Beside saving a lot of money. The "I Can do" feeling of accomplishment you should have had, is PRICELESS!!! And as a bonus, You know that the quality of your work is better than what you would have paid for. Nice job Tone!
I just picked up a pair of manhole covers and risers at auction for a hundred bucks. Made some concrete block risers, put the risers on top and covered it all back up. Worked like a champ. I had the same reaction you did seeing the price of commercially available risers.
Nice! Great job on the installation. Now, no more digging every time you need access to the tank. They're pricy and probably cost even more after post covid.
Nice. You just saved me bro. My access man way cracked and partially fell in so I had a big sheet of aluminum that I placed over it until the spring. If I had a couple of days to fix it I would but I'm just in a bind now
Nice work. I just had my tanks pumped and thought about installing the risers as my lids are 2' below grade. After looking at the riser kits it was going to cost me over $500 in parts. My septic company charges an extra $50 each time to locate and dig. It would take 10 pump cycles to recoup the cost of the parts. I pump about every 5 years so waiting 50 years to break even is not even worth it. I threw down a $5.00 round stepping stone on top of the filled in hole at grade level to help locate the lids next time. My grass will slowly grow over it but it will be easy to locate next time.
We are a pumping business and only going to jobs that are no digging when we're very busy. Also you can look and see condition of your tank at any time. So I encourage you to put these in. We don't dig 2 foot anymore.
I had a riser installed by a "professional" for $1,000.00. It didn't seal because of other problems. I had to go back last month to re-do the installation. Sometimes its not just the cost, its also having it done right. Good job. interesting solution by using the blue barrel.
I do play attention to details. When others do it, they want to finish asap so they can move onto their next job. I understand they need to make money. They are a lot out there know what they are doing and will do it right. You will never have issues down the road. I paid one to replace all my house doors to the new look. Seems like all of them have issues, not close properly, latches not lining up, sagging, etc. Sorry you have to tackle yourself. It's a pain. Well, at least you know you did it right and it will last.
@@tonedubb4325 Hey I kind of bashed you a little on the septic riser thing, but had to admit you have genius qualities. Just wanted to echo your sentiment about hiring out jobs, which I never do. Same reason- I just end up redoing their sloppy work most of the time. Exceptions- maybe working with running new wiring in a service entry if I can't kill the incoming mains. That's just because I prefer being alive over electrocuted. Or earth grading jobs with a bobcat/backhoe/dozer, which I know how to run- but don't have the efficiency that comes with decades of experience so it totally pays to hire out. Keep posting!!!
It's all good. I know that. Everybody got an opinion. I'm pretty handy. Not everyone will agree with what I have done. If the risers need to remove, it's not that hard. The concrete in top is not that thick anyway.
Thanks for the video. Just an FYI: You could also make the concrete ring stick out a couple inches around the riser in order to keep weeds from growing around it and for easy visibility for when the idiot comes along with the lawnmower.
Yeah. I should have done it. I guess i was not thinking about it at that time. I guess it is still possible to make a concrete ring around them. Definitely would help some to keep grass from growing cool to them. the second part about the idiot running them over with the mower. Hey. I think you just called me the idiot since i mow my own lawn. It's ok, I have been called worst. Lol
Does the cement have to be that thick? My depth is 20 inches..Could i just pour cement halfway up..Also is the cement enough of a seal or do I have to glue the riser down...The local septic guy brought me out the rippled tube cut to the right height lid and some guick dry cement..He said just put the tube over the hole and cement it..Is that true?..
That might work. Have a clean surface on your septic then caulk between the tube to septic tank. Once the caulk is dried enough, make an outer form and fill it with cement. The new cement will bond with the old tank cement to create a better seal. Maybe 4-6in thick. You can add some metal wires in the cement if you worry the cement might crack. You'd pour cement. The riser i got doesn't use the corrugated tube. I cemented it into the cement along with adding a few metal hooks to anchor it to the newly formed cement. I guess you don't have to pour concrete all the way to the top. Make wider to create a better seal and maybe like a foot tall.
Is that the Tuf Tite riser brand or another brand? I was trying to read the lid but all I could read was "fill with concrete for added safety". I'm guessing that means fill the underside of the lid with concrete? Anyway, I appreciate you sharing your idea and I like how you overcame your obstacles.
TUF-Tite 24" Heavy Duty Flat cover & TUF-Tite 6in Riser sold individually from Amazon. I ordered 2 lids and 2 risers. I think the prices went up a little.
