Infiltrators serve for more thorough soil purification Wastewater, are installed together with the sewerage system. They are an excellent option for small areas where it is not possible to develop extensive filtration fields. By appearance an infiltrator is a container without a bottom, similar to an inverted basin made of plastic. This device is mounted at a distance of at least one to two meters from the septic tank.
An infiltrator is necessary for complete purification of water and its discharge into the soil; due to its design, the device allows water to exit to shallow soil depths. Advantages of this cleaning device:
An infiltrator is necessary when water the septic tank is not cleaned well enough, for example, only 75% (in such septic tanks as “Unilos”, “Triton mini”, “Bars mini”). When installing cleaning devices that can handle wastewater purification by 98% or more (for example Uponor), an infiltrator will not be required. This device works according to the following principle:
For the right choice additional water purification devices must take into account many factors:
A common model of infiltrator is the Triton-400, which is most often installed together with the Tank septic tank. It has the following specifications:
Number of infiltrators that need to be installed depends on the model and capacity of the septic tank, as well as on the type of soil. So, for a Tank-1 septic tank installed in clay soil, 2 Triton-400 infiltrators are needed, and when installing the same septic tank in sand or peat, only one additional wastewater treatment device is needed.
Infiltrator "Polex -300" is also presented on the market, its cost is about 4,500 rubles, the device has the following technical characteristics:
Additional cleaning device data easily connect with each other both vertically and horizontally. And thanks to special integrated platforms in the infiltrator, the convenience of connecting pipes increases.
The infiltrator can be installed after installing the septic tank itself, but it is still recommended to do this at the same time. First you need to choose a place to install the main cleaning device and determine the right size and location land plot for installation of an infiltrator. Building codes and regulations recommend installing the entire sewerage system at a distance of at least 5 meters from the house and 30 meters from open water intake points. Despite the fact that the water goes into the soil as thoroughly and efficiently purified as possible, it is not recommended to install such sewage systems near wells, ponds, etc.
The first step in the work is digging a pit, first, its depth is determined. It should be above the average rise horizon groundwater. The overall dimensions of the pit must exceed the size of the infiltrator by approximately 50 cm in order to fill the filtration bed. It is important to remember that the distance from the infiltrator to the septic tank must exceed 1 meter.
Next, it is necessary to form a filtration layer, it consists of sand and crushed stone, while crushed stone is needed for the middle fraction, and sand should be fine-grained. Geotextiles are first laid on the bottom and sides of the pit. It will maintain the integrity of the filtration layer; in addition, it will prevent the passage of biological elements in wastewater leaving the infiltrator through the side walls, bypassing the lower layer of crushed stone. Geotextiles are also laid on top part infiltrator after its installation in the pit.
Filtration layer of crushed stone needs to be leveled, then place the infiltrator into the hole. This can be done without the use of technology, since the average weight of the container is from 10 to 20 kg.
There is no need to secure the container additionally, you just need to check the tightness of all connections, lay geotextiles for drainage in several layers on the top of the infiltrator and completely fill it with sand. Most often, the total depth of the pit exceeds one meter in order to upper layer sand protected the structure from floating. It is important to check that there are no gaps left; the sand must be thoroughly compacted.
The advantages of using infiltrators have long been obvious to everyone, because for most people it is very important cleanliness of the ecological environment and its preservation. The design of the infiltrator and septic tank has small dimensions and reasonable cost, while allowing for almost complete cleaning of sewage waste. The advantages also include ease of installation of cleaning devices, which allows you to do it yourself, saving money. In addition, during the operation of such a sewer system, virtually no intervention is required, which reduces not always pleasant maintenance to a minimum.
To ensure proper and uninterrupted operation of the cleaning system, all pipe connections must be completed high quality and sealed. After installation, all that remains is to check the operation of the sewer system by starting it for the first time.
The infiltrator is installed for the purpose of additional wastewater treatment, and this is done directly during the installation of the sewer system.
It is the most suitable option for a small area, when it is not possible to equip an extensive filtration field.
