Probably my favorite TTWT video! Has something for everyone. Rural AZ has much the same setups with septic tank/leach field configuration. Real world problems with family involvement and having a good time in the process, what's not to like.
BLESS Y'ALL HEART ❤ STARTED 2021 OUT RIGHT!! BUT THAT'S LIFE? IT'S WONDERFUL TO HAVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO HELP? SO GLAD Y'ALL GOT IT DONE!! STAY SAFE AND TAKE CARE 🙏
Like the side of the ole septic tank truck says. Nobody sticks their nose in our business. Miss your Dad in these vids. Happy New Year!🎉 Your friend from NW Indiana.
Oh boy what a way to start the new year. You were fortunate that you knew where to dig. Always good to have family and good friends that aren’t afraid of hard projects. Glad you were able to solve the problems. Happy New Year Bruce from Mason Michigan
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Your videos at the farm with Tom and Randall are the best! Having said that, as a master plumber this was painful to watch. 😆 The final result came out great though! Many times the issue is actually at the outset of the tank. The old code up here in Wisconsin required 5 feet of cast iron in and out of the tank. The cast iron would become completely plugged over time. Great fix guys! More videos at the farm please!
Back when I was plumbing this work was the cream of the crop! Didn't usually smell so good but it was always fun just like you guys showed it to be!! Great video!
Did this same job up at Anchorage, Alaska in 1978. First was the permafrost layer. Had to hammer in steel pipes into the soil and run steam into them for a few days. Then we used pickaxes to cut into this layer which was really awful. Every time the pick would hit the soil, it would splatter mud everywhere (like in our eyes). Next we dug straight down by hand for 28 feet using cribbing on the sides to keep the dirt from caving onto us. After we repaired the cleanout tee, we left most of the hole alone and built a shelf about 6 feet from the surface. This was so we wouldn't have to dig all the way down the next time (never happened for me as I returned to the lower 48). Went to Juneau in 1982.
This is bringing back a not so pleasant memory of when our septic froze seven years ago. Even the electric eel couldn't get through. Dug it up with shovels and a borrowed jackhammer as the ground was frozen solid.
We hit a main water line a few years ago that was NOT buried to code by the water company. They only had the line 12-15" deep, and code here in Kentucky is WAY deeper than that. So it wasn't really our fault, but, they came out and patched the line and charged us $1,700 for 2 hours of labor. Ouch.
That was a great "real life" video. Team work made a stinky job go smoothly and funner. Flush away with piece of mind. I look forward to 2021 with all of you, family and friends aliike.
Been a viewer for many years. Y'all r great, especially love the videos involving your family, and farm. I look forward to those. (Sure miss seeing your dad Ray) You all are a wonderful example of what family should be all about. Take care and keep the projects coming! Happy New Year!
I had to do this same operation last summer. Same kind of septic system. My pipe didn't have a hole, it had collapsed. I found an old gravel driveway I had to dig through. Fun times, really wished for a machine or a teenager while I was hand digging it.
Love the videos, if you are in Indiana, there is a State rule that requires a permit, from each county HD, for the repair of existing or new dwelling. Reference 410 IAC 6-8.3. However if all you are repairing is a supply line between the septic tank and house, you may not need a permit. That depends on the local ordinance. I don’t want you or your viewers to have a bad day.
No permit needed for the mainline, or header pipe leaving the tank. You do need one if going further then 3ft into a lateral line in the field (in Illinois).
I have the 485 backhoe on a 3320 was going to get the new 485A on a 3039R in hopes of the swing and boom up was fixed. This video tells me it is not. The only way to run smoothly is to have two valves at least open at all times which is hard to do in a hole trenching is fine. I installed a flow control on the boom up to help fix the problem. Guess go nine miles from here and maybe Steve let me try it out before I trade. Or Tim do more videos😊
When you said you live in the BUSHI choked on my coffee lol. We live in the bush here in Alaska and BUSH living you don't have to worry bout septic system lol cuz we call our septic system and OUTHOUSE....:)
Sure looked like you were trying to make water run uphill into that septic tank. One caution about using a tractor to dig up around a septic tank: last year i needed my septic tank pumped. We dug by shovel to find the inspection port. What we found was a propane line from a buried propane tank installed right over the inspection port. Using a backhoe might have caused a kaboom.
