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Barry Luke Builds
United States
Приєднався 18 бер 2012
Barry likes to make things. He has a small foundry where non Ferris metals are cast and all sorts of items are welded. There is a wood working shop where his wooden projects are created. Home projects are ongoing like building custom steel gates and placing concrete walks. A houseboat floating on the Blood River has been the birth of many marine renovation projects and upgrades. His bride is quite the sculptor so there are lots of molds and art casts going on. And Barry was re purposing objects long before it was the cool thing to do.
The more better off grid camp/camper septic system install part 2. The leach field.
In this video we construct a simple more or less standard gravel leach field. I added an unusual feature so that I will be able to keep tabs on how the septic tanks are functioning. And I am thinking hard about adding a monitor well on the downstream of the leach field to keep tabs on it also. Remember, this system is for small scale off grid camps. Constructing your own septic system in most municipalities will get your hand slapped for sure. Enjoy
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A DIY four-legged vice stand using taper ties for legs, and assorted stuff for other parts.
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A DIY vice stand using what I had on hand including taper ties for legs, an I beam web for the top, an I beam flange for the feet, a tractor part for the upper braces, expanded metal for the shelf and coil rod for the shelf supports.
A more better, low cost DIY Septic system for an "off grid" cabin or camper. Part 1
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Our existing system of waste disposal using a 12v macerator pump has been working but it is a hands-on set up and the bride has been grumbling. So, a true septic gravity system has been under construction in my head for quite a while. Time to but all that thinking to use.
When one of the trees supporting the treehouse turns out to be dead, precision removal is required.
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I started the treehouse build last winter when the trees were mostly bare. Come springtime I discovered a problem, one of the two trees I built around was not well. Like the coroner in The Wizard of Oz said, " it was not just merely dead, it was really quite sincerely dead". Too late to turn back, we finished the build and now we are removing the top part of the tree, attempting to not destroy ...
Building a simple DIY deer feeder.
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A just for fun project (aren't they all?) to support a motorized deer feeder in the woods. Balancing light weight, strength, stability, and using on hand materials, this is what I came up with. So far so good!
A DIY build of a Tandem Tripple bicycle, or just a two and a half.
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The old 16" tandem with the goofy trailer didn't get smaller, but the kids got bigger. With a little time on my hands, I decided to build another. This time no trailer, just a spot for a little one in the middle and an upgrade to 20" frames. There is a big difference between a 16" kiddie frame and a 20" BMX frame in terms of strength and rideability. Enjoy!
Building a trail through a bog with a mini hoe.
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This is the second part of building our last trail. Once again under the powerlines we find mud, lots of mud. We started on this trail last fall and stopped work on it due to soft in Sutu materials. Now that the summer is drying things out, we are back at it again. Enjoy!
The final gasp of a Honda Rubican, Old yeller has gone away.
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After fighting with a transmission that was wanting to lock up occasionally (never at a good time) it was time to get to the bottom of the problem or kill the bike in the process. It had just become a ride that was unusable. We transferred her into the now emptier foundry building and started the investigation. These video clips were from about three months ago when I was in the depth of my sci...
The best treehouse for kids in the trees ever built is complete, sort of.
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The roof is complete, the stair (ladder) landing is pretty much done, the handrails are secure, what's left is minor. Time to move on, let the grand kids move in. One day I will put a latch on the door and make the two of the windows operable, but not this day. I was a little (maybe a lot) naive as to the amount of hours this thing was going to take and the cost of materials, but o well. Haven'...
Treehouse progress and dealing with a structural problem that may or may not exist.
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Not sure if we have a future structural problem but I am addressing it with a solution which may or may not help. But I did it regardless. The cabin build is complete, and we are ready for sheet metal on the roof. Additionally, the tree that was dead three weeks ago is still dead.
The Treehouse in the Trees threw some challenges at us but we persevered in part 4 of the build.