Structurally, the infiltrator is plastic container without a bottom, outwardly resembling a basin that has been turned over. It should be mounted at a distance of 1-2 m from the septic tank.
Promotes the removal of wastewater into the upper layers of the soil, which helps to clean it more completely.
When and who needs such a device? In a situation where wastewater is not completely treated by a septic tank. If the degree of purification is 75-98%, then installation is required additional element systems.
Infiltrators work according to the following scheme: water after the septic tank enters plastic container, after which they begin to be absorbed into the soil layer, passing through a layer of crushed stone intended for complete purification.
In order to fully perform its functions, the infiltrator tank should not be filled to the limit with waste water. The working volume of the device must be 25% larger than peak discharges.
To choose the right after-treatment device when installing a sewer system, There are a few fundamental points to consider:
The number of required infiltrators depends on the power and model of the selected septic tank and on the type of soil. For example, if you need to equip an area with clay soils and a “Tank-1” septic tank was chosen, then you need to install two infiltrators of the most compatible type “Triton 400”.
But if the same septic tank is installed in sandy soil, then only one device for post-treatment is required. This is due to the fact that sand accepts and passes wastewater much more easily than loam and clay.
what are its functional features, pros and cons, installation and calculation.
Necessary tools and materials: entrenching tool for digging a pit and compacting sand, geotextiles, insulation (if necessary), filter materials (fine sand and medium-fraction crushed stone), fittings for connecting and connecting pipes.
The infiltrator is installed after the septic tank is installed, but it is better if both of these devices are introduced into the system at the same time.
Firstly, choose a place to install the septic tank itself.
Secondly, calculate the necessary parameters containers.
And thirdly, determine required sizes and location of the land, on which post-treatment devices will be installed.
According to building codes and regulations, the sewer system is laid 5 m from a residential building and 30 m from an open water intake, if there is one.
This manufacturer supplies the market with local treatment plants. The “Tank” system, consisting of a septic tank and an infiltrator, makes it possible to pre-clean sewage, as well as perform post-treatment using filtration fields located in a small area.
At the same time, the quality of wastewater processing is high, which makes the system popular in different regions countries.
The Triton 400 infiltrator is most suitable for the Tank septic tank, can be purchased both in combination with a septic tank and separately, since it is easily compatible with equipment from other manufacturers.
The number of required containers depends on the capacity of the treatment plant. The body is made of highly durable plastic, cope with high loads The unique design helps – with ribs all over the surface.
Oleg. 32 years old, owner of a private farmstead
“I began to see the benefits of installing an infiltrator immediately after starting the sewer system. The purity of the wastewater discharged from my farm into the environment is important to me. The whole design cost me little, its dimensions are minimal for such devices, and the degree of cleaning is simply excellent. I installed it myself and consider the ease of installation to be a definite plus. Overall - I achieved desired result and saved money."
Igor. 46 years old, owner of his own home.
“What I like best is that the system requires virtually no supervision while the infiltrator is operating. Maintenance comes down only to mandatory preventive maintenance of the entire sewer system. In addition, after the refurbishment of the wastewater system and the installation of treatment facilities, the area is no longer swamped. I installed all the main components myself, and I did not experience any technical difficulties.”
In order for the entire system to work as it should - correctly and without failures, pipe connections must be made tightly and efficiently. After installation, the owner will only have to check the operation of the sewer system by making the first start.
Size: 1850x700x430 mm.
Infiltrator for septic tanks “TANK” and “Triton” any type and volume – an integral component of the wastewater treatment system. Resembling a long rectangular inverted plastic tank in shape, the infiltrator provides effective soil post-treatment of wastewater in the ground. Small dimensions and light weight (15 kg) infiltrator "Triton", distinguish this element favorably, and the buyer can independently transport and install it without the slightest difficulty. At the same time, a decent internal volume of this element of the system autonomous sewerage(400 liters) allows it to carry out a volley discharge of wastewater treated in a septic tank that is harmless to the filtration field.
Why is this necessary? The fact is that the septic tank itself does not provide preliminary treatment of wastewater to such an extent that it can be discharged into the ground. That's why infiltrator, buy which you can only in the Triton Plastic company, provides additional soil post-treatment of discharged wastewater, carried out through the soil thickness of the bulk filter layer.