Once you cover it up no one will know what it looks like. It is a sewer line not a work of art. Thanks for sharing, nice to know I am not the only one who has problems.
Correct me it I'm wrong but wouldn't it be wise to use a finish bucket(no teeth) while digging in a yard that likely has no boulders or roots when exposing pipes? You might have avoided breaking the pipe with one. Nice work, glad your mom is no longer "backed up"! Best Regards, Jay
When you talked about how many new subscribers you got it 2020, reminded me of the first TTWT video I ever watched, before I subscribed. It was the 1025R seat spring video with Katriel on Ken's Bolt On Hooks. I was like, "Who is this goof ball?" 😂 The harrow video you just did with her also reminded me of it. Keep up the great work!
We were discussing that one the other day. We had such horrible lighting and sound. Oh well! That was our FIRST sponsored video. Ken sent us a gift card for a cheeseburger at our local cheeseburger joint!
Happy New Year Tim! Another good video, those guys leaning on the shovels remind me of my local street crew. 1 guy works and 5 of them lean on their shovel watching.
Isn't it always "a loose connection"? Glad your machine wasn't down for long. How does that work? Does the dealer send someone out? Is it covered by the warranty? I hear all the horror stories about the service costs with the new computerized equipment, but does that same thing apply to the smaller machines? I noticed that this was one video where Christy was more than happy to stay back behind the camera. Smart girl! Despite the cold and the "content", it looked like everyone enjoyed the day. In many ways, being able to just fix what is needed can be a blessing. Here in the northeast, just touching a septic system would need multiple town board approval and then a certification after. And sadly, you most likely could not just fix the issue, but be required to bring the entire system up to code. I know a family that was required to replace their entire leech field because they needed to dig up a junction box to remove a clog. Turned out to be a wad of fabric that some child had flushed. Cost them almost $20k.
My sewer backed up this morning. My solution was to get my neighbor's plumbing company to come out and snake it. Just finished and sat down to watch your video----what a coincidence, too funny. I'm not sure what mine cost me, but I bet it's going to be more. Loved the video, but then again I love them all.
Tim that old orange berg pipe are to dig it up a replace it. I hate that old stuff. PS Tim I don't mean to bring a hurt but I miss your daddy not being there to help yawl. God bless his memory and yawl.
Hi Tim glad you had plenty of help, seems like everytime something like that happens to me I'm by myself and can't find anyone to help. Thanks for sharing
I had the same problem a few years ago. The septic guy ran a 2000 pound pressure hose into the line an out came the plug. Our septic is only 8 inches down from the sod give er take
Lucky, lucky! If my county didn't have building codes, we wouldn't have to double goose step and say zieg heil. Are there any small, cheap 1/16 acre plots i could squat on in your area? 😆
Gotta be a challenge maintaining a good field on flat land like that. We have a presby system with a sediment tank, effluent tank, and a pump rated for fifty feet of lift. Had to replace the pump a few years ago... ~$1000. I installed myself in about an hour, but I cringe a little every time I drive across that side yard (Our husky loves the mound BTW)
Great job as always, I really like how you approach these jobs and videos. Seems like you learn along the way sometimes and share some tips you've learned. Only thing I would be worried about is the weight of the tractor on the tank. I always avoid driving over it with my tractor, maybe I don't have to. Looks like everything worked out ok. Keep up the great videos.
Tim-did u and brother Tom have to use a out house till ur dad put inside plumbing in the house! just wondering is all-ok. just wanted to thank ur buddy steve for finding me a insurance clear back here in Pa. i have contacted the agent and we agreed to wait till its safer to meet in person, very nice attitude the agent. so tell him thanks again from us.
What a crappy way to start the new year. Septic lines are pretty forgiving as long as there isn't an "edge" or lip for paper to get snagged on. I am a little confused as to what the problem was if the y was ok and there were separate lines from each bathroom then what was fixed that was causing both toilets to back up?
So what was the actual problem that caused everything to backup? The one pipe had a hole caused by the backhoe. Was it the small hole in the other pipe? I didn't see anything that would cause all drains to stop flowing.
