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How to build a septic tank out of barrels. An adequately built homemade septic tank can last up to 20 to 35 years with proper maintenance. Dry fit the 90 degree bend between the 2 drums to see if the holes line up well. It should be near. It may look easy to build but it is time consuming with the help of septic tank it can help you save hundreds to thousands of dollars in the process.
You can save money on your septic system do it yourself sewer septic system homemade less than 100 00. I am african american female journey to a tiny house in sondheimer louisiana i am a a. Dig a ditch 4 feet wide 26 feet long and 3 feet deep. Got the drum for 20 pvc wasn t expensive.
Didn t want to pay for a commercial septic system so we made one from a 55 gallon drum. This works for the small amount of use it gets. Level the hole with gravel until the 90 degree bend fits from the hole in the side of the top drum to the toilet flange of the lower drum. Simple diy 3 barrel septic system by jt meyer.
Assemble all the supplies parts and equipment. Cut a hole in the top of each drum the size of the toilet flange pipe outside measurement. It is made up of plastic or concrete. How to build a septic tank by daxrachelfears.