A simple septic tank made of concrete rings

When arranging a sewer system for a private house, you should pay attention to septic tanks made of concrete rings, which are quite simple to build and easy to operate.

For a long time, an ordinary cesspool acted as the main element of the sewerage of a private house in the country, but during its operation one had to face a variety of inconveniences.

First of all, unpleasant odors constantly emanated from it, in addition, it needed periodic cleaning.

Today, all these problems can be solved by installing a septic tank made of concrete rings, which can be installed both in the country house and near any private house.

The principle of operation of a septic tank made of concrete rings, which is equipped correctly and in accordance with all the rules, will allow you to cope with a sufficiently large volume of sewage.

In addition, you can build it almost anywhere on the territory of the cottage.

The device of a septic tank made of concrete rings implies the presence of ventilation, the scheme of operation and the design of which makes it possible to practically not feel unpleasant odors in the country house.

In addition, the septic tank does not require constant maintenance, and repairs are made only when necessary. Before you make a septic tank from concrete rings, you need to understand the principle of its operation and device.

Of course, the price of a septic tank built of concrete rings will be quite high, but it's worth it. You can try an alternative option and install a cesspool of concrete rings.

In this case, the bottom of the well is made drainage in the form of a mixture of crushed stone and sand, as a result of which all sewage will gradually go into the ground.

Even if such a single-chamber septic tank is made deep, it will not be able to cope with large volumes of water normally, and from time to time it will have to be cleaned.

For such a device, everything will be decided by the size and depth of the well. In addition, there is a high probability that in the very near future there will be clogging of the soil and nearby groundwater.

In order not to think about water consumption and never face the problem of sewage and sewage disposal, it is necessary to think about a more efficient design.

The best alternative would be a do-it-yourself septic tank made of concrete rings, the design of which will consist of several separate chambers, as shown in the video below.

The most ordinary two-chamber septic tank made of concrete rings, the installation and arrangement of which everyone can carry out, is the best solution to the problem with sewage in a suburban area.

If all the work is done correctly, then it can be operated for a long period of time.

In addition, there is no need to carry out regular maintenance and cleaning of such a septic tank, and repairs are carried out only when necessary.

This design always keeps the soil clean and does not affect groundwater. Unlike a cesspool, a septic tank, consisting of several chambers, practically does not emit odors.

The main disadvantage of such a device is the high price of the materials used, as well as the rather complicated installation.

The dimensions of the well for the arrangement of such a septic tank depend mainly on the number and volume of tanks, and these parameters are calculated before the installation itself begins.

More details on how to install a septic tank from concrete rings can be seen in the video posted above.

The classic and most common version of a septic tank, which will effectively cope with a large volume of sewage, is a three-chamber design, as shown in the photo below.

The scheme of this design implies the construction of a specific well, which will consist of three separate tanks.

Each tank performs a specific function and has some design features.

So, the main and main chamber in this case is the first, which receives all sewage and sewage.

Its sealing should be done as tightly as possible, since it is here that the decomposition and stratification of all sewage waste will occur.

In this reservoir, as a result of certain processes, microorganisms and bacteria decompose, which leads to the release of all kinds of gases and alkalis and, as a result, their complete decay.

The next tank also serves for aerobic fermentation of microorganisms, however, in this case, the sealing is not so tight, and air is involved in the process.

In the chamber of this well, the final natural decomposition of bacteria takes place, large elements of which settle to the bottom and finally rot.

The last tank does not have a monolithic bottom, and the remaining sewage flows from it through the drainage system go deep into the ground.

It is worth noting that almost pure water enters the reservoir of this well, which does not pose any threat to the soil and groundwater.

All tanks are interconnected in a special way by means of a special overflow system. In addition, they must be waterproofed.

An important role in the construction of this device is played by the ventilation of a septic tank made of concrete rings, which is equipped according to a certain principle.

An approximate diagram of a septic tank of this type is shown in the photo below.

Construction of a septic tank

All work on the installation of a septic tank begins with digging a pit for each concrete ring separately. The dimensions of such pits should be slightly larger in diameter than the dimensions of concrete rings.

Digging of holes is carried out in a place specially prepared for this, which should be located at the maximum possible distance from residential buildings and groundwater.

It should be noted that concrete rings can be placed both in one line and in the form of a triangle.

After the holes are dug, it is necessary to strengthen their edges if possible and carefully tamp the bottom of each. Next, the base of the two pits is poured with cement mortar.

It is mandatory to waterproof the base of the pits, as this will help to avoid negative consequences in the future.

The bottom of the pits can be waterproofed with any material intended for this purpose.

After the bottom of each pit is prepared and waterproofed, the concrete rings themselves are installed. The rings are carefully placed in the pits on top of each other.

In this case, the seams can be waterproofed with both resin and a special lubricant.

It should be noted that the bottom of the last tank should be a drainage system made of a mixture of sand and gravel.

You should also carefully and tightly fill the gap between the concrete rings and the edges of the pit.

After that, it is necessary to install an overflow system that will connect all the tanks together.

An approximate diagram of a septic tank and the connection between each tank is shown in the photo in our article.

The final stage of work

After the installation of concrete rings has been carried out, as well as their waterproofing, they begin to lay the sewer pipe itself.

A small pit is dug under it, which must also be waterproofed. The pipe must hermetically connect the house and the septic tank itself.

In order to, if necessary, repair the internal structure of the septic tank, it is necessary to provide appropriate technological holes.

They must provide free access to each well, if necessary, repair and clean the septic tank.

Despite the fact that the repair and maintenance of a septic tank made of concrete rings during its operation is extremely rare, it may still be necessary.

In most cases, repairs may be required to the connecting overflow pipes, as well as the sewer pipe that connects the tanks to the house.

It is necessary to provide for the most free access to them, which will allow to perform all the necessary amount of work.

It is extremely rare that there is a need to repair the bottom of the septic tank, however, in order to avoid this, it is necessary to carefully check its tightness and strength even during the construction of the structure.

For more information on how to build a septic tank using concrete rings, see the video.

The use of a septic tank made of concrete rings as the main structural element avoids a number of problems during its subsequent operation.

First of all, such rings are not subject to corrosion processes. It can withstand high pressure well and can operate in a variety of soils.

The main disadvantage of concrete rings is their relatively high price, however, the durability and reliability of a septic tank built from them still makes such a design justified.

It should be noted that such a septic tank practically does not fail during the entire period of operation, which means that repairs may be required extremely rarely.

In addition, anyone who has relatively little construction experience can build a septic tank from concrete rings with their own hands.

The construction of a septic tank from concrete rings in a summer cottage allows you to effectively solve the problem of installing a sewer system.

Such a device has good reliability and durability, which makes it possible to operate it for a long period of time.

Such a septic tank successfully copes with the processing of a sufficiently large volume of sewage, which means that it can also be equipped where a large and friendly family lives.

Work on its arrangement should be carried out in strict accordance with generally accepted technology and only high-quality building materials should be used.

It is worth noting that concrete rings are the optimal material from which a septic tank can be made.