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System Selection Flowchart
Site Assessment Gravity Connection Possible YES

CONNECT TO SEWER

Access to mains

YES NO

PUMP STATION

NO

NO Sufficient land area?

V>100

V<100

YES

SEPTIC TANK*

NO Access to water course?

YES

TREATMENT PLANT

V = Percolation Value Local standards may influence final selection * Treatment plant is the preferred option

NO

CESSPOOL

Pump Stations
Pump sewage to a main sewer. If a main drain is available connection must be made. Connection via gravity drainage system, or by way of a pumping station if the on site levels dictate this. Available in single or twin pump options depending upon numberhouses/people served.

Treatment Plants
If no main sewer is available the recommended solution is to utilise a sewage treatment plant. Packaged sewage treatment plants, like Kingspans Entec Biotec range, are available from small single house units to large multi staged units for large housing estates or hotels. Packaged sewage treatment plants fully treat sewage to allow the treated water to be released into a watercourse or soakaway system

Septic Tanks
Due to the superiority of the packaged sewage treatment plants, septic tanks are not the recommended option for 'off-mains' drainage schemes. If specified Kingspan Environmental/Drain Center Civils can supply septic tanks. The Alpha range carries the BBA certification with the protection of the MK1 safety cover and frame. Settled sewage from septic tanks must be discharged to a soakaway system away from any watercourse.

Cesspool
Cesspools are large holding tanks used for sites where no mains connection, or suitable watercourse or ground conditions are available. All Cesspools are BBA certified Cesspools are more commonly used for temporary applications like building sites or show grounds. Silage tanks are also available and have a chemically resistant lining to enable storage of silage or chemical toilet waste.

Contact your local branch for further information on waste water management. See pages 218-219 for branch contact details.

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Choosing the Correct System
When a Pump Station should be used The law states the following: A. If you can reach the main sewage system by gravity, you must do so. B. If you can access the main sewage system by using a pump station, this must be your next option. If neither A or B apply you should recommend a Kingspan Treatment Plant
1.0m Pump 1.25m Twin Pump

Key Benefits
Secure lockable covers for pedestrian safety Choice of 110mm or 160mm inlet connectors High level breakdown alarm Available in various invert depths Optional standard and bespoke service agreements 24 hour storage options Guide-rail mounted pumps Rigid internal pipe-work All float switches are included, and control panel with alarm are standard features for twin pump stations Electrical kiosks available Specifying your Pump Station Establish the following to correctly specify the pump station: How many houses will the station be servicing? What is being pumped? (Untreated domestic sewage or treated water) What distance do you need the station to pump? What distance does the waste need to be pumped? Is the inlet pipe requirement 110mm or 160mm? What is the anticipated inlet drain invert? How high do you need the waste to be pumped?

1.8m Twin Pump

Pumps for 24 2.6m

Pump Chamber Selection

Description Sewage Effluent Twin Pumps Single Pumps Chamber Depth (m) 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 1.0m 1.25m 1.8m 2.6m

Hillmaster & Pump for 24 Range

m3 flow/day 1.0 2.0 5.0 10.0 20.0 50.0 m3 flow/day 24hr Retention (Pumps for 24) 1.0

Hillmaster Range

2.0 4.0

Four chamber diameters 1.0, 1.25, 1.8, 2.6m Designed to cater for Domestic & Commercial sewage applications Conforms to building regulations Part H1 Caters for applications requiring 24 hour storage Chamber depths from 2.0-4.0m (for deeper please refer to Kingspan) Alarms and kiosks available

8.0 10.0

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Septic Tanks What do they do?
It settles the solids in the sewage and then releases the effluent to a drainage field where biological breakdown takes place. Septic Tanks available in GRP or Rotomoulded designs. How does this work? Septic Tanks receive crude sewage, which is a mixture of solids and liquids. Kingspans Entec Alpha Tank uses a three-stage upward flow route, designed to maximise separation, minimise turbulence and provide a low flow discharge zone. All three stages are linked hydraulically. Effluent Dispersal Ground conditions are critical to the performance of a septic tank installation and some areas are unsuitable. Effluent cannot be discharged direct to a watercourse.Where water table & the nature of the soil allow satisfactory absorption, dispersal should be by means of a sub-surface irrigation system.

Septic Tank Selection Chart

No. Residents GRP Entec Alpha Tank Rotomoulded Klargester Betu Tank 4 2800 ltr 2730 ltr Capacity (ltrs) 2730 3635 4540 2800 3800 4600 6000 7500 9000 10 3800 ltr 3635 ltr Diameter (mm) 1760 1940 2000 1905 2070 2080 2390 2516 2650 14 4600 ltr 4540 ltr Height (mm)* 2420 2580 2830 2565 2795 3025 3200 3540 3550 22 6000 ltr 30 7500 ltr Standard Inlet Invert (mm) 600 600 600 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 38 9000 ltr Product Code W21140 W21141 W21142 W21130 W21131 W21132 Special Order Special Order Special Order

4** 9** 14** 4 10 14 22 30 38

* Including access shaft/standard invert depth ** Rotomoulded Design

Drainage Guide for Perforated Pipe Length for Soakaways

Time taken to fall 150mm (mins) 20 30 40 60 120 180 Equivalent value of Vp (sec/mm) 8 12 16 24 48 72 Alpha Overall length of drain run required (m) 2800 3800 4600 litres litres litres 4 people 10 people 14 people 16 40 56 24 60 84 32 80 112 48 120 168 96 240 336 144 360 504 Large Capacity Overall length of drain run required (m) 6000 7500 9000 litres litres litres 22 people 30 people 38 people 88 120 152 132 180 228 176 240 304 264 360 456 528 720 912 792 1080 1368

Based upon 500mm trench width, 2m apart. For lengths above 100m it is acceptable to use 1m wide trench and halve the length.

