5 steps to replacing a septic distribution box
The septic tank system has a septic distribution box that removes wastewater. Over time, the box can go through the process of wear and tear and must be replaced. Although replacing the box is not difficult, the work is exhausting and complicated. If you want to do the work on your own, the steps in this article can help.
# 1 Look for the distribution box
Finding the box is not difficult at all. Usually the box is placed downhill. Alternatively, you can find it at the bottom of a sloping area of your building. Trash works with gravity to dump and distribute wastewater. If you cannot locate it, we suggest that you contact the appropriate office in your city. They can provide you with a copy of the documents that can identify exactly where the distribution box is located.
# 2 Excavations
Usually the distribution box is buried and can be discovered by digging the ground with a shovel. All you need to do is shovel until you can see the box. Once you can see the box, you need to keep digging around the box so you can easily get it out of the hole. Make sure you don’t break anything while digging.
# 3 Take out the distribution box
Usually a lot of pipes fit into the box. The pipes serve as a means of transferring wastewater. Once you’ve pulled the box out of the hole, you should move it around until the tubes separate from the box. Now, you can unplug the potatoes from the other side of the box. As soon as you have removed all the pipes, the box is free.
# 4 Find a new place
Once you have removed the old box, you need to find a new area to bury it. You can use the shovel to dig and find the right place. In a few minutes, you can find the right place.
# 5 Restore the distribution box
Once you’ve found the right spot, you need to put the new box in the hole you dug. Make sure you have reconnected all the pipes. Now, you need to adjust the box making sure the pipes are connected correctly inside the distribution box. You need to check each pipe to make sure they are connected correctly. Once you’ve gone through them all, your next step is to apply some plumber’s putty at the points where each pipe enters the box. Apply the solution both inside and outside the connection points. This is to make sure the pipes are sealed properly and that there are no leaks. As soon as you are done with this step, you can rebury the box. That’s it.
So this is a simple way to replace a faulty septic distribution box. If you have understood the process, you can fix the box yourself. But if you need more help, you should hire a trusted professional. I hope this helps.