Septic Systems
New Septic Installations, Maintenance and Repairs
Rogers Plumbing systems and services for Wauchope and the greater Hastings region
Septic Systems
Installations, Maintenance and Repairs
Rogers Plumbing are specialists in septic systems in the Hastings and follow the five step strategy to deliver the best septic option to best suit your soil type and drainage. From soil testing to supply and installation and maintenance, Rogers Plumbing can provide you with a complete septic solution which works. If you need help with an existing septic system or you are looking for a new septic system, one phone call to Simon Rogers is all you need to get it done.
Septic Maintenance
And Pump Out Services
All septic systems use bacteria to break down the solids in your tank however even a healthy septic system will eventually fill up. Generally this process takes 5 – 10 years however it is a simple process of ordering a pump-out which will clear your septic to be ready again for another 5-10 years.
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Rogers Plumbing are local to Wauchope and we service Wauchope and the Hastings region. If you need a septic we can help!
Gravity Fed Septic System
The most common septic system is also the simplest. A gravity fed septic system is based on a transpiration trench which is used when your soil values are good for absorption. This simple septic system uses gravity, meaning no pumps nor aeration is required. In fact, with this simple system, the sewer requires no special treatment. The septic tank holds and breaks down the solids over time and on the outlet side of the tank, wastewater flows out naturally, gravity fed into an underground trench which then evaporates or is absorbed by the surrounding soil.
Aerated Septic System
An aerated septic system can be a good choice for soil that has low absorption and is ideal for areas with high clay content. The primary difference between a gravity fed septic system and an aerated septic system is that the aerated system treats the sewer before it’s delivered to the ground with aeration for up to 12hrs per day delivered via an automated timer. The treatment of wastewater using aeration combined with a natural settling process means the treated wastewater is then suitable for either sub surface irrigation (where liquids are delivered into the topsoil just below ground level) or with above ground irrigation via normal sprinkler heads. A submersible pump sits within a pump well and is activated by a float switch when the level of treated water reaches a certain level to power the irrigation system.
The big advantage of an aerated system is that it allows you to make greater use of evaporation and also to utilise plants for the uptake of wastewater in areas with poor soil absorption.
Sand Mound Septic
A sand mound system is used in areas with hard or clay based soil with low absorption and is an alternative to an aerated septic system. A sand mound septic system uses an approach similar to a gravity fed septic system with the primary difference being that the transpiration trench is created above ground level and mounded with special aggregates, sand and topsoil, to provide greater evaporation and absorption to deal with wastewater. Like the aerated system, wastewater flows from the main septic tank into a smaller holding tank where a submersible pump with a float feeds wastewater into the sand mound for dispersal. Building the mound correctly is critical to the trouble free operation of a sand mound septic system.
Choosing a Septic System For Your Soil Type
Test Your Soil Type For Absorption
Testing your soil is the first step in identifying the right septic system to suit your soil type. For soil with good absorption, very simple systems working on gravity alone can be utilised. These systems are lowest in cost but will not work if your soil values for absorption are low. If your soil has low absorption values, modern septic solutions exist that compensate so they key thing is to know what your soil type is first. Then, with that knowledge in hand, you can make an informed decision based on the best system to give you years of trouble free operation.
Five Steps To A Trouble Free Septic System
A septic system is a method of dealing with toilet waste on properties that do not have access to mains sewer processing. Septics provide a place for solids to break down over time and a method for processing the high quantity of water that accompanies every toilet use. The five steps to a trouble free septic system are:
Test Your Soil Type
Choose The Right Septic System
Excavate the Site Correctly
Install The Septic System Correctly
Maintain Your Septic System
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