![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Collin County
Hunt In: Kansas, Oklahoma, Collin County
|
![]()
Any input, need to make the call. In ground is 3k more and will be harder to tie shop into.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Tarkington Prairie, TX
Hunt In: Depends on the TPWD draw results!
|
![]()
Aerobic would be my pic, mainly because it will eventually have to be done if you want to sell the place later.
Mine is in ground and I am wanting to switch so my kids won't have to deal with it when I'm gone. |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Alvin, Texas
Hunt In: The Red Dirt Area In Doss, Texas!
|
![]()
I hate my aerobic system. Yearly service contract, maintenance. I've replaced to aerator motor twice, sprinkler water once, controller box once and numerous sprinkler heads. If you're in good draining soil and have plenty of room....I'd go with the conventional system
My system is the Norenco. |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Collin County
Hunt In: Kansas, Oklahoma, Collin County
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#5 | |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Highly Respected Troublemaker
Hunt In: McCullouch County
|
![]() Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Plano
Hunt In: Brown Co. and public land
|
![]()
Aerobic vs not is just another step in the treatment system. Yes, there are more moving parts to maintain, but it does a much better job of treating the waste.
You can have an aerobic with surface application, a drip system, a chamber system, and any number of other sub-surface disposal systems. It depends on your soil type, set backs, and space available. Some counties require an aerobic system because it is a better treatment system. Check with your county designated representative if there is one. It is NOT required by TCEQ. An aerobic treatment unit (ATU) is required on a surface application system otherwise they stink. Last edited by twobittxn; 05-19-2017 at 12:24 PM. Reason: Added info |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#7 | |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Polk County
Hunt In: Elkhart, Splendora, Laneville & Throckmorton
|
![]() Quote:
Last edited by Pineywoods; 05-19-2017 at 12:31 PM. |
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hempstead
Hunt In: Waller
|
![]()
If your soil has the drainage go conventional. No need for BS service contract and the threat of legal action by the county/state if your contract runs out.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Oatmeal, TX
|
![]()
Love my conventional! No reason to go aerobic unless your forced to imo.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Fruitvale, TX
Hunt In: Harper, TX
|
![]()
I currently have a conventional. When I get my new place built I will have a conventional. My wife's family is full of plumbers. They all say go conventional.
-john |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: austin
|
![]()
Aerobic def does a better job of treating it...and if u have a well I would be even more inclined to go aerobic.. a good quality system installed by a knowledgeable company it's very low maintenance and very clean system
Although I live in a rocky area so bot much choice |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#12 | |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Alvin, Texas
Hunt In: The Red Dirt Area In Doss, Texas!
|
![]() Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#13 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Aledo
Hunt In: Throckmorton & Young Counties
|
![]() Quote:
In 18 years with our aerobic system, we have had to replace the air compressor three times (they say they only last 3-5 years, so we've beaten the average), had it pumped out twice, replaced numerous sprinkler heads, had to have electrical work on the controls, and had to pay the annual maintenance each year. I would NEVER make the continuing investment in an aerobic system if I could get by with a conventional system. And it irks me that I am required to have the aerobic system when I live in the boonies. |
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Nacogdoches, Tx
Hunt In: Nacogdoches county, San Augustine county, Beaufort county NC
|
![]()
When I bought my house and had to have the septic system replaced I would have gone with the aerobic instead of regular septic system. Aerobic has more moving parts and has to be maintained, but at some point you will probably have to pump a regular septic tank, you have to deal with the field line water percolating to the top on occasion, etc. Plus during the drought we have had having the sprinkler system to dispose of the treated water would have gone a long way to saving my grass in the yard.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Conroe
Hunt In: SHNF
|
![]()
My aerobic runs out behind the barn and keeps grass growing thick for the horses. Helps cut down on buying extra hay in the summer, so it's a win for me. Not sure whay the service co tract stuff is about. I just occasionally drop a chlorine tab in the slot for them and clean the air pump filter and go back inside where it's cool
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#16 | |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Highly Respected Troublemaker
Hunt In: McCullouch County
|
![]() Quote:
However we have replaced our pump 3 times @ approximately $450 each time, replaced sprinklers, had lines break plus had numerous other issues throughout the 17 years. Not to mention when our power was out for 2 days with recent storms... this means no power to the septic so its not aerating or spraying. This caused the tanks to get FULL and after a couple days of that, will begin backing up into the house (happened once after a power outage a few years ago). Also, no aeration means the good bacteria in the system die which in turn, caused an odor when spraying for about 3 days after the power came back on. |
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Eight Point
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Hamshire, Tx
Hunt In: A little southwest of Sonora, Tx
|
![]()
My aerobic system, Clearstream, is 22 years old and the only parts used to date is a couple sets of diffusers and a chlorinator tank pump out pump. I do keep a service contract in place but the Texas code does say that the homeowner can do the maintenance and service themselves.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Holly Lake Ranch
Hunt In: East Tx. and Anywhere I can!
|
![]()
I have a conventional, Great!
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Palacios,Texas
Hunt In: Colorado county,Texas
|
![]()
Knock on wood never had a major problem with my aerobic. 10 years and replaced 1 diaphragm myself. Keeps my yard looking good. Mines a Solar Air system,was told by many don't put in the Norenco,sp,brand. Pour Clorox in the tube and let it ride.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Double Oak(Flower Mound), Denton County
Hunt In: Irion County and formerly Mexico
|
![]()
Conventional with a proper leech field is the way to go.
