Septic Tank Bristle Filter

Septic Tank Bristle Filter

Why Install A Septic Tank Bristle Filter

The majority of septic tanks on the market have an internal baffle to retain the solid waste within the system and allow the effluent (dirty water) to run into a soakaway.

Over time baffles can become dislodge or damaged and this then allows the solid waste to leave the septic tank and enter the soakaway, this in tun then clogs up the soakaway and stops it from working.

How Does The Septic Tank Bristle Filter Work?

In the past the only solution when a septic tank baffle broke was to install a whole new system

With the Septic Tank Bristle Filter this is no longer the case! The Filter acts as a baffle and allows the effluent to enter the soakaway whilst containing the solids waste within the septic tank.

Installation

Installation of the Septic Tank Bristle Filter is incredibly simple and easy to install.

Simply install the Septic Tank Bristle Filter in to the vertical T on the outlet side of the septic tank or sewage treatment plant, this then removes up to 70% of suspended solids from a septic tank and 30% from a sewage treatment plants which will greatly lengthen the lifespan of your soakaway.

Septic Tank Emptying Service

At Septic Tank Supplies we offer an emptying service for both domestic and commercial applications right across the country.

We empty everything from septic tanks and sewage treatment plants right through to large scale cesspools and silage tanks.

For more information or would like to arrange a booking please call us on 01923 261660 or book through our online shop

200th Order For Septic Tank Supplies

We have just had our 200th order!

As a company we pride ourselves on delivering good customer service and quality of products at trade prices.

Because we are a family run business rather than a franchise, we can maintain competitive pricing on all our products across the board – Because of this we are one of the largest septic tank suppliers in the UK.

Having worked for one of the largest manufacturers in the UK, we have a great deal of knowledge of the industry and are more than happy to offer our advice to you.

Please call us on 01923 261660 to discuss any of your drainage questions.

York Bird Of Prey Centre

Septic Tank Supplies are proud to have supplied the new York Bird Of Prey Centre with a Tricel 24 sewage treatment plant to cater for their new centre.

 

  

About York Bird Of Prey Centre



The Centre opened in April 2009 and is home to over 50 birds and other assorted animals. We hold 2 flying displays and 1 tour of our Pets Corner every day. In addition there are opportunities to meet and handle the birds throughout the day.

The gift shop sells hot & cold drinks, confectionery and a variety of gifts. We have a picnic area beside the pond and a Cafe can be found within the grounds of Sutton Park.

The Centre prides itself on the level of audience participation in the displays - So be prepared to get involved. The majority of our birds are hand-reared, safe to handle and you will be fully supervised at all times.

We hold an up to date Zoo License and are registered as required under the performing animals act, and so can offer a wide range of Hawk Walks, Owl Experiences, and Falconry Courses all year round which may be purchased as a gift voucher for that special occasion.

We also cater for outside events such as Galas, Fetes, Corporate Events and Educational Visits to Schools.

Private flying displays either at Sutton Park or the location of your choice - indoors or out, are also available.

To see full details and information, please check out their website - http://www.minsterfalconry.co.uk

For more information on Septic Tank Supplies products, you can call us on 01923 261660 or check out our website - www.septictank-supplies.co.uk



January Sale

 

We have just started our January Sale with many of our best sellers been discounted!

 

2,800L Septic Tank - £399

 

 

Clearwater 6 Person Sewage Treatment Plant

£1,699

 

 

For a full selection check out or Januray Sale page - www.septictank-supplies.co.uk 

 

or call us on 01923 261660

Septic Tank Package - 2,800 L Tank & Polytwin Soakaway Kit (Ezy Drain)

                                      2,800L Septic Tank & Ezy Drain

 

 

This is the complete drainage package required for up to 4 people, Inc Delivery and Vat!

What you receive;

• Kingspan 2,800 litre septic tank
• Pedestrian cover and frame
• 5 x 3 mtrs of Pollytwin (Ezy Drain)
• 5 x 3 mtrs of Pollyagg (Ezy Drain)
• 1 x 3 mtrs of solid pipe
• 5 x 110mm couplings

We look to make buying drainage and storage tanks easy, thus allowing you to buy all the products you require for the total job application from one supplier.

