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Ryan's Pumping Service
5.0(
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Mountain View, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service! Actually called ahead and asked if he could arrive early since he was ahead of schedule. The job was done right, very clean, and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of septic services."
Septic inspection
Water test
Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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TRIO Heating, Air & Plumbing
5.0(
5
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Mountain View, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trio Heating and Air was an amazing company to work with! About a month ago I had Adrian come out and give me a quote on a new furnace for my home and he was so knowledgeable and easy to understand on what type of system I was needing for my home to lower my bill. We went with Trio and they scheduled the install to be done the very next day! Ever since then the furnace has been working so good they set the thermostat up just right I barely had to change it when it become cold outside. It was such an easy and fast process. I would defiantly recommend Trio Heating and Air for any for your heating and cooling needs!"
Heating & Air Conditioning Installations
Heating & AC Install
Heating & AC Install
Heating & AC Install
Heating & AC Install

+51

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
5.0(
5
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Mountain View, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

Waterheater
Waterheater
Tankless install
Tankless install
Tankless install

+3

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Mountain View, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

There are a lot of issues that can cause a septic tank to collapse. Those include failing to regularly pump or service it every three to five years, placing too much weight atop the system—by parking your car on top of it or because of a heavy snow buildup for instance—or because of structural damage done by overgrown tree roots.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

The pressure in a well pressure tank should be set 2 to 3 PSI below the pump's cut-on pressure. The cut-on pressure is the lower number in the pressure setting (e.g., the '30' in 30/50 PSI) and is the point at which the pump starts. The cut-out pressure is the higher number, where the pump stops.

For example:

  • If your pressure switch is set to 30/50 PSI, the tank pressure should be 27-28 PSI.

  • If your pressure switch is set to 40/60 PSI, the tank pressure should be 38 PSI.

Common pressure settings for household applications include 20/40, 30/50, and 40/60 PSI. The difference between the cut-on and cut-out pressure is typically 20 PSI.

While abandoning a tank without treating it and following strict rules is illegal, there are several other ways to dispose of an old septic tank. One standard method is to pump out and crush the tank where it rests and bury it in the soil. Another is to remove it and transport it to a landfill. Finally, if abandonment is the best option, your contractor must pump out the tank and fill it with inert material, such as sand or concrete, depending on local regulations.

Your septic tank naturally contains the beneficial bacteria it needs to function, so you typically don't need to add more. However, if you wish to replenish the bacteria, you can use natural methods. For example, you can add three overripe tomatoes to your garbage disposal or flush 1/4 ounce of active yeast down the toilet every three months. While store-bought septic enzymes and chemicals are available, many experts consider them unnecessary and potentially harmful. The most effective way to maintain a healthy bacteria population is to avoid using chemical drain cleaners, which can kill the good bacteria in your system.

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