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SuperSeptic Treatment Systems Biotec Treatment Plants

For domestic dwellings without mains drainage, the SuperSeptic system provides a lower cost alternative to the existing Entec Biotec range.

Where would a Biotec be used? Individual Houses Small developments Office and commercial properties Upgrading existing septic tanks The following will help determine model and size required: Biotec 1 average house Biotec 2 large house/2 average houses Biotec 3 3 houses Biotec 4 4/5 houses

Key Benefits
Biotec 1-25 Population: Biotec Models 1 4 Developed for single and multiple dwellings from 1 to 25 population BBA/IBA certification 98/3534, conforms to EN 12566 Part 3 Below ground installation Quiet and odour free No mechanical or electrical components within the tank Low running costs Annual desludge Hydraulic surge control 3 drain invert level options Manufactured under the quality procedures of BS EN ISO 9002 Many thousands of successful installations in the UK Integral pumpset version available Under normal domestic conditions a discharge of 20mg/l BOD, 30mg/l l S.S. can be achieved

Key Benefits
Manufactured using state of the art GRP pressure moulding technology Contained within a rigid GRP tank, the structural aeration chamber will not collapse during desludging Designed to require only an annual desludge Small footprint, discreet 600x600 opening with pedestrian duty cover Low cost operation, less than a 60 watt bulb No electrical or moving parts within the tank Designed to comply with regulatory bodies descriptive consents Unit has adjustable inlet invert level Small air blower can be discreetly situated above ground and up to 15m away from unit causing minimal disruption when maintained Available for single house or 2 house applications

Biotec Treatment Plants SepticPlus Treatment System

SepticPlus Model 3800 Litre 6000 Litre Product Code F01055 Special Order Population Equivalent 6 12 Diameter (mm) 2070 2390 Invert to Base (mm) 1795 2200

Model No. Product Code Max No. Residents Daily Flow (m3/day) BOD Load (kg/day) Weight Empty (kg) Outside Diameter (m) Depth (m) Inlet Invert (m) Inlet Invert To Base (m) Outlet Invert (m) Motor Rating (watts) Drainage Fitting (mm)

Biotec 1 Biotec 2 W21110 W21112 6 12 1.2 2.4 0.36 0.72 200 250 1.88 1.88 2.2 2.7 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.7 1.1 1.1 60 60 110 110

Biotec 3 Biotec 4 W21114 W21116 18 25 3.6 5.0 1.08 1.5 300 320 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 1.0 1.0 1.6 1.6 1.15 1.15 150 150 110 110

26-750 Treatment Plants available to order

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Ezy-drain
The Ezy-Drain comprises of sections of twin wall perforated plastic pipe, surrounded by a synthetic aggregate, wrapped in polyethylene netting. Each 3-metre section is simply joined together by the use of click-fit connectors, protected by a preformed collar.The synthentic aggregate is manufactured from recycled expanded polystyrene, engineered to deliver optimum performance while consistently retaining its form.

Storage Tanks Cesspools

Ezy-drain
Description 300mm x 3m twin wall perforated pipe with net outer 300mm EPS collar surround for click fit connection Reference EZD-FD1233 Typical Application Sewage treatment plants and septic tanks All applications

EZD-FD1206

Large Capacity Treatment Plants

A Cesspool provides a reliable solution, where the discharge of treated effluent is not permissible due to unsuitable ground conditions, or where infrequent or seasonal use would prevent the successful functioning of a Biotec packaged treatment plant. For single dwellings (2 residents only) 18180 litres (4000 gallons) is the minimum allowable capacity.The size should be increased by 6800 litres (6.8m2) for each additional user.

Cesspools
Capacity (Litres) Product Code Length (mm) Width (mm) Inlet level to base of tank

Key Benefits
High and medium rate performance options across a range of influent and effluent qualities Adaptable to specific consent requirements including Total Nitrogen Low head loss Minimal footprint area Single piece tank for rapid installation and reduced costs Variable invert options Minimal visual impact (below ground) Low running costs May be installed in trafficked area Compliant with En-12255 Designed for applications selected in compliance with British Water Code of Practice Flows and Loads Low maintenance Alarm protected

18180 22500 27000 36000 45000 55000

F01056 Special Order Special Order Special Order Special Order Special Order

4320 5090 6190 7740 9460 11180

2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800

2730 2730 2730 2730 2730 2730

Silage Tanks
Manufactured using specific chemically resistant resins, these tanks are one-piece factory sealed and tested units of the same dimensions as cesspools. Delivered direct to the farm they can be off-loaded using ordinary farm handling equipment and usually installed within a day. What do Cesspools and Silage Tanks do? It stores the effluent until it is tankered away.

Silage Tanks
Silo Capacity Minimum Effluent Tank Capacity

Less than 1500m3 1500m3

20 ltrs. for every 1m3 silo capacity 30,000 ltrs. plus 6.7 ltrs for every 1m3 silo capacity in excess of 1500m3

These capacities will normally provide at least 2 days storage at peak flow.

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