What to expect when you have your septic tank pumped

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Published 2012-03-05

Many times it's difficult to know what should be happening when a service man comes to your door. We want to show the process of cleaning a septic tank, what's involved, and that when you have two tanks- both need to be emptied. If you have any questions about the actual operation of your septic tank please visit us online www.kerkstraseptic.com/ to schedule service please give us a call 616-662-2322

All Comments (21)

@superheadon 8 years ago

I Pump tanks out Myself & Out of all The Videos that I,ve watched on You tube this guy is the Best I have seen !
@antoinebee5056 9 years ago

We would totally use your service if we were in that area. We are in Texas. Thank you for your very informative video.
@donkruse 3 years ago

Thank you very much from Florida!
@DiligentProsperous 3 years ago

Thank you for the information.
@moybougafa2133 2 years ago

Awesome video, thank you for this!!
@sbengineeringinc1147 4 years ago

Very informational content, We pump tanks in Miami and I can assure this good
@JS-tr7oo 4 years ago

good information.
@charlenejones5152 3 years ago

Thanks 🙏
@asenizator4780 6 years ago

pretty truck!!
@johnmorrison4281 4 years ago

I also pump tanks good video we always use a tarp for soil and do you back flush
@1onlyphil 11 years ago

Thank you for posting! I learned a little bit today! I wish your business great success, and I would call you but I am in Tennessee.
@septictankpumpinggreasetra6403 7 years ago

Hey Tim, do you install engineered systems in high water table areas with lousy perc rates or are you just a pumping and cleaning service? Thanks man... P.S. Really liked the background music in the video...nice job.
@golondriz3 3 months ago

Thank you
@lukelinsmeyer5999 10 years ago

In Wisconsin all of the lids are exposed never buried.
@BenBredeweg 12 years ago

Awesome Video, thanks for the key info, how far north do you service septic tanks in Michigan?
@jstar1000 6 years ago

Put risers on the thing with exposed lids so you can see it and access it in mere seconds.
@tubesockets120v 1 year ago

My first tank has two lids. The lid closest to the inlet from the house has over 60% solid/scum. The far half of it has only .16% solid/scum. This isn't to be confused with my third lid which is for the liquids. Which of the two readings do I go by?
@hooskerdoo3130 1 year ago

Do I need to do anything to the lid when you put it back or just put the lid back on and then dirt have a concrete septic with round cover
@Xadhanny 5 years ago

I liked your video but I have a question?How do you know it needs pumping? I did not see how you determined it, would be helpful if you could show us how to spot a scammer, if the tank does not need pumping. ( I was charged over 2300 to put a concrete lead which already had, ( "new kind for 2018" ) a concrete baffle which I dont even know what that is or do, and which I dont think he installed by the way and I saw no pumping ) I do Investment properties and I would like to know how to NOT throw my money into the wrong people's pocket. Thank you much
@royceb.3424 10 years ago

For some reason the lid on my tank is small like 5"x12" opening