The septic tank system has a septic distribution box that removes sewage. Over time, the box can go through the wear and tear process and need to be replaced. Although replacing the box is not difficult, the work is exhausting and complicated. If you want to do the work yourself, the steps in this article can help.
#1 Look for the distribution box
Finding the box is not difficult at all. Usually the box is placed downhill. Alternatively, you can find it at the bottom of a sloping area on your building. The slope works with gravity to pull and distribute wastewater. If you cannot locate it, we suggest you contact the appropriate office in your city. They can provide you with a copy of documents that can identify exactly where the distribution box is located.
#2 Excavation
The outlet box is usually buried and can be discovered by digging up the ground with a shovel. All you need to do is shovel until you can see the box. Once you can see the box, you need to keep digging around the box so you can easily get it out of the hole. Make sure you don’t break anything while digging.
#3 Take out the distribution box
Usually many pipes go into the box. Pipes serve as a means of transferring sewage. Once you’ve got the box out of the hole, you need to move it around until the pipes separate from the box. Now, you can disconnect the potatoes from the other side of the box. As soon as you have removed all the pipes, the box will be free.
#4 Find a new place
Once you’ve removed the old box, you need to find a new area to bury it. You can use the shovel to dig and find the right place. In a few minutes, you can find the right place.
#5 Rebury the distribution box
Once you’ve found the right spot, you need to put the new box in the hole you dug. Make sure you have reconnected all the pipes. Now, you need to fit the box making sure that the pipes are connected correctly inside the distribution box. You should check each pipe to make sure they are connected correctly. Once you’ve checked them all, your next step is to apply some plumber’s putty to the points where each pipe enters the box. Apply the solution both inside and outside the connection points. This is to make sure the pipes are properly sealed and there are no leaks. As soon as you are done with this step, you can bury the box again. That is all.
So this is a simple way to replace a faulty septic distribution box. If you have understood the process, you can fix the box yourself. But if you need more help, you should hire a trusted professional. I hope this helps.