Well, there was a plug near the Y. The collars around the incoming pipes to the Y were both broken. The pipes had fallen down creating a partial restriction. Who knows, that partial restriction might not block again for 20 years, or it might block next week. Anyway, we fixed it, getting the pipes lined up again, using the rock to help hold it up.
Unless you edited it out , it was a very calm video considering the situation . Glad I don't have smell o vision though . Lol Happy New Year to all of you .
Tim, that backhoe is identical to the one on my Yanmar I’ve seen them side by side, only difference is the color. Yanmar calls it a cb85, it has the thumb on it also. Is there any quick attach for changing buckets? It is a pain switching buckets because the thumb and the bucket use the same pin, very time consuming to line everything up, I dread it!
I'm not sure it will work for every application, but check out Bxpanded dot com. They have a quick detach between the standard bucket and their root ripper. It may work for you 🤷♂️
This was real life. Despite working in the sewer it was a fun day with friends. Thank you Marks family for letting me be a part of it.
Tractor Tim moment of the day! Needed this one... Let's get started!
At 19:41 it looks like a city crew everyone leaning on a shovel
That's the state DOT look. :) Careful, you may have to pay royalties...
One thing about doing a job like that early in the new year. Things can easily get better for the rest of it.
Good to see family and friends getting together and having a good time
There is nothing as beautiful as a properly function septic system.
Nice job. Project never go exactly the way you planned but you got it done.
You saved me some money today from Ken’s Bolton hooks so I appreciate it
Congratulations on the Kboh products!
I can smell this video. I’ve done this in a rural homestead area and it is mighty unpleasant work. You should be sainted for this.
Glad I wasn't the only one thinking about the smell.
It wasn’t so bad...coulda been a lot worse.
There were a few brief moments that were not so good!!
Well done Tim. Gravel make a fine bed for that pipe. It was clean gravel at that. Good job.
Oh man...'in the sewer...' best of luck 2021 !
A good spotter is key 😁
The most important is Tim has his health on the mend. Happy 2021.
That's why I don't dig pipe with a tooth bucket. I put a tooth through a 6" c900 service line that wasn't properly marked. I feel your frustration 🙃
I live where there are no codes or inspections too. It is so nice to be able to live without Big Government breathing down your back.
Probably my favorite TTWT video! Has something for everyone. Rural AZ has much the same setups with septic tank/leach field configuration. Real world problems with family involvement and having a good time in the process, what's not to like.
BLESS Y'ALL HEART ❤ STARTED 2021 OUT RIGHT!! BUT THAT'S LIFE? IT'S WONDERFUL TO HAVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO HELP? SO GLAD Y'ALL GOT IT DONE!! STAY SAFE AND TAKE CARE 🙏
Like the side of the ole septic tank truck says. Nobody sticks their nose in our business. Miss your Dad in these vids. Happy New Year!🎉 Your friend from NW Indiana.
Oh boy what a way to start the new year. You were fortunate that you knew where to dig.
Always good to have family and good friends that aren’t afraid of hard projects. Glad you were able to solve the problems.
Happy New Year
Bruce from Mason Michigan
Great fix, and great camaraderie enjoyed by all!. You guys turned that nasty job into memories to be enjoyed for generations. Awesome, thanks!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Your videos at the farm with Tom and Randall are the best! Having said that, as a master plumber this was painful to watch. 😆 The final result came out great though! Many times the issue is actually at the outset of the tank. The old code up here in Wisconsin required 5 feet of cast iron in and out of the tank. The cast iron would become completely plugged over time. Great fix guys! More videos at the farm please!
Look like the ABS black pipe that was the reason they quit using it because it gets real brittle. Just PVC now.
My dream tractor right there. 4 series! It'll be a great combo with my 1025r. Great video. Real life issue, real life fix!
Never a nice day when you have to do that kind of work. Nice tractor Steve.
Back when I was plumbing this work was the cream of the crop! Didn't usually smell so good but it was always fun just like you guys showed it to be!! Great video!
your family videos at the farm are tops!
