Septic tank cover removal
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10-11-14, 01:17 PM
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Septic tank cover removal
I'm about to have my 1000gal. septic tank pumped out.
In struggling to lift the square 2ft. x2 ft. square service(heavy)cover I noticed the
lifting rod imbedded handle, distorting badly.
Afraid of pulling any more on it, I carefully cleaned out the joint between the tank, and cover
and used a couple of pry bars to carefully raise the tank top high enough to grip with my hands.
I assume there is a better way to do this, and a better way to prevent the tank cover from getting so wedged in top opening again.
I'd appreciate any advice on this.
Thanks.
In struggling to lift the square 2ft. x2 ft. square service(heavy)cover I noticed the
lifting rod imbedded handle, distorting badly.
Afraid of pulling any more on it, I carefully cleaned out the joint between the tank, and cover
and used a couple of pry bars to carefully raise the tank top high enough to grip with my hands.
I assume there is a better way to do this, and a better way to prevent the tank cover from getting so wedged in top opening again.
I'd appreciate any advice on this.
Thanks.
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10-11-14, 02:23 PM
I just removed one of those covers a few weeks ago. It was about 24" below grade and I used a chain to hook onto the embedded rebar handle and then a rigid 8' steel pike to serve as a lever and a 6"X6" block of wood to serve as a fulcrum. Once detached, you can manipulate it . . . . but it's still a mite heavy from 2' above.
I've noticed that most of the septic tank pumpers prefer to pump from the inlet or outlet ports, (which are a lot lighter).
I've noticed that most of the septic tank pumpers prefer to pump from the inlet or outlet ports, (which are a lot lighter).
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10-11-14, 02:50 PM
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Thanks for your reply. Those things are a bugger.
When the Septic tank company comes, or sooner, I'll probably purchase a new lid, as mine is starting to crumble.
Winters in the Northeast here are no time of the year to have to deal with septic systems.
When the Septic tank company comes, or sooner, I'll probably purchase a new lid, as mine is starting to crumble.
Winters in the Northeast here are no time of the year to have to deal with septic systems.