Pollytwin And Pollyagg

Every septic tank and most sewage treatment plants require a soakaway. Most soakaways are constructed using shingle and drainage pipes which makes building soakaway a very timely and costly process. Pollytwin and Pollyagg (Ezy Drain) makes for a very quick and cost effective soakaway alternative.

With Pollytwin & Pollyagg soakaways you don't require any gravel or shingle. Simply dig your trench, place in the Pollyagg and then the Pollytwin on top and then simply fill in the hole with the soil you previous removed.

Pollytiwn & Pollyagg come in 3m lengths and only weigh 7kg compared to 250kg of 40mm shingle allowing the installation to be carried out by a single person.

The Pollytiwn and Pollyagg give a 30% void rather than gravel allowing for a far better dispersion of the water making the soakways life last longer.

Please call or email us if you have a larger application which require a larger storage tank and soakaway area.

 

For prices and futher information please have a look at our website or call us on 01923 261660



Enduramaxx

 

 

Septic Tank Supplies are proud to announce we are now supplying Enduramaxx products.

Enduramaxx will add to our already large choice of rainwater storage solutions but will add choice for above ground possibilities.

Enduramaxx and Septic Tank Supplies will also be able to offer potable water tanks to store from 500 litres right up to 5,000 litres of fresh drinking water.

For a full list of storage solutions for water, chemicals. waste water and many more check out our website www.septictank-supplies.co.uk or call us on 01923 261660

 

 

 

 



Septic Tank & Cesspool Emptying

It is both necessary and important to have your septic tank or sewage treatment plant emptied annually to ensure proper functioning of the unit, but there are a few factors to bear in mind before having your tank or treatment plant emptied:

• Septic tanks and sewage treatment plants should never be completely emptied - there should always be a small amount of sludge left in-situ at the bottom of the tank to ensure bacteria continues to breed in the unit. This guidance applies to both septic tanks and sewage treatment plants.

• Make sure you use a reputable company to empty your tank. Most damage is done to septic tanks or sewage treatment plants during emptying by the high pressure hoses that are used in the emptying process.

At Septic Tank Supplies we can offer an emptying service second to none across the country with our recommended partners. For more information please call us on 01923 261660

Chat Box

At Septic Tank Supplies, we want to make sure our customers are getting the best service possible and to make sure they getting exactly what they need for their application.

This is why we are about to create a chat box for our website,  which will allow us to answer your questions in real time without the need to send an email and wait for a reply which for some companies can days.

We hope by adding the chat box to Septic Tank Supplies website we can enhance your shopping experience even further than before.

Septic Tank Conversion Kit

The Marsh Uni:Gem converts your old septic tank into a fully functional sewage treatment plant.

The Uni:Gem unit can be retrofitted to existing septic tanks and failing sewage treatment plants saving hundreds of pounds on purchasing new systems and installing new soakaways.

Installing the Uni:Gem will give you a superior discharge standard which can be designed to suit most discharge requirements from the local water company or Environment Agency.

The Uni:Gem range is designed in engineered glass fibre moulds, to provide the optimal conditions for the formation of biomass for the breakdown of raw sewage. The result of the process will meet current UK legislation together with the future EN standard EN12566-3Marsh Industries is at the fore front of product develop in the sewage and effluent treatment industry.

A minimum effluent quality of 20:30:20 should be achieved.

Benefits;

• Silent compressor with housing
• Variable inverts available
• Easy de-sludge access
• Low maintenance costs
• Compressor alarm & RCD box included free of charge
• Designed to meet EN12566-6
• Pump options available

The Uni:Gem only requires a granular or peashingle surround as long as site conditions are faverouable.

Dimensions;

• Height - 2.2m
• Diameter - 1.1m
• Weight - 195kg (Empty)
• Power - 80w

For more information please call us on 01923 261660 or check out our website - www.septictank-supplies.co.uk

Clearwater P6 - Sewage Treatment Plant

                                                                         The Clearwater P6 Serves up to 6 people

The Clearwater P6 uses an aeration chamber rather than a rotating disc as in the BioDisc system, so no moving internal parts.
 

Benefits:

• High performance rating.
• Can be discharged directly to a watercourse.
• Free from mechanical or electrical components within the unit - very low maintenance and running costs.
• Minimal visual impact on surroundings - low level cover with child safe locks.
• Controlled ventilation.
• Annual emptying.

