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  • Installing the septic system for the Mad County Build. Including leach field and tank.
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Комментарии • 729

  • @nancymills1884
    @nancymills1884 4 года назад +5

    I could have used this a week ago when a contractor dug into my system. I’ve learned more about septic systems than I really wanted to know.

  • @snuffle2269
    @snuffle2269 4 года назад

    Brings back memories of earning money at college cleaning and repairing systems (50 years ago). Looking at your dirt it looks to contain a lot of clay (low perm) and I haven't looked back in your videos (but will) to see what your load will be (family size and guest hosting). I guess you just backfill these plastic units with nothing special over the top. I would have loved to see what the filed looks like in June 2020. Wonder if you left the risers at the end so that you could garden between the runs like row stuff or vines (pumpkins, squash, etc non-cultivation stuff). Lotta hard work. Great job.

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  4 года назад

      The risers will be cut off flush with the ground. They have a removable plug so I can see I to the chambers. I was curious to see how much liquid is in the chambers once we put it to use.

  • @jussayinmipeece1069
    @jussayinmipeece1069 4 года назад +1

    beautiful space. Breathtaking location.

  • @jtltet
    @jtltet 4 года назад +232

    You probably did a more professional job than most who call themselves a professional. Great job!!

    • @jasonking2943
      @jasonking2943 4 года назад +2

      I agree. .my system is not near this large he should never have a probem!

    • @richardwallinger1683
      @richardwallinger1683 4 года назад +1

      I agree super quality thinking . great installation .

    • @Fatenarr
      @Fatenarr 3 года назад +3

      I’m a certified septic installer and you did a great job! Good work!

  • @joshuawilkinsNWCoast
    @joshuawilkinsNWCoast 3 года назад +1

    lol, 215 subscribers, first video I've watched and very informative! ty

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! We've grown quite a bit since!

  • @chriscaporaso442
    @chriscaporaso442 4 года назад +1

    thank you

  • @donchristie420
    @donchristie420 4 года назад +5

    You raising elephants, cause that large of a system could handle it

  • @kirill__kirill
    @kirill__kirill 4 года назад +1

    Какие идеи, из чего сделать дренажные тоннели самостоятельно? Покупные очень дорого стоят.
    Do you have any idea how to make the black tonnel yourself cheap, (not to buy)?

  • @Juan-nq2jp
    @Juan-nq2jp 3 года назад

    You kinda sound like daily dose of internet

  • @gmshep717sdad
    @gmshep717sdad 4 года назад +280

    I'm a septic installer with over 30 years experience, when I saw the title "How to install a septic system", I was very skeptical. But I was pleasantly surprised! Nice job! No- Very nice job! You have a future in Septic installation!

    • @michaelbaumgardner9493
      @michaelbaumgardner9493 4 года назад +8

      Mr Shepard what's your take on Rid-X. Used it all my life never had a septic backup. Since moving to Michigan all I see is septic pump trucks. Thanks for your time.

    • @gmshep717sdad
      @gmshep717sdad 4 года назад +19

      @@michaelbaumgardner9493 Rid-X is not a replacement for pumping. I don't use or recommend any additives or enzymes. I recommend pumping every 3-5 years (based on usage) to my customers.

    • @michaelbaumgardner9493
      @michaelbaumgardner9493 4 года назад +10

      Thanks for your reply and thank you for your time.

    • @JohnDoe-gc1kt
      @JohnDoe-gc1kt 4 года назад +1

      @Summit X hey I've got a 40 foot puddle of water where my drain field is. Would it be smarter to attempt to repair or put in a completely new system? I would greatly appreciate it if you had the time to respond.

    • @gdman7251
      @gdman7251 4 года назад +2

      @@JohnDoe-gc1kt Of course not seeing your field...why not fill the low spots and to make water run off?

  • @manuelgomez2715
    @manuelgomez2715 4 года назад +33

    I figure there has to be 15 bathrooms in that house

    • @aznboycols
      @aznboycols 3 года назад +1

      Great...no waiting in line. 😊

    • @ozarkdaredevils
      @ozarkdaredevils 3 года назад

      700 hundred feet ???? wow . In Nebraska you have to have a Lic. to install a septic system. My installers theory is this if it works dont bother it ..... that includes pumping . His system has been in the ground for 32 years no problems and its never been pumped !

    • @timb7814
      @timb7814 3 года назад +2

      Nope. This would be code in many places in North America for 3 bedrooms, perc. time T=20 or 30 (which is about what this soil looks like), and you end up at 500-700 feet of leaching chambers. Want smaller field, use a filter bed or an advanced aerobic treatment system.

