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Inspecting the line That's what I was afraid you were going to say (regarding fixing the pitch of the line.) That entire length of pipe (30' or so) is under a poured slab. Ouch. I guess getting somebody out with a camera to inspect the line will be the next logical step.

Yes, some water is standing in discharge line out to septic. Hmm, based on what you've both said I guess you might be interested to know one detail I left out of my update. When we uncovered the tank fully this time, the backhoe operator and my father immediately noticed that the line running...

Okay to install elbow at septic tank inlet baffle? If I could revise the title of this thread it would be appended to say: The Nightmare Continues. I'd like to report that I have just installed 2 vents on my septic tank (just outside the tank at the inlet and outlet) and still have noxious...

It's time for springtime septic digging Hello, everybody, I'm coming out of hibernation. Better weather is right around the corner here in Illinois and my father and I will be digging out all 3 access portals to my septic tank and also uncovering the distribution box to inspect the system to...

Follow up to responses cwhyu2: I did have the tank pumped about 3 months ago, and didn't have the access hatches near the outlet and inlet uncovered and opened. I learned later (and especially now) that this was critical. Mikey: The roof vents are all clear. I had a hose (fast stream of...

Split level house in the country--approximately 30 years old Septic system--1500 gallon tank I've lived in house while renovating for about 2 years. My parents owned it previously. House was unoccupied for approximately 5 years to me moving in and renovating. First noticed very strong septic...