LookingforSolutions
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Every year I encounter bouts with Sewer Flies. The problem originates at the Septic Tank which is a perfect breeding ground for them. Had it fully inspected by 2 separate companies and both said the tanks themselves are good. Honestly, in South Florida, no matter what I do, they'll find a way into my septic. Had it pumped, thoroughly cleaned, and cement sealed the lids. These things can make it through anything, maybe the drainfields, who knows... Anyways, I recently had my entire plumbing system smoke tested and fixed a loose vent stack pipe in the attic and some toilets. The system is now secure (one would hope). Regardless, I know they're still crawling my pipes just waiting to pounce on any weakness.
In looking for a permanent solution, I came up with this plan...
Put a mainline trap next to the cleanout outside and then a mushroom vent between the septic and mainline p trap. House has 2 vent stacks on the roof as well, but the mushroom vent will be needed for the septic if a trap would be placed between the vent stacks and septic. If the cleanout was right next to it, I figure any clogs would be easy to deal with.
I'm asking from a pure plumbing standpoint, is this something that could work?
Here is a diagram:
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
In looking for a permanent solution, I came up with this plan...
Put a mainline trap next to the cleanout outside and then a mushroom vent between the septic and mainline p trap. House has 2 vent stacks on the roof as well, but the mushroom vent will be needed for the septic if a trap would be placed between the vent stacks and septic. If the cleanout was right next to it, I figure any clogs would be easy to deal with.
I'm asking from a pure plumbing standpoint, is this something that could work?
Here is a diagram:
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!