  • @bigneilh
    @bigneilh 4 года назад +57

    That system looks HUGE!

    • @jytheiowaguy1897
      @jytheiowaguy1897 4 года назад +3

      I thought the same, that looks like enough for a 7 bedroom house in Iowa.

    • @bigneilh
      @bigneilh 4 года назад

      @@jytheiowaguy1897 In the municipality I am looking at now they require a backup septic area And I don't know but I think it needs to be a distance away from the original so that's a HUGE problem as you can imagine!

    • @hvguy
      @hvguy 3 года назад +2

      By far the largest I've ever seen

  • @jackjohnson9449
    @jackjohnson9449 4 года назад +28

    I have never install a leach field like that but I must say it looks like it will work great. Nice video Marshall.

  • @rockhawg7604
    @rockhawg7604 4 года назад +61

    You’ve done a great job with that install. A couple of things I noticed that you might consider. Make sure you compact that area next to the tank under your inlet/outlet to prevent settling and shearing the pipe. The 2x4s under the pipe should be removed as they will cause a humped inside the pipe after backfill. I’ve been in excavation almost 32 years and a certified installer in my area. Good job!

    • @jgregg74
      @jgregg74 4 года назад +9

      Yea what he said. Just dug up my drain from the house to the septic. 20 feet of mangled line the whole 20 feet. Wasn’t a good spot on it. They had chunks of 4 by 4’s, bricks and firewood under the line instead of taking the time to do it the right way. And of course the line was under my concrete patio deck so had to bust through the concrete to get to it. Makes it much nicer when you can do it yourself and no it’s done right.

    • @rockymckinney4047
      @rockymckinney4047 3 года назад +1

      Was going to post samething you just posted. Ive seen about 300 cavedin pipes at both ends of tanks. 👍😎

  • @EdwardT9
    @EdwardT9 4 года назад +17

    Why is it so big? It’s maybe 4 times bigger than I see installed in my area.

    • @GD15555
      @GD15555 4 года назад +7

      they eat a lot

    • @Nomujy4u
      @Nomujy4u 4 года назад +2

      Not to take away from such a great job but I can't agree with you more. We have a sceptic system 1/4 the size done the old school way for over 50 years with ZERO issues. Sure looks like overkill. Nice though.

  • @The_yeffy1
    @The_yeffy1 4 года назад +33

    nothing more satisfying then when the Tank goes in smoothly.... and they show up early so you don't lose a day lol

  • @laszlodesimon4768
    @laszlodesimon4768 4 года назад +17

    Wow, you sure did an excellent job installing the septic. I admire your "can do" approach with a desire to do it perfectly. Thanks for sharing a very well done video!

  • @gottfriedschuss5999
    @gottfriedschuss5999 4 года назад +14

    Great install! Great video! Don’t forget to fill that tank with water real soon. I once saw a buried septic tank float out of the ground after a heavy rain because the contractor failed to fill the tank. Best regards, Gottfried

    • @zorroonmilkavitch1840
      @zorroonmilkavitch1840 4 года назад +3

      I'm pretty sure your thinking of a plastic tank and not this big heavy cement one that were looking at I couldn't imagine a giant heavy cement thing floating out of the ground

    • @thedaddiii
      @thedaddiii 4 года назад +8

      Cement tanks float too! Yes there’s a lot more weight but there is still a tremendous amount of buoyancy due to their surface area. It may not totally pop it out of the ground, but it could float it enough to cause it to backup into the house

    • @keithhogan6997
      @keithhogan6997 4 года назад +3

      @@zorroonmilkavitch1840 not sure if you've ever seen a houseboat, but the ones I have seen have a concrete box under them like a basement. They do indeed float.

    • @zorroonmilkavitch1840
      @zorroonmilkavitch1840 4 года назад +2

      @@thedaddiiiwow I'm just thinking they have cement boats and now that I think of it about it wow they would they would float wow you woke me up

    • @royreynolds108
      @royreynolds108 4 года назад +2

      Concrete is similar to steel when making a boat, pontoon, etc.; it is all about bouyancy. If an object is less dense than a liquid the object will "float" in the liquid. I have seen a 1 1/4 inch steel nut float in molten lead. If an object displaces its weight in a liquid which is less than the volume of the object it floats. Ice floats in water even though the ice is water because the ice is less dense than liquid water; ice is about 90% of the density of the same volume of water.

  • @stephanielongden597
    @stephanielongden597 4 года назад +9

    Not at all boring or maybe I'm a weirdo. I like your attention to detail.