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After a long two-week absence, we are back at it. The back "gable" overhang proved to be an access issue as I appear to be about a foot short of ideal. But we made it happen, and my bride survived her "modified stationary panic attack" as I made do with an extension ladder. Most of the existing handrail structures were modified, and a door was changed into a window, literarily. Only a little mo...
The treehouse in the trees is coming along. Progress on all fronts!
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The treehouse project is moving along. With Deb's help the front gable is complete and ready for siding and roofing. The little cabin has been started with one wall complete. The floor decking is done as are some of the handrails. Next trip's challenge will be the back gable. There is not enough room on the back side so set up a step ladder or temporary handrail that won't get in the way. It wi...
A DIT how to build a treehouse in the trees video part 2.
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Same video, new title. We made good progress on the treehouse during my last three trips to the country. I have a new apprentice, but I am not sure about keeping her. She is right way too often. Makes me a little uncomfortable. After all, I am the one that supported us by framing houses for almost ten years. But whatever skills I had; most are no longer around.
A DIY how to build a treehouse video. Part 1
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Same video, new title. The shop front renovation is complete, so we are starting a treehouse build. My goals are for it to be safe, big enough for a junk of kids, as much as possible have it look as if kids were involved in the construction, and have it be long lived. The safety and structural integrity involve purchasing lots of screws and treated pine. The kid involvement part will be facilit...
Months Of Drainage Work With The Mini, Did It Work?
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I spent a good portion of last year consuming diesel, putting hours on the tractors, and moving mud. Was it all worth it? Good question, let's take a look.
Shop Front 2 Window frames, window glass, door trim, and a bad back.
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Shop Front 2 Window frames, window glass, door trim, and a bad back.
Cutting a new trail through some serious vines.
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Cutting a new trail through some serious vines.
One more try at solving the Mini T crazy steering, so that I can sell it with a clear conscience.
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One more try at solving the Mini T crazy steering, so that I can sell it with a clear conscience.
Moving oak trees around on our property.
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Moving oak trees around on our property.
Burning a clearing so that we will have a clearing to burn in.
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Burning a clearing so that we will have a clearing to burn in.
DIY Corner cabinet build using salvaged wood and including a triangular drawer. Part 2
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DIY Corner cabinet build using salvaged wood and including a triangular drawer. Part 2
DIY corner cabinets from very old wood incorporating a triangular drawer part one.
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DIY corner cabinets from very old wood incorporating a triangular drawer part one.
What's been going on at the tiny house?
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What's been going on at the tiny house?
A double chainsaw rack for the quad!
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A double chainsaw rack for the quad!
Quad Bling, a DIY chain saw rack to safely and securely hold two saws on the back of our 4 X 4.
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Quad Bling, a DIY chain saw rack to safely and securely hold two saws on the back of our 4 X 4.
I commend you for your hard work and ingenuity Sir.
Thank you Mike! Kind words always appreciated.
and by adding as little as a tablespoon of bakers yeast to septic system you can break down any material setting in tanks and getting a better liquid flow. the yeast will not harm the soil bacteria either. Many professional septic plumbers will use yeast to shock septic systems for a rapid clean up/clean out...Even as a child I remember my parents throwing old bread into the outhouse so the yeast in it would help breakdown the waste and the system would last longer....
Thanks John Hard to argue with success and as this will be the first septic system in my life a should listen to experience. Thanks Barry
Good job, Barry! I'm sure that leach filed will do the job! You said you were worried about the porosity of the soil that it's so dense and may not allow liquids to get absorbed - that's a nice long run. I'd bet it will work fine for your family for years the way it is. And you could add to it if you think you need to. Perhaps at the end you could just make a round dry well or something, fill that will the stone and so any overflow will just go into the dry well. An idea perhaps? Can't wait to see you tie it into the house! That'll make the misses happy! Thanks for posting the video. It's fun to watch you do the work. I feel like I am there, giving you moral support, even though you did the work already!
