The Ecotrans company provides services for pumping silt deposits and sand from a septic tank, wells, wells and sewers in Moscow and the Moscow region. Cleaning works are carried out quickly and efficiently using professional equipment and special equipment.
What is sludge and why is its untimely pumping dangerous?
Sludge is a sediment in the form of organics and minerals, and is formed mainly in tanks with waste water.
Most often, sludge pumping is necessary from:
- Wells
- Cesspools
- Septic tanks
- sewers
- Wells
In the case of a well or a well, untimely cleaning of silt can lead to their complete shallowing. A pond clogged with silt eventually becomes covered with an oily film, the oxygen regime, which is very important for the life of fish and plants, worsens.
car wash also needs regular pumping and disposal of liquid waste after washing Vehicle.
Irregular pumping of sludge from car washes threatens to stop its operation, and sewers and cesspools clogged with sludge lead to flooding of wells, the formation of a caked blockage in pipes, as well as the formation of a stable bad smell.
To prevent all these troubles, our company offers you to use the services of professional cleaning from various kinds pollution. We carry out the most challenging tasks, using special equipment and experienced specialists, guaranteeing the efficiency and quality of the work performed.
Pumping out silt from a well
The process of pumping sludge from the well takes place with the help of a special machine - sludge pump, equipped with a tank and a powerful pump for fluid intake. If it is necessary to remove caked silt deposits, specialists use a special gun nozzle, which, under high pressure able to break deposits of silt and sand.
Silt is pumped out in stages:
- First, with the help of a pressure jet, existing deposits are washed away. If the well is heavily silted, safe chemicals can be used.
- Then sludge and dissolved deposits are pumped out until the tank is completely cleaned of debris.
- After cleaning, we dispose of the pumped waste in accordance with the requirements of the environmental department.
Pumping out sludge from a septic tank
The main task of the septic tank is to collect in the tank and further clean the household Wastewater. The septic tank operates on the principle of gravitational settling of waters and their further biological or soil purification.
In order to ensure the smooth operation of this treatment system, we recommend timely cleaning of silt deposits in order to prevent their accumulation and clogging of the filtration fields.
You can leave a request on the site online, or contact us by phone to clarify all the details you are interested in. We will be happy to provide you with a free consultation, answering any questions.
Price list
*Change- 8 ocloc'k (7 hours + 1 hour delivery of a / t to the object);
Flight- 2 hours are allotted for loading a / t (processing or simple a / t - 1 hour = 2000 rubles).
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Pumping waste treatment facilities (sludge)
Polluted water pumping to landfill
The minimum volume is 7m3 - 12600 rubles.
For large quantities, the price is negotiable.The need to create comfortable conditions living and working in the suburban area of Moscow, settlements, cottage and cottage settlements in the Moscow region is often solved by installing local sewerage or septic.
These local treatment facilities work efficiently and reliably only in case of timely maintenance. The operation of such sewer systems is based on the processing and purification of sewage by bacteria. This process is accompanied by the formation of sludge masses, which should be periodically removed from the sump, where it settles.
As a rule, sludge pumping should be carried out at least 1-2 times a year, depending on the type of autonomous sewer system and the amount of wastewater it processes.
Timely and high-quality waste disposal and their subsequent disposal, as well as cleaning the tank with water pressure, is necessary so that the wastewater treatment process goes well, and there is no unpleasant smell near the local sewer system.
The Mosvacuum company offers you the help of special equipment and experienced specialists who will provide high-quality sludge pumping, septic tank flushing in hard-to-reach areas and sludge disposal at specialized landfills, which eliminates soil and water pollution.
What do we pump out the silt
Silo suction machines are used to ensure high-quality pumping of sludge and waste from the local sewage system. Ilosos is a modern sewage equipment with more power vacuum pump and tank capacity. The pump creates a significant vacuum inside the tank, which allows it to be sucked through a long hose lowered into the revision well, all the sludge accumulated there.
The power of the vacuum pump is enough to connect a hose up to 25 m long and pump out sludge from a tank up to 4-6 meters deep. This allows the team of specialists of our company to carry out work without even driving a car to the site, which eliminates damage to the lawn and the need to organize access roads to the septic tank.
