Faq – About Septic Tank Aerator
William asks…
Advice on my septic tank aerator motor please.?
We’ve had the motor repaired twice on our septic tank aeration system. The first time was shortly after it was put, they installed it too low and rain water flooded it. The next time was after it received it’s yearly inspection by the county health department, who found it working properly but neglected to inform us that an air filter on it needed cleaned, so it eventually got clogged and the motor overheated. That took over $500 to fix. Now, over a year later, I found last weekend the air hose had vibrated off so it was running but not actually injecting air into the tank. I reattached it and cleaned the filter’s surface off residue. A week later I’ve just come inside from making sure the air hose is securely attached and now the motor and air hose feel quite hot to the touch. I know it is a large electric motor and will produce heat, but I’m wondering if something else is going wrong again.
I need some advice please.
Staff answers:
If you can find the specification plate on the motor it may tell you what the rise in temperature in relationship to the ambient temperature. This might help you. Also if your area is having some brown out problems this will also cause the motor to run warmer. Regards, Dale
Donald asks…
Need answer regarding septic tank/aerator !!?
We have an aerator. Recently, we discovered mounted along our foundation is a gray plastic box. It started buzzing loudly. It has a big reset button. When you push it, the buzzing stops and you can hear the aerator start running again, but after a few seconds it trips again.
What needs to be done here?
Staff answers:
The buzzer is an alarm. By pressing the button you are resetting the alarm but not fixing the cause of the alarm. Unless you know a good deal about septic systems, you need to have it checked by a qualified technician.
Ruth asks…
septic tank?
we are moving into a house w/ a septic take with an aerator we were just wondering if it is alright to flush tampons down the toilet? we don’t want any problems down the line. thanks
Staff answers:
Don’t do that. Even if a product (such as baby wipes) says it is safe to flush it – don’t! If you do flush the tampons, the man that comes to pump out the septic tank will scold you. I was SO embarrassed. After that experience I learned my lesson. I lived there another 13 years and never had to have the tank pumped out again.
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