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Purchase our easy-to-install Septic Tank Outlet Device Repair Kit Here:https://www.djseptic.net/shopThe outlet device of a septic tank is a very important co...
Septic tanks may come with a baffle to prevent scum from clogging the inlet or outlet piping and septic fields. In some designs the septic tank inlet baffle or tee also reduces the movement of sewer gases out of the tank and up into the building through an un-trapped sewer pipe.
This video shows how to install a new PVC Sanitary Tee outlet device/baffle in a septic tank.
The inlet baffle directs the flow of wastewater into your septic tank, and prevents the scum layer in the tank from being disturbed. It also can help prevent solids from backing up toward the house if you should experience a septic system backup.
Simply clean off the existing PVC pipe and glue on the PVC T that is the output baffle. The output baffle should extend down about half way to the bottom of the tank and is an...
The baffle on the outlet end of the septic tank needs to be 4 to 6 inches longer than the inlet side to help control the flow of liquids into the field line. The 24-inch section of pipe added should be more than adequate to meet this requirement.
This document describes how to inspect the condition of septic tank baffles at the septic tank inlet baffle and septic tank outlet baffle ports.