Process:

Three distinct process stages take place within the single tank:

• First, coarse solids are filtered and retained for gradual breakdown.
• Then the resulting liquid is continuously distributed over a plastic suspended filter by an integral lift, powered by a remotely sited blower.
• Finally, the solids are allowed to settle and, under normal domestic conditions, treated water of 20mg/l BOD, 30mg/l S.S., 20mg/l Ammonia can be achieved.

If you require any further information or advice please have a look at our website - www.septictank-supplies.co.uk or call us on 01923 261660

Reedbed Project Shortlisted For National Award

Domestic Application

A project at a sewage treatment works has been shortlisted for two national awards.

The Somerton Reedbed Project, which removes phosphorous through biochemical reactions between waste water, metal-rich materials and reeds, has been shortlisted in the Green Business Awards in the Green Technology category, which recognises initiatives or products which deliver sustainability benefits.

The scheme has also been shortlisted for a Green Apple Environmental Award, an international campaign which promotes environmental best practice around the world.

Excessive levels of phosphorus in watercourses cause an imbalance in the natural ecosystem, promoting excessive algal growth and devastating aquatic life. The trial at Wessex Water's Somerton sewage works commenced in 2010 to find a sustainable way to remove phosphorus from treated sewage effluent.

Currently, in order to meet strict legal requirements, the firm removes phosphorus from waste water using a traditional process which involves costly chemicals transported from Eastern Europe and South America. The treated effluent is then returned to rivers.

Now a modified reedbed with a different substrate removes phosphorus without the use of additional chemicals or energy.
At Septic Tank Supplies we offer domestic reed beds for secondary treatment after sewage treatment plants.
For more information on reed beds please check out our website or call us on 01923 261660

Facebook



Septic Tank Supplies have created a new Facebook page for customers to keep up to date with all special offers and information relating to the drainage industry.

We will also be running competitions and polls for all followers (likes)

To keep track of all Septic Tank Supplies news, all you have to do is search septic tank supplies page on Facebook or follow this link

Offer Of The Month - October

At Septic Tank Supplies we like to offer our customers the best discounted drainage systems money can buy because of this we are one of the biggest distributors of septic tanks and sewage treatment plants in the United Kingdom.

This month we have the following on offer;



2,800 litre septic tank

£399 inc pedestrian cover & frame

Delivery 3 working days

Klargester Sample Chamber

Half price when bought with a Klargester/Clearwater tank

Saving £100

6 person Ensign sewage treatment plant

Shallow insatll

£1,559

Delivery 3 - 5 working days
At Septic Tank Supplies we continually change our special offers, so please take a look at our website - www.septictank-supplies.co.uk or call us on 01923 261660

Offer Of The Month

At Septic Tank Supplies we like to offer our customers the best discounted drainage systems money can buy because of this we are one of the biggest distributors of septic tanks and sewage treatment plants in the United Kingdom.

This month we have the following on offer;

2,800 litre septic tank

£399 inc pedestrian cover & frame

Delivery 3 working days

6 person Ensign sewage treatment plant

Shallow insatll

£1,559

Delivery 3 - 5 working days

At Septic Tank Supplies we continually change our special offers, so please take a look at our website - www.septictank-supplies.co.uk or call us on 01923 261660

Difference Between A Septic Tank & Cesspool

At Septic Tank Supplies we get asked daily what the difference is between a septic tank and a cesspool.

The simple answer is that a cesspool has no outlet and all the waste water is stored inside the system and needs to be emptied by a tanker, usually once a month depending on size and usage.

With a septic tank they have an outlet pipe and therefore only store the sludge and all the waste water passes on through the system and out into a soakaway. With a septic tank they are designed to be emptied annually depending on the size and usage this can be longer.

There are two types of cesspools supplied in the United Kingdom, there is domestic sized cesspool and commercial sized cesspool;

·         Domestic cesspools start at 18,000 litres and would cater for two people or a one bed room property and for every extra person another 6,800 litres needs to be added to size. Domestic cesspools are required to hold 45 days storage before requiring emptying.

·         Commercial cesspools are a little bit more tricky to size as you need to work out the flow that will be running into them. Commercial cesspools start at 2,800 litres and go right up to 79,000 litres. For help sizing a commercial cesspool please give us a call on 01923 261660.

