Not So Pro 3

[WindsorLC33]

I think a lot of that has to do with the size of the system. My house is 2800 sq ft and it is just the wife and I. We also don't have to worry about the ground freezing. In the 10 years we have owned it, we have yet to need a pump out. My understanding, which may be wrong, is the bacteria breaks down the solids, and the liquids go out to the leech fields where they disappear. If 20 people lived here, it would need pumping. Am I understanding it correctly?

Here in Massachusetts we have two compartment 1500 gallon tank. The first compartment is where everything breaks down to a liquid and transfers to the second compartment. Whatever doesn't break down is sludge in the first compartment and a sediment in the second compartment. Overtime that sludge builds up, and if it builds to much it'll end up in the field and usually if it makes it to the field, it fails. It's probably not an instant failure but a slow death to the field... That's my take on it, we only install them, not maintain them.

 

[GCJenks204]

Just curious as to why they require pumping? If the system works correctly. I am going to do some research.

Just researched a little. While they recommend inspection and cleaning, they also talk about symptoms of a system in need of pumping. I am not having any of those symptoms. I may call and have it pumped just so I know whether I need to have it done periodically. Would rather know than be surprised. Glad we had this s-wordty conversation! Lol

I’ll find out tomorrow if I wasted my $103.50 or not. For my piece of mind first winter in the new place I’d rather be safe than having the alarm go off on Christmas Eve when a bunch of people are coming over.

 

[stihl livin]

I’ll find out tomorrow if I wasted my $103.50 or not. For my piece of mind first winter in the new place I’d rather be safe than having the alarm go off on Christmas Eve when a bunch of people are coming over.

Did they not pump it before you moved in? Here you are required to pump it every three years and it has to be reported to the county. When selling a house with septic they are required to be inspected and most often they get replaced it seems.

 

[Mastermind]

Because it is an imprecise endeavor, where a perfectionist is never happy. Plus it is hard work! And you are old!

What do I win?

I've see if Dallas will share a sack kick with you.

You still got the moves boss man?

I do actually. Just a little slower.

 

[Mastermind]

Did any of you *f-wordnuggets notice the sunburst in the dormer gable? Been there over 25 years, and I can't recall anyone ever noticing it.

 

[Lnk]

Did any of you *f-wordnuggets notice the sunburst in the dormer gable? Been there over 25 years, and I can't recall anyone ever noticing it.

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I saw it but wasn't sure if you knew it was there, that's why I didn't mention it. Was that house built before 1950? And no thanks on the sack kick, I am fine without that.

 

[Mastermind]

I saw it but wasn't sure if you knew it was there, that's why I didn't mention it. Was that house built before 1950? And no thanks on the sack kick, I am fine without that.

I framed the house when I was 31. Was probably 32 when I nailed up the siding.

 

[Lnk]

I framed the house when I was 31. Was probably 32 when I nailed up the siding.

Nice job on the trim. That style goes back a ways. Now everything is bland and cookie cutters!

 

[USMC615]

Taking advantage of the nice weather to repair the rotted overhangs before we shingle the roof.

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Do I spy an old broom and a soda or cold beer can in the dormer valley? And what’s da thickness on dem facia boards (bands) ya runnin’ there?

 

[GCJenks204]

Did they not pump it before you moved in? Here you are required to pump it every three years and it has to be reported to the county. When selling a house with septic they are required to be inspected and most often they get replaced it seems.

I don’t know if they had it pumped, that’s why I’m doing it. The area and size of lot we have if it needs replacing we have to go to a holding tank for all liquids and solids so as long as it’s working no one wants to look too close.

 

[huskihl]

@huskihl

Duramax fuel lines..
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Rubber be looking better

 

[Mastermind]

Nice job on the trim. That style goes back a ways. Now everything is bland and cookie cutters!

Thanks Larry. Wood siding has always been my thing I reckon. I've done a bunch of it.

Do I spy an old broom and a soda or cold beer can in the dormer valley? And what’s da thickness on dem facia boards (bands) ya runnin’ there?

Broom, check. Can is wasp spray.

Overhangs on the dormer were in sad shape. Not enough shingle hanging over. I roofed it before I trimmed it. Used 5/4" x 8" facial boards, should have used 3/4". I thought it would be good enough for who it was for. I think the bigger problem was all the trees hanging over the house. We've taken down 8 or 10 big trees in the last couple of years. Shade was great, but tough on the house.

It only lasted 26 years.

The facial boards are 7/8" x 8" that we are running now.

 

[redline4]

Rubber be looking better

My cost is over $400 for this set (yours might be different), over $500 retail.
You can buy lots of rubber, zip-ties and hose clamps for that...

This truck was leaking on both the feed and return side.

 

[USMC615]

Thanks Larry. Wood siding has always been my thing I reckon. I've done a bunch of it.



Broom, check. Can is wasp spray.

Overhangs on the dormer were in sad shape. Not enough shingle hanging over. I roofed it before I trimmed it. Used 5/4" x 8" facial boards, should have used 3/4". I thought it would be good enough for who it was for. I think the bigger problem was all the trees hanging over the house. We've taken down 8 or 10 big trees in the last couple of years. Shade was great, but tough on the house.

It only lasted 26 years.

The facial boards are 7/8" x 8" that we are running now.

Gonna run a 2” exposure overhang on da shingles when ya re-roof?…drip edge?

 

[Mastermind]

Gonna run a 2” exposure overhang on da shingles when ya re-roof?…drip edge?

I'd need to make my own. And I might. 2" barely reaches the plywood, so your nail lands in a gap between the plywood and facial board. Might be better now since I used 1.5" thick sub facial rather than 2" this time.

 

[Mastermind]

I'd need to make my own. And I might. 2" barely reaches the plywood, so your nail lands in a gap between the plywood and facial board. Might be better now since I used 1.5" thick sub facial rather than 2" this time.

So....I found a 4.5" wide drip edge at Lowes. I'll get some of that.

 

[Woodrow]

Evening fellas. This little gem found its way home with me tonight. New or as new, fairly certain never ran. May not have had fuel in it, looks like some 2 cycle oil in the fuel tank, oil tank not used. Came with a like new plastic case and the documentation.

 

[Dream]

I think a lot of that has to do with the size of the system. My house is 2800 sq ft and it is just the wife and I. We also don't have to worry about the ground freezing. In the 10 years we have owned it, we have yet to need a pump out. My understanding, which may be wrong, is the bacteria breaks down the solids, and the liquids go out to the leech fields where they disappear. If 20 people lived here, it would need pumping. Am I understanding it correctly?

Yep.
Ours was put in 1996.
Its about 1800 square feet.
Had a family of 3 living here until we bought in 2004.
We had 3 of us full time with frequent guests until about 2008 when our son moved out.
Been two of us since, with occasional visitors.
We do a monthly treatment with rid x or a similar bacterial supplement.
Knock on wood, havent ever had to have it pumped or serviced.

 

[Dream]

Evening fellas. This little gem found its way home with me tonight. New or as new, fairly certain never ran. May not have had fuel in it, looks like some 2 cycle oil in the fuel tank, oil tank not used. Came with a like new plastic case and the documentation.
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That.
Is.
Fantastic!
Sorry, cant think of better words n stuffs right now...
Dont know what id do with that, as I CANT NOT use a saw.
Ok, ive got 4 1010S.
Maybe I could put one up.

 

[Dream]

Well ok. I remember now why I don't do carpentry anymore.

Maybe for the same reason I dont go to bars and get in fights anymore?
I'm still tough, but I dont recover quite as quickly.
Can still do it, but it hurts a lot more for a lot longer.