How to INSTALL your Own SEPTIC SYSTEM (w Tips From a Pro)

Planning, installing and permitting a septic system yourself in Cochise County can be a little complicated. Trust us, we know! So we're bringing in Zach from Smith Septic Service to walk you through each step. Huge shoutout to Zach for freely sharing his knowledge and empowering others. If you're like us and need an assist make sure you give him a call: https://smithseptics.com/ SECTIONS // 00:00 - Intro 0:31 - Our Septic Journey 1:15 - Smith Septic Service 1:40 - Soil Evaluation 3:25 - Sizing Your System 4:16 - Setbacks 5:26 - Elevation Drops 6:49 - Tank Installation 9:45 - Leach Field 11:27 - Tiny Shiny Homies 12:02 - Leach Field Trench Dimensions 14:24 - Installing Infiltrator Chambers 16:11 - Trench Problems 16:50 - Distribution Box 17:54 - ABS vs Sch35 vs Sch40 PVC 19:37 - Tank Filter 20:07 - How a Septic Tank Works 21:34 - Final Inspection & Permitting 23:19 - Septic Maintenance 24:55 - Cost Savings DIY 25:57 - Wrap Up LINKS// HYPERADOBE BAGS: https://tinyshinyhome.com/hyperadobebag MEMBERSHIP: https://tinyshinyhome.com/homies WEBSITE: https://tinyshinyhome.com DIY SOLAR INSTALL: https://tinyshinyhome.com/diy-off-gri... OCHO : http://www.strongdoodles.com INSTAGRAM:   / tinyshinyhome   FACEBOOK:   / tinyshinyhome   COURSES: https://tinyshinyhome.com/products AIRSTREAM RENOVATION: https://tinyshinyhome.com/airstream MUSIC: https://artlist.io We have an affiliate partnership with some of the links above, and may receive compensation when items are sold. This helps support our family, and we only recommend products we truly love. #offgrid #septictanks #waste #rv #tinyhouse