Bobtop46
Senior Member
I recently had my septic tank pumped out. I wasn't having any issues but wanted to be safe. I inherited the house from my Meme in 2013. While the cover was off I talked to the septic tank guy about adding a clean out. He recommended 6" pipe because all the septic tank companies use 4" hose. I asked where to put it he said in the upper corner of the lid.
So I attached a 6" flange to the corner of the lid glued in the right length of 6" pipe, the just pushed on a 6" to 4" reducer on top of the 6" pipe. When I pump again I (myself) will dig down around the cleanout far enough to tap the reducer off and have the septic tank company pump the tank. In the mean time I can park the RV in the driveway and dump tanks if needed.
I put a bead of silicone around the outside bottom edge of the flange to prevent dirt or liquid from getting into the tank. Tomorrow I will fill in the hole once the caulk dries.
So I attached a 6" flange to the corner of the lid glued in the right length of 6" pipe, the just pushed on a 6" to 4" reducer on top of the 6" pipe. When I pump again I (myself) will dig down around the cleanout far enough to tap the reducer off and have the septic tank company pump the tank. In the mean time I can park the RV in the driveway and dump tanks if needed.
I put a bead of silicone around the outside bottom edge of the flange to prevent dirt or liquid from getting into the tank. Tomorrow I will fill in the hole once the caulk dries.