Plumbers Frustrated with Septic Tank Issues
12 posts across 2 communities in the last 90 days; 92% from r/Plumbing.
“If it works it works getting a Company to install a septic tank is very expensive”
“First order of business is to clear the clog at 4'. As far as repair goes, you need to get a second opinion. Whoever was operating the camera was going too fast, and I couldn't tell if those were bellies or if it was just a heavy volume of flowing water. Be careful of the…”
“https://reddit.com/link/p989wjc/video/z6dc9qfkdyoh1/player I would start over & maybe pipe it right.”
Multiple posts revolve around the challenges of opening septic tanks, highlighting difficulties and suggesting solutions. There's a shared frustration with the task and a need for practical advice.
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“If it works it works getting a Company to install a septic tank is very expensive”
“First order of business is to clear the clog at 4'. As far as repair goes, you need to get a second opinion. Whoever was operating the camera was going too fast, and I couldn't tell if those were bellies or if it was just a heavy volume of flowing water. Be careful of the plumbing companies you hire, because your naivety is their opportunity, especially with commission based big name companies.”
“https://reddit.com/link/p989wjc/video/z6dc9qfkdyoh1/player I would start over & maybe pipe it right.”
“Plumbers, please explain why a toilet is so loud that it should require hearing protection before flushing. These Sonic Attack (Hawkwind reference) commodes are the loudest I have EVER heard. The sound actually causes a little pain my ears it’s so intense. The toilets have no visible tank, with the flushing equipment behind the wall. I assume they work via a vacuum or air pressure. Not sure how a company could release a product like this and think it was okay. They are clearly a hearing hazard.”
“i absolutely despise stuff like this. so unnecessary and just looks cluttered. they shouldve done a normal straight pipe”
Yeah i think the large majority of plumbers get into it for this reason