The lack of centralized sewerage is a problem for most holiday villages. It gives rise to the need for arranging an autonomous sewage system. Until recently, the only way to dispose of household and toilet waste was a cesspool. The self-cleaning process in this primitive structure is extremely slow. This leads to the accumulation of bacteriological and chemical contaminants in the soil, disturbing the delicate balance of the dacha ecosystem.
The most common option for protecting a site from wastewater is pumping out a septic tank, carried out using special equipment. You can do this operation manually. However, this is a laborious and unpleasant task.
In this article, we will consider issues related to local treatment facilities, compare their effectiveness and modern methods wastewater disinfection.
Septic tank and cesspool. What is the difference?
The main task of any septic tank is the disinfection and removal of treated water. Solid fractions in the total volume of effluents occupy an insignificant part. In the cesspool, they are mixed with water, and in the septic tank they are separated into solid and liquid fractions. Dirty water in a septic tank it is well cleaned and continuously removed, and solid sediment (silt) slowly accumulates at the bottom. Therefore, a septic tank does not require as frequent cleaning as a cesspool.
Consider the structural differences between these structures.
A cesspool is a reservoir dug into the ground. If you make it impervious to liquid, then in a matter of weeks it will overflow, and sewage will go over the edge. That's why side walls and the bottom in the cesspool is made draining (permeable to liquid). Solid fractions of pollution accumulate at the bottom, and water seeps into the soil. The need to pump out the sewer in the area with a cesspool occurs at the moment it is completely filled.
The septic tank is designed and works differently. It consists of several sealed containers interconnected by overflow pipes. Fill containers before use clean water so that it reaches the lower cut of the pipes. At the outlet of the septic tank, a filtering well or drainage trench is arranged, in which complete oxygen decomposition of contaminants occurs.
Scheme of a two-chamber septic tank with a filter well
A variation of the classic two-chamber septic tank is a deep biological treatment station. It is more compact in size. Disinfection processes take place inside one container, divided into several sections. The main cleaning work here is performed by atmospheric oxygen and special bacteria.
Frequency and options for pumping septic tanks
An urgent question that worries every owner of a manor and a summer residence - how often should a septic tank be pumped out? It is impossible to answer it unambiguously, since the frequency of emptying cesspool and septic tank depends on a number of factors:
- Tank capacities.
- Regular use of sewers.
- The number of people living in the house.
According to statistics, the cesspool has to be emptied 1-2 times a year. With a septic tank, things are much better. If bacteria "work" in it, then pumping is rarely required (once every 3-4 years).
To date, there are two options for cleaning septic tanks:
- The use of a sewer machine.
- Self pumping.
The first method is used most often. Having ordered a cleaning service, the owner only needs to meet the car and control the process. The second way is more complicated and unpleasant. If you decide to use a septic tank to empty fecal pump, then you will need a container for draining sewage. After filling, it will need to be taken to a disposal site designated by local authorities.
Those who are just going to equip a septic tank should choose the right location on the site. It is best to place this structure close to the fence so that a standard tank truck suction hose can easily reach it. This will save you money when ordering a car.
Bacteria (biological products) for septic tanks
Bacteria that accelerate the process of decomposition of organic waste are divided into two types:
- Aerobic (they need oxygen to live).
- Anaerobic (live in a liquid environment without oxygen).
Aerobic microorganisms work more efficiently than anaerobic ones. However, they require oxygen. Anaerobic are less voracious, but can exist in an airtight volume of liquid.
We have provided this information for your information. The buyer of bioconcentrates does not need knowledge of microbiology. Manufacturers indicate on the package where the drug should be used (septic tank, autonomous toilet, cesspool, compost heap).
The process of introducing microorganisms into the treatment plant is very simple. The liquid preparation is poured into the toilet and the water is flushed. Dry stir in 5 liters warm water and sent to the septic tank in the same way.
Approximate prices for liquid biological products from 500 to 700 rubles/l. One package of septic tank cleaner is designed for a volume of 2 to 10 m3. The frequency of application is from 2 to 6 months.
