“You didn’t Pump My Septic Tank all the Way”

Glad that your integrity is protected by filming your work. Cameras tell no lies and even if it wasnt a accusation trying to get one over on you, its got to be a relief that because you film youre protected.

Dominic, your channel should be REQUIRED VIEWING for everyone who has a septic system. Your explanation of how these systems work as well as what can go wrong with them when they're not properly maintained is first rate. The 1000 gallon septic tank at my cabin gets very light use (5.5 months out the year with 2 people). I have always had it pumped when it was due. Each time I was told that the tank was in great shape and that I could have gone twice as long before having it pumped. However, I will not take that chance. I never knew how thick and hard the crust can get until viewing your channel. I'm impressed with the way you rinse the tank to make sure it is thoroughly clean. I also agree that it is good practice for you to record your work so there is never any question that the job was done right in the event the customer starts complaining.

Pumped septics and grease traps for 20 years, had my own business. Love your channel, from Wyoming👍

Photographic evidence saved my butt a number of times. And of course if you get effluent flowing back from the drain field then obviously the pipes are open and the drainfield is just failing. Of course ir the drainfield is somewhat downhill or you're dealing with a dry well there is very little flowback. I always found that the best indication of a good running system was a well-defined liquid level line at the bottom of the outlet pipe.

That's good that you had all that evidence to protect yourself bro. Good job. That's why I always record everything as well and take pictures. I even tell the customer once I am finished to look inside the tanks so they can see everything was taken from the tanks. I've had alot of those callbacks can't even count the times lol. I've learned my lesson.

You do well protecting yourself by videoing everything. Hats off to you 👍💯

The thing most people don't understand is septic tanks don't get full, they get thicker. They do fill to an operating level and the reason you pump them isn't to get rid of the water, pump to remove sludge. All these additives that are sold give you more of what you don't want faster..sludge. Whenever the tank is above its operating level is a sign of leach-field problems or has an effluent filter that 99% of homeowners aren't aware of and the filter needs service/cleaned every 12-18 months.

Great video! I had the same issue on a city sewer - backup in the basement when running the washer. Called the guys out and they said they could snake it out but recommended a view with the cam. Did so and found major tree roots - I viewed it right with them. They recommended having the line jetted out which I did which solved the problems. Lesson learned, find an expert you can trust like Dominic here and trust their recommendations. It saves you money and time in the long run!

CYOA! that's the lesson of the day! Helps in any service industry-related job, because you just can't trust customers to do their due diligence.

Even tho i do not work in this field, i do like hard workers like you take the initiative to make evidence of their work. Good job man, i love your videos. They're very fun and unique.

Cheers from Wisconsin! We have a mound system and every so often, in the colder months, the pipe freezes to the mound. When it happens I always think " oh this is going to be expensive to replace the mound" . Then come spring and plug the pump in for first time and you pray. One winter I got to know the truck driver pretty well....

I commend you for your continuing effort to educate the public

Thank you so much for posting! I've learned so much from your videos and as someone who knew nothing at all it is so helpful being a new home owner.

Got 50 years on my septic system never been pumped out,. Had roots in the drain field, dug it up cleaned out the roots, no issues since then was 10 years ago.

you good sir, are what America needs.

We know you do excellent workand would'nt doubt for a second that you did pump that tank properly. Bad news for the owners though. Thanks and God bless.

Love your videos - you guys are awesome!

So glad we hardly ever see septic in the philly area...As a general contractor, I've done a couple projects out in the suburbs where they have septic..You guys DO NOT MAKE ENOUGH...The smell is brutal...Bless those that do the hard jobs...Good health and success to you and yours...

Yes they do try not to pump all the way, I had this happen to me… not this company but another. They show up with a half full tanker and a say we can’t pump it all the way and would have to come back but I’d have to pay another pump fee. Racket. I got smart and told them to come back when they have an empty tanker and can do it in one shot. Be careful who you hire to pump. I’m happy your a good company…

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