Not sure why tying in the barn later would be any different with either system. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using Tapatalk |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Sealy,Tx
Hunt In: Polk
|
![]()
Love my conventional also over 20yrs no problems. Seems my neighbors with aerobic have a lot of maintance issues.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Eight Point
Join Date: Aug 2012
|
![]()
Diaphrams, diffusers, filters, heads, pumps, service contracts...hmm sounds like a no brainer to me unless you have special circumstances. I have a conventional system with none of the above headaches.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Lufkin,TX
Hunt In: East TX
|
![]()
I would go conventional but make sure you have sandy enough soil or have a bunch of sand hauled in. Clay and conventional don't work.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Aledo
Hunt In: Brady
|
![]()
In ground is worth it. I have an aerobic, it's fine, and I've had to replace the pump prematurely, but if I could have conventional, I would in a heartbeat.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Richardson, Tx
|
![]()
Have had an aerobic system for over 20 years. If given the choice i would for sure go non aerobic.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#26 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Collin County
Hunt In: Kansas, Oklahoma, Collin County
|
![]()
Back of property were barn will be is all rock. Only conventional system can go out front where there is no rock. Can't tie into conventional from that far away.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#27 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Georgetown, Texas
Hunt In: Ranch Owner, Lampasas County
|
![]()
the yearly fee and bs maintenance plans are a joke on the aerobic systems.. Go conventional or a LPD. Low pressure dump. Kinda a combo or aerobic and conventional combined, but no contract required by the county. You wont need as much drain field with the LPD as well. I have had both..
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#28 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Tarkington Prairie, TX
Hunt In: Depends on the TPWD draw results!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#29 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: austin
Hunt In: Gillespie, San Saba & Kerr primarily
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#30 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Plano
Hunt In: Brown Co. and public land
|
![]() Quote:
You cannot have two systems on one property unless it's over 100 acres. |
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#31 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kaufman , Texas
Hunt In: EAST TEXAS
|
![]()
Low pressure system ?
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#32 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: pflugerville
Hunt In: anywhere freinds will take me and granger phl
|
![]() Quote:
Does anybody recommend someone in Georgetown area that would test to see if I could do this LPD Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337Z using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#33 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Texas
|
![]()
I three conventional and will never own an aerobic.
A properly designed conventional does just fine. Bacteria in the soil immediately around the laterals continues to clean. |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#34 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Bertram, Texas
Hunt In: Throckmorton
|
![]()
Low pressure dosing, if it is an option. Can be put in places that a conventional won't work. Pumps in to smaller pipe under ground. No service contracts, no chlorine and less maintenance. My system is 18 years old and on the original pump.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#35 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Bertram, Texas
Hunt In: Throckmorton
|
![]()
Your system will have to be designed by a professional to get a permit. My designer hates aerobic as much as I do and went to bat for me against the county.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#36 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Conroe
Hunt In: Bedias
|
![]()
I sell houses and I'd say about 60% of them have an aerobic system put into their deal. No one had every said anything good about an aerobic system after the warranty was up. We go conventional as much as possible!
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#37 |
Eight Point
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Ennis, TX
Hunt In: McCulloch County, Texas
|
![]()
Aerobic sucks. That is all
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#38 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Alvin, Texas
Hunt In: The Red Dirt Area In Doss, Texas!
|
![]()
Flood got my aerobic system. New aerator motor $ 700, new sediment filter $150, pull and clean sprinkler pump $150, a have complete tank sucked out $500.
My mom lives right next door, has conventional system.....zero problems. |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#39 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Flower Mound
Hunt In: Childress
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#40 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Plano
Hunt In: Brown Co. and public land
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#41 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: gholson, tx
Hunt In: Concho
|
![]() Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#42 |
Six Point
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Prosper
Hunt In: Cash TX
|
![]()
I have a LPD system and it has been trouble free for 5 years now.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#43 |
Six Point
![]() Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Harper
Hunt In: Hill Country and S. Texas when I can
|
![]()
You don't get a choice. If you did, all aerobic companies would be doing something else for a living.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#44 |
Six Point
![]() Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Harper
Hunt In: Hill Country and S. Texas when I can
|
![]()
I have never seen this rule? Most counties around the hill country honor the states 10 acre rule. Which means that you can install 1 legal system, without a permit, per deeded tract over 10 acres. If you need a second system, you have to pull a permit with the counties designated representative.
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#45 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Plano
Hunt In: Brown Co. and public land
|
![]() Quote:
If you have multiple platted lots, you can have multiple systems. But you can only put one system on a platted lot unless the lot is over 100 acres. |
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#46 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Montgomery, Tx.
|
![]()
My aerobic has been a pain. Aerotor, filters, floats, sprinkler heads, etc
If you can go conventional that's is the course I would take |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#47 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Decatur
Hunt In: Crowell
|
![]()
We are going with aerobic (no choice) but my parents have had their house (2nd owners) for 15 years with aerobic and only thing they did was filters and pump the tanks once..
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#48 | |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: TX
Hunt In: TX
|
![]() Quote:
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#49 | |
Six Point
![]() Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Harper
Hunt In: Hill Country and S. Texas when I can
|
![]() Quote:
I dont know anything about chapter 265, but the 10 acre rule is in chapter 285 under the general requirements for on site sewage facilities. Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#50 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Plano
Hunt In: Brown Co. and public land
|
![]() Quote:
(a) The executive director may authorize the permitting authority to issue a permit for multiple treatment and disposal systems on a tract of land as an OSSF, instead of as a municipal wastewater treatment facility, if: (1) the systems are located on a tract of land of 100 acres or more; I just looked through the general requirement, couldn't find anything about a 10 acre rule. |
|
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|