Approximate prices for the services of a vacuum cleaner
When ordering the pumping of a septic tank or cesspool, you need to provide the contractor with data on its volume and location. This will allow you to choose a tank truck of the optimal volume (from 4 to 15 m3) and supply it with a hose of sufficient length (up to 50 meters).
The estimated cost of pumping out 1 m3 of a septic tank for 2016 is 850 rubles. Some firms use a "flexible" price tag for the removal of sewage. In this case, the minimum price of 850 rubles per cubic meter is set for pumping at least 13 m3. With a smaller volume, the tariff increases to 1300 rubles/m3.
The factor of remoteness of the customer's object from the contractor's production base affects the price formation. The average rise in price is 50 rubles. for every kilometer outside the city limits. The amount received is added to the total cost of pumped "cubes".
Some companies, in order to attract customers, set a low tariff for the removal of 1 m3 of sewage (500-600 rubles). At the same time, in their price tags there is a “minimum order” item. It is equal to the full capacity of the called tank truck.
The length of the hose is another possible cost factor for the service. As standard, the machine is equipped with a 6-meter sleeve. If he does not reach the septic tank or cesspool (according to your calculations), then for every additional 6 meters of hose you will have to pay at least 500 rubles.
Septic without pumping. Reality or fantasy?
The dream of any home owner without a central sewer is a septic tank that does not require pumping. Let's say right away that unattended structures do not exist. A septic tank without pumping is called a design in which the frequency of sludge extraction is 1 time in several years. Moreover, bottom sediments in it are absolutely safe both in bacteriological and chemical terms. Therefore, they are not taken to the landfill for disposal, but are used on the site as a biofertilizer.
How is such a long service life achieved? The secret lies in its design and the use of bacteria. ABOUT design features we briefly mentioned septic tanks at the beginning of the article. Therefore, we will now say a few words about the significance of the bacterial factor.
Thanks to the addition of a special concentrate of bacteria to the water of the septic tank, the natural process of decomposition of sewage is accelerated hundreds of times. As a result, the water comes out quite clean and suitable for irrigation. The removal of a large volume of fecal effluents is not needed here. Therefore, maintenance of a septic tank without pumping out does not require the call of vacuum trucks. It comes down to infrequent (1 time in 2-3 years) removal of sediment.
Having decided to build an autonomous treatment plant on his site, the owner can count on a “double size” win:
- no need to pay for the rental of a sewage truck;
- bottom sediment - free fertilizer for plants.
Do-it-yourself septic tank without pumping. Quick Guide
Before starting the construction of a septic tank for a private house, you need to make a simple calculation of its capacity. Sanitary standards require that the volume of the treatment plant chambers provide 3-day settling of water. Therefore, the average rate of water consumption by one person per day (200 liters) must be multiplied by a factor of 3. So we get the required volume of a septic tank for the disposal of wastewater coming from one person permanently residing in the house: 200 x 3 \u003d 600 l.
Further calculation consists in multiplying the resulting figure by the number of sewer users. For example, for a family of 4 people, a septic tank with a total volume of 2400 liters (2.4 m3) will be required. We recommend choosing a depth of at least 2 meters for the septic tank. A shallow tank fills up with sediment faster and needs to be cleaned more often.
Having decided on the volume and depth of the tank, you can start earthworks. Please note that the volume of soil to be removed must be equal to the estimated capacity of the septic tank plus the total volume of its concrete walls and bottom!
Having taken out the soil, they begin to lay the reinforcing mesh on the bottom of the pit. Pieces of bricks or stones should be placed under the mesh to create a protective layer of concrete for the metal with a thickness of at least 5 cm. It is desirable that the ends of the reinforcement extend 10-15 cm onto the vertical walls of the pit. This will prevent the joints of the concrete bowl from cracking.
The bottom is filled with concrete, it is given 3-4 days to gain strength. After that, they begin to install panels of vertical wall formwork and partitions between the chambers. A reinforcing mesh is placed in the space between the shields, and holes are cut in the shields to pass the inlet, overflow and outlet pipes.
Please note that the level of the lower cut of the inlet sewer pipe should be several centimeters above the overflow between the chambers. The installation level of the pipe leaving the septic tank must be equal to the level of the overflow pipe. Having installed the pipes in the prepared holes, the walls are concreted.
