This is a Septic Tank Baffle Inspection: Does not include the rest of the sludge and scum measurements or anything like that. I was working alone today, and saw that this was a great opportunity to video this part. These are the baffles that are located within a septic tank. These happen to be made of concrete and the outlet is rotting badly. The outlet baffle is the component that separates liquids from solids. The drainfield can handle water, nothing…
Below is a video of a clogged inlet baffle. This homeowner called us out for a pumping and thought his septic tank needed cleaned. It did need cleaned, but for other reasons. The tank was backed up due to a clogged inlet baffle. And this advice could save you money in a case of a backup. Just a reminder, this video is not an inspection. A true inspection will involve sludge and scum measurements, second compartment (if applicable) inspection, and…
This goes under the heading of: “I can’t make this stuff up” This story is unbelievable. Client purchases a home. There is a deficiency marked on their septic system from competitor. “Outlet Baffle is broken” Client calls my competitor who wrote up the deficiency and asks them to repair it. Competitor tells homeowner that they need to dig up the tank first. (This is outrageous to me, for one, I know exactly where to dig. It takes me all of…
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrWuOTkEaus Here is a video of a clogged inlet baffle. There are two reasons why this house backed up into the house. The inlet pipe, abs plastic, was installed too far into the tank, and too close the concrete baffle. And the second is excessive toilet paper use. Really exciting stuff. Thanks for reading, Ronnie
My favorite tavern, in the world, Nicks was backing up yesterday. I was called at 6:30 am. I arrived about 10:00 am. I had another emergency I was working on at the time. The tanks were backed up. I had just pumped it out three months prior. What gives? I used my inspection mirror and verified that the outlet baffle had rotted off. Oy. I had to pump the tank, put a ladder in, and enter. There’s no other way…
Septic tank outlet baffle repaired.