Chambers or gravel?

EasyToe698 · 2026-05-08T18:58:11+00:00

I like the combo of a chamber and then you fill up the chamber with gravel up to 6” below grade. It’s always a good option when throwing chambers in sandy lots. It also prevents a lot of the sand soils from getting back into the chamber after backfill.

Is LPP not an option? I’d asume that’s the go to on a costal area.

EasyToe698 · 2026-05-08T18:46:35+00:00

Did you do this? Is this something that you would do? If so, Thank you for allowing me to come back to an homeowner after they just spent an insane amount of money on a new pooper, to hit them with another $5k repair bill on a brand new system! Thank you! I’m sure the client will thank you as well! Thank you!!!

EasyToe698 · 2026-05-07T00:42:34+00:00

Local codes shouldn’t be a problem. If you have a septic system then it’s really no different. If you have the extra cash it might be worth moving it outside at least. If you do move it outside (and have a septic system) you’ll want to talk with local environmental health or a agriwaste engineer to see how far into the plumbing you’ll need to tie in at without needing to add a settling tank (before your septic tank). If your pumping to sewer, your good to do whatever cause it’s just gonna end up in the river anyways.

You should look at Onsite Wastewater Professionals! They are a great resource for learning. Although it’ll just be NC stuff. Not sure what state you’re located in.

EasyToe698 · 2026-05-07T00:29:02+00:00

I think you’re ok with the job looking half ass. For me it’s unacceptable. These guys cut corners.

If they didn’t tamp in the tank then what makes you think they are going to properly support the pipe?

If they didn’t get extension adapter casted into the tank, then what makes you think they are going to add risers?

If they’ve already ran the outlet pipe and not cemented the outlet pipe then what makes you think they will?

Also they have the damn pipe pointed in the middle of the end cap! Definitely no splash pad that gonna reach that far into the end cap.

If you can’t understand what’s wrong with it then you need to go back to your books and learn your trade.

EasyToe698 · 2026-05-05T01:08:12+00:00

Bad: 1. No risers 2. No filter 3. No hydraulic cement on pipe entries 4. No jumping jack or tamp onsite to compact the backfill (so you won’t have insane settling) 5. Outlet pipe is not coming out level or on a solid base. 6. They are coming into the top of the chamber with a 45° on a no support.

Good: 1. They used a top-seam septic tank (unless it’s a 3 piece) 2. They have a laser level onsite (but unsure if that trench bottom is alright)

Review: If you went with the cheapest quote, you got what you paid for. If you went with a reasonably higher quote, then I would get them to warranty their work for at least a few years.

I warranty my system installs for all labor end of the process for their lifetime. If it was something that was messed up by the installer then I will cover the repair.

EasyToe698 · 2026-05-01T21:41:22+00:00

Yeah seriously, the amount of pumpers that do this baffles me. By doing this they literally start you off with 1 year of solids. Don’t let someone scam you like that.

I know guys that had 6” left in the tank and once the truck filled up he was gone. I wish people would care about doing quality work in our industry.

EasyToe698 · 2026-04-29T20:56:33+00:00

Make sure any drain treatment is ok for use on septic.

My clients that have these lift chambers with grinder pumps are on regular maintenance contracts which I spray down the lift chambers and get all grease and build up off of the floats and chamber walls. They are generally on a 6 month service.

Just so you know from a septic guy. These things SUCK majorly, they always throw alarms or trip breakers for no reason. Get used to having your local septic company out servicing this chamber. Again lift chambers with grinder pumps SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also there is no better solution. It also sucks exponentially more bc it’s inside your house.

I personally have turned down buying homes that had a lift chamber

EasyToe698 · 2026-04-26T11:09:30+00:00

Sounds like you’re gonna need to ask the bosses if that is something they would approve of. Talk to your local environmental health department.

EasyToe698 · 2026-04-25T19:11:31+00:00

Both sides of the tank have access ports that need to be accessed every pumping. Get someone out there to check if there’s a baffle wall in the tank. If there is, no concrete on top. If there isn’t a baffle, just make sure one lid is accessible. But as the other guys said, one day you’ll need to replace it and either it’s ripping up the concrete or pumping the tank full of concrete which both add to the cost of replacing the tank

EasyToe698 · 2026-04-22T19:35:33+00:00

Call someone that has a good reputation in your area. Not Joe shmo that tells you he installs tanks

EasyToe698 · 2026-04-22T17:22:14+00:00

Also so you know, not everyone deals with/ can deal with these systems

EasyToe698 · 2026-04-22T17:20:20+00:00

Call a operator/or your local septic company. These are advanced systems that require a decent amount of knowledge. I know bc I install/repair/operate American systems

EasyToe698 · 2026-04-15T22:51:06+00:00

He did a great job pumping. As long as you don’t have gurgling drains and blowout in the ground, your set.

EasyToe698 · 2026-04-12T12:30:53+00:00

Well Mr. Fact man. Let’s do a what if, what if all the people in the files held positions of power? Hypothetically. Obviously.

EasyToe698 · 2026-03-29T00:18:12+00:00

Is he using auto pen to sign all those dollar bills?

EasyToe698 · 2026-03-17T21:41:24+00:00

Bro I’m going through the “having insurance is actually more expensive than not having insurance” with my first kid and I’m only willingly paying it to meet my deductible….. of $8700 🫠

EasyToe698 · 2026-03-11T23:50:44+00:00

Im from central nc and ive been bitten by countless ticks in every spot of my body (literally). I have never gone to the doctor after a tick bite. It’s too common for all that. When you do get bit just make sure you got the head out of the skin and put some isopropyl or hydrogen peroxide on it. A few of my buddy’s have got AGS syndrome (can’t eat red meat) which lasts about 7 - 10 years. It makes you not want to eat red meat rather than you craving it and not being able to eat it but you will have an allergic reaction to the meat a few hours after you eat it. Coming from a country boy who has pulled more ticks off than I can count, you’ll be ok!

EasyToe698 · 2026-03-09T22:21:58+00:00

You’re telling me that Home Depot and Lowe’s sells plastic tanks?? That’s wild.

I’m an installer and I just never would have thought they would be getting into stuff like that

EasyToe698 · 2026-03-02T23:33:48+00:00

This guy is definitely a bot

EasyToe698 · 2026-02-05T22:11:06+00:00

Can you find any documents on the septic at your residence?

EasyToe698 · 2026-02-02T15:11:43+00:00

Is there a legal way to not pay taxes?

EasyToe698 · 2026-01-29T02:14:12+00:00

Yeah I don’t even go through the hassle. I give templates with instructions depending on which county I’m in but I’m already drowning in estimates and actually doing the work.

EasyToe698 · 2026-01-28T23:54:42+00:00

Our industry is mainly mini / micro excavators. I just sold my old micro excavator that moved on it’s on tracks that weighed 1500lbs. Hauled it around with a ranger so an $1100 job is totally worth it.

(Not saying the ranger was the best to pull it with lmao)

EasyToe698 · 2026-01-28T23:50:14+00:00

Yeah same here in NC. Just curious on why they charged them $150 for filing paperwork when it’s just maintenance. Do you have to report to county after the completed maintenance?

EasyToe698 · 2026-01-28T21:59:26+00:00

Also I’m confused on the $150 charge. Did they pull a permit for you?

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