How to make a cesspool of tires - a description of the design and technology of its device

Civilization has rewarded people with many achievements, which are very difficult for most to part with. Even when traveling outside the city, in the bosom of nature, many would like to continue to enjoy all its benefits. In most cases, this is entirely possible. For example, even if the site does not have a centralized sewage system, well-equipped cesspool from tires perfectly copes with all its functions.

Advantages and disadvantages of this design

Many summer residents use such a cesspool. It is very practical and can be considered the best choice, provided that the volumes of effluents are relatively small.

The undeniable advantages of the system include:

• ease of installation;
• accessibility of materials;
• low cost of construction.

However, there are disadvantages:

• the possibility of an unpleasant odor;
• the complexity of dismantling and repair;
• relatively short service life of the structure, it does not exceed 15 years;
• high probability of violation of the tightness of the structure.

A cesspool can be built not only from tires. For these purposes, a large barrel is suitable. Read about the installation features in our material:https://aquatech.tomathouse.com/en/kanalizaciya/yamy/vygrebnaya-yama-iz-bochki-pravila-po-raspolozheniyu-instrukciya-po-stroitelstvu.html.

What should be taken into account when arranging a cesspool?

When planning the installation of a waste pit from tires, it is initially necessary to determine its location. It should be at least five meters from the housing and two from the fence. The distance from the construction to the nearest source of drinking water cannot be less than 25 m. In addition, to reduce the risk of infection, it is best to make the pit level lower than at the well. The pipeline, which will be laid from the house to the pit, must be laid below the freezing level of the soil by about 1.2 m. Otherwise, the sewage can freeze and destroy the pipes.

When designing a cesspool, it is necessary to take into account the distance to the nearest well, residential building and fence

If you plan to equip the system without a bottom, you need to know that such structures can only be used when the volume of effluent does not exceed a cubic meter. Otherwise, bacteria that provide natural cleaning will not be able to cope with their task in full, which is fraught with pollution of groundwater and, accordingly, of all nearby sources.

Also, bacteria will not be able to cope with aggressive chemicals that should not merge into such a sewer.

The schematic structure of a cesspool of old tires is simple, isn't it?

When calculating volumes, they are guided by a simple formula: on average, 0.5 cubic meters of wastewater is taken for each person using the system. It is also taken into account that the liquid level in a fully filled pit must be 1 meter below the soil level.

If this requirement is not observed, waste can overflow over the edge of the pit, which will lead to the appearance of quite serious problems.

Stages of the construction of the pit from the wheels

First of all, you need to determine the size of the structure. For this, one of the old tires prepared for installation is taken, and the diameter of the future structure is outlined on it. Further work is divided into several stages:

• Dig a hole of the required volume. The bottom must have a slight slope, directed towards the future hatch. Part of the earth removed from the pit is left to fall asleep, the rest is best removed from the site.
• At the bottom of the prepared structure, a well for drainage is made using a garden drill, which punctures the water-resistant layers and helps to accelerate natural drainage.
• A pipe of suitable diameter is installed in the well. It should rise about one meter above the bottom, which is necessary to prevent clogging with large waste. Holes are arranged in the walls of the pipe, which are necessarily covered with a mesh. Through them, water will flow into the drainage system. The upper section of the pipe is also closed by a grid.
• Large crushed stone is laid at the bottom of the cesspool. After that, tires are installed. In order for the liquid to flow down unhindered, a part of the inner rim is cut off in each tire before laying. All joints from the inside are carefully filled with sealant.

The top tire should rise slightly above the ground. The resulting gap between the walls of the pit and car tires is covered with earth. To enter the sewer pipe, a hole of suitable diameter is cut out.

The easiest way to cut a hole for a sewer pipe is with a jigsaw

• A lid made of any non-rotting material is placed on top of the pit. The structure is covered with soil from above, while the hatch remains clean. It is mandatory to equip a ventilation pipe, which should be raised by at least 60 cm from the ground.

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Modern man is accustomed to comfort and does not want to do without the benefits of civilization. It is very easy to independently equip a cesspool with car tires in the country. This construction is simple and does not require serious financial costs and construction skills. But its use will make the country life more convenient and comfortable.