One of the first things we needed to do after installing the septic tank was attach the Risers above the access hatches. (we have a 2 compartment tank)  We then filled it with water and measured for any loss over 24 hours to check for leaks.  It stayed at the level so we don’t have to worry about leaks.

Now it was time to attach the pipes coming out from the house.  The other end of the tank will remain capped off until we put in the drain field.  With this completed… we started to bury the tank.

Several people have asked me why there is a “spare tire” stuck on the back of Dozy.  Since he is small, light and nimble I sometimes have balance issues when scooping a heavy load in the bucket.  There needs to be a counterweight off the back to help keep the tracks level. I have a metal box filled with rocks that I can use but it is big and bulky.   I am working in tight courters up on the roof (around the cupola and vent pipes) and I didn’t want to risk bumping into anything with a big “rear end”.   

So I devised this clever counterweight using an old truck tire and a block of cement.  I even drilled a hole in the tire to fill it with water for more weight.