TUF-Tite 24" Heavy Duty Flat Riser Lid for TUF-Tite Risers or Corrugated Pipe Risers www.amazon.com/dp/B00JU5YAFM/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_A7MXH2ZGY017DF7CRCZE
Great concept my issue would be there the concrete for someone that has no mechanical skills. It would get bad if that cement leak into the septic tank that would be worst then trying to save on a raiser.
@@tonedubb4325 What I'm trying to say is that you did a great job but it would suck for someone who didn't know how to build this spill that concrete into the septic tank if this would split in half. 👍🏼
An interesting idea although doing this on both doors would create an excessive amount of added weight to the top of the tank. I could foresee that being massive issue. Much better to just spend extra 100-150 on 12 inch risers.
Wow! Rube Goldberg's probably cheering from the grave. I looked up the real parts you needed (an adapter ring and an extra 12" section of riser) and you would have had to fork over a whopping $110 including free shipping, but that's for each of your 2 risers so I guess an extra $220 for the whole job. A fall-through preventer would have run another $20 per riser too. With the cost of a plastic barrel ($10x2), ten 60# bags of ready mix ($37 x 2), you saved around $126. If you add up the time to turn plastic barrels into pipes, and go to the store to buy, transport, and mix concrete I'm guessing you must have at least 6 hours invested. So you earned around $20/hr for your labor which isn't horrible but now you have a potentially leaky and more difficult to service septic tank with just a plastic lid for fall/cave in protection. And your install will certainly raise a red flag when your house gets inspected during a sale. I don't envy the guy that's going to get stuck redoing your work if they catch it. But if all you have is time on your hands then more power to you brother. Loved using packing tape as a concrete form. All I'm saying is for under $150 you could have done the 2 installs in under an hour and it would have been a better job and way easier than hand mixing all that concrete. It's probably as good of a job as you'd have gotten if you paid some of these outfits out here. You are definitely some kind of crazy thrifty genius! If you ever list the house for sale just put some astro-turf over it and tell them you're connected to city sewer!
I was too cheap. I think it cost $300 to 350 per set. I need 2 set. It would cost $600 to 700 for them. I spent $200 plus less then 10 bags of concrete (about $40). People said amount of time spent doing, it's cheaper just buy the whole set up. I agree and disagree. If i could do overtime at work, then it's worth while to have someone else do them or buy the whole setup, you would spend less time messing with them. If you can only work 40hrs a week and you monthly income is fixed. Buying the whole setup or having someone else doing them, now you have $400 or 500 less in your account. Imagine if I have a half dozen of these projects. I'll be broke and the Mrs won't be pleased. 😊
They were square opening. Cutting the barrel on one end flaps out worked out good. The riser fit perfectly allowing to pour concrete on the outside to give strength and sealed it. I could have done a better job making the out support form instead of using cardboard but it worked.
This is what I call throwing good money into bad. I can buy the same riser sets online for $ 122.00 each, free shipping, and no sales tax. Set each includes 24"" Riser Flange ring, 24"" wide x 12"" high riser and 24" lid. Fine grass roots are bad to . This is a disaster waiting to fail sooner or later.
That's interesting and informative. However, as I value MY OWN time at over $100 an hour, I find it easier to buy the riser kit and install int in an hour or less. Jus' saying. Good video, though.
What's interesting is that he clearly said right in the beginning of the video why he's doing it. My guess is nobody cares what you find easier due to your great personal value. Jus' saying though.
I find it interesting that someone that values there time at over $100 hr (lets assume +$208,00 annual net) is watching a You Video's on how to make a septic riser on the cheap. Do you know what is better than valuing your time at $100 + an hour? Charging that DUM PH_K $150 an hour labor to do a job for them, because as I said, they are a Dum Ph_ck! Off to work you better go.
@@duckhunter8387I am always perusing UA-cam for possible better ways to do things - more efficient, etc. Since you didn't understand that I value my time at least $100 if I have a JOB to do (fix, replace, etc and I do most of my own automotive, tractor, plumbing electrical work), then I do it myself. If I look at a job and see that it might be outside or challenge my skillset, I would consider paying somebody to do it and watch them do it. Or look it up on UA-cam and see if I can include it in my skillset. So while it might be INTERESTING to you that someone who values THEIR time at over $100 an our, don't assume too much. I spend time playing Call of Duty as well, and that's my down or leisure time. It all comes down to this: If you don't do it yourself, you gotta pay somebody to do it for you. And I do fix things for other people, and I don't charge them $150 an hour (depends on how good a friend you are).
