Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    bbhitter's Avatar
    bbhitter Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Oct 24, 2010, 11:57 AM
    How do I locate the alternating valves for my septic system.
    I found the distribution box. The health dept inspector suggested to switch the valve. Where would it be?
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
    		  
    #2

    Oct 24, 2010, 01:18 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bbhitter View Post
    I found the distribution box. The health dept inspector suggested to switch the valve. Where would it be?
    I believe that he's asking about a flow diverter, (see image). This fitting diverts the flow from one section od drainfield to another. A flow diverter is replaced by a manifold/ distribution box. If it's not there you don't have one, Regards, Tom
    Attached Images
     
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
    		  
    #3

    Oct 24, 2010, 04:54 PM

    Tell us what issue you have and why the health inspector would pay you a visit. Diverter valves do exist, I just never have seen one in 62 years. How old is your septic?
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

How far from a septic tank can I locate sona tubes for a deck and an addition in mass [ 6 Answers ]

I want to put an addition and deck on my house and want to know if there is any laws as to how close the sona tubes can be to the septic tank?

Septic system [ 1 Answers ]

Help,I have septic tank water coming in my sump pump hole in basement ,dug away and found a clay pipe way under floor ,the outlet pipe to drainfield is new this week and 2 old pipes have been plugged out to drainfield ,this other clay pipe bringing effluent into basement goes out the other side of...

Do I close the valves before I bleed the system [ 1 Answers ]

I have a hot water base board heating system. I bled the system now I am not getting heat through the three unit house. I must have bled it wrong? I can hear the water trying to move but it doesn't move through the pipes because the pipes don't get hot. When bleeding the system should I close...

Septic system [ 7 Answers ]

I purchased a house Sept, 07 and lately, I am having trouble with my septic system. The house is three levels with a toilet on each level. Lately I have noticed that the water in the lower level toilet is bubbling when the washer on the second level is pumping water. If a toilet is flushed at the...

How do I locate an off site septic service line? [ 1 Answers ]

We have an off site septic system. The 2" pvc service line is 964 feet long; we think it has been ruptured. How do we locate the line, and identify the area that needs to be fixed?

View more questions Search