How far is too far to a home septic?

[TwilightTime]

I've read about pumps and macerators but would rather not go that route..... I'd like to dump the black tank in my home septic tank. The run is level and is about 35 ft to the septic. Wont the pressure from the full tank push most through the hose? If it cant or slows what about closing the valve filling the tank and dump again etc. If need be help empty the hose manually lifting the hose at intervals to empty. Thank for any input.

[Lane Hog]

35 ft isn't too far but you'll probably have to walk the slinky if there's no elevation.

Also... you didnt say if it was a septic tank or a cleanout to city sewer. If its a tank, dont use chemicals in your RV tanks, as those can kill the enzymes in your septic tank. It's one reason we don't use blue juice....

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[Corky2]

Wonder if something like this would work well



Flojet 18555-000A Portable RV Waste Pump with Garden Hose Discharge Port - 12 VDC Motor

[TwilightTime]

35 ft isn't too far but you'll probably have to walk the slinky if there's no elevation.

Also... you didnt say if it was a septic tank or a cleanout to city sewer. If its a tank, dont use chemicals in your RV tanks, as those can kill the enzymes in your septic tank. It's one reason we don't use blue juice....

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Thanks. I got this from Happy Camper:

1. Organic certification - to maintain this certification would essentially triple our product price - pricing us out of the market completely.
- We made modifications to increase effectiveness and keep costs down, consequently not certified organic and some naturally occurring elements are not biodegradable.
2. Our Happy Campers Tank Treatment product is safe for septic systems and home septic systems. Our Extreme Cleaner product is NOT.

[TwilightTime]

35 ft isn't too far but you'll probably have to walk the slinky if there's no elevation.

Also... you didnt say if it was a septic tank or a cleanout to city sewer. If its a tank, dont use chemicals in your RV tanks, as those can kill the enzymes in your septic tank. It's one reason we don't use blue juice....

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What do you use?

[Second Chance]

Wonder if something like this would work well



Flojet 18555-000A Portable RV Waste Pump with Garden Hose Discharge Port - 12 VDC Motor

I don't see anywhere in the description that it is a macerator, too. If not, it won't handle the waste from the black tank.

Rob

[WhittleBurner]

I don't see anywhere in the description that it is a macerator, too. If not, it won't handle the waste from the black tank.

Rob

Rob, It's at the bottom of the description
About this item

• Connects directly to the RV waste outlet, elimates 3" sewer hose
• Dump longer distances and drain holding tanks at home using any convenient sewer receiver
• Garden hose discharge port, fresh water rinse capabilities
• Remote handheld on / off switch with 6' wire harness, run dry protection
• Easy clean up and storage, includes rugged portable storage case
• Run dry protection up to 30 seconds
• Motor: 12 Vdc Permanent Magnet Type,Fully Enclosed, with Stainless Steel Shaft
• Macerator: Stainless Steel Cutter reduces particlesize to 1/8" (3.17 mm) maximum

[sunshinenv]

I have 125 ft to my septic but I use a macerator and garden hose to dump my tanks.

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[Ynot4me2]

We have a 60 maybe 70 foot run to our septic at home. It starts off with a low grade then evens out. We use the Geo Method. I lower the dump tube end close to the water level and keep my 90 degree attachement piece on the end to help dessipate in inrush pressure when dumping. Not sure if this makes a difference or not. Just trying to save that middle wall.

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[uwskier]

I know you said no macerator, but why? You don't have to break the bank on one. I built a setup for less than $100 that lets me dump anywhere there's a sewer cleanout within 130 feet.

Looks like the pump is a bit more than I paid for it but still not too bad.

Parts:
Macerator pump from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Water bandit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hose from Sam's club: approx 30 bucks IIRC
Leftover wire and a switch I had in the garage
Two prong flat connector for quick battery disconnect: https://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-47965...e%2C113&sr=1-1
Clear 45 degree fitting: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Works like a charm.