Access for a septic system?

Cistern?

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Originally posted by cas:

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Originally posted by MikeinNC:
You gotta take pics of what you find when you pull ‘em....

Asps, very dangerous. You go first.

Why does it have to be snakes? (Indy shudders and backs away)

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Originally posted by MikeinNC:
You gotta take pics of what you find when you pull ‘em....

How would he pull them? Are they smooth enough to use suction cups?

flashguy

Whatever it is - it probably wasn't in the first spot!

Maybe drains were there for rainwater ?

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Originally posted by flashguy:

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Originally posted by MikeinNC:
You gotta take pics of what you find when you pull ‘em....

How would he pull them? Are they smooth enough to use suction cups?

flashguy

I'd sink tap cons into them with some sort of handle.

OP try asking some of the neighbors that have lived there a long time what they're for. They may know.

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Originally posted by 220-9er:
Sure looks like the spacing of septic tank access holes.
Maybe an old one?

I agree.

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Originally posted by ensigmatic:

1. Septic access is nearly always buried, is it not?
   
2. Do septic tanks often have two clean-outs? Ours does not. Nor does any other I've ever seen. Hard to see why it would be necessary.
   
3. As previously noted: Septic tank covers are usually round, not square.
   

I think it unlikely they were septic tank access.

You should Google #2. Com'on, that was funny. #2 and we're talking about septic systems. Not only that, but Google given your well known opinions on Google.


As for point 1, yes they are burried and if one were to pour a concrete slab for a carport over an existing septic tank, how do you think one would access the clean outs?

Point 2, they all have at least two chambers now and at least two access covers. This started in the 70s.

Point 3 doesn't support your position because you've allowed for the possibility of square covers.


Jimmy brings up a good point about the contacting the local building authority. If it was permitted, they will have a record of it. The online records at the property appraiser's office in my county show all permitted improvements to one's property.

Yep. Definitely 2 seasons of a History Channel show here. Look how much time we've already spent on the investigation and we haven't even brought in the ground penetrating radar, dug exploratory holes, or compared aerial photographs of the property over the years. Let's not forget the interviews at the building department and I'm sure we could dig up a local historian or two for their perspective. Since the prevailing theory is a septic tank, we'll need to bring in an expert to assess the validity of that theory. I suggest Fred's Sanitary Service of Hartland, WI whose motto on the pens they gave out was "Your shit is our bread and butter". We'll need to send samples of the metal and various concrete bits to the local university for analysis the results of which could potentially shed some light on whether the covers were poured before or after the slab and if thr metal is consistent with bent rebar handles or bolts for some kind of lifting apparatus.

Or, you could pry them up and tell us what you find.

Motor oil drain pan cut outs , they originally had 2 x boards in there.

You pulled up the boards and set them aside,
put a dish pan in the ground to drain the oil.

Replace the boards and dump the oil in the back alley ( if it was gravel)

Hey, it was the 60's

Havent you ever seen, "Blast From the Past"?
LOL good movie.

To lift them get Red Head anchors. The type you place in then hit the inner center part that expands (drop ins). Drill holes in concrete to suit the diameter. Place removable grade 8 bolts through a chain and into the inserts. You will need two drop in anchors per square so you can use both sides of the chain.

^^^ They might be 3 feet thick/deep.

^^^ Its possible you are right but I dont think they are that deep. They have rebar out the top that was cut off. I think they were placed after the slab was poured.

The metal squares shown appear to have a hole in the center.If it is tapped a. couple of eye bolts would make it easy to lift these out. My guess is a septic tank.

Know anyone with a metal detector? Or maybe a pinpointer?

One square is where they thought it was, the second square is where they found it....

NSFW



H&K-Guy

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Originally posted by ensigmatic:

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Originally posted by smlsig:
I’m still going to go with access panels to the (now old and defunct) septic tank. The spacing of the panels certainly look that way.

1. Septic access is nearly always buried, is it not?
   
2. Do septic tanks often have two clean-outs? Ours does not. Nor does any other I've ever seen. Hard to see why it would be necessary.
   
3. As previously noted: Septic tank covers are usually round, not square.
   

I think it unlikely they were septic tank access.

I guess it depends on which part of the country your from.
In Virginia and North Carolina the cover is not always buried...
The tanks here have two access panels that are cut on a square bevel.
Having built several hundred homes, all with septic systems I’ve seen a few.