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Post by smsmith on Jan 27, 2023 11:56:24 GMT -6
My folks had a mound at the old place. That was built in '82. No freeze ups through 2013, no idea about after that. I think it's like most things. You get what you pay for. I do not mow the mound, but do keep brush and trees from getting started. I want tall grass and weeds to trap snow.
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Jan 27, 2023 12:28:22 GMT -6
I have a flat system in clay ground. Called for a mound system, but my septic builder buddy talked me out of a mound. Glad he did. We have A 1000 gal solids tank right out of the house, then a 1000 gal grey water tank with a pump up to a distributor box that goes to four separate 75’ leach runs in 2’ of sewer rock. Its 30 years old and works great. We pump the solids tank every 3 years. The grey water tank every other time.
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Post by smsmith on Jan 27, 2023 12:30:55 GMT -6
I have a flat system in clay ground. Called for a mound system, but my septic builder buddy talked me out of a mound. Glad he did. We have A 1000 gal solids tank right out of the house, then a 1000 gal grey water tank with a pump up to a distributor box that goes to four separate 75’ leach runs in 2’ of sewer rock. Its 30 years old and works great. We pump the solids tank every 3 years. The grey water tank every other time. I couldn't have put a traditional system in here if I wanted one.
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Post by benmnwi on Jan 27, 2023 12:42:02 GMT -6
My current holding tank is actually two tanks. One 1300 gallon concrete tank that fills up first, then when full it flows into the second 1300 gallon concrete tank. When that second tank fills to a certain height the alarm goes off in the cabin and it is time to pump.
In theory, maybe it would be possible to keep these two tanks as they are and essentially just replace the alarm system on the second tank to a pump that pushes water through the mound drain system once it reaches a certain height. Maybe that's just wishful thinking, but it seems like a solid plan in my head right now. Those things are rarely that simple though.
Winter boredom must be getting to me if the most interesting thing I can think of right now is septic systems.
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Jan 27, 2023 12:53:13 GMT -6
My current holding tank is actually two tanks. One 1300 gallon concrete tank that fills up first, then when full it flows into the second 1300 gallon concrete tank. When that second tank fills to a certain height the alarm goes off in the cabin and it is time to pump. In theory, maybe it would be possible to keep these two tanks as they are and essentially just replace the alarm system on the second tank to a pump that pushes water through the mound drain system once it reaches a certain height. Maybe that's just wishful thinking, but it seems like a solid plan in my head right now. Those things are rarely that simple though. Winter boredom must be getting to me if the most interesting thing I can think of right now is septic systems. I would for sure keep those 2 tanks and add a couple lines if you have room in the yard. Would require a lot less pumping. Just don't tell anyone you are doing it.
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Post by smsmith on Jan 31, 2023 19:28:52 GMT -6
I was searching a bit for current mound system costs. I couldn't find anything local, but did find some sources reporting upwards of $30K. That seems pretty crazy
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Post by benmnwi on Jan 31, 2023 19:39:30 GMT -6
I was searching a bit for current mound system costs. I couldn't find anything local, but did find some sources reporting upwards of $30K. That seems pretty crazy That’s crazy. I’ll keep the holding tanks if the mound system costs $30k now. I can’t even get anyone up there to email or call me back to get a quote. It is always tough to get anyone to work up there. It is one of the poorest counties in the state and I think it is because nobody wants to work.
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Post by smsmith on Jan 31, 2023 20:05:53 GMT -6
I was searching a bit for current mound system costs. I couldn't find anything local, but did find some sources reporting upwards of $30K. That seems pretty crazy That’s crazy. I’ll keep the holding tanks if the mound system costs $30k now. I can’t even get anyone up there to email or call me back to get a quote. It is always tough to get anyone to work up there. It is one of the poorest counties in the state and I think it is because nobody wants to work. I was thinking more along the lines of $15-$20K max.
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Jan 31, 2023 20:23:24 GMT -6
That’s crazy. I’ll keep the holding tanks if the mound system costs $30k now. I can’t even get anyone up there to email or call me back to get a quote. It is always tough to get anyone to work up there. It is one of the poorest counties in the state and I think it is because nobody wants to work. I was thinking more along the lines of $15-$20K max. Any mound system is $20K on the very low end. $25-40k is common right now.
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Post by smsmith on Jan 31, 2023 20:27:21 GMT -6
I was thinking more along the lines of $15-$20K max. Any mound system is $20K on the very low end. $25-40k is common right now. Wow, good to know. I hope mine lasts more than 20 years.
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Post by nhmountains on Jan 31, 2023 20:35:17 GMT -6
I was thinking more along the lines of $15-$20K max. Any mound system is $20K on the very low end. $25-40k is common right now. Bidenflation
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Jan 31, 2023 20:48:32 GMT -6
Any mound system is $20K on the very low end. $25-40k is common right now. Wow, good to know. I hope mine lasts more than 20 years. I have a buddy that installs them. They are expensive and can be really expensive now. Plus they are more subject to freezing then a flat system.
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Post by Sandbur on Feb 1, 2023 5:58:11 GMT -6
Wow, good to know. I hope mine lasts more than 20 years. I have a buddy that installs them. They are expensive and can be really expensive now. Plus they are more subject to freezing then a flat system. Exactly what I thought on the freezing. Is it more likely if not in continuous use?
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Feb 2, 2023 4:44:00 GMT -6
I have a buddy that installs them. They are expensive and can be really expensive now. Plus they are more subject to freezing then a flat system. Exactly what I thought on the freezing. Is it more likely if not in continuous use? To much water coming in. Stuck water softener, bad toilet running, no grass or snow for cover on the mound, extreme temps coming in from 3 sides, many things.
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Post by smsmith on Feb 2, 2023 12:10:00 GMT -6
I think I got lucky with my mound system. The topography rolls all around the house. Where the house sits is about the only relatively flat spot. The mound went into a slight depression and doesn't stand out like most mounds I see. It has some natural protection on a few sides due to the rolling hills/depressions.
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