See a lot of septic systems in my line of work(excavating) I would suggest to first verify that no toilets or faucets are dripping. A small drip 24/7/365 really adds up and will easily overload a system. Got a water conditioner? can you put that water somewhere else? These are another hidden leaker. Don't know your soil types but look at the drainage on the surface to make sure it is not directed right over the field. Getting rid of the grey water in a separate field is a good idea if you determine that is necessary. Not to code in most areas but that is what I have had to do here at our house as it is < 1/4 acre and we do not have the setbacks to do it right. I did put a small tank (100 gallons) and a filter to reduce the buildup in the bed. What clogs up beds is usually what they call a biomat. It is a layer of solids on the bottom of the bed which becomes impermeable over time. reducing the water load allows it to break down and breath. One other method you might investigate is fracking your bed. This is ok with the powers that be in this municipality. It basically is a process in which they have a big compressor and stick a probe below the bed and give bursts of air. This breaks up the biomat and you are back in business. Hope this helps, Andy
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Hydraulics - Cylinder Anatomy - by Curtis von Fange. Let’s make one more addition to our series on hydraulics. I’ve noticed a few questions in the comment section that could pertain to hydraulic cylinders so I thought we could take a short look at this real workhorse of the circuit. Cylinders are the reason for the hydraulic circuit. They take the fluid power delivered from the pump and magically change it into mechanical power. There are many types of cylinders that one might run across on a farm scenario. Each one could take a chapter in
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