  • @clifforddalton3067
    @clifforddalton3067 4 года назад +6

    At last I think I've caught up on the early episodes that I'd missed and hope to continue watching to the end Paul.
    Firstly, "I am not a builder" but I do possess a lot of common sense. I am extremely impressed with your `seemingly endless knowledge`.
    I have been glued to these videos and thank you very much for sharing this project with us.
    Cliff from London UK.

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for the encouragement and taking the time to comment. We really appreciate it.

  • @rui5360
    @rui5360 Год назад +1

    Несомненно ребята работают очень хорошо, но наблюдая происходящее у меня сформировалось два варианта: 1. Чуваки решили заказчика нехило "напарить" на деньжата.
    2. В эту сеть вот вот должны подключиться три 9и этажных многоквартирных жилых дома. Что из этих вариантов менее вероятно определите для себя сами, я для себя вывод сделал.

  • @protonneutron9046
    @protonneutron9046 3 года назад +2

    seeing the type and precision work you do I would NOT want try this on my own. Would take too long to get it right. Time IS money.

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  3 года назад +1

      It's definitely something you have to be paying constant attention to while doing it! Thanks for watching!

  • @english20002000
    @english20002000 4 года назад +22

    I worked for a small 3 generation septic company. You did a great job! The outlet filter is cheap drain field insurance also 👍 .

    • @richardrobinson5085
      @richardrobinson5085 4 года назад

      english20002000 but you have to have access for maintenance because they have to be hosed off every 6 months to a year.

    • @KylesMonitors
      @KylesMonitors 4 года назад

      @@richardrobinson5085 Yeah there's a riser on top with a lid for you to access it and pump the tank out.

  • @hokeypokeyalso1783
    @hokeypokeyalso1783 4 года назад +9

    Nice job, that's a lot of work when you do it yourself with no help.

  • @keithhogan6997
    @keithhogan6997 4 года назад +8

    Thank you for an easy to watch and understand video of the entire process. Hopefully sooner than later I will be in the same position, as with many aspects of your build overall, and your experiences will indeed be rather valuable. Again, thank you for all of your efforts. As well as your positive influence, i.e. Casting Crowns. Many blessings to you and yours, Keith

  • @kdaytrpr
    @kdaytrpr 4 года назад +3

    I am looking to buy some land to retire on and build a home. These vids are a HUGE help to me. Not sure my husband will want to DIY but I like this kinda thing and hopefully I can talk one of my 3 sons into helping. Great Vids. I am learning a lot. Thank you for taking the time to make the videos and sharing them.

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching! However you have a house built it never hurts to have a good base of knowledge so that you know what types of questions to ask and what things should look like.

    • @jaybreeden8388
      @jaybreeden8388 Год назад

      Same here...just had an offer accepted on 14 ac. Will be building in the next year or so. Exciting!

  • @dennisruff7643
    @dennisruff7643 4 года назад +5

    you definitely have common sense!!!!! looks awesome!!!! you do great work!!!! i'm looking to build, and i find it very hard to ask for help unless i absolutely have to. my favorite word is determined, no it can't be done is not a option

  • @iceroad416
    @iceroad416 3 года назад +3

    I have never seen a leach field that big for one house wow how many bedrooms in that house?

    • @JAllyFarms
      @JAllyFarms 3 года назад +2

      I was about to say does he have a hotel on property too that would need that big of a system?

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  3 года назад

      It's 5 bed/5bath. This is about the only thing our county is really particular about. They dictated what type of system and how big it needed to be, etc.

    • @gosolxsolar
      @gosolxsolar 3 года назад

      @@MrPostFrame How many square feet does that septic system cover? Its 100 feet long, but how wide? 60'?

  • @remushaynes2693
    @remushaynes2693 4 года назад +4

    sir, i am in awe about your dealer. first, i was shocked to see a female in her position but was impressed with her ability and cordial attitude on the job. second, i am still being amazed at your ways of doing. i thought no one cared about how things were done anymore until i started following your videos. as a special favor to me, please thank the woman and company you dealt with and please do not let up in your desire to get everything right as possible on your projects. may God bless you and yours..........g

  • @toddreynolds8875
    @toddreynolds8875 Год назад +1

    Funny just came across this vid. I put the first infiltrator system install in the country. Back in about 1987/88. Stonington ct. they were there first ones proto type

  • @MusikWeavers
    @MusikWeavers 4 года назад +4

    Nice job, well done presentation. you did much better than anything i've seen on the hgtv/diy type of "kapow-yeehaaa-yay" junk shows

  • @robertgonzalez8419
    @robertgonzalez8419 4 года назад +5

    You did a great job man very clean very professional should be proud of yourself be safe God bless

