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Uploaded by on Apr 2, 2009

Duane King, Get house smart's Michigan inspector. Shows you the basics of your home's septic system.

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  • This video is very helpful Duane. I've watched it several times and then tried your method. I have an aerobic septic system. After living here 2.5 years (a new house, 3 occupants), I'm measuring 12" of scum mat and I don't really feel any sludge before hitting the bottom. There is no water above the scum. The operating level is about 4'-6" with the scum approximately 6" or so from the cap. Does this all sound normal and acceptable? Thank you for posting this video!

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  • butt fudge!

  • You would.

  • Great explanation/demonstration. Very clever yet simple 2X4 trick.

  • you could tell he couldn't wait for the camera to stop to take those gloves off and wash his hands! ha ha ha ... dude, relax, it's only a little poopy!

  • I just bought a home last year with a septic and this is great imformation to learn .Thank you.

  • can some one plz plz tell me after that how your supposed to fix it because mine is meesed up how do you fix it plz help.

  • maxx597 - 2-3 yrs is bull, the rate of accumulation is the only determining factor. It's called an effluent filter and they are a fairly new (10-15yrs) product. The baffles - one: prvent scum from entering the distribution field and - two: help prevent the mixing and re-suspension of seperated material. Tanks have operated in this way for over 100 yrs. The only problem I have is 99% of tanks have two chambers and the inlet chamber would have the most accumulation? Why was it not inspected?

  • Thanks for the great video..Very helpful and exactly what i needed....

    Not sure what maxx597 problem is...Shows his true character.

    Go BUCKS :)

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