Did this same job up at Anchorage, Alaska in 1978. First was the permafrost layer. Had to hammer in steel pipes into the soil and run steam into them for a few days. Then we used pickaxes to cut into this layer which was really awful. Every time the pick would hit the soil, it would splatter mud everywhere (like in our eyes). Next we dug straight down by hand for 28 feet using cribbing on the sides to keep the dirt from caving onto us. After we repaired the cleanout tee, we left most of the hole alone and built a shelf about 6 feet from the surface. This was so we wouldn't have to dig all the way down the next time (never happened for me as I returned to the lower 48). Went to Juneau in 1982.
Great Video. I love watching someone else doing the stinky digging. I could smell that septic system from here.
This is bringing back a not so pleasant memory of when our septic froze seven years ago. Even the electric eel couldn't get through. Dug it up with shovels and a borrowed jackhammer as the ground was frozen solid.
The saying I like to use for something like this job or any thing that ain’t goin right. “You’ll have that on them big jobs!”🤙
We hit a main water line a few years ago that was NOT buried to code by the water company. They only had the line 12-15" deep, and code here in Kentucky is WAY deeper than that. So it wasn't really our fault, but, they came out and patched the line and charged us $1,700 for 2 hours of labor. Ouch.
That was a great "real life" video. Team work made a stinky job go smoothly and funner. Flush away with piece of mind. I look forward to 2021 with all of you, family and friends aliike.
I remember when the pipe was done with cast iron, of course im alot older than each of you
Great video
Been a viewer for many years. Y'all r great, especially love the videos involving your family, and farm. I look forward to those. (Sure miss seeing your dad Ray) You all are a wonderful example of what family should be all about. Take care and keep the projects coming! Happy New Year!
Thanks for watching!
I had to do this same operation last summer. Same kind of septic system. My pipe didn't have a hole, it had collapsed. I found an old gravel driveway I had to dig through. Fun times, really wished for a machine or a teenager while I was hand digging it.
Great video Tim. It's nice to see you working with your family. Randall is a workhorse!!
Love the videos, if you are in Indiana, there is a State rule that requires a permit, from each county HD, for the repair of existing or new dwelling. Reference 410 IAC 6-8.3. However if all you are repairing is a supply line between the septic tank and house, you may not need a permit. That depends on the local ordinance. I don’t want you or your viewers to have a bad day.
This was in Illinois.
No permit needed for the mainline, or header pipe leaving the tank. You do need one if going further then 3ft into a lateral line in the field (in Illinois).
@Im hungry. There are no laterals, there is no header.
Septic runs through orangeburg pipe for about 150 ft, then drains into open field/ditch
Indiana has a no off lot discharge rule. We all know that a lot of older homes and small towns discharge to tiles, ditches and streams.
I have the 485 backhoe on a 3320 was going to get the new 485A on a 3039R in hopes of the swing and boom up was fixed. This video tells me it is not. The only way to run smoothly is to have two valves at least open at all times which is hard to do in a hole trenching is fine. I installed a flow control on the boom up to help fix the problem. Guess go nine miles from here and maybe Steve let me try it out before I trade. Or Tim do more videos😊
You are correct...it is NOT fixed. very difficult to work with this swing/boom valve.
When you said you live in the BUSHI choked on my coffee lol. We live in the bush here in Alaska and BUSH living you don't have to worry bout septic system lol cuz we call our septic system and OUTHOUSE....:)
Obviously I was exaggerating...and making fun of our situation.
Too Funny.....I’m doing the same job with the same tractor on the same day (s). Thanks for all of your sharing! Great knowledge and entertainment!
Brings back memories from last fall for me. Glad it was fixed and things are “going downhill”....so to speak. Misery loves company😏
Sure looked like you were trying to make water run uphill into that septic tank. One caution about using a tractor to dig up around a septic tank: last year i needed my septic tank pumped. We dug by shovel to find the inspection port. What we found was a propane line from a buried propane tank installed right over the inspection port. Using a backhoe might have caused a kaboom.
I'm sure your mom is great full for yalls help have a day love from TEXAS
Tim Christi and Family great septic work is a bummer good job
God Bless All
PaK
Looks like 4 State of Illinois workers. Happy new Year to all.