For compacting concrete in formwork, it is best to use an internal vibrator. In the absence of this tool, you need to manually "stitch" the mixture with a thick reinforcing rod for better compaction.
A drainage trench is dug with a slight slope from the septic tank (3 cm of slope per 1 meter of surface). Its dimensions should be larger than the diameter of the perforated pipe so that there is room for crushed stone backfill (fraction 10-20). Having slept lower part gravel trenches (layer thickness 15-20 cm), a layer of sand 5 cm thick is poured on it. After that, a perforated pipe is laid, wrapping it with geotextile. This material is needed so that the holes are not silted up with soil particles. After laying the pipe, the trench is filled with crushed stone, covered with geotextile on top and covered with earth.
Having decided to make a septic tank for a summer residence with your own hands, think about the design of its “lid” - a concrete slab. We recommend using the proven option, the scheme of which is shown below.
Buying a sheet of corrugated board right size, it is laid on the concrete walls of the septic tank. In order for the sheet not to bend under the pressure of fresh concrete, reinforcing bars are laid on it. Each of them must be tied steel wire to the corrugated board at several points, passing it through the holes previously drilled in the sheet.
IN two-chamber septic tank two hatches for cleaning should be provided. Frames for them are made from a corner and welded to reinforcing bars. A hole for a ventilation pipe (100 mm) in the secondary chamber can be made in the manhole cover.
Definitely, the answer in this case will be positive. Sludge from a septic tank can act as a first-class organic fertilizer. But in order to accurately reassure people wondering whether septic tank sludge can be used as fertilizer, it should be answered in more detail.
What is this mud
Any septic tank receives mainly organic waste (saliva, urine, feces), which are exposed to complex processing from special bacteria. They process this waste, dividing it into two components - sludge and water.
Essentially, the same process takes place here as in compost heap, where zealous owners of summer cottages and vegetable gardens try to send any organic matter. However, due to the special, specially created conditions, the processing process is many times faster. Therefore, in just a few weeks, bacteria turn any human waste into high-quality fertilizer - on a compost heap, this process takes many months.
Is any mud useful?
If you are determined to use septic tank sludge as fertilizer, you should follow certain safety rules. Do not drain chemicals, whether liquid soap, water after washing floors or means for washing plumbing. Also, the ingress of heavy salts and other hazardous substances should not be allowed. After all, you want to get useful fertilizer, which means that only organic substances should accumulate in the septic tank.
Sludge preparation for use
It is not always convenient to use fresh, freshly removed sludge from a septic tank.
Therefore it is better to preliminary training- drying. This can be done by heat treatment or just lay it out in a thin layer and dry it outside on a warm, windy day. As a result of processing, the sludge turns into dry granules, which are convenient to use immediately or after some time. The granules are odorless and easily mixed with the ground to ensure the most uniform distribution in the soil.
You can learn about the different types of septic tank from the video
How to pump out a septic tank? All septic tanks require cleaning from time to time. After all, some of the waste is still not recycled. There are several options for such a procedure. Let's consider them in more detail.
The most famous way to clean an autonomous sewer is with buckets. That is, pumping is carried out using buckets tied to a rope. With their help, you can remove any dirt, but this method will take you a lot of time and effort. You must have good physical skills in order to master the process and get all the contents from the septic tank. Also, the extracted waste needs to be put somewhere else.
Mechanical pumping of a septic tank
Mechanical pumping of a septic tank is carried out using special pumps, which are much easier to use than buckets. It can be bought in specialized stores. The cost will be higher than average, but it will pay off over time rather than the work of professionals. The main thing is to correctly connect the system and install a pumping hose, then effective and quick cleaning of the septic tank is guaranteed. What to do:
- Lower the first hose into the treatment plant.
- The second is lowered into a pre-prepared sealed container.
- Wait until the container is completely filled and take it away from the territory of the house, preferably outside the village (village, village, etc.), where you can pour out the waste and dispose of it.
The most difficult thing in this process is to decide on the container and how to take it out. This method of pumping out a septic tank involves several stages.
