Septic Tank Lid

[Western]

I would try slowly turning the top, feel for any "click" or unusual bump and you may find the key-way. I think that arrow definitely marks a keyed point. Usually a "twist" off arrow points in the direction of turn like you've seen before.

Also as mentioned, I would locate the manufacturer and make a call if possible.

This thing probably is like a pill bottle to assure the lid stays on, (cupped lid) as you have found out!!!

 

[LBrown59]

. Whatever you do, don't fall in.

A 2 year old around here did exactly that last summer .
She was in the hospatal about a week before she died.

 

[tommu56]

it sort of looks like this norwesco look at the pdf there are 4 lugs

All the snyder and ace tanks are different on the top
the norwesco bruiser are different too

the pdf shows the lugs at 45 deg off center line of the plumbing

http://www.tank-depot.com/Drawings%2fTN6464ST.pdf

 

[Pirate]

How many rural living forum members does it take to unscrew a tank lid?

 

[JB4310]

How many rural living forum members does it take to unscrew a tank lid?

:laughing::laughing: I'm waiting with bated breath to see how he makes out!

I really feel for people when they have septic problems.

JB.

 

[duckhunter27]

Hey Thanks JB but I dont have a problem I have not had spetic tank pumped since i move out here so i thought it was time Turd sucker comes sat morning i was just getting it ready and wanted to peak in side to see what i could see lol. Any how i didnt have time last night to look at it so tonight i plan to spend some more time checking the lid for ways to come off if not like someone said im sure the turd sucker will know. I will try to keep ya updated on how this turns out for me .

 

[20 20]

How many rural living forum members does it take to unscrew a tank lid?

:laughing: :laughing: From what it looks like so far 3 pages worth and we still havn't removed it :laughing:

 

[dmccarty]

:laughing: :laughing: From what it looks like so far 3 pages worth and we still havn't removed it :laughing:

Hey, somebody's idea was correct. :laughing: We just do not know which idea.

This is exciting stuff. :laughing:

Later,
Dan

 

[freddyr]

I think you all are full of c...:laughing:

 

[clemsonfor]

Interesting, here the lid has to be above ground. Mine has a concrete lid at ground level that just lifts off exposing the inner lid on top of the tank that also just lifts off. Whatever you do, don't fall in.

Mine is concrete and is burried about 6 inches under the surface. I have a flower bed over top of it and hit the top digging it up(flower bed) and when planting.

 

[Pixguy]

wanted to peak in side to see what i could see lol..

I can give you a hint of what you'll see.....???

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[jinman]

I can give you a hint of what you'll see.....???

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:laughing::laughing::laughing: Yeah! In the big picture, it may be a blessing that he can't get that lid off. YUCK!:thumbdown:

However, the two big slots look like indentions for a big spanner wrench to turn the lid. With the "Open" arrow, I have to believe a turn to align a release slot is what it needs.

 

[duckhunter27]

Hey all the lid is off had 4 notches that lined up and off it came. And man was I surpriced at what i saw???? There hidden in the cornor was Jimmy Hoffa

 

[JB4310]

:thumbsup: Was there alot of sludge? did it really need cleaning?

JB

 

[duckhunter27]

Pumper man comes sat morning but looks to me like it needs pumped lot of sludge on top perty heavy flim poked stick to bottom didn't feel much at bottom will see what pumper man says either way i'm haveing him pump it out start fresh. Has been very interesting to this point .

 

[20 20]

Hey all the lid is off had 4 notches that lined up and off it came. And man was I surpriced at what i saw???? There hidden in the cornor was Jimmy Hoffa

you'd either be a rich man or missing

 

[Western]

Close the lid fast!! You don't want any politicians gett'en out before the pumper arrives!!!

I bet getting the lid off is a "load" off your mind, good deal.

 

[Mace Canute]

Close the lid fast!! You don't want any politicians gett'en out before the pumper arrives!!!

So that's where politicians come from...I always had the suspicion...

 

[JDgreen227]

JEEZ, I have been following this thread since it began and I am really disappointed in the end result.

Sorry, but I think the whole thing STINKS.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

The scum on top is grease, which doesn't break down. Cooking grease, mechanic grease from the laundry, oils from your skin, whatever. Avoid putting oils and grease down a septic whenever possible.

Solids at the bottom will be food that doesn't break down. Some plants have a high silica content, and will not digest. Colored toilet paper is another lump. Always use white. A garbage disposal puts a bunch of crud in the tank, better to compost the garbage. Bones in particular won't break down. Bones and grease being so durable, that's why Jimmy Hoffa was still recognizable.