Once you cover it up no one will know what it looks like. It is a sewer line not a work of art. Thanks for sharing, nice to know I am not the only one who has problems.
Looks like a fun filled day with family🙂
Another great video with the team. Everybody works well with each other. Love the farm videos.
Correct me it I'm wrong but wouldn't it be wise to use a finish bucket(no teeth) while digging in a yard that likely has no boulders or roots when exposing pipes? You might have avoided breaking the pipe with one. Nice work, glad your mom is no longer "backed up"! Best Regards, Jay
Yes. No teeth would have been great.
Ya use whatcha got!!!!
When you talked about how many new subscribers you got it 2020, reminded me of the first TTWT video I ever watched, before I subscribed. It was the 1025R seat spring video with Katriel on Ken's Bolt On Hooks. I was like, "Who is this goof ball?" 😂 The harrow video you just did with her also reminded me of it. Keep up the great work!
We were discussing that one the other day. We had such horrible lighting and sound. Oh well! That was our FIRST sponsored video. Ken sent us a gift card for a cheeseburger at our local cheeseburger joint!
@@TractorTimewithTim I didn't know that video was you until the next one that I watched. I said, "Oh, it's the cheeseburger guy." Haha
Happy New Year Tim! Another good video, those guys leaning on the shovels remind me of my local street crew. 1 guy works and 5 of them lean on their shovel watching.
One a comin, one a goin, one a smokin, and one a mowin :-)
@@TractorTimewithTim Bingo! I wish you were my neighbor.
Nice work
Well done
Isn't it always "a loose connection"? Glad your machine wasn't down for long. How does that work? Does the dealer send someone out? Is it covered by the warranty? I hear all the horror stories about the service costs with the new computerized equipment, but does that same thing apply to the smaller machines?
I noticed that this was one video where Christy was more than happy to stay back behind the camera. Smart girl!
Despite the cold and the "content", it looked like everyone enjoyed the day. In many ways, being able to just fix what is needed can be a blessing. Here in the northeast, just touching a septic system would need multiple town board approval and then a certification after. And sadly, you most likely could not just fix the issue, but be required to bring the entire system up to code. I know a family that was required to replace their entire leech field because they needed to dig up a junction box to remove a clog. Turned out to be a wad of fabric that some child had flushed. Cost them almost $20k.
My sewer backed up this morning. My solution was to get my neighbor's plumbing company to come out and snake it. Just finished and sat down to watch your video----what a coincidence, too funny. I'm not sure what mine cost me, but I bet it's going to be more. Loved the video, but then again I love them all.
Sorry to hear that!
Thanks for the kind words.
“2021 is going to be better yea” near the end of the video got the thumbs up!
Tim that old orange berg pipe are to dig it up a replace it. I hate that old stuff. PS Tim I don't mean to bring a hurt but I miss your daddy not being there to help yawl. God bless his memory and yawl.
always a fun job digging up the sewer lines or septic lines.
Hi Tim glad you had plenty of help, seems like everytime something like that happens to me I'm by myself and can't find anyone to help. Thanks for sharing
I enjoy seeing your family videos, even if it is digging sewer pipes.
Would not have blamed you , but you all handled it very well . Love watching your channel .
I had the same problem a few years ago. The septic guy ran a 2000 pound pressure hose into the line an out came the plug. Our septic is only 8 inches down from the sod give er take
talk about keeping it real, what a job!!
I'm going to start the same type of thing tomorrow. Neighbors septic backed up and going to see if I can get it fixed.
Molly looks to be a nice dog.
Pitch Tom! Bitumin and clay bricks made with straw.
Boy what a stinky way to start the new year haha great video as always happy new year
Tim's expression after hitting the pipe is unbelievable...
Somebody must have really liked digging trenches to run both pipes all the way to the tank.
2020 wasn't bad for TTWT, Tim got stents so he didn't die!
Thank God for this not being smellavision!!
Tim if i ever get sewer trouble, I think I will look you up 😁
I think I’ll change my number!!! :-). Just kidding.
Getting it done!!!
Great Bible reference...