Cleaning a septic tank with the help of technology
Many organizations providing septic tank services are ready to immediately carry out a complex necessary work. This can be: liquefaction of sludge, complete cleaning of the sewer pipe and disinfection of the treatment plant. The cost of such services will cost you a pretty penny, but it will fully compensate for all the inconvenience, effort and time that you can lose on self-cleaning.
Important!/i> If you have plastic septic tank, then when pumping out liquid with sediment, do not try to leave it empty. Better fill with purified water. Otherwise, he runs the risk of surfacing due to soil water.
While pumping out, the following can be used:
- Ilosos is a sewage truck. New silo pumps ensure cleanliness sewer pipes, treatment plant and excellently remove harder deposits thanks to the high pressure jet. The tank has a movable hydraulic partition that divides it into two parts (for water and waste).
- Vacuum pump. Work is carried out using remote control. It has increased power and special hoses that differ different diameter and long. They easily lift silt deposits from fairly great depths.
Automatic systems
You can also purchase a special septic tank with pumping. It has automatic filters that clean themselves twice every 7 days, dumping excess liquid into the sewer.
Important! This option is detrimental to bacteria due to mechanical stress. Therefore, automatic septic tanks require constant monitoring.
Pumps
Answering the question "how to pump out a septic tank?" Consider several options for pumps that will help with self-cleaning:
Fecal pumps can be divided into two classifications according to the type of protection:
- With protected filter. They were equipped with especially complex filters capable of self-cleaning. They cope with dirt, the diameter of which is up to 35 mm.
- With equipped grinder. They are equipped with special shredders, which can act as a separate mechanism or as a whole. Their work is like a meat grinder. After all, all the incoming dirt has time to grind even before it enters the pump itself.
Classification of fecal pumps by type of security:
- Semi submerged. They have a hepmetic body, of the minuses - they are prone to corrosion.
- Portable. Little protection, weight and cost.
Pumping out a septic tank with your own hands using pumps is a less time-consuming process.
In fact, self-cleaning of sewer facilities is not difficult, but very unpleasant work, because at the time of pumping out there is a nasty smell. That is why, pumping out the septic tank on its own should occur when there is not enough money for the equipment.
Additional purification by biological means is also possible. Although the bacteria will not clean the entire septic tank, they can reduce its contents.
Let's list a few useful tips collected from experienced people who have been using septic tanks for a long time.
- After pumping out the septic tank, do not forget to rinse it with water under high pressure.
- Clean the pipes with the same pressure.
- From the pumped waste, sludge can be used as fertilizer for the garden.
- In the case of pumping out septic tanks using pumps, soften the sludge in advance. To do this, use metal fittings or a large stick.
When to pump out a septic tank
Many people ask the question: when to pump out the septic tank? First, the answer to it depends entirely on several factors:
It is generally recommended to clean it once or twice a year. If special bacteria are used, the pumping frequency can be reduced. Today there are no ideal septic tanks. Even automatic septic tanks require maintenance.
What is the need for pumping
Why is septic tank pumping necessary and what is it? In order to answer the questions posed, you need to understand the work of the presented structure. In the receiving compartment of the septic tank, gravitational settling occurs, that is, heavy substances and things remain at the bottom, and the lungs remain afloat, forming a biocrust. Further, all wastewater is sent to the adjacent chamber to anaerobic or aerobic bacteria, for further oxidation and decomposition.
In self-made septic tanks a little easier. Only gravitational settling dominates in them. Again, heavy substances - settle down, less of which - in next camera settle, very small - in the third.
It doesn’t matter what kind of septic tank you have, factory or homemade, all the same, someday all the collected rainfall will lower the cleaning to zero and destroy the system. In order to avoid this, it is required to periodically pump out all sediments and waste.
It would seem, how can you use wastewater that smells terrible? But in fact, after processing, they are absolutely safe for the environment. Moreover, under the influence of microorganisms and the natural decomposition of waste, organic sludge is formed. This useful product, which can act as a fertilizer and be used on any personal plot.
How is activated sludge formed?
