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If you are getting ready to install a septic tank or a sewage treatment plant here are a few things to bare in mind1 Make sure you have all your materials on site before installation There are several problems that can occur if we haven't organised the materials with plenty of time, even though at The Drainage Company we can deliver most materials ..

If you are getting ready to install a septic tank or a new drainage run you will need to be able to get your levels right here is how you do it:First find out what fall you will need on the drains:Minimum gradient for surface water drainage = 1:100Minimum gradient for foul water drainage = 1:40 (1:80 if wc connected)CalculatingFall = Distance ÷ Rat..

Is your soak away failing on your septic tank?  If so here is some information you will find usefulFirst of all what are the symptoms of a failing septic tank soak away? Septic tank backing up and over flowing, if your soak away has failed your septic tank will fill up very quickly, it could be also that you have a high water table where you live a..

We're often asked what should be done about a soakaway that's just not up to the job.Well, if it’s a simple blockage near the outlet from the septic tank, high pressure water jetting just might shift it but if this makes little or no difference then it’s probably time to get your shovel out – but before you start digging you might want to save a lo..

This is an important question and the figures can get quite involved so to begin let's try and keep it simple...In essence you need to think about a number of key factors when sizing for rainwater harvesting, otherwise you won’t get the best performance from the system you install.So it’s really important to get the figures right and strike the cor..

Many customers ask me "is the Ezy drain system better than the traditional drainage field method using gravel and perforated pipe work?"The answer in a nut shell is that as long as the gravel system is installed correctly there is no difference in performance, but the Ezy drain is much (much) easier to install (hence the name) and a lot less time c..

Planning to install a new sewage treatment plant?Here is an overview of how to go about installing the Tricel Shallow Sewage Treatment Plant UK6-UK50 in just 23 steps:1 Any installation must be “fit for purpose” i.e. it must suit the ground conditions, which will vary from site to site. This is the responsibility of the onsite contractor.2 Never ro..

Planning to install a new sewage treatment plant?Here is an overview of how to go about installing the Tricel Shallow Sewage Treatment Plant UK6-UK50 in just 23 steps:1 Any installation must be “fit for purpose” i.e. it must suit the ground conditions, which will vary from site to site. This is the responsibility of the onsite contractor.2 Never ro..

In need of a new sewage system but can't decide whether you need a Septic Tank or a Sewage Treatment Plant?Well, here are some basics on how they work and how they differ:Septic TankA septic tank is a very simple device, essentially it’s a trap for solid waste with a run-off for waste water and because it’s cost effective it remains a very popular ..