PROBLEMS ALREADY! How To Replace Septic Distribution Box.
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- Опубліковано 13 кві 2023
- Along with purchasing this property, we acquired all the problems that came with it. The septic system is a very important part of a functioning home. So I got the tank pumped and looked over the system. There are two issues... the distribution box is deteriorating and the leach field is seeping up due to hydraulic pressure. It may just need some healthy bacteria introduced to clean up the drain bed. Hopefully this video will help you with any septic issues you might be having.
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I’m a septic inspector. It could be leeching up in the yard because that finger was getting all the water. Like you said, they weren’t all getting the water. So that one finger could be over saturated. Close of that one finger for a month or two. Let it dry out. Then rotate the cap back so it accepts water
Thanks for the suggestion. It has gotten better but i noticed it was wet in a couple spots the other day. Im going to close it up temporarily like your saying. Thanks
I had to test my septic out while watching this great video. Man you're a handy man of all trades. Happy to start seeing some videos again. Thanks Kyle and Spicer family for the great video. Cheers.
Thanks buddy. A lot more coming.
Thanks for sharing. Have to fix this issue now.
Thanks for the tip on the probe end!
No problem!
Great Video and glad to see ya'll back on the Air...
God dang I have missed you guys! The new place looks absolutely killer!
Thanks! Were glad to be back at it. Should be uploading regularly now.
My concrete D box is on the way out, not quite as bad as yours yet. Glad to see that it's not going to be the terrible job I thought it might be. Great video and you've got a new subscriber!
Thanks! I appreciate it and glad to have you.
If your effluent is seeping to the surface it means your leach bed is not accepting the water. It's either saturated because the soil cannot accept the water anymore (its past its life span or it was put in a bad spot to begin with) or you've had solids make their way to the field clogging the holes in the leach pipes and/or the passages in the gravel trenches. You will ultimately have to abandon that line and add another at some point in time. I would suggest removing anything from going into your septic that doesn't absolutely need to go in there (water softener discharge, laundry, etc...). A grey water system is a good idea, or find a hill and pipe your grey water to it.
One of my favorites so far, Great video!
Thats great! Glad to hear.
That D Box looks really deep. We install septic systems in Kentucky and our D box’s have to be kept shallow for the lateral lines to work properly. Maybe a difference between Kentucky and Indiana. Great video
Ya im not sure on that one. Hopefully a did a decent job from a professionals prospective. Thanks for the comment
Appreciate you making video. Wasn't sure on the distribution box on AMZN. Looks like it's gtg
I’m getting ready to expand my leach field. Going to be doing all this. Great video. Just subscribed!
Good luck with your project. Thanks for the sub. Hope you enjoy our content.
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For being you hadn't done that before you sure made it look like you have. Great video as always.
Thanks! Ive gained a lot of experience over the years from working on my previous homes. Makes jobs like this a little less intimidating. Thanks for the comment.
Nice work 👍
You should have run a Baby Ruth into the box😂😂😂
I put a lid on our tank 2 years ago. Now it only cost $100.00 to get it pumped. I just got to find the distribution box. Looks like rain all weekend, maybe next week.
I think you did good! I like the bloopers!
Thanks Tom! I try to put them at the end of all our videos.
Learned some shit. Glad to see you are back from hiatus.
Glad to be back. Was a busy couple months.
I have never done a job like this. Nice Job you made it look easy. But I have a question, should you have reversed the orange hole plugs? Install the large size inside the box so there would be no chance to have them pop off the box due to excess pressure.
Thats what i thought too, but the larger flange was on the outside. They seemed flimsy for being buried.
Glad to see you made a really great move for your family. Best of luck to you! Good septic video. Learned a couple things. Thanks. BTW. Are you no longer doing electrical for a living?
Thanks Roy! No i had to leave my job. I signed the book down here to work out of this local but im taking a break for a couple months to get the house and shop set up.
I had same issue. Just needed more topsoil over a couple of the lines. Great video on a crappy subject.
My probe is short and fat, like a tuna fish can...It's like sticking a marshmello in a piggy bank. Sorry had to leave the joke since you asked LOL
What a sh1ty tractor video…. Good stuff, the joys of home ownership. I’m glad you took the extra time to film. Enjoyed it and look forward to seeing more projects at your new place.
I watched your video to prepare to replace my own crumbling d-box, which I completed last weekend. However when I was finished, sweaty and gross, my wife failed to bring me a cold beer. Trying to understand where I went wrong?
Haha. Ya that can be frustrating. Well i hope the swap went well for you. Definitely not a fun job.
I wonder how soon we’ll be watching a “I got a backhoe for my tractor” video? 😂
Im working on something right now that will be close to that. Hoping it works out because i could really use one.
@@SpicerDesignsLLC I always buy backhoes for my tractors. They get used all the time. Expensive but awesome to have.
Very informative, thanks a lot! Next time maybe wash your hands before drinking the beer…
Ahhh builds character
Lol, awesome video.
That pan in on Doug...hahhahaha
I stole that clip from Adams video.
That could be a grade A GIF
How did it end up working? Was it distribution box or leach field?