Lucky, lucky! If my county didn't have building codes, we wouldn't have to double goose step and say zieg heil. Are there any small, cheap 1/16 acre plots i could squat on in your area? 😆
Gotta be a challenge maintaining a good field on flat land like that. We have a presby system with a sediment tank, effluent tank, and a pump rated for fifty feet of lift. Had to replace the pump a few years ago... ~$1000. I installed myself in about an hour, but I cringe a little every time I drive across that side yard (Our husky loves the mound BTW)
I could drive 20 minutes either way to menards, then I moved to Tennessee. I miss saving big money!
Tar is your friend in these projects but you gotta use what you have. I completely agree the keyboard cowboys I am sure it will get comments.
Great job as always, I really like how you approach these jobs and videos. Seems like you learn along the way sometimes and share some tips you've learned.
Only thing I would be worried about is the weight of the tractor on the tank. I always avoid driving over it with my tractor, maybe I don't have to. Looks like everything worked out ok.
Keep up the great videos.
We straddled the tank. We probed for the exact dimensions...then made sure we were straddling it.
my septic line crapped out on new years day once.luckily it was in the 50,s that day and the ground was pretty dry.
Good stuff! Good friends!
The lift pump on my septic quit back in November and I didn't know until the septic filled up. Luckily it was any easy fix.
Sakrete was introduced in 1936
Took it 30 years to make it all the way out there...in the boonies :-)
'what was that? Whoah!'
If you need to find a pipe or wire use a backhoe. My 260B is 6-0 .
Tim-did u and brother Tom have to use a out house till ur dad put inside plumbing in the house! just wondering is all-ok.
just wanted to thank ur buddy steve for finding me a insurance clear back here in Pa. i have contacted the agent and we agreed to wait till its safer to meet in person, very nice attitude the agent. so tell him thanks again from us.
Tom had to use outhouse. The ‘new’ house was built in 65....the year before I was born.
take a picture of the way the pipes run and print and frame it for future use.
Always strikes me as odd how easy it is to smile and joke when it's cold, wet, and you're standing in poop. Great video.
What a crappy way to start the new year. Septic lines are pretty forgiving as long as there isn't an "edge" or lip for paper to get snagged on. I am a little confused as to what the problem was if the y was ok and there were separate lines from each bathroom then what was fixed that was causing both toilets to back up?
Those collars which joined the pipes to the Y were broken. Not actually sure we needed to repair...but hey, it should be good now!
I like that 485a I need one
so thank God we don't have smellovision! :-)
45 miles to the nearest Menard’s? Well... what’cha do is you go down there, and you buy some of everything... then when you need it, you’ve got it. 😉
You gotta do what you gotta do Tim
So what was the actual problem that caused everything to backup? The one pipe had a hole caused by the backhoe. Was it the small hole in the other pipe? I didn't see anything that would cause all drains to stop flowing.
Well, there was a plug near the Y. The collars around the incoming pipes to the Y were both broken. The pipes had fallen down creating a partial restriction. Who knows, that partial restriction might not block again for 20 years, or it might block next week. Anyway, we fixed it, getting the pipes lined up again, using the rock to help hold it up.
Unless you edited it out , it was a very calm video considering the situation . Glad I don't have smell o vision though . Lol Happy New Year to all of you .
It was calm. You saw the ‘flavor’ of our day. We had a great time working together for a fix. No use being all angry about it! Things happen!
4:17 That's why you always get a mark out crew before you dig!
Would not have identified this as it is not a public utility.
@@TractorTimewithTim ah ok
Did I miss it?! What was the cause of the backup?
At least you aren't using an outhouse!
Just need to go with a Red Green option , lots of duct tape.
Tim, that backhoe is identical to the one on my Yanmar I’ve seen them side by side, only difference is the color. Yanmar calls it a cb85, it has the thumb on it also. Is there any quick attach for changing buckets? It is a pain switching buckets because the thumb and the bucket use the same pin, very time consuming to line everything up, I dread it!
I'm not sure it will work for every application, but check out Bxpanded dot com. They have a quick detach between the standard bucket and their root ripper. It may work for you 🤷♂️
Great video stinky job.
LOL 😂😂 great video thanks Larry