The work of systems for deep biological wastewater treatment is based on the enzymatic decomposition of a number of complex organic components to obtain their simplest form. Due to the bacterial cenosis and the active effect of oxygen, disinfected wastewater is formed inside the station. They are absolutely safe for the environment, so they can pour into the soil or ditch.
In the process of biodegradation of wastewater, sludge is formed in the septic tank. Almost immediately the question arises, where can I put it, or rather, how to use it? In fact, the answer to it was received a long time ago - waste in the form of activated sludge is not thrown away, but is used in solving various problems.
Garden fertilizer
Activated sludge appearance practically the same as the river. Its use largely depends on the chemical composition. In practice, this biomass is more often used as a fertilizer. Recall from a school history course the information about how the ancient Egyptians took silt from the Nile to increase productivity. Il is good nutrient medium, it saturates horticultural crops with all the substances and trace elements necessary for normal growth. Practice shows that the soil after adding activated sludge to it becomes more fertile.
energy carrier
If the sludge is subjected to further decomposition, then methane gas is formed, which can be used as fuel for one or another equipment. Of course, domestic septic tanks are unlikely to produce large volumes of sludge, but if we talk about industrial scale, then the use of such organic waste becomes very profitable.
Filler for building materials
Activated sludge as a filler for building materials has been considered for a long time. This is one of effective ways disposal of such waste. Many manufacturers are interested in the possibility of using activated sludge and it certainly has a great future.
From the point of view of a biochemist, wastewater is a complex of organic elements that act as a good substrate for the vital activity of certain microorganisms. This feature is based on the method of biological wastewater treatment, in which the main role belongs to activated sludge - a community of bacteria and protozoa that use pollutants as a source of nutrition.
How does activated sludge work?
The wastewater treatment process is based on the enzymatic decomposition of complex organic substances into simpler ones. The products of the ongoing reactions either go to build a new cell mass, or are used to meet the energy needs of the cell.
As a result of the activity of the bacterial cenosis, a disinfected drain is formed in the oxygen-saturated environment of the septic tank. Since it does not pose a threat to nature, it can be removed from the system by gravity or pumped out with a pump.
After completion of biological treatment in sewer septic tanks remains stabilized sludge. Is it possible to somehow use the spent sludge after it has been removed from the system? This question is relevant for many people using autonomous sewer systems.
Putting waste into action
Outwardly, the spent activated sludge resembles ordinary river sludge saturated with moisture, which does not have an unpleasant odor and does not attract insects. His practical use determined chemical composition, it is mainly used in the following qualities:
- fertilizer for horticultural crops;
- additional energy source;
- filler for construction products.
By structure, this biomass is a complex of components that are easy for assimilation by plants. Nitrogen and phosphate compounds are especially important for plant biosynthesis. There are many simple carbon compounds in the stabilized cenosis. On the one hand, this element is necessary for plants, and on the other hand, it serves as a source for maintaining combustion. Therefore, with the help of waste sludge, it is possible to heat the premises.
Before using stabilized sludge as an organic fertilizer, it is dried by heating or spontaneously, in air. The composition obtained after such treatment has the form of porous granules. During irrigation, water easily penetrates into them, which contributes to the easy mixing of the introduced component with soil particles.
It is necessary to take into account the initial composition of the incoming biological treatment drains, since not all compounds are destroyed by microorganisms. For example, salts of heavy metals (iron, zinc, lead, mercury) are not destroyed. Therefore, they enter the soil in an unchanged form, and then into the plant material used by humans for food.
If we remove from the original stock toxic elements fails, then the spent sludge should be used as a filler in the preparation cement-sand mortars. This approach makes it possible to reduce the cost of construction and dispose of waste without harm to environment and a person.
Maintenance of the Topas septic tank is recommended in accordance with the rules. Such a design becomes dirty as it is used, because plaque forms on the walls and bottom. It gradually thickens. This can lead to a decrease in the efficiency of the structure. It is important to detect the blockage in time and fix the problem.
- control of the level of effluents in the chambers to avoid overflow (in case of disruption of the structure);
- elimination of blockage if a decrease in the efficiency of the septic tank was noticed;
- the container for collecting sludge is periodically cleaned (when servicing autonomous devices);
- assessment of the state of the filtration field or drainage well, because with the outflow of insufficiently well-purified water, the soil is quickly contaminated, and this layer is removed with its subsequent replacement.