Sam I am and I am not worried. I know that the field is going to be very slow to absorb liquids. I actually added almost 20’ of leach field after posting the video. On the other hand we send such a small amount of liquid maybe twice a week the field should be fine. I put a peek a Bo pipe at the end so that I can keep an eye on what’s going on. Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated, Barry
See what happens when you mix two parts ingenuity with one part imagination? Nicely done, Sir!!
Sunspot Thank you for the kind words! They keep the old man going.
@@barrylukebuilds7894 You are most welcome! What many lack these days is the ability to be resourceful. There are some of us who are very resourceful.
you made a lot more work for yourself by just not waiting for the laser level. Shows that old Victorian work ethic of "always be busy" doesn't always work out. Sometimes just best to go do something else until it's actually time to do the job right.
You are 100% correct. That old hindsight rears its head again.
"A more better"? Seriously? Please tell me this is your sense of humour..... If you were comparing different systems, and you talked about system A. Then you talked about system B, stating it was better than A. Then, you go into system C, and you can say it was "an even better" system. "A more better" is just bad....
So I was thinking of naming the video “much more better “. I guess that would have been more worser?
These septics work much better if you have a cook who periodically bakes bread. The little bits of left over yeast washed off the bowl and boards keep them far more active. Otherwise, you need septic agents poured down the drains annually.
Dwight Thanks for your comment. Several readers had yeast related comments. Most be something to it. No bread making at the cabin, we only have a Coleman cooktop. I am old school on the septic additives. Seems like septic tanks worked for a long long time before all of the chemicals were being hawked. Hope I don’t have to eat my words!
Making a DIY Septic Tank System isn't hard. I've made it with (2) 55 gal plastic drums. When I dug the hole to put it in. I flattened out the bottom of the hole. Put in some P-gravel in the hole. I drilled a bunch of 1" holes at the bottom of the barrels. Put both barrels in the hole put the plumbing in it. Put RipRap around the barrel's, up to halfway, fill it up the rest of the way with dirt. Then your done.
Sounds like a simple plan! Thanks for sharing.
Beyond the project... Good on you for being the guy who just does. I've always had a mind that if you need something.... MAKE IT! The actual cost is your time and for me, my time is free. Best deal I've ever been able to make is free.. Me......
Ken, you are the man. I will always try something once, maybe twice. After that I loose interest and move on. Story of my life. On fortunately, that is one thing I am running out of. But I am not going to go down quietly, lots of stuff to mess with yet! Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to respond. Barry
"more better"?
At least, don’t you think so? Thanks for watching! Barry
Great Job! Well done! Thanks!
Wow! You are very welcome, glad you enjoyed. Barry
Hindsight...gets me every time. I'm in no way smarter than my future self.
John Well said! Thanks Barry
Very good.
Thanks for the kind words! Barry
"more better"?????
Don’t you think so?
You better not let the damn government see this video...will cost you thousands. I love that you are teaching us though...incredible
Thank you BW! Hopefully the government has better things to do. Hard to say I am teaching when I am just showing how I am muddling through some unknown territory. But I appreciate the kind words, that’s for sure. Barry
@@barrylukebuilds7894 teaching me a lot
Tell 'me they'll have to dig up their own evidence ; )
I used to work on cabins in the rocky mtns and this setup reminds me of the dual 55 gallon drums theyd use, very similar.
Thanks User! I don’t think I have invented anything here. It has all been done before. Except maybe melting the plastic to shape it. That might be a Barry original. Barry
Lot of work went into this project, would have like to have been there to help out. Good job Barry.
Thanks Robin! That would have been nice.
How long would it take the water in the trench to absorb into the ground if you just left it to perk on its own?
That, my friend, is the million dollar question that I don’t have the answer to. Hopefully fast enough to deal with our little bit of waste.
Barry Barry good. :)
Mr Rojas In all my 70 plus years I don’t think I have ever seen that word play. Thank you!
