FEL hole digging

[Cape Breton]

The things we find to do now that we have a tractor.
Thought folks would like to see the pictures?

We needed to find the spectic tank to get it pumped out and knew only that it was deep and close to the laundry pole.
After 3 days of digging, getting to maxium depth of 6 feet with the loader, we rented a metal detector. I was within 6" of the tank. Close enough and no damage to tank.

I don't know if a backhoe could have found it without damage? But I had fun digging and am now getting good with the loader.

Maybe a pond next year?

Cheers

 

[rus_geek]

Now measure from two corners of your house to the center of the tank cap (or three points so you have depth) and make a diagram so next time you know exactly where it is Or get some collar extensions and bring the tank access up to ground level, or at least close to it.

Or just have fun with the tractor again

-r-

 

[20 20]

Looks like you had fun. If it were me I'd build a man hole cover that came to the service, you can allways put a flower pot etc on top to disguise it.

 

[wallace]

If you plan to do that type of project in the future I would be sugest a toothbar.
You would be surprised at the difference it will make you tractor perform.

 

[SunnyJim]

A bit late now, but the driver could have found it for you without digging the hole. Of course where is the fun in that. Just had my tank pumped a couple weeks ago, 2 small holes over the covers and thats it.

 

[LBrown59]

The things we find to do now that we have a tractor.
Thought folks would like to see the pictures?

We needed to find the spectic tank to get it pumped out
and knew only that it was deep and close to the laundry pole.
After 3 days of digging, getting to maxium depth of 6 feet with the loader, we rented a metal detector. I was within 6" of the tank. Close enough and no damage to tank.

I don't know if a backhoe could have found it without damage? But I had fun digging and am now getting good with the loader.

Maybe a pond next year?

When did they start burrying them?

 

[mattman]

Boy that tank is deep. Are tanks are right under the ground around here. One thing is for sure you could drive over your tank without fear of crushing it.

 

[J_J]

Anyone know why the tank is that deep? Maybe someone forgot about it when landscaping.

 

[carpenter383]

I did something very similar a few months back
I had a water line leak, I found the leak with a probe then carefully dug down to it with the FEL. I could'nt believe it it was 5ft deep! I figured it would be maybe 2-3ft when I started. I dug some then probed some over and over until I got to it. It busted on a coupler I'm not sure how long it had been that way but the ground was wet on the surface and the well pump would'nt shut off, that's how I fugured out it was leaking.

 

[Grand_Pooba]

When did they start burrying them?

I've never seen one above ground.

 

[VictorW]

I've never seen one above ground.

It's called an outhouse.

 

[Cape Breton]

Tank is so deep because of a bathroom in basement, line runs under the foundation.
It is a steel tank, so we are happy it is that deep. Maybe less rust?

The measuremnts for the tank are down, 3 different reference points and 3 copies of the map. Now where to put them?

If things go bad the outhouse maybe the the soluation.

Cheers

 

[unhappykioti]

Could it be that deep so it doesn't freeze? Only guessin but I would imagin it gets just a tad bit chilly up there. Oh yeah and I second Wallace you would be amazed at the diggin you can do with a toothbar.

 

[Gil Case]

If the tank is that deep, the septic field has to be even deeper, below the level of the outlet at least. Yikes! hope you never have to repair the fields, be easier to build new ones.

 

[ragkar]

Cape Breton
Take some pictures of the tank location. Be sure to get some landmarks into the picture and then print it and post it near your septic tank alarm.

 

[mouth]

I have a diagram of where my septic tank is located. I took measurements from different spots on my house to the tank, I then put the diagram in a zip-lock bag and it is attached to the swear pipe right before it goes out through the basement wall. This way I always know where it is.

 

[Mousefield]

I've never seen one above ground.

I have but it was before they buried it. :laughing::laughing:

After they buried the 3 (2 septic and 1 pump ) tanks on our place we boxed in the opening with pressure treated wood with removable covers that are at ground level. That way we always know where they are. As a matter of fact I mowed grass over two of them today.