I am about 75 feet from access to my home septic system. I was going to tie into it with pvc underground. It drops about 15 inches to over the course of the 75 ft.
But I saw this video on the Valterra Septic Solution.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ7Sk0-T4CM
It pulverizes what's in the black tank then it goes out a 3/4-inch hose into the septic. It can go as far as 100ft.
Has anyone used this system before. Or am I better off just tying into my septic.
Thanks
I have used a macerater pump to empty my waste tanks at home but only in an emergency. I have about a 100' run.
When I first started using the macerater I did use a 3/4" hose for discharge. What I found was the constriction from the hose would cause my pump to overheat and shut down several times while trying to empty the black tank. This would require a new fuse before I could attempt again.
I eventually went with a 1 1/4" under ground sprinkler hose with an reducer on the end to tie into the pump.
Never a problem after that and the the time it takes to empty the tanks was much faster and the pump was still barley warm to the touch.
I did decide that I would avoid ever purchasing a RV with maceration pump as opposed to a simple toilet drop. This is one area I don't want to be hands on in order to move raw sewage out of the RV.
Defiantly the KISS principle applies with sewage.
I would also suggest a clear 90 degree elbow coming out of your waste drain so you can see whats going on or NOT going on.
The joints on the Camco stuff is not very precise or strong, they tend to leak or the locking tabs break off. with the pump it SPRAYS the discharge everywhere.
I still remember my Daughter in Law discovering what happens when ALL fittings are not tight, a S--- shower.
Rick, I have used a Sewer Solution for years. Works fine
Do yourself a favor and buy a 12v macerator that will pump long distance and uphill. Other than at home, it will get you out of trouble some other time on the road.
The water jet has been around for a while but are not sure if it can do what it says.
Thanks for the input.
I bought this:
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I use a 3/4 inch garden hose 50' to pump to sewer clean out at my son's house. I run it directly from coach batteries (lithium). I've also run it from pickup with motor running. A strong 12 volt power supply seems to help with overheating. It has not blown any fuses. I've used it a couple times mooch docking at friends. It's a good occasional solution for when a regular gravity hose won't work. I wouldn't want it to be a regular solution but it has worked for me.
For the small price difference, the electric macerator will work MUCH better in more situations.
Output hoses in any case should be dedicated and NEVER be used for city water.
But you don't need a pump if it's all downhill, do you? It drops 15 inches.
Thanks
The drop is less than 2% @ 75 ft. might give trouble.
I have used a 12v macerator at my sons house for a couple years now, during our 1 month visit. I started out using a 3/4 by 100 ft commercial garden hose but recently upgraded to 1" pvc for about 75 ft of the run. All work fine even though it has to pump 100 ft AND ... raise about 8ft.
I'm sure that I'm at the limit of what the capabilities are but it works. I'll share this though. The macerator does not like baby wipes. The only time I ever had to disassemble it was a clog and overheat episode from flushing them.
My takeaway,, I use one but wouldn't want a coach with one. I'm relieved every time because it worked.
Rick, You might want to take a look at the Flo Jet model. Mine is almost 20 years old and still running strong. I tied it into the light circuit in my wet bay and it has never overheated, blown a fuse or had any issues.
We use it every trip when we return home. A clear elbow is a nice addition. I flush both black and gray tanks until they run clear every trip.
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Inducing fine particulate into your home septic systems may have some negative effects over time. Having a effluent filter on the outlet baffle of the tank to prevent small particulates from entering the leach field as liquid leaves the septic tank may alleviate some costly absorption problems in the future.
for sewer line to work properly it needs to drop 1" every 8 feet that lets the liquids and solids flow together --too much drop and liquids out run the solids too little it won't get flow
leach field line drop is 1" per 100 feet
Chris
I, too, have nothing but praise for the sewer solution. I especially liked the tank flush feature.
I have used the Sewer Solution now for well over 6 years. Used it at son's home, but quit because it does use a lot of water. I was pumping just over 80 feet. I have now gone with 3 inch PVC and have no issues. Been doing this now for 4 years when ever we spend time at home. I like the macerators, but watched a friend of mine when he has issues with his and after that, I will pass and stick with a simple system that works! Just my most humble opinion!
Well, I set the sewer solution up today with no problems. I used the 10 ft of hose that it came with, the rest 1inch PVC.
My ground is level so it flowed perfectly.
I plan on tying into the septic with 4-inch PVC but until I do, I will do this.
I also like the feature to flush till clear.
Thanks for the input.
Same exact situation here. I was surprised that my FloJet is also twenty years old. Never an issue, has always worked flawlessly.
I often dump into a 5-6 ft hole in my drain field . Next to the bus .