I did this with one 55-gallon drum and one six-foot perforated PVC pipe for the leach field. Very minimal. Been working great for five years. I only run the toilet throught it so antibacterial soap from the shower and sink are not killing the bacteria that keeps the septic tank working.
Wow, that’s good to know. Thanks, this gives me confidence for our setup.
Nice job.
Thank you very much, I am glad you enjoyed!
a T pipe size works well as baffle from an old time septic pumper and installer back in the clay tile days!
Most people use tees, I am just a cheap skate!
For future reference, run your drill backwards to cut the holes. Makes a cleaner hole.
I will give that a try, thanks!
Much like the old glazed terra cotta basins run in series.
Scooter Thanks interesting! I have never seen that situation but you have peeked my interest. Thanks Barry
A 4" pipe gasket or 3" depening on the size pipe would work goreat and be alot easier.
Matt I am assuming you are referring to the joint between the flange adapter and the plastic drum? If so, the challenge I was facing was how to tighten that joint without distorting the drum where the top would no longer fit correctly.
@@barrylukebuilds7894 Your concern because of the round barrel the gadget would not seat properly. I see maybe that could be a problem especially with the 4" pipe. I wonder if the pipe would seal properly if it was dropped down to a 2" pipe size with gasket. Your way certainly worked fine. Good vid blessings
This old timer who used to be a septic guy told me to get a gallon of whole milk, leave it out in the sun till it curdled, and the pour it or flush it into the tank. Said it keeps the micro organisms happy. Been doing that for years and never had to pump the tank on my system. For full time use do it every 4 or 5 months. For seasonal properties, once a year. Hope that helps extend your tiny system. 😊
Check out Cabin Obsession septic tank treatment. It's affordable and offers protection for about $2 per month by flushing a packet. It is all natural with billions of bacteria inside that break everything down to keep things flowing. We have a similar setup like the one in this video and haven't had any problems.
Look into Cabin Obsession septic tank treatment. It's affordable and offers protection for about 2 bucks per month by flushing a packet. It is all natural with billions of bacteria inside that break everything down to keep things flowing. We have a similar setup like the one in this video and haven't had any problems.
@@GrabLifeByDaPoosy. Wrong! No one needs to add any chemicals or enzymes to a septic system. Every time you use the toilet you are adding the natural e-coli from your body. By adding a chemical or enzyme you over accelerate the active digestive system adding too many suspended particles throughout the tank which then leaves the system to the drain field coating the leach line walls causing a failure.
I spent 25 years working for a division of a large construction company that handled mostly water and wastewater plant work. We built new, did additions, and renovation. Every time a tank was taken out of service and put back in service there was talk of grabbing a bucket of sludge from another plant to "seed" the biomass in the new system. To my knowledge it never happened. Put food (poop) in water and the bacteria will appear. it is magic!
Your septic tank diagram is suspect. The inlet to the tank should always be higher than the outlet to the tank. That way it prevents backflow from the drain field. You don't want the inlet level with the outlet.
I agree and I could have made a larger elevation difference when I installed the flange adapters. I believe I talked about this in the video. However, the tanks are all installed on a slope so there is quite a bit of elevation between the influent and the effluent. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment! Barry
Nice Job Barry very informative . You know what I tell people I can do everything I used to be able to do just not as fast . from an Old Man
Thank you very much!
Yep... I was working on a project, but started wandering and looking for a tool that I couldn't remember where'd I'd left. Found the tool I was looking for a week ago, and caught myself working on a prior project ; )
I'm in my 70s but when you were flattening the flange holes I would have yoused a cordless impact drill to tighten those wooden discs The Old school open end wrench was driving me crazy . Good information I will be doing the same thing as we set up a septic system for a Trailer or a small cabin on our property as a guest house.
