Purplemaniacs Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) Being out in the sticks we do not have mains drainage. We share a septic tank with next door, which worked well when we moved in 9 years ago but now needs emptying every few weeks. So this week it is being replaced with a modern version, called a bio-pure. Well I came back from school to find an alien spaceship had landed on the drive, it is quite large , the builders will need to dig a big hole to fit it into. As a result of this work, we have no drains until the work is complete, so I am going to DDs to use her facilities. Does anyone have any experience of these more modern systems, it needs an electricity supply. Not quite sure why As DS said fingers crossed they complete the work on time and with no problems or it will be legs crossed for a long time Chrissie Edited July 20, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I think the type you are talking about requires electricity because it has a pump also installed. We have just been looking into them (not literally) cos we think we need a new septic tank too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 I think you might be right, I do remember something being said about a pump. I will let you know how we get on. The soak away of the old one had given up after a good few years use. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Do you think that you will be "inconvenienced" for long enough to warrant buying a chemical toilet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 As DS said fingers crossed they complete the work on time and with no problems or it will be legs crossed for a long time Chrissie Nothing useful to add, but I hope they complete the work on time for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Fingers crossed for speedy workmen - not two words you usually hear together in the same sentence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Is this the company? ***linky*** If so you may find the website helpful, as it has info on installation and maintenance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Good luck and hope you have something to go on soon otherwise you might be better posting in the "evocative smell" thread couldnt imagine life without a loo esp in this weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 Work seems to be progressing well. I have a big hole in the drive and a big mound of earth on the drive and the spaceship type object is in the hole. Builder kindly closed the drive gates last night just to make sure I didn't drive into the hole after work CC yes that is the thing!!! Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Good news, it is all up and running. It hums away in the corner of the garden like a little spaceship waiting for permission to take off. The builder says it will only need emptying every 3 to 5 years so we will wait and see what happens. Very impressed by the builders they did the work when they said and finished when they said. The only question I have is that in the info it says not to use anti-bac handwash and washing up liquid which I do use so I will have to change my shopping habits, it also suggests ecoballs for washing, anyone use them? Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
