The organization and maintenance of an autonomous waste disposal system is one of the main issues that need to be addressed by each owner of a private household. It should be borne in mind that maintenance should be permanent. Prevention is always easier and more cost-effective than to deal with its consequences, and therefore such a topic as caring for the cesspool requires close attention. This will be discussed in the article.

Description of the problem

Obviously, before proceeding to the consideration of specific measures and actions for servicing the sump, it is necessary to determine what constitutes the essence of the problem.

So, the cesspool is designed for the accumulation of human waste. This mainly concerns drains from plumbing equipment. This waste is largely of biological origin and leads to pollution of the reservoir itself.

The walls of the cesspool tank, regardless of the material of manufacture, are covered with fatty layers, the bottom is silted up, and the time between cleanings is reduced from time to time.

In addition, the pollution is evidenced by an unpleasant smell, spreading in the radius from the location of the pit.

If any of the signs of a blockage in the pit occurs, it is necessary to take action to eliminate it. Works can be divided into several categories, which are better considered separately.

Mechanical cleaning

One of the main types of cesspool cleaning is mechanical removal of contaminants. You can carry out the procedure both independently and by resorting to the services of specialists. It should be noted that the first option is permissible only if there is a so-called fecal pump - a device capable of pumping liquid effluents with a high concentration of impurities of a biological nature. In addition, a special container is required in which the waste mass will be transported, as well as the appropriate transport.

The action algorithm is quite simple:

• Pumping liquid effluent.
• Mechanical cleaning of the tank walls.
• Removal of layers from the bottom.

Technologically, the procedures are not very complicated, but they will require application of effort and the use of specialized tools and devices.

The second solution to the problem will be an appeal to specialized firms providing services of this nature. In this case, direct work can be avoided, but an investment is required. Deciding what to do in each case is necessary based on the specific situation, complexity and work experience.

Drugs

Another way to care for the cesspool is the use of various drugs. They can be divided into two main types:

1. Biological.
2. Chemical.

Both types lead to the same result, but their action differs from each other.

Biological preparations - consist of microorganisms that process biological pollution. Their use allows to substantially solve the problem under consideration. Directly, the waste from the pit will not remove the preparations, but it will significantly reduce the labor intensity of the whole process.

Microorganisms recycle fatty detachment on the walls and impurities in the drains, in addition, they successfully struggle with silting. As a result, it remains only to pump waste from the tank.

The disadvantages of drugs of this type include the fact that their work requires a positive temperature, which eliminates their use in the winter.

Chemicals are no less effective in combating pollution than biological ones. They can act on the principle of oxidation or be based on formaldehyde. They are not tied to temperature conditions, and therefore they can be used all year round.

If biological preparations are completely harmless to the environment, then their chemical analogues are to some extent harmful and polluting. They can be used only in strict accordance with the instructions and not too often.

Freezing

Another common problem when servicing the sump is its freezing in winter. In this case, the functioning of this part of the sewage system actually stops, which is highly undesirable. If this happens, you can use heat guns, but it is better not to bring it up beforehand and to insulate the tank with special materials or to equip it with a resistive heating system.

As can be seen from the above, the maintenance of the sump, its preventive timely cleaning is a necessary condition for the normal functioning of the sewage system, and therefore requires constant attention.

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