Country septic tank "Rostock": reviews and principle of operation

The problem of disposing of waste in a country house is one of the most difficult to solve. It’s so difficult to change the comfort familiar to many to the eternal problem of getting rid of dirty water and food waste, as well as human waste products. Non-volatile septic tanks for a country house are one of the optimal solutions, as they are environmentally friendly, economical, do not need frequent maintenance, and also do not require an electrical connection. For many, the lack of the need to connect to electricity is the main factor for choosing this or that type of sewage system outside the city, and that is why the Rostok septic tank is chosen. Reviews about him appear the most positive and enthusiastic. What is in this seemingly simple, unusual septic tank. Why do many lovers of suburban life choose it for their sewer systems? Let us consider in more detail the design features and technical capabilities of plastic septic tanks.

The largest manufacturer of plastic products

One of the most popular today is the Rostock septic tank manufactured by EcoProm Group of Companies, one of the largest companies in the production of polyethylene products. Moreover, the cost of the goods offered is an order of magnitude lower than their foreign counterparts, and their quality is on a par with them. Domestic production and head office are located in St. Petersburg, and representative offices and a dealer network are located throughout Russia. Therefore, finding a suitable seller of a septic tank, as well as a warranty service workshop in case of any problems, even in the most remote corner of our country, will not require special work. Septic "Rostock" of a series U is one of the most demanded goods of domestic production for a country house.

Technical characteristics of plastic septic tanks

Septic tank "Rostock" is an environmentally friendly maintenance-free septic tank. It is made from shockproof polyethylene, resistant to chemicals. Underground plastic tanks, in accordance with the technical conditions, can be used both for the disposal and treatment of sewage waste, as well as for water and diesel fuel, which is confirmed by a certificate of conformity. At the same time, the manufacturer’s warranty on manufactured products is 12 months in case of compliance with the installation and operation rules, which will be described below.

The tightness of the plastic septic tank is due to the absence of welds, and its conical shape completely eliminates the possibility of the ascent of the tank even under the aggressive influence of groundwater. The polyethylene case is durable and reliable, and if it is installed properly, it will last for many years. Plastic is not susceptible to corrosion, resistant to aggressive substances (which include, for example, washing powder, because many are afraid to use it with a septic tank installed, which is incorrect), as well as a reinforced plastic septic tank with stiffeners that protect it from possible loads It is safe for use in both warm and cold seasons. The temperature range for its use is from -30⁰ to + 60⁰ .

Septic tank sizes

Septic "Rostock" suburban U series is available in three sizes:

The principle of the septic tank

Two-chamber septic tanks work according to the following principle. Through sewer pipes coming from the house, sewage flows into the first chamber of the septic tank located underground. The receiving chamber collects and mechanically precipitates the incoming waste, while there is a special damper in it, which ensures that there is no agitation of the waste. The settling substances accumulate in the compartment of the first chamber intended for this, and the gases formed are discharged through the sewage system ventilation. The second is a filtration chamber. The mesh and sorption filters located in it clean the incoming waste in two stages, which finally removes pollution. From this chamber, purified water flows through pipes for further purification. The water obtained after this treatment meets the requirements of sanitary standards.

At the same time, if a septic tank "Rostock" is equipped with a special cottage filter after-treatment (drainage well), the quality of treatment will be about 95%. If such a filter is not used, the wastewater will be purified by 80%.

Requirements for installing a septic tank

In accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer’s warranty, as well as to comply with SNiP, the septic tank must be installed 30 meters from the drinking well and 5 meters from the road and trees. It is also necessary to take into account that in order to clean the septic tank, an access is required for a cesspool machine. Such an entrance should be as convenient as possible for the work of the team in order to avoid problems with cleaning your sewer system. As a rule, sewer machines have a long hose for pumping waste from 15 to 50 meters long. Installation and installation of the septic tank "Rostock" should be carried out by professional specialists in compliance with the distances to water bodies and residential premises. At the same time, you can use the services of the manufacturer’s teams, or you can turn to companies offering such services. The warranty on the septic tank will be valid.

Installation and installation process

First you need to choose a place to install it. Next, dig a pit for a septic tank and trenches for the pipeline, observing the necessary slope of 2 cm by 1 p.m. The pit should be dug in such a way as to take into account the need to fill the camera body with a layer of about 0.3 m, while the camera should not be below the layer freezing of the earth. For pipes, the depth of their laying is taken into account - about 1-1.5 meters. The bottom of the pit is sprinkled with crushed stone with sand and a concrete screed is made, to which the septic tank is attached.

These conditions can not be neglected, because even if at the time of installation of the septic tank groundwater does not bother you, they can appear at any time and you will have a hard time. In order for the septic tank to be securely and firmly fixed in the pit, when adding, it is necessary to periodically fill it with water and tamp the layers to be poured. Next, sewer pipes are installed and connected to the septic tank, after which all voids are filled up with sand or a sand-cement mixture. Installation of the Rostock septic tank is completed by filling the installation site with a layer of ordinary earth in order to hide all traces of the work done and sow grass and flowers.

The installation of filters or a drainage well for the post-treatment of water increases the quality of treatment up to 95%. Biofilters are more expensive and require periodic replacement. A drainage well is made once from concrete rings, which are filled with sand with gravel or expanded clay, and subsequently does not require maintenance, working constantly and without any malfunctions.

If the Rostok septic tank was installed by professionals in compliance with all the norms and rules of its installation, then in the future you will have to recall it no more than once a year for its unloading.

Serving septic tank "Rostock"

The easiest and fastest way to clean the septic tank from accumulated solid waste is a fecal pump. This method is good if there is electricity on the site. If you do not have the desire to clean the septic tank yourself, then, as necessary, you will need to call the cleaning team, which will quickly and efficiently pump out, rinse and disinfect your septic tank. Septic "Rostock" cottage, selected in accordance with your needs and the above table, will need to be cleaned of sedimentary sludge about once a year.

Cons of a septic tank

The main disadvantage of such a septic tank is its price and doubts about the reliability of the system before making a purchase decision. Intending to buy a septic tank "Rostock" cottage, reviews of which in most cases are positive, do not forget that installation and installation should be done by specialists. Only in this case you will receive a manufacturer's warranty and get rid of doubts and possible problems in the future. The price that you will pay for the septic tank and the installation team will be reimbursed a hundredfold for your long-term peace of mind for the operation of the sewage system in your home and the convenience of operating the system at any time of the year. Also, some owners of septic tanks consider the need for their annual cleaning is not entirely convenient. But perhaps these are all the disadvantages of a plastic septic tank.

Pros of a septic tank

The pluses are reliability, ease of operation, cleaning efficiency and ease of use, as well as their relatively small dimensions. Of course, you will need drainage services annually, but at their relatively low cost (depending on the region, they are more expensive and cheaper, but on average such a service costs from 500 to 1500 rubles per cubic meter and is based on the complexity of the required work, remoteness septic tank and other factors that need to be specified at the time of ordering the brigade). But this is a relatively small cost in comparison with the resulting convenience. Having bought a septic tank "Rostock", you will solve the problem of sewage in your suburban area once and for all.