Model description
The Topas-5 model is one of the most popular on the market. A real classic of this type of facility, designed for the treatment of domestic and household wastewater. The sewage treatment plant is designed to serve a family of five. Such models are installed most often in cottages, private houses and cottages.
Installation provides full cleaning of sewer drains. The water obtained as a result of purification can be used for watering lawns and horticultural crops. The sludge collected in the sump is regularly pumped out and, after preliminary composting, is also used for household needs - this is an environmentally friendly fertilizer. Depending on the intensity of use of sewerage in a private house, the installation is cleaned once every three to four months.
Main technical characteristics:
- productivity up to one cubic meter of waste per day;
- work without adding reagents;
- possible year-round use;
- serving three to five people;
- simultaneous connection of one shower cabin, two sinks, a toilet bowl, a washing machine is allowed;
- the installation can take up to 220 liters at a time (volley discharge when all plumbing fixtures in the house are working);
- the recommended depth for laying a sewer pipe is from 40 to 80 centimeters;
- sewer water from the house is discharged by gravity;
- the weight of the installation is 230 kilograms;
- energy consumption for forced aeration up to 1.5 kW per day.
Conservation of the septic tank Topas
Activated sludge contains bacteria that consume human waste, process it into harmless substances, and then can be used as fertilizer. If you completely drain the water from the septic tank for the winter, then the critically low temperature below -15 ᵒС can completely destroy all existing living flora.
In addition, an empty tank in the spring can be torn off from the foundation by the lifting force of groundwater and raised to the surface, which will lead to the complete failure of all equipment.
How to clean the septic tank "Topas"
All purchased models of Topaz septic tanks are supplied with detailed instructions on how the septic tank should be prepared for winter. It can be popularly expressed as follows:
1. First of all, the installation must be completely disconnected from the electrical network in the main electrical distribution board. If the design allows, it is advisable to close the shield with a padlock in order to avoid accidental switching on, which can lead to electrical injury.
2. All chambers of the septic tank and the filter are cleaned of solid undecomposed residues. Activated sludge remains intact in the chamber so that the bacteria do not die.
3. All removable electrical equipment, such as a compressor for water aeration and a suction pump, is turned off and dismantled.
3. The level of water that remains in the septic tank for the winter must be at least 75% of the optimum. Excess water must be pumped out, and the missing water must be added from the water supply network.
4. Even with careful insulation, water may freeze. In order to prevent the formed ice from crushing the septic tank, plastic bottles can be lowered into the water. They are filled with sand to 1/3 of their volume in order to take a vertical position. Each bottle is tied with a rope to the body of the septic tank so that they can be easily removed in the spring.
5. The lid of the septic tank is carefully insulated. For this, polystyrene foam, sawdust, hay and straw are used. The insulation layer must be covered with plastic wrap or other similar material. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure active air exchange inside the tank in order to support the vital activity of bacteria. You can make small holes in the foam.
6.How to insulate a septic tank for the winter depends on its performance for the entire summer period. The main thing is to keep the bacteria alive.
The location of the elements of the septic tank "Topas"
Unilos septic tank conservation
In this case, the algorithm of actions is approximately the same. First of all, the stabilizer tank is cleaned or from various solid residues that are not subject to decomposition. Given that the septic tanks of this manufacturer are intended for use all year round, then such cleaning must be performed periodically.
Preservation of the Unilos septic tank for the winter
The water level is brought to 1/3 of the total. All available equipment is disconnected from the mains, dismantled and placed in a warm place.
The maintenance hatch is insulated in any way, but air circulation inside the septic tank must be ensured so that bacteria do not die. In case of possible freezing of water, it is necessary to perform approximately the same measures as in the previous version.
Astra septic tank conservation
These cleaning plants are equipped with a special device called an airlift. With it, you can clean the tank from silt and other sediments. Therefore, before conservation, this procedure is performed without much difficulty.
With the help of a drainage pump, the septic tank stabilizer is cleaned and the filter is washed. The power is turned off and the electrical equipment is dismantled. The lid of the septic tank is insulated by all available means.
The scheme of the septic tank "Astra"
High-quality and timely conservation ensures long-term operation of such devices. Only specialized enterprises will be able to provide full preparation for the winter period, which, for a relatively small fee, will perform all the work in accordance with the regulations.
Useful tips for preserving a septic tank for the winter
Local treatment facilities in the form of an inventory septic tank, a rather complex device. Therefore, after the installation has been assembled and put into operation, it is advisable to carefully study the attached instructions for the device and operation.
All recommendations of the manufacturer must be strictly followed so that the Tver septic tank can be operated in winter and summer without unwanted breakdowns.
Advantages of a septic tank and the need for conservation
Experts note the following advantages of the model:
- the installation is completely sealed;
- has a relatively low power consumption;
- works silently;
- cleaning efficiency reaches 99%;
- the building has a compact size;
- during operation, it is not required to involve specialists - the system works offline, and notifies the owners of problems with a sound signal.
It should be noted that the treatment plant has proven itself perfectly when used in the winter. Aerobic bacteria generate heat during active waste processing. And the internal chambers are heated by the heat supply from the compressors pumping air. The operating temperature of these nodes is up to 70 degrees. Also, the manufacturer took care of additional insulation. Polypropylene, used for the manufacture of septic tanks of this brand, has a low thermal conductivity. At winter temperatures below twenty degrees, the cover of the device should be additionally insulated, while ensuring a free flow of air through the ventilation pipe.
Preservation of a septic tank is required only in case of its seasonal use. When the owners leave the cottage in the cold season, the device must be decommissioned!
