Monday, July 18, 2011

Different Designs Of Septic Tanks

By Jason Restall


The septic tank has many different shapes, sizes and designs. The majority of septic tanks are made from breeze blocks, concrete and bricks. Septic tanks normally consist of one or two chambers, which are lined with bitumen. The very top of the septic tank will be constructed from re-enforced concrete, and are normally very thick.

There is normally one or two vents attached to these sewage systems which rise above ground level like a periscope from 1 - 2 feet in height. Man hole covers can vary in shapes and sizes, but generally they are rectangular in shape and made from cast iron. The frames of these man hole covers are set into the concrete roof, and the case iron lids slot into these frames.

The onion tank. Over the last twenty years or so these tanks have been extremely popular. They are constructed from fiberglass and are about three meters in height. Please note that they will need a concrete base and a concrete around the septic tank. The concrete is vital as it will stop the tank from coming out of the ground.

The new low profile septic tank. They are very up to date. They are only one and a half meters in height and they do not require any concrete. They are shaped like a cylinder. They where designed to be used by the general public. For installing a low profile septic tank you will probably need a mini digger, but it should only take half a day.

Flat pack septic tanks. These septic tanks where created in America. These parts can be bolted to each other to construct a triangular looking septic tank. These tanks possess quite a few holes in them, and are intended to be installed in wet lands, boggy and marshy areas and in areas the place there is a high water table. Although fashionable in the United States, they have not repossessed off in the UK as of yet.




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