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Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: 330-Trapper] #8313611 01/15/25 09:31 PM 01/15/25 09:31 PM
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Trapset trapper T Joined: Jan 2009 Nebraska	Originally Posted by 330-Trapper the leach lines ,some were missing caps That’s the problem if you ask me. We just put a system in at our camp in Canada. I had inspection pipes planned for the lines and the plumber helping me talked me out of it. He said if they don’t get covered in snow right away the water will freeze before it drains, especially under inspection pipes. Each time the water hits the ice it freezes thicker and eventually plugs pipe. www.rtssetter.com

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: 330-Trapper] #8313617 01/15/25 09:37 PM 01/15/25 09:37 PM
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Lugnut trapper L Joined: Dec 2006 SEPA	If there is a D-box, it should be where I marked the pic. Eh...wot?

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: Trapset] #8313624 01/15/25 09:42 PM 01/15/25 09:42 PM
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32summit40 Unregistered 3	Has it been established if its a old fashioned septic tank system or aerator system with inspection testing box for testing by health dept.....if they were told wait till spring thaw by reputable pumping contractor.....there's more involved that a few posts here can revolve....

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: AntiGov] #8313630 01/15/25 09:45 PM 01/15/25 09:45 PM
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160user trapper 1 Joined: Jan 2007 MN	Originally Posted by AntiGov Originally Posted by 330-Trapper the leach lines ,some were missing caps Hook your truck exhaust to the leach line vent .....maybe Is there any reason he couldn't try to steam the line from that end and work back towards the tank? I have nothing clever to put here.

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: 330-Trapper] #8313640 01/15/25 09:55 PM 01/15/25 09:55 PM
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jbyrd63 trapper J Joined: Feb 2014 Ky	Originally Posted by 330-Trapper the leach lines ,some were missing caps OK wait a minute. The leach lines have access above ground? Missing a cap? Septic tank lids around here are 10-12 inches below top of the ground. All leach lines are 24-36 inches deep No way they freeze. You guys certainly do things different up there. If there is a pipe coming from the lines to the top and it gets extremely cold that allows the cold to invade the pipes.

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: 330-Trapper] #8313651 01/15/25 10:08 PM 01/15/25 10:08 PM
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trapdye trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Adirondacks, N.Y.	Like Lugnut said, the D box would make the most sense freezing, If not deep enough/ insulated, small amounts of liquid could freeze & build up, D box has small baffles to slow liquid flow into the leach system John's Nuisance Wildlife Control If you like what you do for a living, It's better than a vacation. Most days.

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: 160user] #8313670 01/15/25 10:46 PM 01/15/25 10:46 PM
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2poor trapper Joined: Nov 2023 Lake Mille Lacs , MN	Originally Posted by 160user Is there any reason he couldn't try to steam the line from that end and work back towards the tank? Lost a pump on my outside boiler last week. Froze my underground supply lines to my fur shed . I was able to clear about 15’ of ice from the 1” pex and get the heat back up ! It’s a lazy man who can’t find his wife a second job !

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: 330-Trapper] #8313684 01/15/25 11:10 PM 01/15/25 11:10 PM
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jbyrd63 trapper J Joined: Feb 2014 Ky	Here’s why ours will never freeze. Got 12 inches of gravel under and on top of pipe then 12 +- dirt on that .

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: Trapset] #8313686 01/15/25 11:12 PM 01/15/25 11:12 PM
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330-Trapper OP trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Minnesota	Originally Posted by Trapset Originally Posted by 330-Trapper the leach lines ,some were missing caps That’s the problem if you ask me. We just put a system in at our camp in Canada. I had inspection pipes planned for the lines and the plumber helping me talked me out of it. He said if they don’t get covered in snow right away the water will freeze before it drains, especially under inspection pipes. Each time the water hits the ice it freezes thicker and eventually plugs pipe. I believe so too NRA and NTA Life Member www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: jbyrd63] #8313687 01/15/25 11:14 PM 01/15/25 11:14 PM
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330-Trapper OP trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Minnesota	Originally Posted by jbyrd63 Here’s why ours will never freeze. Got 12 inches of gravel under and on top of pipe then 12 +- dirt on that . Good plan Jbyrd I wish I had known back then what I know now. NRA and NTA Life Member www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: 330-Trapper] #8313692 01/15/25 11:24 PM 01/15/25 11:24 PM
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jbyrd63 trapper J Joined: Feb 2014 Ky	That’s way they are put in here Have to be inspected by health department before covering. I had to add 100 ft to my old ones. If those are clean outs on your lateral lines get you a gallon of liquid fire drain opener. It will heat up and melt the ice. How old is the system?

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: 330-Trapper] #8313782 01/16/25 07:23 AM 01/16/25 07:23 AM
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Trapper Dahlgren trapper T Joined: Jun 2016 Michigan	get you a high pressure, pump, rent it, and cover the line with straw, when you are done, what are your piping made of ? plastic?

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: 330-Trapper] #8313784 01/16/25 07:27 AM 01/16/25 07:27 AM
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Trapper Dahlgren trapper T Joined: Jun 2016 Michigan	if your septic tank is working right, there should never be more than a little water going out, and if it's working right, it should put out enough heat to melt the snow some above it, never have your tank pumped in the fall, you should have a tee pipe going in and out of your tank,

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #8313794 01/16/25 07:56 AM 01/16/25 07:56 AM
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Seldom trapper Joined: Mar 2007 Midland, MI.	Originally Posted by Trapper Dahlgren if your septic tank is working right, there should never be more than a little water going out, and if it's working right, it should put out enough heat to melt the snow some above it, never have your tank pumped in the fall, you should have a tee pipe going in and out of your tank, Absolutely! "A few want to know WHY, the majority appear to be satisfied just knowing HOW!" Youtube Channel- SeldomFales

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: 330-Trapper] #8313838 01/16/25 08:53 AM 01/16/25 08:53 AM
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Shakeyjake trapper Joined: Jun 2022 Manitoba	If you don’t have mice, you will after toddling flax or straw on the field…..lol. I’ve got an outdated system similar to that. To bring it up to code would likely be a $50k touch. Luckily it’s never frozen. Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: Wright Brothers] #8313850 01/16/25 09:08 AM 01/16/25 09:08 AM
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Snyde901 trapper S Joined: Nov 2017 PA	Originally Posted by Wright Brothers Track hoe. This

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: Snyde901] #8313858 01/16/25 09:16 AM 01/16/25 09:16 AM
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330-Trapper OP trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Minnesota	Originally Posted by Snyde901 Originally Posted by Wright Brothers Track hoe. This meaning it should be dug up? NRA and NTA Life Member www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: 330-Trapper] #8313861 01/16/25 09:21 AM 01/16/25 09:21 AM
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snowy trapper S Joined: Dec 2011 MT	330 your poop must not have enough power in it to keep things flowing. Lol You got to eat bettah and create some energy heat!! Give me a fish, I will eat for a day. Teach me to fish, I will eat for a lifetime

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: snowy] #8313862 01/16/25 09:25 AM 01/16/25 09:25 AM
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330-Trapper OP trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Minnesota	Originally Posted by snowy 330 your poop must not have enough power in it to keep things flowing. Lol You got to eat bettah and create some energy heat!! i have enough gas... NRA and NTA Life Member www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com

Re: Any real way to thaw out drainfield lines? HELP [Re: 330-Trapper] #8313864 01/16/25 09:26 AM 01/16/25 09:26 AM
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330-Trapper OP trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Minnesota	Thanks for all the replies NRA and NTA Life Member www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com

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