  • @kenlyneham4105
    @kenlyneham4105 4 года назад +1

    The biggest problem with any septic system is elevation, or the lack of it.
    If your property is flat or has little fall, I strongly recommend you elevate your house so enough height above the septic can be maintained.
    The S. tank should be at least 1500mm/5' from the house, it should be sized for the number of bedrooms but should not be less than 2500lts or around 600 gallons, the bigger the better.
    Sewerage lines should have a minimum fall of 1:60, both into and out of the tank and a minimum cover of 200mm. There should be a cleaning access about 400mm/16" before the inlet or the tank to allow cleaning in both directions. If possible the line from the toilet should go in a direct line to the tank with everything else branching off. A branch to another toilet should be done with an I.O. 45 junction. A vent line should be run up from the furthest point from the tank. There should be an inlet vent on the tank, usually over the inspection port at the tank outlet. This allows cross ventilation through the whole system and relief of any pressure build up that could cause a water seal to be pulled out of a trap.
    If the property is big enough, the waste water can be run to an absorption trench, (leaching area) 30M/100' long and dead level, it doesn't have to be straight. That trench should be 600mm/2' wide and the same depth with slotted trenching material 450mm/18" deep. It should be backfilled with 20mm/3/4 aggregate to the top, covered with a geodetic blanket and then cover with 100mm/4" course river sand (NOT dirt) and then topped with growing grass.
    If the property is with soil capable of putting in a dam, then there will be no absorption qualities to it and a transpiration bed should made by excavating 3M/10' down hill the full length of the trench to a depth of 300mm/12" and backfilled with course gravel to 150mm/6" and covered with a geodetic blanket to hold back the 100mm/4" of course river sand from filtering into the gravel, then top off with growing grass.
    The level of the ground where the absorption trench/ leech field is should be 450mm/18" below the invert level of the tank outlet.
    This is why elevation is so important.
    With that layout and a yard gully finishing 100mm/4" above the ground close to the house, WILL ensure no effluent flows back into the house. The yard gully should have a waste fixture, (basin, bath, shower, kitchen sink or laundry tub), running into it to maintain its water seal.
    All animals should kept off the grass by fencing, no vehicles should be allowed to drive over it and only a push mower or equivalent used to cut the grass no short than about 100mm/4" high.
    There should be at least one inspection point where the drainage line comes into the absorption trench for inspection of the trench and to pump out any sludge build up.
    The septic tank should be pumped out at least once every 5 years, keeping in mind that if there is rain, septic tanks will float out of the hole destroying all the work.
    If the property is too flat, then an aerated septic system should be installed.

  • @MissionaryForMexico
    @MissionaryForMexico 4 года назад +3

    Marshall I think you executed a thoroughly perfect hands on, common sense approach! I will need to install a septic system for my home. But it is a little different, an aerobics system. Due to my property is about 75 yards from a large lake. Here in Texas there is a state code we have to abide by involving waste solid waste treatment. I also have been in the home remodeling for many years. All it really comes down to, is mind over matter, and I can do all things in Christ Jesus who strengthens me!

  • @correykeen2956
    @correykeen2956 4 года назад +14

    I've never seen a septic system installed before, this was pretty cool to see.

  • @craigwillson5974
    @craigwillson5974 4 года назад +1

    Although I'm a Big Fan of 2 Compartment Septic Tanks, it' not a good idea to have just 2 holes drilled through the partition separating the 1st Compartment from the 2nd Compartment, but should instead have a Sanitary Tee Baffle to make sure all solids stay in the 1st Compartment. The installation of an Effluent Filter in the 2nd Compartment of the tank is not a good idea, unless required by your County or Local Code Enforcement Official, because it will not only plug up or become clogged over time, but it will prevent or prohibit proper airflow, and airflow is very important for Plastic Chamber Systems. In fact, oxygenation or oxygen transfer in any Septic System, is vitally important for all types of Leaching Fields. To be fair, this guy went a little crazy with venting every single row of chambers, which is over-kill, but certainly won't hurt. He could have constructed a manifold at the far end of the system to enable each row to get airflow from a single vent pipe. However, the Flow Regulators in the Distribution Box also prohibit or prevent proper airflow, and again are not recommended unless required in your area. Otherwise, this guy did all right for a do it yourself homeowner.

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  4 года назад

      Thanks for your comment. We followed the guidelines set by the county inspector based on our soil, size of house, etc. Those are not vents but inspection ports, they'll be cut off flush to the ground.

  • @RoyCampanella44
    @RoyCampanella44 4 года назад +3

    Awesome job. I stumbled on it while rabidly researching French drains to fix my wet backyard. I appreciate the encouragement about researching and then gaining the confidence, then DOING IT!