             Commercial cesspools are ideal for camp sites, caravan parks and fishing lakes.

Cesspools are usually a last resort due to the size required and the constant need for emptying, but where a site has very little area for a soakaway or a high water table there may be no other solution.

For help sizing a domestic or commercial cesspool or any other drainage product please call us on 01923 261660

Soakaway's



A vital part of any septic tank is its soakaway or drainage field, without this a septic tank may not be the correct option. (Sewage treatment plant or a cesspool)
Building Regulation state, soakaways should be sited so as not to have an adverse effect on the sub structure of any buildings

Apart from the Building Regulations there are various good practices regarding the positioning of a soakaway;

•    Avoid sitting within 5 metres of a road or highway.
•    Avoid sitting within 2.5 metres of a boundary.
•    Note that areas with a high water table are likely to be unsuitable.
•    Any new soakaway should not compromise existing systems.

Permeable sub-soils such as sand, along with permeable bedrock types, such as limestone, sandstone or chalk, are usually good areas to have a soakaways.
Whereas hard, igneous rocks, such as granites and basalts, and heavy soils such as clay may mean a soakaway is not going to be feasible.
There are many different type of soakaways available for septic tanks, the most common being a herringbone system.
Septic Tank Supplies are able to supply both 110mm sewage pipe and 110mm perforated pipe used in the installation of soakaways.

Design and Construction of your Soakaway
Soakaways should be always constructed with perforated pipe, and laid in trenches with the same gradient not steeper than 1:200
Pipes should be laid on a 300mm layer of shingle or medium of up to 50mm.
The trenches must be filled 50mm above perforated pipe and covered with a membrane and then filled in with soil.
The trenches for a soakaway should be between 300mm and 900mm wide with a distance of 2m between trenches.
It is recommended that an inspection chamber should be installed between the septic tank and the soakaway. (this is to make sure no solids are coming out through the outlet pipe into your soakaway)

Other Factors
Drainage fields are not to be constructed under driveways, parking areas, buildings, neartrees, dwellings, boundaries, watercourses & boreholes.

Epurbloc P6

The Epurbloc from Tricel is the new super low shallow septic tank to hit the market.

Eupurbloc is so small in size it can be easily installed with just a mini digger and dropped into place.

Key Benefits;

• Reinforced ribs allows the Epurbloc to be installed in a granular backfill
• Advanced Eco Medium Filter prevents blockages from occurring
• Overall depth only 1.4m
• EN12566-1 European certified
• Transportable by van or transit due to size and durability

Dimensions

• Height - 1.4m
• Length - 2.7m
• Width - 1.1m

Manhole extensions for deeper installations or sloping sites are available and are simply screwed onto the lid.

For more information on Epurbloc P6 please take a look at our website - www.septictank-supplies or call our office on 01923 261660



Common Rainwater Problems - Solutions



Here you will find some solutions for common Rainwater Harvesting problems you may come across;

1. Cistern doesn’t refill after flushing

• Check power supply to pump (potential power failure)
• Pressure switch failure - reset pressure switch
• If a gravity fed system check float switches have not got stuck

    2. Pump keeps switching on without toilets being flushed

• Pressure drop in pipe work - check for leaks
• If a gravity fed system check float switch has not become stuck

    3. The system does not appear to be collecting water

• Check filter has not become blocked with debris and water is getting through
• System may be full and no more water can be stored

For further advice or if looking for a new Rainwater Harvester please take a look at our website - www.septictank-supplies.co.uk or call our team on 01923 261660

Granular Backfill Sewage Treatment Plants

The new era of sewage treatment plants has arrived!

Sewage treatment plants have always needed to be installed in a concrete sorround since there invention adding considurably to the cost of installation.

Now the new era of sewage treatment plants has arrived allowing for a shallower installation and no need for a concrete base or sorround.

At Septic Tank Supplies we are able to offer Two manufactures brands;

• Tricel Uk
• Marsh Ensign

Both the Tricel and Marsh systems are half the height as the standard sewage treatment plants on the market so are ideal for hard rock or wet sites.

For more information on shallow sewage treatment plants please take a look at our website - www.septictank-supplies or call our office on 01923 261660