@@douglasgriswold2533 Again, nobody cares about your "skillsets", your grand personal value or how you spend your time. The guy clearly stated why he's building his own risers in the video and he did a great job. This isn't about you. Just sayin'...
A flange only costs about $40. This is really dumb. It's also really going to suck for you the first time you hit the plastic part of the riser with a mower and have to replace it. Good luck getting the old riser out.
I like what you did, extra attention to detail, I just have someone doing my but they just clean the bottom and put a sleve and concrete around, looks fine and I'm sure it will be ok for years to come but your work is better, but they got it down in 3 hours
Thanks. If the lids are still not covered up with dirt, if up have the capability to do so, you should do something similar to have easy access next time. I hate digging for to get to the lids.
Beside saving a lot of money. The "I Can do" feeling of accomplishment you should have had, is PRICELESS!!! And as a bonus, You know that the quality of your work is better than what you would have paid for. Nice job Tone!
So true. And the satisfaction and not to mention the bragging right. 😂
I just picked up a pair of manhole covers and risers at auction for a hundred bucks. Made some concrete block risers, put the risers on top and covered it all back up. Worked like a champ. I had the same reaction you did seeing the price of commercially available risers.
Nice! Great job on the installation. Now, no more digging every time you need access to the tank. They're pricy and probably cost even more after post covid.
Well done! Lots of good tips in this video! God bless!!!
Nice. You just saved me bro. My access man way cracked and partially fell in so I had a big sheet of aluminum that I placed over it until the spring. If I had a couple of days to fix it I would but I'm just in a bind now
Most excellent job and it showed me how to fix my lid. No more digging.
Definitely not a fan of Digging. Glad you like it.
Nicely done. Great idea using the water barrel as a riser.
Thanks
Very smart and creative sir!!
Nice work. I just had my tanks pumped and thought about installing the risers as my lids are 2' below grade. After looking at the riser kits it was going to cost me over $500 in parts. My septic company charges an extra $50 each time to locate and dig. It would take 10 pump cycles to recoup the cost of the parts. I pump about every 5 years so waiting 50 years to break even is not even worth it. I threw down a $5.00 round stepping stone on top of the filled in hole at grade level to help locate the lids next time. My grass will slowly grow over it but it will be easy to locate next time.
We are a pumping business and only going to jobs that are no digging when we're very busy. Also you can look and see condition of your tank at any time. So I encourage you to put these in. We don't dig 2 foot anymore.
Nice job
Good job , some thought went to making it work, and saving some money, well done
AWESOME JOB!!
Awesome idea. Thanks
I had a riser installed by a "professional" for $1,000.00. It didn't seal because of other problems. I had to go back last month to re-do the installation. Sometimes its not just the cost, its also having it done right. Good job. interesting solution by using the blue barrel.
I do play attention to details. When others do it, they want to finish asap so they can move onto their next job. I understand they need to make money. They are a lot out there know what they are doing and will do it right. You will never have issues down the road. I paid one to replace all my house doors to the new look. Seems like all of them have issues, not close properly, latches not lining up, sagging, etc.
Sorry you have to tackle yourself. It's a pain. Well, at least you know you did it right and it will last.
@@tonedubb4325 Hey I kind of bashed you a little on the septic riser thing, but had to admit you have genius qualities. Just wanted to echo your sentiment about hiring out jobs, which I never do. Same reason- I just end up redoing their sloppy work most of the time. Exceptions- maybe working with running new wiring in a service entry if I can't kill the incoming mains. That's just because I prefer being alive over electrocuted. Or earth grading jobs with a bobcat/backhoe/dozer, which I know how to run- but don't have the efficiency that comes with decades of experience so it totally pays to hire out. Keep posting!!!
It's all good. I know that. Everybody got an opinion. I'm pretty handy. Not everyone will agree with what I have done. If the risers need to remove, it's not that hard. The concrete in top is not that thick anyway.
Great job! Thank you
Thanks for the video. Just an FYI: You could also make the concrete ring stick out a couple inches around the riser in order to keep weeds from growing around it and for easy visibility for when the idiot comes along with the lawnmower.
Yeah. I should have done it. I guess i was not thinking about it at that time. I guess it is still possible to make a concrete ring around them. Definitely would help some to keep grass from growing cool to them.
the second part about the idiot running them over with the mower. Hey. I think you just called me the idiot since i mow my own lawn. It's ok, I have been called worst. Lol
@@tonedubb4325 LOL. No, the idiot would be one who doesn't know it's there and someone who doesn't pay much attention.
Good Idea! Looks great.