  • @sorry...nowbased
    @sorry...nowbased 4 года назад +2

    Excellent work! I worked my way through college as a sewer layer in the city ~100 miles to your west. The only thing that would've failed were the 2×4's under the pipe & the abscence of gravel backfill under your pipe. That's not to say those things are make or break items, code differs from place to place, but overall this is one of the only septic videos on YT that didn't make me cringe👍! Nice job!

  • @galehess6676
    @galehess6676 4 года назад +3

    high quote. I got all buttoned up for $7k for everything (3 bedroom). If it all goes this smooth, you have built before lol First-timers will have more fun though.

  • @rogerl8488
    @rogerl8488 3 года назад +1

    Wow looks very nice!!! Just seems over kill. Laws there are strict....I just had use 3 runs 100 ft each. 1000gal take an red clay dirt...

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  3 года назад

      This is about the only thing our county has an opinion on.

  • @igotadose
    @igotadose 4 года назад +1

    Why seven lines? What's the total length of all the lines? Building a system here, seems we're required to only have 36 meters of line which can fairly easily be done with 3 12 meter sections. 100 feet is about the same length. Interesting you go out to the field drains at the end, that's not universal. Complaint from our engineer is that the field drain pipes allow water *in* which you don't want. 700 feet total seems really excessive

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  4 года назад

      We went with the requirements from our county based on the house size, number of bathrooms, etc.

  • @Allman2013
    @Allman2013 2 года назад +2

    Did the inspection pass?? Looks great

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  2 года назад

      It did! We just published a cost breakdown video if you're interested in some updates ruclips.net/video/swCz8hxd1-8/видео.html

  • @louisvelez4905
    @louisvelez4905 4 года назад +3

    I've been contemplating a future construction project: building a 1K sf container home...a septic system would be in the plans...your video has been tremendously helpful...while I foresee lots of work and attention to detail there's no better feeling than knowing you did it yourself and did it well...congrats...

  • @wland8549
    @wland8549 4 года назад +11

    Just ran across your post. I learned a little and enjoyed your concise, common sense approach. Nice clean workmanship! Subscribed.

  • @highereducation3028
    @highereducation3028 4 года назад +2

    Its nice when you can use original soil. Up here in Connecticut sometimes you have to strip and haul in state approved septic sand, thats when it gets expensive. I used 200 yards for my system that alone was over 6 grand.

  • @tommydockery5013
    @tommydockery5013 4 года назад +2

    As a professional Septic Installer, I am Impressed with your work. Everything looks great. As said before, make sure you bed your inlet and outlet pipes with gravel, pack gravel underneath both with a sharpshooter. Only thing I don't like about your whole system is the Infiltrator Chambers. They make great tanks but the chambers can be a pain down the road.

    • @jytheiowaguy1897
      @jytheiowaguy1897 4 года назад

      The only problem I've seen with them is when the septic pumping truck drives over them.

  • @sconnyjoe5262
    @sconnyjoe5262 4 года назад +1

    Don't worry about offending people (10:34), you're doing the planning, working, filming and narrating. Tell anyone who needs an apology to take a swim in your septic tank.

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  4 года назад

      Ha! Thank you for the encouragement... and the humor.

  • @gregjones3453
    @gregjones3453 4 года назад +2

    That’s great that your state allows home owner to even attempt installing septic system. I would think you have done 100’s of complete systems after seeing it complete... VERY NICE WORK!! Do you have to back fill around poly with gravel to top of poly dome, and then use existing spoils to do final backfill and get back on grade?
    Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @howtoguroo2686
    @howtoguroo2686 4 года назад +4

    LOOKED LIKE OVER KILL TO ME . YOU MUST HAVE A BIG HOUSE WITH MANY BATHROOMS

    • @PaulBo
      @PaulBo 4 года назад

      looks like a cowshed or restaurant...so big...

  • @nate_d376
    @nate_d376 4 года назад +3

    Looks like you know what you're doing. (That's a compliment!) 👍

  • @jasons5842
    @jasons5842 3 года назад +1

    Why did you make your septic field so large? If this is just a single family that is way too big. All those 90s are a detriment to the free flow of your system in the long run.

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  3 года назад

      We submitted our plans to the county and they came back with the septic plan they required.

  • @jclaudii
    @jclaudii 3 года назад +1

    Great video and explanation on why you did it yourself vs hire it out. That lady in the truck made that look easy :) New subscriber for me!
    I have to ask if you still like your "security light" or if you have had second thoughts? Your place looks like it is in the country and it is a shame to ruin that night time view with a light you can never turn off. I live out in the sticks and it seems like more and more of my distant neighbors go with a "security light", I can't see there house at night but I can see the light it emits on a foggy night or even during a new moon phase. I would be curious on if you still have it. I'm all for lights, just ones you can turn off and not waste electricity and not create unnecessary light pollution.
    Now to go watch more of your videos :)

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  3 года назад

      Welcome! Thanks for joining us. We still have the light, not sure if it'll be forever, but for now it's nice.