How often should a septic tank be serviced?
It is impossible to unequivocally answer the question of how often cleaning (Topas septic tank) should be carried out. It depends on various factors, among which are:
- the volume of the structure;
- the intensity of pollution of sewage, the number and size of the fractions contained in them;
- the rate of effluent supply to the Topas 8 septic tank or another model;
- quantity household appliances and plumbing fixtures connected to the sewerage system ( washing machine, toilet, sink, etc.);
- parameters of the pump, compressor, aerator;
- the number of people living in the facility.
Despite the fact that energy-dependent treatment facilities are considered autonomous, Maintenance Topas septic tank still needs to be done. This is due to the fact that there is equipment inside (pumping, filtration), and the compartment is also filled with sludge. In order not to have to repair the device, it is necessary to clean the coarse filter every month.
In addition, the layer of dirt accumulated in the silt inlet is excavated. This must be done every 3 months. If it is noticed that during this period the compartment does not have time to be filled with sediment, it can be cleaned less frequently (every 4-6 months), which depends on the intensity of the equipment operation.
Removal of large fractions from the bottom of the chamber, where biotreatment is carried out, should be carried out 2 times a year. The removal of sludge from the septic tank will avoid the build-up of contaminants, which could later lead to hardening of this layer. The cleaning process in such conditions is significantly complicated. As effluents pass through a chamber where they are exposed to bacteria, not all contaminants are recycled. A certain amount of small fractions settles to the bottom. In addition, some of the inorganic waste cannot be recycled by bacteria.
Maintenance of a Topas 5 septic tank or another model of this brand should include scheduled repairs of compressors. It will be done every 2 years. It doesn't matter if there was a breakdown. Equipment of this type requires the replacement of the membrane, which gradually wears out, since the compressor is constantly running. If this is not done, sooner or later the equipment will fail.
The device also provides for such nodes as aerators. They are responsible for the saturation of wastewater with oxygen, which helps to accelerate the process of oxidation of sewage and increase the activity of aerobic microorganisms, whose vital activity ceases in an oxygen-free environment. Aerators withstand significant loads, do not break for a long period, which allows them to be serviced much less frequently. So, average term the service life of such devices is 15 years.
Causes of cloudy water and changes in the quality of purification
Maintenance of Topas 5 and other models is performed under different circumstances. One of the most common problems is turbidity of the excreted liquid. Possible reasons this phenomenon:
- The sewage treatment plant is put into operation. In this case, the adjustment of the bio-treatment system is just beginning, and a sufficient amount of sludge has not formed. In most cases, when correct operation septic tank liquid becomes cleaner 1 month after the start of work.
- Violation of ventilation inside the septic tank, which can lead to a lack of oxygen and an increase in the content of gases, and in such conditions, bio-purification is slower.
- Violation of the pH level. The reason for this may be the abuse of aggressive detergents, for example, with antibacterial properties, as a result, the microflora in the septic tank is disturbed. Another factor is the sudden change in temperature.
- With an intensive supply of sewage to a device with a lower productivity, a decrease in the functionality of the treatment plant is noted. This is due to the too rapid movement of wastewater, as a result, the process of settling and decomposition with the participation of bacteria is implemented less efficiently.
How to clean the Topas septic tank?
In this case, the sewage machine is not involved, since there is no need to pump out the contaminated liquid. If the question is how to clean (on your own) such a structure, you need to follow the instructions:
- Nozzles, airlifts and filters are cleaned, it is necessary to remove all contaminants from the main components of the septic tank.
- Compressor air filters are cleaned annually. Filters are changed more often: 2 times a year.
- A layer of sediment is removed from the bottom (1 time in several years).
- The sewer system is flushed hot water, which will dissolve fatty plugs.
- The walls of the tank must be rinsed with a jet of water.
Do-it-yourself maintenance of the Topas septic tank begins with stopping the equipment. The building is disconnected from the network. However, some manipulations are required to be performed using a pump.
