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Posted by RWK in Wi on January 23, 2004 at 18:10:19 from (169.207.135.157):
In Reply to: Frozen septic posted by HootisMN on January 23, 2004 at 08:44:17:
There were a lot of frozen septic systems last year - very cold and no snow for insulation. Since it is early for that kind of problem are you sure the tank is frozen? It is more common for the line to the tank from the house to freeze. Does the line run in an area that is plowed, shoveled, or driven over? If so that is likely where the line froze. Some plumbers have the equipment to thaw the line. For future to prevent it is possible to dig up the area and put several strips foam board over the line . You could also burry a heating cable in the trench below the insulation to provide some heat if it happens again.
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