The one finger is still a little wet. Wet spring doesnt help either. The box had to be replaced regardless. I still have more work to do but its getting better.
My septic system recently did not pass inspection. But what I'm not keen on is that the company that did the inspection, i.e. for certifying the septic system in the context of a home sale, owns and operates a company that does septic installations. He gave me a quote for a new leech field (but said the tank is very likely salvageable) and so I'm considering it. Meanwhile, I've researched septic systems for the first time, including watching this very insightful video -- thank you -- and have been wondering, what if the problem is just the distribution box? Seems like that could be the source of the system failure and be a much less expensive fix. Would appreciate any comments.
Very well could be the problem. Once the solids get to the leach field its pretty much game over. If you just started seeing an issues it may have only made it to the dist box. Good luck with the repair
I rather have a company that installs a septic system than one who never install a system telling me it is good or bad ??
Could a bad distribution box cause water backing up in the house?
Not usually. Have you had your tank pumped? A full tank will do it or a failing leach field. Is your yard all wet where the leach field is?
I'm curious, I watched this video a couple months ago and did this repair fix your seepage problem?
Its definitely gotten better. Ive ran some treatment through the system too to break up and clean the leach field too.
@SpicerDesignsLLC thank you for the reply. This video was helpful for me to decide on repairing mine!
My leech field has the same issue as you described, sloped with less topsoil where it seeps through (at the end/lowest point of branches).
I dug up and found my d-box has started failing.
My system didn't have speed levelers like yours did, but I just got some and hopefully they will help until I can replace it in the spring.
Do all conventional systems have a d box? I have a 1973 home with original gravity system.
It should have a distribution box. I know on older septic systems they used to use clay tile and cast installed of pvc.
@Spicer Designs oh okay. I gotta find mine cuz my tank is running high on water. I'm praying it's a d box problem or with the line between the tank and d box and NOT the drain field
@@TheBalognaPony it is normal for the liquid to be toward the top of the tank. The tank will fill with the liquids and every-time you flush or send water in, it will push that same amount out to the leach field. But if your having issues in the house thats a problem. And by no means am i an expert, im just sharing what ive learned. Hope thats helps and you can get it resolved.
I was waiting for that mud to splash you when you got in there to pry with that pick axe…. What a crappy job!
That is actually a Baffle Box, bigger than a Distribution Box… i should’ve used a machine like you i pulled one by hand and replaced with a new concrete one. Trying to get it level was a nightmare.
My baffle is in the septic tank. This just distributes the liquids to the leach field. Ya it wasnt a fun job
@@SpicerDesignsLLC Yes you have an inlet and outlet baffle in your tank but The bigger style distribution boxes such as the one you have is called a Baffle Box.
Its the gases that deteriorate the tank... You can vent the system but then you are smelling it as well... Whats your tank look like?? Mine is mint from the water level down above the water level where the gases are the tank is rotted away.. Im due.. Today i replaced the first d box in the system, What a mess but its done!
You know what… F$@& it I’m gonna do a video on it lol
Just being honest ya know
Watching you run your finger along the probe thinking is that shit? Thankfully it turned out to be a ground probe and not a tank probe😂
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I mightve missed it but how old was the d box?
House was built in 05.
@@SpicerDesignsLLC -- ok thanks. Mine was built in 1990 so I'm thinking it's probably time to replace it. I have a lot of seepage.
@@Everclearish if you dig it up and its falling apart then yes. The seepage can be a lot of things. May need to try running some treatment through for a wile and see if that helps. The leach field may be clogged up.
@@SpicerDesignsLLC -- Yeah that's what we've been doing. Fingers crossed
@@Everclearish i actually checked the dist box last night. Its full of water which means the field isnt draining. Looks like ill be digging up the leach field and replacing it. What a pain.
I’m a licensed installer and operation and maintenance firm. You shouldn’t add bacteria to the septic system. It is highly corrosive to concrete. Human waste has plenty of bacteria no more is needed and only causes damage to concrete tank and concrete D box.
I'd like to know a professionals thoughts about this: should you occasionally add any if your household uses a lot of antibacterial soap? Just a recent thought I've had.
I recently bought my house and assume the water softener salt had deteriorated my D-box.
In the state septic classes they teach there is never any reason to add chemicals sold as septic treatments. Human waste has high levels of bacteria so no more bacteria is needed and additives will only cause damage to the concrete.
@@nicholasuhler3676 thank you for your response, I appreciate it
They have had tile probes for 100 years nothing new
I never said they were new. I just made one.
Thats a shitty Job! Lol
I thought the same thing!
Leach field is bad, needs replacement.
Leach field isnt that old. I put some treatment in it and regraded that area. It hasnt leaked since and no issues with the plumbing. I check the new distribution box periodically and it all looks good.
Meant to thumbs up but there's only a thumbs down sorry watching have a job to move tank switch with alarm some areas ive seen were very similar I think the ground had to much rain and couldn't drain but our problem is the water goes down hill back to septic and alarm for pump goes o ff he has to push switch in basement he wants to move it up he's afraid he may fall down the stairs at night he's getting close to 80 so next week I will move switch to top of steps
The job sucked...but the guy was pretty fumy