Keep digging until the hole is 4 feet 1 2 m wide 26 feet 7 9 m long and 3 feet 0 91 m deep.
Building a septic tank from concrete.
Use either a shovel or an excavator to make a hole in the spot where you want your tank.
In future videos we will go over how to make a top for the tank and how to seal it.
Determine the location your septic tank should be located somewhat downhill from the house.
How do i build a septic tank out of concrete blocks.
You will have to consult with your installer to determine what size tank you need.
I was told by some no need to collapse it as it has 4 in concrete walls and new footings for my addition should be close to the edge of the septic tank but still above the tank.
I just found old concrete septic tank emptied but not collapsed in the area where i want to build an addition.
This is a detailed video on how to properly lay cinder blocks.
1 a septic tank shall be watertight and constructed of sound and durable materials not subject to excessive corrosion.
Dig a trench that s 4 26 3 ft 1 22 7 92 0 91 m.
Decide what type of tank to buy septic tanks can be made of steel fiberglass or reinforced concrete.
Definition of septic tank.