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Default Septic tank lid seal


"M Q" wrote in message
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I have a septic tank with round concrete lids at grade
level resting on a concrete riser.
As the concrete is a bit rough and uneven,
the lids do not seal very well.
Depending upon atmospheric and other conditions the
area is a bit malodorous.

How is a seal usually formed for such things?
Are there gaskets that are used? A ton of plumber's putty?
Something else?


A lot of them are out of whack, and will only fit in exactly one position.
Clean both surfaces and try rotating it until you get the best fit. Take a
crayon and mark it when you get a good fit. Do a couple of full turns to
make sure. You can make a lever to help you lift it, and if there's a rebar
lifter on the top, hang it from stout rope so you can twist it.

Oh yeah. Wear nose plugs, too.

Steve