Septic tank "Cedar": the internal device, how it works and is it worth buying?

The simplest option for collecting wastewater - a cesspool - does not meet the needs of a modern countryman, accustomed to comfort. Manufacturers of biological treatment plants offer various devices for wastewater treatment, among them - the septic tank "Cedar", a product of Unilos. Today we’ll talk more about its design, device and analyze what consumers think about it.

Device and principle of operation

A sealed container made of a durable material - polypropylene - plays the role of a settling tank isolated from the environment. This is an autonomous treatment plant, necessary for the accumulation and disinfection of waste in places where there is no centralized sewage system - for example, in a country house.

For the installation of Septic "Cedar" a small piece of land near the house is enough, but we should not forget about additional drainage facilities - a trench or a filtration field

The septic tank differs from the usual capacity in that it consists of several cameras, each of which has its own functional orientation.

Camera Assignment

1 - receives wastewater that flows by gravity from the building. All suspensions are divided into two groups: heavy solid particles sink to the bottom, forming a precipitate, and light fats rise to the surface of the water and accumulate there in the form of a thick film.

2 - under the influence of anaerobic bacteria, moderate wastewater treatment, their partial clarification.

3 - interchangeable biofilter, which must be washed from time to time, collects aerobic and anaerobic microflora.

4 - the process of clarification ends. If there is a need to raise the level of filtered water, a drainage pump is installed in this chamber.

When ordering a septic tank, you need to remember about its various designs, differing in the height of the head

Installation Specifications

• height - 3 m;
• diameter - 1.4 m;
• total weight - 150 kg;

for connection with inlet and outlet sewer pipes, nozzles are provided (DN 110); eyeliner at a distance of 1.2 m from the upper part, branch - 1.4 m.

The thought-out composition of the drainage will maximize the purification of the water coming from the septic tank

The advantages of this septic tank

Once inside the septic tank, the effluent undergoes several stages of purification, which is accompanied by separation of fractions and gradual decomposition. The process is activated by adding special bacteria to the waste. Bacteria saturation depends on the volume of the tank and the amount of wastewater taken.

The scheme of the septic tank "Cedar" allows you to consider its simple design

In addition to a simple and understandable design, the cedar septic tank has the following advantages:

• easy installation in a small area pit;
• installation without the participation of heavy equipment;
• tightness;
• anticorrosive material (durable plastic);
• the possibility of installation near the house (but not closer than 5 m);
• service life - 30 years or more;
• affordable price.

Biological products for cleaning this system

For optimal cleaning, the manufacturer recommends the use of biological products that contribute to the decomposition of waste and thereby extend the life of the equipment. Russian biotechnologists have developed a cultured complex of bacteria UNIBAC, which is successfully used in autonomous sewers, septic tanks, cesspools, toilets, and more complex sewage systems.

There are several types of bacteria for the UNIBAC septic tank, the choice of which depends on the composition of the effluent

Biological products are a preservative solution in which microgranules are in liquid form. Their size does not exceed 0.1 mm. Inside the polysaccharide are microorganisms that are useful for the septic tank, which, when they enter sewage, begin to actively process waste and multiply. Many bacteria die, so the stock of biologically active substances in the septic tank must be regularly replenished. If the waste contains a large proportion of disinfectants, chlorine, aggressive alkalis or acids, the amount of biological product should be increased.

UNIBAC bacteria act in the temperature range + 3 ° C - + 50 ° C, but are especially active at temperatures from + 18 ° C to + 30 ° C.

Pros and Cons: Consumer Reviews

Using a septic tank "Cedar", summer residents note the following positive points:

• The opportunity for a long time without additional cleaning: the sediment should be removed approximately once every 2 years.
• Excellent performance of the septic tank: it is able to serve 5 people permanently living in the house.
• Lack of additional insulation: the installation of the structure is carried out in such a way that it is under the level of freezing of the soil.

Installation and maintenance of the septic tank are straightforward

There are few disadvantages, but they are also worth mentioning. Any septic tank, including Cedar, requires additional post-treatment. This means that after processing, the effluents must enter the filtration field, into the well or into the drainage trench, and for them the free area is needed.

A septic tank is not capable of purifying water as well as a biological treatment plant, which consists of several containers. Nevertheless, the quality of waste processing is not bad and the price is acceptable - that’s why many summer residents choose Kedr.