Thanks. They're Still looking great.
inventive solutions like this insulate one from hard economic times; thanks for this video.
Brilliant
Thanks for this video
Well done💪🏿
Thanks. Now it's set up so no more digging when I need to have the septic empty. I'm too old for this.
Thank you
Maybe add some reinforcement to the lid. I suspect over time the plastic will rot making it easy for someone to step right through.
Probably. Nothing last forever. How about a layer rhino truckbed liner? I think i spray can of it. I'll look into that. Thanks
Nice work.... My only concern would be if you had to repair the baffle you wouldn't be able to reach it.
Lets hope that part never need fixing 🙏.
Also has your septic held up ok no leaks up to now.
So far so good.
I don't understand the hate. This seems like a good install to me.
Does the cement have to be that thick? My depth is 20 inches..Could i just pour cement halfway up..Also is the cement enough of a seal or do I have to glue the riser down...The local septic guy brought me out the rippled tube cut to the right height lid and some guick dry cement..He said just put the tube over the hole and cement it..Is that true?..
That might work. Have a clean surface on your septic then caulk between the tube to septic tank. Once the caulk is dried enough, make an outer form and fill it with cement. The new cement will bond with the old tank cement to create a better seal. Maybe 4-6in thick. You can add some metal wires in the cement if you worry the cement might crack. You'd pour cement. The riser i got doesn't use the corrugated tube. I cemented it into the cement along with adding a few metal hooks to anchor it to the newly formed cement. I guess you don't have to pour concrete all the way to the top. Make wider to create a better seal and maybe like a foot tall.
@@tonedubb4325 thank you
Is that the Tuf Tite riser brand or another brand? I was trying to read the lid but all I could read was "fill with concrete for added safety". I'm guessing that means fill the underside of the lid with concrete? Anyway, I appreciate you sharing your idea and I like how you overcame your obstacles.
TUF-Tite 24" Heavy Duty Flat cover & TUF-Tite 6in Riser sold individually from Amazon. I ordered 2 lids and 2 risers. I think the prices went up a little.
TUF-Tite 24" Heavy Duty Flat Riser Lid for TUF-Tite Risers or Corrugated Pipe Risers www.amazon.com/dp/B00JU5YAFM/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_A7MXH2ZGY017DF7CRCZE
Thanks!
Great job I want to do the same in my house
You should do it now or time when you need to empty your tank.
Great concept my issue would be there the concrete for someone that has no mechanical skills. It would get bad if that cement leak into the septic tank that would be worst then trying to save on a raiser.
It shouldn't leak, i hope. The wet concrete bond with septic tank old concrete. Then you got dirt packed around it.
@@tonedubb4325 What I'm trying to say is that you did a great job but it would suck for someone who didn't know how to build this spill that concrete into the septic tank if this would split in half. 👍🏼
An interesting idea although doing this on both doors would create an excessive amount of added weight to the top of the tank. I could foresee that being massive issue. Much better to just spend extra 100-150 on 12 inch risers.
Wouldn't it just be the same weight as the lid and the dirt on top that he removed? Maybe even less weight imo
Wow! Rube Goldberg's probably cheering from the grave. I looked up the real parts you needed (an adapter ring and an extra 12" section of riser) and you would have had to fork over a whopping $110 including free shipping, but that's for each of your 2 risers so I guess an extra $220 for the whole job. A fall-through preventer would have run another $20 per riser too. With the cost of a plastic barrel ($10x2), ten 60# bags of ready mix ($37 x 2), you saved around $126. If you add up the time to turn plastic barrels into pipes, and go to the store to buy, transport, and mix concrete I'm guessing you must have at least 6 hours invested. So you earned around $20/hr for your labor which isn't horrible but now you have a potentially leaky and more difficult to service septic tank with just a plastic lid for fall/cave in protection. And your install will certainly raise a red flag when your house gets inspected during a sale. I don't envy the guy that's going to get stuck redoing your work if they catch it. But if all you have is time on your hands then more power to you brother. Loved using packing tape as a concrete form. All I'm saying is for under $150 you could have done the 2 installs in under an hour and it would have been a better job and way easier than hand mixing all that concrete. It's probably as good of a job as you'd have gotten if you paid some of these outfits out here. You are definitely some kind of crazy thrifty genius! If you ever list the house for sale just put some astro-turf over it and tell them you're connected to city sewer!