  • @FlippinPaperWithBilly
    @FlippinPaperWithBilly 4 года назад +2

    I am in San Diego CA, in a 4th year, Plumbing Trade School, class, and we just watched this entire video. You did a phenomenal job!! It’s crazy you did all of this by yourself. My teacher is critiquing all the you tube vids, and he couldn’t find a single problem! Great job!

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  4 года назад +1

      Wow. That’s awesome. Thanks for watching.

  • @Kruciate
    @Kruciate 4 года назад +3

    I have no intentions of ever installing anything like this, but damn was this informative and entertaining for me.

  • @Peterbilt359
    @Peterbilt359 4 года назад +2

    Amazing the difference in areas. Where I live in Utah you get a licensed guy to sample your ground. They tell you how many feet of drain field. Then get health dept permit, if they will allow. We can use infiltraters or perf pipe and drain rock. I charge about 6000 to 6500 per system, I pay for everything. Good video.

  • @karwanjabbar22
    @karwanjabbar22 4 года назад +1

    Are those sizes for a residential or a commercial? I am not sure what sizes I should work with for my septic system.

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  4 года назад +1

      This is residential. Our county provided the requirements that we needed based on our home size, number of bathrooms, etc.

  • @17buckrogers
    @17buckrogers 4 года назад +4

    looks good i'm not looking forward to doing mine when we buy a new modular home

  • @noma3795
    @noma3795 4 года назад +3

    Nice job. Despite mentioning you're not a professional at this. Great build.

  • @bluecollartrader1791
    @bluecollartrader1791 4 года назад +3

    Tremendously valuable video. Thanks for putting it up.

  • @benmccallum8974
    @benmccallum8974 4 года назад +3

    Building my own pole barn house. Starting the septic Friday. This video is very helpful.

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  4 года назад +2

      Ben McCallum that’s awesome. Glad the video was helpful.

  • @cartoon-network814
    @cartoon-network814 4 года назад +4

    amazing determination - amazing effort. Good to see your confidence in being able to do anything you put your mind to.

  • @moemoes5989
    @moemoes5989 4 года назад +18

    For years I have been reserved about installing my own septic system. I'm somewhat of a contractor myself but everything that I've seen about codes and such when dealing with septic installations has given me caused for worry. And that's with all the videos that I have watched over the years. Watch your video has me thinking that I will be able to save $1000's and install in myself. Thank you and keep the videos coming.

    • @FamilyChannelfun32
      @FamilyChannelfun32 4 года назад +1

      Eh do you really want to do stuff out of your element while you could be making money with what youre good at..Thats how I see it. !

  • @HTXJM
    @HTXJM 4 года назад +2

    Hey man this was a great video! I really enjoy watching videos that will help me learn more with my time. You did a very well job working all this alone " Even though you could've had a hand to grab a thing or 2" good job!

  • @clark57225
    @clark57225 4 года назад +4

    Very thorough, very organized, good photography.

  • @believeme5903
    @believeme5903 4 года назад +1

    Not sure if you did a percolation test as your septic field seems fit for a hospital, I think you over killed it.

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  4 года назад

      We just followed what the county required. Might be overkill but it made them happy haha

  • @Jwitherow1964
    @Jwitherow1964 3 года назад +1

    Great septic install I am a installer in georgia and tn. Any time you like to move south you have a job

  • @huntemall219
    @huntemall219 3 года назад +1

    Massive overkill. You could literally get by with 1/10th of those leech lines. I know because my house has a super short run and only 1. No problems in 5 years. Great job though.

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  3 года назад +1

      Thanks, our county is super particular about this part of the build so we went with what they required.

    • @huntemall219
      @huntemall219 3 года назад

      @@MrPostFrame sorry to hear that. Phenomenal job though.

  • @MichaelMantion
    @MichaelMantion 4 года назад +4

    That seems massive compared to the ones we grew up with..

    • @kewintaylor7056
      @kewintaylor7056 4 года назад +1

      Super massive!....thats tank ks really huge...and also thoes 7 pipes....
      .....u can guess how many ppl there to excrete that much...to fill up the whole tank!...
      Look at the sixe of the building....this septic tank will never full!....

  • @jamesgoodman6243
    @jamesgoodman6243 4 года назад +2

    Just hope after all your work the inspection goes well. God bless

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  4 года назад +1

      We passed with flying colors! Thanks!