Soil post-treatment of wastewater carried out by the Triton infiltrator is the best option solving the problem of post-treatment. Other options for solving it are laying a filtration field and installing a septic tank drainage well– are labor-intensive or non-universal, since they strongly depend on the characteristics of the soil and the level of groundwater.
Selection of an infiltrator as an element included in the wastewater treatment circuit against this background has a number of undeniable advantages:
Installation of the infiltrator includes several steps. The first stage of installation is excavation work, during which a pit will be dug and a filter layer with a bottom layer of sand and gravel will be installed (the thickness of the filter layer is at least 40 cm and is determined by the type of soil). The depth of the pit, the walls of which are covered with a layer of geotextile, must be selected taking into account the depth of the septic tank outlet pipe.
The second stage - directly infiltrator installation with connection of pipelines from the septic tank and ventilation device. Infiltrators can be used in quantities of one, two or more - it all depends on the model and performance of the septic tank, as well as on the filtering capacity of the soil in the area allocated for placement treatment plant. Factory models of septic tanks, which the Triton Plastic company offers to its customers, are already equipped ready-made solutions the most suitable infiltrator designs for them, but if you wish, you can purchase these devices separately from the septic tank.
After installing the infiltrator, it is backfilled with sand and soil to the top part, which needs additional thermal insulation. After insulating the infiltrator, it is again covered with a layer of soil.
If necessary, by ordering a septic tank and infiltrator from our company, you can also use the services of our specialists for professional installation and installation. Low prices for the entire range of our products and installation specialist services will pleasantly surprise any buyer!
Infiltration devices are designed for the thorough purification of wastewater, functioning together with the sewer system. Often this is the only profitable option for private estates where it is not possible to arrange an extensive filter zone. The appearance of the device is associated with a container that does not have a bottom. The system is installed at a distance of more than two meters from the septic tank, and its service life is designed for half a century.
Serves as a device for water purification and discharge into the ground. The design is made in such a way that the wastewater exits to a shallow depth of the soil. Advantages of the system:
Conventional water purification is only 75% complete. The infiltration device solves this problem by achieving 98% filtration. Uponor is recommended.
What conditions should the work be in?
To choose the right device, you need to adhere to the following points:
Photo: installation of infiltrators The quantity depends on the brand of equipment. For example, one Tank-1 septic tank requires two Triton-400s. And provided that the soil base is peat or sand, then you can get by with one additional device. Also, when choosing, you need to take into account the required power, soil and other existing terrain features.
The main purpose of the design is the secondary purification of clarified sewer liquid from the ground. Some will say that other aeration fields will be suitable, but no. In the first case, much less space is needed than in the second, so installing other types is not economically profitable.
Principle of operation:
The main conclusion is that the clarified liquid after the septic tank undergoes post-treatment and is completely free of harmful microelements.
The main advantage of the system is that the infiltrator can be installed after the septic tank. However, sellers advise installing simultaneously with VOC.
If you do not yet have a septic tank, then before work you select a location for the device. The recommended installation distance should be at least 5 meters from the building and more than 30 meters from wells, water intakes, etc. (Rules and regulations of SNiP and SanPiN for the installation of septic tanks on sites). Next, we do the work ourselves, which is divided into several stages:
The main criterion at this stage of work is the soil water level. You need to dig to such a depth that the system is above the average level of their rise.
The size of the pit needs to be increased by about half a meter from the installation. This is explained by the fact that at the bottom there will be an infiltration cushion, the area of which must be larger than the system.
Photo: operating principle of the septic tank filtration pad Tank Natural filter - the joint work of crushed stone and sand. This is where it is used. The crushed stone fraction is medium, the sand fraction is fine. The bottom of the pit is covered with geotextile. This solution allows you to maintain the integrity of the filtration cushion and prevent the entry of microorganisms. They can remain in the wastewater, bypassing the septic tank along the side surface of the soil.
