Nick Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Our property has not had the Fosse emptied for over 6 years to our knowledge, so probably long overdue.When the waste has been removed, does the fosse need to be filled up with cold water to maintain any natural starting position again?Should we expect the waste disposal company to do that, if necessary.Our house is a holiday home, so not continuos usage all the time (unfortunately!).Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 The first tank should be emptied without disturbing the "crust", if possible.The second tank will only discharge to the distribution field once the clear water level reaches quite a high point.After the Vindange has been completed, it is usual to reactivate the tank, to reduce unpleasant odours and ensure effective bio-degredation of soil matter.A dead cat chucked in works very well! Alledgedly...............................according to my French informants anyway![:D]Alternatively, all supermarché sell both Eparcyl bio-activant and more expensive processes in three packets, which are necessary to flush down the WC over the course of one week.As with so much, you pays your money and you takes your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Thanks,we do use Eparcyl everytime we visit.On the point of refilling with water, is this necessary to maintain a balance in the first (or second) tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 [quote user="Gluestick"]After the Vindange has been completed, it is usual to reactivate the tank, to reduce unpleasant odours and ensure effective bio-degredation of soil matter.[/quote]GlueyTouche - vindange, vidange, the wine gets into the fosse at some point though here in the Lot we try not to reactivate the tank immediately after picking.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 [quote user="Nick"]Thanks,we do use Eparcyl everytime we visit.On the point of refilling with water, is this necessary to maintain a balance in the first (or second) tank?[/quote]Personally, I would ensure that the first "Sludge" tank has a few inches of water under the crust, to ensure that it continues "Eating" and degrading the septic material.Particularly so, if you are returning home only a few days after it has been cleaned out.John:Many thanks!It has been a bad day for me: very pressurised AM when I rattled that post off, as Mrs Gluey was suffering (we thought) from a very sevcere tooth abscess or summat and I had to rush her off to the fang carpenter and wait whilst she sat in the torture chair for an hour and a half.No decay; no abscess. Dentist reckoned it may well have been two old fillings and changed them both: after four nasty injections.£185 later...................At least my Freudian slip showed where my priorities are! [B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave&Olive Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 [quote user="Gluestick"]The first tank should be emptied without disturbing the "crust", if possible.The second tank will only discharge to the distribution field once the clear water level reaches quite a high point.After the Vindange has been completed, it is usual to reactivate the tank, to reduce unpleasant odours and ensure effective bio-degredation of soil matter.A dead cat chucked in works very well! Alledgedly...............................according to my French informants anyway![:D]Alternatively, all supermarché sell both Eparcyl bio-activant and more expensive processes in three packets, which are necessary to flush down the WC over the course of one week.As with so much, you pays your money and you takes your choice. [/quote] hi ok What second tank???? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 You're correct D &O.Confusing the OP I was: mine has two: some did: now they tend to be one.First the "Sewerage Harvest" [:D] and now seeing double.Must be the booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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