guessing it turns again, but I have no idea where.
3) Scanning along the foundation and the yard in front of the house with the Schondstat I have found any number of rusty nails and other magnetic items, but no drain line or tank.
4) There are no cleanouts at the surface on the exterior of the house.
5) We're way under for rainfall, so the entire yard is a lovely brown. No wet spots.
Is it time to bring the mini-hoe home for the weekend? The wife'll love that!
Thanks,
Sam
1) The health department has no idea where the existing tank is located.
2) Checked to see where the main (cast iron) DWV line exits the house. It heads towards the front of the house, then turns 22 1/2 degrees (to go around the front porch I think) just as it goes under the ground surface in the crawlspace. There's too little headroom and too many metal objects in this area to use the Schonstedt to trace the line any further in the crawlspace. I'm guessing it turns again, but I have no idea where.
3) Scanning along the foundation and the yard in front of the house with the Schondstat I have found any number of rusty nails and other magnetic items, but no drain line or tank.
4) There are no cleanouts at the surface on the exterior of the house.
5) We're way under for rainfall, so the entire yard is a lovely brown. No wet spots.
Is it time to bring the mini-hoe home for the weekend? The wife'll love that!
Thanks,
Sam
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