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Huckmeat, I'd never hire any excavating contractor who talks about solids getting outrun in a drainfield. It shows he doesn't know much about septic systems! Solids should NEVER be in a drainfield. The drainfield will fail sooner or later if they are getting in to the drainfield.<br>
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Grinder, I really disagree about what you said about chambers for drainfields. I've had my chamber system for 6 years and it's a good system. Probably 75% of the newer systems in this area (n. MN) are chamber systems. As far as the possibility of the chambers coming apart is concerned, if you've hooked 'em together (which is easy)correctly, they can hardly be taken apart again without really trying. The problem with any drainfield is not getting the septic tank pumped regularly and allowing solids to eventually get out to the drainfield. That's a recipe for failure.

D I Y septic system
Home Improvement
Replies 36 Post by Ravenn

The less that you compact the ground on your septic system drainfield, the better. Properly operating drainfields depend on both filtering thru the soil and evaporation close to the surface. Soil compaction from driving on the drainfield (even though you are working the soil) can only hurt the performance.

Drain field and vegetable garden
Home Improvement
Replies 14 Post by Ravenn

Looking at purchasing a Befco H40-48 flail mower for use with a JD790 (haven't purchased the 790 yet - about to though) and was interested in thoughts on Befco, also how you think this would match with the JD790, and also if anyone has purchased from Wikco.com, Inc. of Gilbert, AZ. I see that online they show a price of $1879 including freight for the unit. I'm chosing the narrow 48" unit because of the large number and closeness of trees that I'd be mowing around. Far as I can see the JD790 should handle it just fine but always looking for 2nd opinions. Thanks!

Befco H40-48 flail mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 5 Post by Ravenn

Have almost purchased a JD790 and still making up my mind on the backhoe to use with it. Would be just occasional use and not real heavy work. The 790 shows Hydraulic volume of 4-5 GPM and that matches both the Great Bend 652 and JD's 7 backhoe fine. I do see, however, that the 652 shows a hydraulic pressure requirement of 2250 psi. The 790 provides 2050 psi. I can't even find the requirement in the specs for the 7 Backhoe but assume it must match to the 790. I can save a grand on the Great Bend over JD. Any opinions if it's gonna operate decently or is the psi going to make it less than desirable?

Also, because of my probable infrequent use of the backhoe, I've been thinking of just going with the 3pt hookup instead of the submount, for easier removal, etc. All thoughts, comments, jeers, suggestions appreciated.

Great Bend 652 vs JD 7 backhoe
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 5 Post by Ravenn

Did some checking on Amerequip and Great Bend (sure looks like a JB 7 backhoe to me) and found the following prices:

Amerequip 6600, 3pt adapter, 16" bucket, powerbeyond adapt. $5200 pto pump & reservoir option $595.00

Great Bend 652, spec'd same as the Amerequip $4800.00
pto pump & res $685.00

just thought i'd pass the info along

7 backhoe sticker shock
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 9 Post by Ravenn

Paul, noticed your comment about needing to filter out the scum and algae better. You might take a look at this site. I see them used frequently here in N. Minnesota for pumping from lakes to irrigate.

irrigation implement
Garden and Landscape
Replies 19 Post by Ravenn

Mark,
Bleach and stuff that is normally used and enters the septic system aren't a problem. Dilution, evaporation, etc help take care of things like that as well. Oil, paints and similar things that will coat the soil in the drainfield - those are the things that shouldn't go down the drain.

Septic Tank Pumping -- Do you need to
Home Improvement
Replies 73 Post by Ravenn

I'm just in the process of dealing on a 2002 790 and have a price so far of $14,295 for tractor and front end loader with turf tires. Looks like you are pretty close to new price.

790 Price Check
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Ravenn

I've been looking into getting my first compact tractor and have pretty much settled on the 790 as I'm not doing that much continuous heavy work with it. Pricing on the unit (4wd,mid pto, turf tires) at 11,700 seems in line and the 70 loader at 2695.00 in the ballpark. However, I got the price on the 7 backhoe attachment this morning and am still suffering sticker shock.....$6299.00 with rear hyd??? whewww that seems like a lot or am I just needing a welcome to the real world of attachment prices? It being over 1/2 the cost of the tractor seems plenty. Thoughts? Opinions?

7 backhoe sticker shock
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Ravenn