  • @rickrzendzian2228
    @rickrzendzian2228 4 года назад +2

    Not only a great job on the install, your video production was a professional quality tutorial. A+

  • @Stjaytrucker
    @Stjaytrucker 3 года назад +1

    What's your septic system rated for? It's huge! 6 bedroom?

  • @dougdorn9226
    @dougdorn9226 4 года назад +7

    That is a giant leach bed for a standard house!

    • @MissionaryForMexico
      @MissionaryForMexico 4 года назад +3

      It is more then likely due to the soil peculation test and the actual size of home!

    • @MissionaryForMexico
      @MissionaryForMexico 4 года назад

      @@machaf That is possible, but would be more then likely expensive, and requires maint. It still comes down to the soil peculation test! The soil always determine a properly designed septic system!

    • @thedaddiii
      @thedaddiii 4 года назад

      In Indiana it would have required a pump to dose it. We are allowed 500 linear feet of pipe or chambers. After 500 feet we have to dose it.

    • @jtltet
      @jtltet 4 года назад

      @@thedaddiii what do you mean by "dose"? I take a dose of medicine but I don't know how dose relates to a septic system.

    • @thedaddiii
      @thedaddiii 4 года назад +1

      Jonathan Trivette so your ‘dose’ of medicine is a prescribed amount of chemical x to be taken at a determined interval based on effectiveness.
      We ‘dose’ a measured amount of effluent at a determined interval of time.
      In other words, you have a toilet that flushes 4 gallons. If we are able to use 4 100ft fingers we split it 4 ways. Now that same toilet is flushing to a system with 12 100ft fingers. They don’t like the measly little dab of water gravity feeding. They want a ‘dose’ (usually the DDF) being sent to the field. This has actually also been proven to be better for clay soil types highly common in Indiana.

  • @maximtashtimirov8566
    @maximtashtimirov8566 4 года назад +1

    10 years and drain system silt up

  • @spicer41282
    @spicer41282 4 года назад +2

    I resonate with your philosophy. Do it yourself! Self-Reliance!
    Sub'd and 👍 Liked!
    You hinted on the savings which is great.
    But can you share the initial / total for the cost of mtrls?
    Thanks for recording, editing and upload.
    Be following your footsteps soon.

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  4 года назад

      I will continue to do a cost break down as the build continues. Did you see the video about what it’s cost so far? I cover everything up to this point in that video.

  • @relerfordable
    @relerfordable 3 года назад +1

    I purchased 20 acres in Massachusetts. I plan to build a 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home. I'm hoping I can understand the building process better. Do you have any vids on site prep?

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  3 года назад +1

      The Mad County Build playlist has the entire build in chronological order. ruclips.net/p/PL3QM32YjSVn3GVk2UCIj1U7tR8IRs0zKO

    • @relerfordable
      @relerfordable 3 года назад

      @@MrPostFrame Thanx! I've been watching for three or four weeks every day. Good bless you and your family!

  • @hvac01453
    @hvac01453 3 года назад +1

    Wow, what a lot of work, now in the leach field under the black plastic what’s there? Gravel and drain tile? Do you cap the end if there is drain tile. Are you using landscape cloth to try prevent the organic from plugging the gravel field??

  • @LSDale
    @LSDale 4 года назад +2

    Wow talk about overkill for a septic. Came out nice though.

  • @hyouzanren1846
    @hyouzanren1846 4 года назад +2

    Septic tanks?....... RUclips recommendation always suprise me...
    Yey!

  • @matthewjanota394
    @matthewjanota394 4 года назад +2

    Respect for putting this all in by yourself!! Me and my boss just put in an ATL and last week out in a 500 linear ft field out at a house in Illinois. Lots of work so much respect

  • @mystuff7544
    @mystuff7544 3 года назад +1

    Super Informative video. Thanks for making it.

  • @TheSepticGuy
    @TheSepticGuy 4 года назад +2

    no point of a effluent filter. just a bell and whistle that clogs up.
    also schedule 40 for your manifold is overkill. SDR35 is the standard.

    • @royreynolds108
      @royreynolds108 4 года назад +1

      The cost of upgrade to schedule 40 is small compared to the cost of repairing a broken pipe later.

  • @neilellinger6157
    @neilellinger6157 4 года назад +8

    Dreaming to do a build like this as well...

  • @kovbohdan
    @kovbohdan 4 года назад +2

    so much overkill and excavation work paid...
    one aerobic station can make this field smaller x10 times, and thats it

  • @mar1video
    @mar1video 4 года назад +3

    Subbed - great inspirational video !

  • @ImAlecPonce
    @ImAlecPonce 4 года назад +3

    I will never need it...but I really enjoyed watching your content .