Sad thing is my impact was on my work bench. Never thought of it. Good luck with your project and thanks for the comment! Barry
@@barrylukebuilds7894 well didn't mean anything negative , Just I'm always looking to make things just a bit easier I'm sure you can relate . I'm still recovering from repairing my roof from a storm , Had a bit of a hard time running the ridge peak , and getting around up there just don't like to ask my son for help all the time ,He to is a General Contractor .
@@user-pi6ws8ws5mNo worries! I was just poking a little fun at myself and my lack of situational awareness. I too have competent sons but they are busy with their own lives so I hesitate to ask for help very often.
@@barrylukebuilds7894 I'm not so sure footed these Days ,Hell I can't even get out of my own way, Lol and we have a lot of upkeep on this property we own . Good luck to you and your projects From Sweet Owen Valley in South Central Indiana .
“More better”?
Don’t you think so?
Don’t you think so?
Most states allow dumping grey water ie washing machines and kitchen sink to be dumped on the ground.
Chris You are probably correct. We don’t have a washer in the cabin. I did elect to run the kitchen sink and the bathroom vanity into the septic system. The shower, probably our biggest water user, drains on the ground. Fingers crossed, the system works! Barry
Are those matrix paint buckets a buddy of mine is a salesman for matrix, least he was 20 years ago . haven't seen em in years
Probably a few of them mixed with the others. Matrix Drive, we have been a good customer. Thanks
Down turn tees instead of the baffles?
A couple of folks have brought that up. To me the goal is to prevent the incoming surge of water from a toilet flush from breaking up the scum blanket floating on top of the liquid. Baffles, tees, 90 with a vent, all do the same thing. My baffles cost a let less than Tees😏
I punched myself in the face with a angle drill once lol
Ouch! I have attacked my face and other body parts with various tools over the years but not an angle drill. Careful there Salty!
Being a plumber I bet you have crunched figures using a 1/2” drill!
Plumber here ,nice work daddio 👍
Thanks Salty, a compliment on a plumbing project from a real plumber carries more weight than most. Thanks for watching and thanks for your comments. Barry
The English word for "more better" is "Best". We only have good, better, and best, there is no English meaning for "more better."
Bob Are you telling me that the guy that sells shrimp out of his truck and advertises as “small, medium, and extra medium” has been pulling our leg all these years. If there’s no more better there can’t be extra medium. Are we on the same page here? Anyway, thanks for watching! Barry PS I almost titled the video “much more better “. I bet that would have been wrong too😏
@@barrylukebuilds7894 What I can tell you is that a dwarf fortune teller escaped from jail, and the news headline read "Small Medium at Large!
@@BobDeer-vd4nqthis is one of the best jokes I’ve ever heard, thanks for sharing
@@BobDeer-vd4nqthat joke is more better than any joke I’ve heard in more longer time. Thanks for sharing!
Your bride sounds a lot like my bride. Which means I have a never ending stream of projects. Lol! Keep up the good work!
Never ending!
Universally called the "honey do" list. 🤣 All wives have them. 🤣
@@keekersif was Trump I would say my wife has an incredible list, possibly the best list ever, an excellent list.
@@barrylukebuilds7894 My honey-do list is longer than my anticipated functional life span ; )
When I put the septic and leach field in at my house , a plumber suggested that I flush a bag of dog food , while I was still building our home . This was to get the biology started ahead of us moving in . Adding yeast weekly , like a couple old bread slices or in my case I always have some sort of a beer and wine fermenting and the dregs serve as septic maintenance, can't put too much because live yeast loves to eat dead yeast , perfect example of we are what we eat. . I dream about capturing the methane that's generated then using it to heat an antifreeze of some sort , that's then.pumped through shallow pipe like radiant floor heat system ,but under the driveway instead . Sure would be nice to not have to mess with snow for a change . 🤔 can't see why it wouldn't work , time and money mostly.
