Agitator Washer
In top-loading machines, the washer’s agitator moves the clothes in water and detergent to get them clean. The agitator also helps remove detergent from the clothes during the rinse cycle. The...
View ArticleBiodegradable Detergent
The vast majority of detergents, particularly the brand name detergents, are not biodegrable. They contain chemicals such optical brighteners, dyes, artificial fragrances, and a number of other...
View ArticleChamber Septic System
Chamber Septic System Information Page In a traditional system the trench is filled with gravel. The uneven shape of the gravel performs 2 functions: The voids in between the gravel are filled with...
View ArticleCesspool
What is a cesspool? A cesspool is an underground pit into which sewage is discharged. They used to be the standard type of household waste disposal system and still can be found in older homes. There...
View ArticleCommercial Septic System
Commercial septic systems are similar to residential septic systems in some ways. For example, they are both used in areas not served by municipal sewer systems. However, there are some special...
View ArticleConcrete Septic Tank
Concrete septic tanks are used in most septic systems. One of the main advantages they have over fiberglass and plastic septic tanks is that they are less prone to “floating” due to the fact they are...
View ArticleConventional Septic System
Advantages of a conventional septic system: Lower cost Simple design, no pumps to burn out or clog up Septic contractors familiar with design Disadvantages of a conventional septic system: Not all...
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Drain Field Ground Water
Drain field ground water problems are pretty common in this country. This is particularly true of shallow ground water. The people that get really sick from it are the young (because their immune...
View ArticleDrain Field Rejuvenation
Drain field failure is actually pretty easy to understand. When a system fails, the tank itself doesn’t fail- the drainfield soil fails. In most cases the soil fails when it gets plugged up with...
View ArticleDual Compartment Septic Tank
Some experts believe that a dual compartment septic tank does a better job of settling solids than a single compartment septic tank. A dual compartment septic tank has two compartments. The first is...
View ArticleMound Septic System Information
Mound Septic System Information PageA mound septic system is used for aberrant soil conditions. In order for effluent (waste water) to be completely treated it must pass slowly through 3 feet of dry...
View ArticleLaundry Chute Information
Laundry Chute InformationLaundry chutes can be a very convenient way of transporting dirty clothes to the laundry room. However, some people are concerned that laundry chutes might be a fire hazard,...
View ArticleHow to Find a Septic Tank
How to Locate a Septic TankIt is not easy to find a septic tank. The first thing to do is contact the local health/zoning office to see if they have a plan on record. If the system is fairly new you...
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