In order to ensure comfortable living in a private house or cottage, the owners must take care of the sewer system. As a rule, residents of the private sector prefer storage tanks. This is much cheaper than installing a sealed tank, which requires constant cleaning with the help of sewage equipment.
With all its simplicity and accessibility, the operation of the drain pit can cause difficulties for the owners of the site. One of the most common problems is filling it up quickly. Let's take a closer look at how to determine that the cesspool is filling up too quickly, and what actions to take in this case.
The main signs of filling the pit
It is not difficult to determine that the cesspool quickly filled up. There are several signs of reduced functionality. These include:
- an unpleasant smell in the area even when the waste pit is tightly closed;
- siltation at the bottom of the tank;
- various deposits on the walls of the structure;
- the need to pump out every 4-5 weeks.
The appearance of one or more of the listed signs indicates the insufficient efficiency of the structure.
Reasons for fast filling
To effectively solve the problem with sewage, it is necessary to establish the reasons why the drain pit fills up quickly. The main factors contributing to the occurrence of violations of functionality are:
- silting of a cesspool;
- accumulation of fat and other deposits on the bottom and walls;
- freezing structure in winter.
After the reasons for the premature overflow of the storage structure are determined, it is necessary to move on to options for solving the problem.
What to do if the bottom of the pit is silted up?
If the reason for the rapid filling of the drain pit is that it is silted up, there are several ways to solve the problem:
- Sewage pumping and major cleaning of the structure with the help of cesspool devices.
- Liquefaction of sludge deposits with water. To do this, pour a large amount of water into the tank for 24 hours.
- The use of biological products to improve the functionality of the sewer system.
The easiest way to solve the problem is to call a vacuum cleaner, but such a service is not cheap. Many owners of private houses prefer to use preparations with biologically active substances in cases where the pit has silted up. The results of their application include:
- elimination of unpleasant smells from the sewerage;
- cleaning of sewer pipes and storage from various deposits;
- reducing the level of sewage in the tank;
- prevention of silting in the future;
- restoration of the system.
IMPORTANT. You should be aware that products based on microorganisms and bacteria cannot be used in winter. At low temperatures, the properties of the drug will be significantly reduced.
Choice of biological product
Specialized stores offer a huge range of biologically active drugs. Among them there are products of both foreign and domestic manufacturers of different price categories.
The form of release of the drug is also different, it can be a liquid concentrate, powder or tablets. What drug is better to buy?
In order to clear the pit of silt, many residents of private houses are advised to opt for liquid and powder preparations. This is due to the fact that these products contain anaerobic species of bacteria. These bacteria have the ability to process organic matter without access to oxygen.
It should be borne in mind that products with biologically active substances can only be diluted with water that does not contain chlorine. Otherwise, the effectiveness of the drug will be significantly reduced.
The degree of activity of microorganisms also decreases when chemical detergents, stain removers or bleaches are poured into the sewer.
Cleaning the bottom and walls of the drive
Deposits on the bottom and walls of the tank are a common cause of disturbances in its operation. What to do in this case?
It is necessary to clean the pit and the performance will be restored. To do this, you need to follow the following sequence of actions:
- Using a water or fecal pump, pump out waste from the storage tank.
- Fill the reservoir with water. This must be done in order to dissolve deposits and blockages.
- Pour the biopreparation into the pit for 4-5 hours.
The main advantage of using a biological product for clogged sewers is that there is no need to pump out after its application. Waste water will leave itself after the active substances of the drug destroy blockages that do not allow water to pass through.
In addition, the biological product improves the drainage layers, which increases the efficiency of the structure.
How to unfreeze a hole?
As a rule, the freezing of the drain pit in winter is prevented by the snow layer and the thermal insulation system, but it happens that at very low temperatures the waste freezes. What to do if the cesspool freezes in winter?
It is possible to defrost waste in a cesspool using an extension cord, copper wire, a steel rod 20-30 cm long and a gripper.
Important! When carrying out work related to the use of electricity, it is necessary to observe safety precautions and protect yourself with rubber gloves and shoes with thick rubber soles. And also it is necessary to limit access to the place of work of children and pets.
In cases where only the sewer pipe is frozen, it is wrapped with a copper conductor, which is connected to the phase wire. Under the influence of current, the thawing of the pipe will take 2-3 hours.
When the entire pit freezes, a steel rod is driven into the middle, to which a copper conductor is attached. This is followed by the phase voltage supply. In this case, the pit will thaw for at least 24 hours. After the work is completed, the voltage is first turned off, and then the rod and wires are removed.
The further functionality of the sewer system depends on how well the work will be done.