The next step is adding a filter pad. It will thoroughly purify the water before it penetrates into the lower soil layer. Thickness depends on hygroscopicity - the speed of passage of soil water. The final step is leveling the fill.
Thanks very much light weight installation can be carried out independently without the use of additional equipment.
It is very important that the housing, which is already standing on the soil cushion, matches the level of the system. After which you can work on the inlet and outlet pipes, as well as the air exchange pipe.
Next, after checking the tightness of the system, the pit is backfilled with soil. Distinctive feature The advantage of the device is that it does not need to be secured additionally due to the depth of the soil backfill of 1 meter, which reliably protects the elements of the system.
There have been cases of joint installation of an infiltrator and a well with your own hands.
Photo: joint installation of an infiltrator and a well At the bottom of the drainage pad, special plastic pipes with holes are installed - drains. They are connected to the well taking into account the slope angle.
Having undergone wastewater treatment, it is not sent to the lower layer of soil, but goes into a special barrel, where it is pumped out by a drainage pump.
Photo: name of system elements and device This scheme is perfect for compacted clay soils. Without such an installation, the quality of wastewater absorption will be much worse than the incoming mass from the septic tank. Such a solution can lead to flooding of the infiltrator and the reverse flow of liquid into the VOC.
Having completed all the procedures with your own hands, the operation of the structure begins. Caring for the aftertreatment system is also done with your own hands. The condition of the pipes and the degree of clogging are checked.
Everyone has already realized the advantage of using infiltrators, since many people care about environment and are worried about its safety. Lightweight construction(about 10-20 kilograms), the sizes are relatively small, the cost does not go beyond the bounds of decency. In addition, it is fully (98%, instead of 70%) engaged in wastewater treatment. Easy installation saves the buyer money. Throughout the entire period of operation, human intervention is minimized, which gives only positive emotions.
The Triton-Plastic organization is a well-known supplier of anaerobic septic tanks Tan and Triton. With its own production line for the production of plastic products, it became a pioneer in the production of infiltrator domestic market as an addition to septic tanks.
Characteristics of the Triton infiltration system:
The price depends on the brand of the manufacturer: Triton - 5.5 thousand rubles, Aquamaster - 4 thousand rubles, Graf - 5 thousand rubles.
An infiltrator is necessary for thorough post-treatment of wastewater located in the soil. Its installation, most often, occurs together with the sewerage system. Infiltrator for septic tank – great option For small area, on which it is sometimes difficult to arrange “large fields” of filtration.
In appearance, this design resembles a small container without a bottom, which is very similar to an inverted basin. But, unlike it, the infiltrator is made of durable plastic. This device is installed from the septic tank at a distance of 1-2 meters.
This device is necessary for complete purification of water and its discharge into the soil. This happens thanks to a specially designed design that releases water pressure to a shallow soil depth.
The advantages of an infiltrator for a septic tank are significant: it is lightweight, so it is quite easy to install it at home, this device is suitable for any soil, and its considerable volume can easily withstand even the most peak water discharges.
The infiltrator must be installed at the moment when the septic tank begins to not perform sufficient water purification (when installing a sewer system, this device is also installed). It is important to note: if you are going to install cleaning devices on the site of the house that can purify the water flow by 98%, you do not need to purchase an infiltrator.
Today there are several types of this device designed for any soil:
Installing an infiltrator with your own hands for water purification, as shown modern photos– it’s not a difficult matter. The main thing before starting work is to understand the technology of its installation, as well as choose the most suitable septic tank. Watch the video to see how the device is installed.
Before purchasing a device, be sure to determine the type of soil on the site, since an infiltrator for a septic tank must be purchased based on the soil.
As mentioned earlier, the main task of this device for a septic tank is ground purification of sewage water. But many people think: why not install simpler and cheaper aeration fields for a septic tank instead?
In fact, the difference between these systems is obvious - it mainly lies in the area that is required to install one or another device designed to complement the septic tank. Thanks to modern species an infiltrator for a septic tank will require twice as much to install less area than when installing other cleaning devices.
