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Groundwork & Foundations

Retro fit a Rodding Eye for septic tank

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.34 PM

We have a septic tank that drains the outflow into a neighbouring field. We recently had some issues with blockage and a local farmer was able to dig up the pipe and have a go at clearing it. He advised there is a bend in the pipe and we should consider installing a rodding eye. The system is pretty old and it is a clay pipe. Is this a job for a tradesman or can it be done by us one the pipe has been fully exposed? Is it a straight forward job?

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3 Answers

Eclipse Architecture

Rating: 5 out of 5
Kingswinford
You should be able to do this yourself but you will need to cut a section of pipe out with an angle grinder. Then you can insert a junction with a rodding access point. Alternatively you can build a manhole at the change in direction which would be a better option. Have a look at Hepworth web site you can identify the sections of pipe you will need to do the job.
Answered7 May 2023
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Mm landscaping

Rating: 1.4 out of 5
Lanark
You can do a saddle joint and fit rodeneye , or put in another chamber both fox your problem
Answered7 May 2023
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Anonymous user

Leave it to a professional
Answered16 May 2023
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