I guess you’re the life of all the parties?
i'm looking into doing something like this and know nothing about it. what would have been a better way. thank you
You should have used a Polylok adapter ring kit that covers square openings. Always use stainless nails as they will not rust
I was too cheap. I think it cost $300 to 350 per set. I need 2 set. It would cost $600 to 700 for them. I spent $200 plus less then 10 bags of concrete (about $40). People said amount of time spent doing, it's cheaper just buy the whole set up. I agree and disagree. If i could do overtime at work, then it's worth while to have someone else do them or buy the whole setup, you would spend less time messing with them.
If you can only work 40hrs a week and you monthly income is fixed. Buying the whole setup or having someone else doing them, now you have $400 or 500 less in your account. Imagine if I have a half dozen of these projects. I'll be broke and the Mrs won't be pleased. 😊
Your condenser is frozen and inner might be too. Unplug to allow ice to melt and thaw out. Remove inner panel to do inspection.
While the panel is off, plug the electrical cord to the socket. The condenser should start to ice up. Means it is working again.
You did a great job here
Thanks. No more digging for me when I need it pumped.
I like it except I not see a gasket to prevent water in the tank
The lower part was sealed together with concrete. The cover has a rubber seal. Once those screws are tighten, water won't leak in.
What size was your tank 30gal or a 55gal
Are you referring the plastic barrel? 55 gallon blue barrel used to contain carwash detergent.
@@tonedubb4325 yeah I guess if that was what you were cutting in half to use for your septic riser extension.
I also have 2 septic concrete tanks with the square top.
The opening is 26’’ inches each
They were square opening. Cutting the barrel on one end flaps out worked out good. The riser fit perfectly allowing to pour concrete on the outside to give strength and sealed it. I could have done a better job making the out support form instead of using cardboard but it worked.
Do you have a model number for the blue barrel?
It's just one of those plastic 55 gallon drums. Check craigslist. They sell them for about $20.
OMG FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU WANT ROOTS IN YOUR TANKS
I dont have any trees near the septic. If you got trees nearby, even with concrete lids, they still possible make entry.
This is what I call throwing good money into bad. I can buy the same riser sets online for $ 122.00 each, free shipping, and no sales tax. Set each includes 24"" Riser Flange ring, 24"" wide x 12"" high riser and 24" lid. Fine grass roots are bad to . This is a disaster waiting to fail sooner or later.
Wow, riser failure waiting to happen right there.
You got f***** on the price.
That's interesting and informative. However, as I value MY OWN time at over $100 an hour, I find it easier to buy the riser kit and install int in an hour or less. Jus' saying. Good video, though.
What's interesting is that he clearly said right in the beginning of the video why he's doing it. My guess is nobody cares what you find easier due to your great personal value. Jus' saying though.
I find it interesting that someone that values there time at over $100 hr (lets assume +$208,00 annual net) is watching a You Video's on how to make a septic riser on the cheap. Do you know what is better than valuing your time at $100 + an hour? Charging that DUM PH_K $150 an hour labor to do a job for them, because as I said, they are a Dum Ph_ck! Off to work you better go.
@@duckhunter8387I am always perusing UA-cam for possible better ways to do things - more efficient, etc. Since you didn't understand that I value my time at least $100 if I have a JOB to do (fix, replace, etc and I do most of my own automotive, tractor, plumbing electrical work), then I do it myself. If I look at a job and see that it might be outside or challenge my skillset, I would consider paying somebody to do it and watch them do it. Or look it up on UA-cam and see if I can include it in my skillset. So while it might be INTERESTING to you that someone who values THEIR time at over $100 an our, don't assume too much. I spend time playing Call of Duty as well, and that's my down or leisure time. It all comes down to this: If you don't do it yourself, you gotta pay somebody to do it for you. And I do fix things for other people, and I don't charge them $150 an hour (depends on how good a friend you are).
@@jrmorrissey207 Then why don't you STFU and move on, or better yet, call 1-800-WaaaaaH with your insipid sarcasm. See ya.
@@douglasgriswold2533 Again, nobody cares about your "skillsets", your grand personal value or how you spend your time. The guy clearly stated why he's building his own risers in the video and he did a great job. This isn't about you. Just sayin'...
A flange only costs about $40. This is really dumb. It's also really going to suck for you the first time you hit the plastic part of the riser with a mower and have to replace it. Good luck getting the old riser out.
I like what you did, extra attention to detail, I just have someone doing my but they just clean the bottom and put a sleve and concrete around, looks fine and I'm sure it will be ok for years to come but your work is better, but they got it down in 3 hours
Thanks. If the lids are still not covered up with dirt, if up have the capability to do so, you should do something similar to have easy access next time. I hate digging for to get to the lids.
Riser failure here we come
Way too much work.