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Posted by Wayne Boatwright on May 5, 2008, 1:52 am
On Sun 04 May 2008 09:15:34p, Red Green told us...
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>> On Sun 04 May 2008 08:21:02p, Red Green told us...
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>>>
>>>> On Sun 04 May 2008 06:54:02p, Steve told us...
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hello everyone,
>>>>>> I have a garbage disposal that became stuck. I was able to break
>>>>>> it free from the bottom using the supplied wrench but it doesn't
>>>>>> turn as smoothly as it should. When I turn the disposal on it
>>>>>> makes a lot of noise, runs for about 5 seconds and then the
>>>>>> breaker trips. This garbage disposal is in my vacation home in the
>>>>>> desert and does not get a lot of usage.
>>>>>> Though not completely sure I believe the unit is about 5 years
>>>>>> old. Any helpful advice/suggestions are appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>> Garbage disposals are cheap. Replace it. Unless you enjoy repairing
>>>>> stuff, you'll waste more time looking at it than it's worth.
>>>>>
>>>>> For the best bang for the buck, replace it with a standard drain.
>>>>> Most people don't get much use from a disposal.
>>>>
>>>> If I could have one, I would get a huge amount of use from a
>>>> disposal.
>>>> We've had one in every other home we've owned except for this one,
>>>> where we are on a septic system. It was recommended we not use one
>>>> with septic. We've only lived here a year and a half, and I'm
>>>> already sick of plate scrapings, peelings, and other food waste
>>>> instead of a quick swish down the disposal.
>>>>
>>>> I know that In-Sink-Erator makes a model specifically for use with
>>>> septic systems that injects an enzyme solution each time the dispsal
>>>> is used, but I'm still skeptical of its effectiveness.
>>>>
>>>
>>> I had one for 14 yrs in a new home I had built. Never had a problem
>>> and had septic pumped like every 3-4 yrs. Never any issues with tank
>>> or lines. Inlets and outlets always normal.
>>>
>>> The rules were always followed. All grease gets poured off into cans.
>>> No paint, chemicals and other crap down the drain. Liquid detergents
>>> only.
>>>
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>> Thanks, that's very helpful! I'm going to take a second look.
>>
>> Can you give me an idea what the cost might be for having the tank
>> pumped? We haven't been here long enough to do that. We have a 1000
>> gallon tank.
>>
>
> It really depends on your area. The local "impact" fees can greatly
> affect costs. In one area I was in the cost doubled when they tightened
> some environmental things.
>
> Just call a couple of places and ask how much to pump out a 1000 gal
> tank. 1000 gal tank is typical. Some things you might wanna ask.
>
> Who digs up and pulls the cap?
>
> If you have a really manicured lawn you may want to neatly cut the turf
> back yourself and put on the side along with the topsoil. Keep the turf
> wet. You don't want the undersoil end up right below the turf since it's
> lower quality. They shouldn't butcher it and should do what they can to
> preserve but you can't expect them to baby it. If you put it back, put
> the soil back in layers and pack in between. Water the layers so it packs
> more. This is to prevent mounding at the top.
>
> The septic tank edge should be about 10ft out from the foundation where
> the pipe exits from the inside. That's not a guarantee. The tank could
> have been put elsewhere for some reason. Find the other edges. It's
> rectangular. The center is where the pumping cap is. The inspection caps
> are maybe a foot before and after the pumping cap. They find it by
> sticking a long metal rod in the soil looking for concrete. The ones I've
> seen are usually 12-24" down.
>
> Do they pull the inlet and outlet covers to inspect?
> Do they pump out the VERY BOTTOM bottom of the tank?
>
> How many people in the house (showers, laundry, etc) can affect how often
> you should have it done. Another factor is how many women are in the
> household. A lot more paper usage. The assessment at pumpings will give
> you a feel for it.
Thanks for all the input, very helpful. Luckily, some of these things I
already know. We were present at different times when the septic system
was installed and know exactly where the tank is located. We are in
Arizona and have desert landscaping...no grass. All pipes with caps were
left exposed 3-4 inches above ground surface, and are covered by decorative
rocks, so we know exactly where everything is. No digging in this case, I
would assume, will not be necesary. The rest would be questions for the
company who does the pumping.
Thanks, again...
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Wayne Boatwright
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