How to pump out silt from a Topas septic tank yourself
To do this, you need to dismantle the plug on the airlift. A container is prepared, which is characterized by a large volume and can accommodate 50% of the volume of silt sediment from the bottom of the Unilos Astra 5 septic tank or another model. It is not recommended to completely pump out the layer of contaminants. The emptying of the treatment plant can lead to its deformation, since the walls of an empty septic tank will not withstand significant soil pressure - the integrity of the sealed housing will be violated.
If possible, at this stage, the walls are cleaned with a jet of water. Then some of the liquid is removed. However, in this case, the septic tank should not be emptied by more than 50% of the total volume. When the work is completed, the structure is filled with water to the top. During operation, clean water will mix with sewage and gradually the device will begin to function according to the standard scheme.
What can happen when a septic tank is not cleaned?
Before the due date, it is impractical to carry out maintenance of such structures. This will only lead to an increase in the cost of funds and physical effort. Most often, another mistake is made: the septic tank is not cleaned in a timely manner. In this case, a number of problems arise:
- At the bottom of the chamber, a layer of silt increases, it becomes denser, and after a while it will be difficult to remove it. As a result, the volume of the working section decreases, which negatively affects the performance of such a device.
- The coarse filter is clogged, which makes it difficult for the process of passing effluents through the septic tank. As a result, the level of sewage in the chamber increases, over time this can provoke a reverse flow of contaminated liquid through the sewerage system to the facility, and there is a high probability of sewage overflow from the septic tank or communications.
- Equipment breaks down.
The equipment should be inspected daily. Special attention The indication of the main nodes is given, thanks to which it is possible to detect problems and eliminate their causes in a timely manner. Several times a month, you need to check the quality of wastewater treatment. If a strong characteristic odor appears, or the water becomes cloudy, an assessment of the operation of the equipment and its unscheduled maintenance is carried out.
In most cases, the airlift removes silt from the walls. If this does not happen, a fecal pump is used. Such a measure is considered preferable when the treatment plant is productive. When operating a less efficient device, a broom is used. Every year or once every 2 years, the quality of bolted connections and other fasteners is checked. This will avoid the occurrence of complex breakdowns of equipment.
Those who plan to purchase Topas-type treatment facilities in the near future are probably familiar with the operation of the station, with the features of operation and maintenance, as they chose from the whole variety of wastewater treatment plants. Sewerage Topas is famous for its wastelessness, that is, the activated sludge that forms at the bottom of the septic tank after wastewater treatment is the only by-product that requires periodic removal from the tank. Those who are sure that this is an absolutely useless thing, only making it difficult efficient work septic tank, are deeply mistaken. The activated sludge that forms the Topas sewer is a component without which the operation of the station will simply become impossible. It plays a key role in the course of many biological processes, allowing you to achieve a 98% degree of wastewater treatment. Agree that the result is simply stunning. especially if we compare the Topas septic tank with modern analogues, “proud” of an insignificant 50-60 percent. It is customary to call it “active” sludge, because it is in it that the accumulation of microorganisms occurs, that is, the main function of active cleaning is performed.
Those who preferred Topas treatment facilities to other septic tanks will no longer have to resort to the services of a sewage truck, enduring an unpleasant supply and rather impressive financial losses. Since sludge is a completely biologically pure substance that does not contain any harmful impurities, it becomes possible and even necessary to use excess sludge as biological fertilizers. At the moment when the Topas sewer is being cleaned, the sludge will be removed with a special pump. It is at this moment that it can be immediately distributed according to personal plot or collect in a certain container in order to do it at any convenient time. thus it follows that activated sludge is an undoubted advantage that the Topas septic tank has. It contains such important substances for plants as phosphoric anhydride, zinc, nitrogen, copper. Experts recommend pre-drying the sludge to avoid the onset of putrefactive processes leading to the development of pathogenic microflora. In addition, dried sludge, which forms a kind of granules, is more convenient to use and store. By burning sludge, thereby utilizing it, you get an environmentally friendly fuel, which is also valued in the form of ash. It follows that no matter how you use the by-product of the Topas septic tank, it benefits in any case. This is not only an environmentally friendly, but also a waste-free station for cleaning your waste products.