[TheForge] OT YAK not smithing etc... sceptic tanks
Darrell
[email protected]
Fri Nov 21 12:10:01 2003
There is a BIG difference between the regular septic system and the one
being asked about. the regular system is anaerobic (no air) and his system
which is aerobic.
Darrell
http://www.machinemaster.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Freeman" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 5:29 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] OT YAK not smithing etc... sceptic tanks
> I missed that part of your message somehow.
>
> Anyway, the issue here is probably to keep the "bugs" alive and happy.
> The problem is knowing WHAT conditions will suffice. You mentioned pH.
> pH is pretty easy to check, but checking it doesn't help unless you know
> what pH the bugs like and how to keep it there.
>
> One approach would be to do a general read of septic system literature.
> In other words, get books. That would not necessarily address the
> particular system you have, but septic systems have been around for a
> long time and I doubt there's anything particularly magic about the
> brand you're using.
>
> Once you're conversant with septic systems in general, you'll know what
> questions to ask. (I can't help you here. I don't know much about them
> myself.) Try asking the serviceman. (Doesn't hurt to try.)
>
> Bruce
> NJ
>
> >>> [email protected] 11/20/2003 5:39:30 PM >>>
>
> Yes, as I already mentioned all I came up with was sites that sell the
> units, no information on how to service them yourself...
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bruce Freeman" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 12:06 AM
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] OT YAK not smithing etc... sceptic tanks
>
>
> > A google search on "biocycle" "septic" came up with a number of hits.
> I
> > didn't check them out. Have you looked for info that way?
> > Bruce
> > NJ
> >
> > >>> [email protected] 11/19/2003 8:42:26 PM >>>
> >
> > Much as I hate to post off topic questions here, I just know someone
> > out
> > there has the knowledge Im after...
> > We have a sceptic tank which is called a "biocycle" it works by
> > bacteria
> > breaking down the waste and pumping the water onto the garden, Im
> sure
> > its a
> > common system the world over. Im looking to find out how to service
> it
> > myself, seems pointless to pay someone to come out 4 times a year if
> I
> > can
> > do Ph and other tests myself, Ive already replaced the pump and air
> > diaphram
> > but would like to know what the service guys know....
> >
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