  • @petergambier
    @petergambier 4 года назад +1

    Great job Paul, nicely explained, loved the drone footage, very effective visual. Greetings from the south of England.
    I've got a 3 bedroom home on clay sub-soil ground with a plastic onion design septic tank that all the waste is first fed into from where it's pumped about 50 ft to top end and the start of herringbone pipe layout.
    Once a year the solids are taken away in the honey-wagon costing about £180 ($220) to take away. We have a 100 ft garden about 25 ft wide. Before getting the council permission I had to dig out 3 square holes 1 mtr deep for the percolation test which took about 90 mins to drain away.
    Lived here since 1995. The first septic system consisted of 3, single skin, brick chambers, one lower than the other with the final end coming out into a footpath. The house had been a holiday cottage for about 15 years.

  • @lightrose100
    @lightrose100 4 года назад +4

    FEAR NOT SAYS THE LORD

  • @FrnnkEducation
    @FrnnkEducation 4 года назад +1

    put this on 2x speed, and i basically just leveled up in 7 minutes. epic shit. youtube is like the matrix info downloading program lmao

  • @cheeseymccheese7249
    @cheeseymccheese7249 4 года назад +2

    Thats ridiculous, 5 of those runs are completely usless

    • @zbudda
      @zbudda 4 года назад

      That’s the minimum runs required by the county code for the size of his building and septic tank...he’s lucky to have the land to do it, but it’s a shame that huge leech field will limit what can be built or purposed for on top.

  • @robertnicoletti3846
    @robertnicoletti3846 3 года назад +1

    Where are you located? That is a huge septic field.

  • @rileyniesz3305
    @rileyniesz3305 4 года назад +3

    Coming along great! Diggin the drone shots!

  • @buzzfeed7410
    @buzzfeed7410 4 года назад +2

    Very informative. I feel the same way, if one man can do it, another man can do it.

  • @Re5ist_ance
    @Re5ist_ance 4 года назад +1

    Quick question - are the leach line chambers (the arc 36) just to create a "tunnel" to prevent dirt from covering the line you just dug? So, waste water just free flows within the chamber?

  • @zorroonmilkavitch1840
    @zorroonmilkavitch1840 4 года назад +4

    Well I was surprised you have a good perk considering you mentioned that you've got a lot of clay there but I guess that's why they hire soil engineers and don't let people like me design these things.

    • @TheSepticGuy
      @TheSepticGuy 4 года назад +2

      i do perc tests.
      most people dont know what clay is. people see red and think its clay.
      its all about soil morphology.

    • @bmonty1915
      @bmonty1915 3 года назад

      You can get away with installing drainfields in low percolation soil if you have enough room to compensate for a larger drainfield. That is especially true if you provide any sort of advanced treatment to your sewer which most municipals require nowadays. If your effluent quality is high and your hydraulic loading rate is low you leach your wastewater in a lot of different environments.

    • @rickgarcia7263
      @rickgarcia7263 3 года назад

      He doesn't have a great perc! That's why he has to have 700 feet of lateral for a family of 5

  • @grabitz
    @grabitz 4 года назад +2

    Great job. Me, I just would have built an outhouse.

  • @Co8a
    @Co8a 4 года назад +1

    Hello! Why do the leach field pipes go up? And why are they not at the end of the track, but at the beginning?

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  4 года назад

      They are actually viewing chambers. I explain that in the video. They'll be cut off flush to the ground.

    • @Co8a
      @Co8a 4 года назад

      @@MrPostFrame Thank you, I know that these pipes will be cut off. Why did you place them at the beginning of the field, and not at the end? I saw some workers installing vertical pipes at the end of the tunnels. About 30-40 years ago, they didn’t do it, why?

  • @tvinstallationpros7629
    @tvinstallationpros7629 3 года назад +1

    Thx for great video and the encouragement Sir!

  • @5050johnsmith
    @5050johnsmith 2 месяца назад

    Ok tanks good bacterias good but internet company drove over and parked on leach field lines 4 how much to replace. With new distribution block & gravel

  • @BAAMRanch
    @BAAMRanch 3 года назад +1

    Nice video. We are starting the prossess of building a new homestead and I've got a septic system to diy for the same reasons as you

    • @MrPostFrame
      @MrPostFrame  3 года назад

      Awesome! Let us know if you have questions. We’d love to see updates too!

  • @galehess6676
    @galehess6676 4 года назад +1

    For your giveaways, Milwaukee is good stuff and lots of trinkets like LED headlamp, fold out ute knife, inkzall markers. Cool project. I am wrapping the finish work on mine, in PA.