Therefore, it is important to choose this device for your home, which is perfect for a small area and can constantly purify water no worse than modern purification systems.
The operation of an infiltrator for a septic tank consists of several stages:
Based on this, we can conclude that the liquid coming from the septic tank, using this device, purifies the water from impurities and harmful additives, A organic compounds They decompose quite quickly and dissolve in water.
The process of post-purification of water in the ground is actually simple and quite fast - it can be fully seen using a diagram presented in the form of a photo.
When choosing an infiltrator for your home, you need to take into account not only the area of the house and the site, but also other important points:
The first thing that needs to be assessed is the water discharge, or more precisely, its excess. In other words, the device must be selected based on the actual capacity of the containers, so that the post-treatment process is 3 times greater than the capacity of the septic tank. Then you don’t have to worry that the device’s capacity is not enough for a constant, extensive water flow.
Depending on the type of soil, the rate of passage of water into the soil varies significantly. For example, for loamy soil it is much lower than for peat or sandy soil. Therefore, it is recommended to evaluate the condition of the soil and its main characteristics before purchasing so that the final purification of water in the device is at the maximum level.
Installing an infiltrator at home for water purification is not an easy task. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully study the technology of its installation.
The advantage of this device is that it can be easily installed after the septic tank. But still, experts recommend doing this work at the same time so that the structure works without failures.
The first step is to select the location of the soil in which the device will be installed. It is important to note: although the water will go into the ground purified, the installation of the device for the septic tank must be done at a distance of 3-5 meters from the house and 20 meters from open water intakes, for example, wells, rivers, and so on.
After choosing a location, you can proceed directly to installing the device yourself.
The main parameter of the pit is depth, which depends on the level of underground water. It is important to note that the infiltrator for the septic tank must be installed above its rise.
There is no need to dig a big hole - optimal size designs 40x50 cm (look at the photo).
To filter and purify water, it is necessary to prepare a “natural” layer. It is made with your own hands from sand and crushed stone. In this case, the sand should be as fine as possible, and the crushed stone should be medium.
After preparing the mixture, it is necessary to lay geotextile - this is done only in one side of the pit and on top of the infiltrator for the septic tank (you can buy it at any hardware store).
Final stage preparatory work– filling the layer and leveling it, which must be level, as shown in the photo.
You can easily install this device at home with your own hands, without equipment. The weight of the device is on average 17-20 kilograms. It is important to correctly connect all the pipes as you install it in the ground, so as not to redo the work later. Immediately after installing the infiltrator for the septic tank, you must once again check the level of the filtration pad, since failure to comply with it can damage the pipes and other structure of the septic tank after-cleaner.
After checking, the pit is filled with sand. It is important to note that it is not necessary to secure the infiltrator. Most often, the after-cleaner for a septic tank is installed at a depth of 1 meter, so the sand will not allow it to “float” to the surface. Watch the video to see how to properly fill the device.
The modern company "Triton-Plastic" produces modern septic tanks that differ high quality and durability. In this regard, it was the first on the market to produce supplement products for the septic tank, which are shown in the photo.
Nowadays, there are several types of septic tank Tank, which can be installed in different kind soil and perform water purification. Its design is practically no different from other septic tank options, but it is stronger, of higher quality and more durable. Depending on the model of the Tank septic tank, a certain number of infiltrators for the septic tank are allocated, which are recommended to be installed in a certain type of clay.
Therefore, when choosing a “Tank” for your home, be careful, since each model of this device is designed for a specific type of soil - otherwise the infiltrator for the septic tank will not work properly, and the water will be purified only by 30%.
Depending on the type of infiltrator, you can select optimal price devices (the differences between expensive and cheap products can be seen in the photo). Nowadays it differs significantly from each other. You can buy this device on the official website, where you can find not only its price, but also its characteristics and how to install it yourself.
You can buy an infiltrator for your home on any website or in a hardware store, determining its characteristics from a photo. Be sure to check everything before purchasing technical specifications device, because it is very important that it fits your septic tank and works properly for many years.
When choosing a Tank infiltrator for your home, it is important to consider expert advice that will help you make the right choice:
