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Originally Posted by Mark Henry View Post
Several years ago I replaced the old ceramic tile septic bed at my house, here as long as you DIY you don't need permits. I added some tank updates and the risers. The tank itself was in good condition. It took some research but it isn't rocket science.
Quoted $12-20K, I did it for ten but I got a 60hp tractor out of the deal.
BTW that's $4K for the infitrators, sand and mini excavator rental, $6K for the tractor.
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The number of feet you need is in correlation to the permeability of the soil. I only needed 150' (not 100') and added 75', the original old clay tile field was 4 X 50'.

Edit: I just checked my bills and realized I was wrong, must be oldtimers disease, I have 3 x 75', I needed 150' for a family of 5 and added an extra 75'. I corrected above, but I can't correct Steve's quote of my previous post.

Cool, thx.
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