WHPH When I had a real job and built/upgraded/ expanded sewer plants there was always talk of grabbing a bucket of sludge from another plant to “seed” the new system. But honestly I don’t remember it ever being done. But it sounds like we live in totally different climates so that may make a difference. Lots of plants burn methane to heat the sludge to hasten the process. Collecting, purifying, and storing the sewer gases is a very complicated endeavor. I researched just how much methane is produced by a single household but have had no success. Thanks for watching and commenting! Barry
Nice job, same as my root cellar/ storm shelter
Thank man! Love your channel name.
The inlet is just a san-T with a CO on top, or a 90 turned down. Deflector sheeld on outlet so no solids go out.
Keith Not sure what your intention is with this comment. My inlet is not a tee, just a plastic baffle.
@@barrylukebuilds7894 I was a plumber for over 35 years, I hope floaters don't plug you up. Sanitary tee with a short pup piece is standard practice on inlet of a septic tank. You got sinkers an floaters so outlet like 3 inches lower than inlet with a baffle, but the inlet is 6 inches so 3 inches is below the standing waste level. Throw in some yeast to get it going good. Power lime good also. Good luck.
Thanks Keith!
Great idea and great video. I was contemplating buying a composting toilet but I may do this. Thanks again.
Oggie Thanks for the kind words and I wish you success if you choose to go this route
Look into Cabin Obsession septic tank treatment. It's affordable and offers protection for about 2 bucks per month by flushing a packet. It is all natural with billions of bacteria inside that break everything down to keep things flowing. We have a similar setup like the one in this video and haven't had any problems.
No snakes where you live?
We have snakes, mostly good ones. I am not scared of snakes but I respect them. Never put your hands in a place where they might be and you can’t see. So far that policy has worked for me.
Nice 👍🏻🙂
Thanks!
for such a small project you should have considered above ground septic
Michael We went old fashioned with an underground system. I have a couple of perks which made this system my first choice. One, I own a little track hoe so no direct cost on the dirt work. Two, time is on my side. We have a system that has been working for over a year so we are not in a time bind. Also, it is summer time and I am the only fool that enjoys coming out here when it’s just too hot to even be here. Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment. Barry
yes the feds are glad you posted this, get the checkbook.
Sorry, I mostly use a credit card.
I did what you did, with the exception being, I used a garbage disposal to mascerate & pump, but Icy weather is a HUGE problem, so . . . Now, I use a composting toilet.
I was leaning towards a composting toilet a while back but went a different direction. Whatever works is my life story. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching. Barry
@barrylukebuilds7894 You're welcome and one more thing: Cedar bedding material "covers" chicken poo oders in my hen house so well, I use the small flake in my composting toilet as well. Visitors are always aghast when they discover that the wonderful aroma is in my home, is MY TOILET !! 🤣
@@WhatDadIsUpToduring our bucket potty months there were always sawdust in liner. Not cedar unfortunately but mostly cypress. Helped to make a less than perfect situation a little more manageable.
Have you considered a biodigestor set up?
Charles I have not. Not even really sure what that is but I will check it out. Thanks for sharing the tip, might help someone not as far along as we are. Barry
@@barrylukebuilds7894 there are plenty of videos on them here on UA-cam.
Thank you for this video, I was tossing around ideas for my off-grid camper and I really like this one!
TMM I am glad you found some value in the video. Thank you for letting me know. Barry
we did this 40+ years ago when we built our own house on the Indian reservation, we dug a big deep hole to fit 8 55g stainless steel drums, 4 on the bottom 4 on the top, run 4 inch pvc pipe from the drums, poke holes on the side of the drums to drain into the soil, no septic pipes, lasted about 20 years....
Well I am 70 so 20 years sounds pretty good.
@@barrylukebuilds7894Look into Cabin Obsession septic tank treatment. It's affordable and offers protection for about 2 bucks per month by flushing a packet. It is all natural with billions of bacteria inside that break everything down to keep things flowing. We have a similar setup like the one in this video and haven't had any problems.
“On a scale of 1 to 10, it’s pretty fricken hot”. LMAO 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for letting me know at least someone appreciates my hummer .