Dig Up your ditches well for your drainage system
Dig Up your ditches well for your drainage system
You may be aware that your drainage pipe system is designed to move effluents into the septic tank. Household sewer systems have pipe lines running from inspection chamber to chamber. The entire sewer system must be constructed in such a way that it has the ability to self cleanse without developing blockages. This is achieved by having the correct gradients. Drain lines mostly comprise of UPVC tubing. It is important to adequately test the laid system before its commissioning. The testing should be performed in between the inspection chambers.
It is necessary to install drainage pipes in trenches. Depth averages between thirty and fifty centimeters. Concrete structure is built to shield the system in case there is a walkway, parking zone or driveway above it. Removing the earth to the appropriate levels is important before the inception of the work. The trenches have to be sloped towards the sewer or septic tank. The drop or slope is generally in the ratio of 1:4 to facilitate water flow in a controlled way. It should be ensured that the foot of each trench is packed close and rammed. Fix pegs at the base of each trench to set the required levels.
Maintaining straight lines is essential while laying down the drainage pipes. The pipes are then linked to sockets inclining upward or to a building. A firm and uniform bed for the pipes has to be ensured. Male and female sockets can be interlaced by using a good binding material at the joints. Make sure that you follow all the instructions for the adhesive, as specified by the manufacturer. When connecting to the inspection chambers, the pipe should go into the full wall thickness. Remove the accumulated debris from the pipes whenever possible.
When laying the drainpipes, they should be thoroughly inspected. This is to make sure that the pipes are free of punctures. Ensure the socket recesses are formed in the foundation. These recesses should be kept short and compact. The inlet and outlet points must be evened out and marked appropriately. Once all the joints are finished, the whole system is then covered over with earth. Complete the connection to the sewer or septic tank. And the final step is to link the system to the utilities to finish the drainage system and commence the final test.