Bluedog225
Texas
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Sweet!
Have you tried rid-x on the septic?
Have you tried rid-x on the septic?
Rid-X is pretty much snake oil. Adding a few million bacteria to a tank with trillions of bacteria in it is like spitting in the ocean. Typically in the life span of a septic tank and field you need to periodically pump out indigestible solids from the tank to maintain fluid volume level. If they get too high than untreated sewage can enter your drain (leach) field due to lack of space to process stuff. Eventually the solids can get high enough to block effluent flow. I had my tank pumped just 3 years back and the solid level from 22 years was about 1/2 the tank. At that time the tank was inspected and it was in great condition.Sweet!
Have you tried rid-x on the septic?
Just a couple of quotes,Maybe. I’ve had friends use it and it did the trick. I think it may contain different bacteria. Cheap to find out.
Sorry. I am not trying to be confrontational to your suggestion. I just know that I have to install new lines and field. As somebody once said, "Stuff wears out".Suit yourself. I thought the system was going tango uniform anyway.
I just love all the things one learns about on a DIY solar forum ??Rid-X is pretty much snake oil. Adding a few million bacteria to a tank with trillions of bacteria in it is like spitting in the ocean. Typically in the life span of a septic tank and field you need to periodically pump out indigestible solids from the tank to maintain fluid volume level. If they get too high than untreated sewage can enter your drain (leach) field due to lack of space to process stuff. Eventually the solids can get high enough to block effluent flow. I had my tank pumped just 3 years back and the solid level from 22 years was about 1/2 the tank. At that time the tank was inspected and it was in great condition.
Also, how is the weight?Hows it doing power wise? Is it breaking up the dirt on its own without having to breaker it up with a pick or anything?
Power wise it is OK. It does require finesse digging rather than raw power grab and go. The soil here is filled with large rocks and is not easy digging. I don't need to break it up with a ripper as much as it needs to work around those rocks.Hows it doing power wise? Is it breaking up the dirt on its own without having to breaker it up with a pick or anything?
Not bad.The hydraulics are powerful enough to move you about if you push them but I don't feel like it is uncontrollable. As I mentioned earlier it is pretty simple hydraulic pump where you have to basically use one function at a time. Those folks acustomed to running an excavator like a symphony could get discouraged. For me at this point I am in no hurry to get things done. if I spend a week it just gives me things to do.Also, how is the weight?
I easily easily move my tractor around with the hoe (when I don't want to).
Do you feel it's heavy enough or would more weight make it better?
I didn't even think about that to start with since I have to deploy the outriggers on mine to make it stay put and I have had it drag them too including having the front bucket pointed down and into the ground. I imagine the narrow buckets helps though. Mine has a 3 foot wide bucket best I remember and grabbing that much and pulling it towards you is a bunch of leverage.Not bad.The hydraulics are powerful enough to move you about if you push them but I don't feel like it is uncontrollable. As I mentioned earlier it is pretty simple hydraulic pump where you have to basically use one function at a time. Those folks acustomed to running an excavator like a symphony could get discouraged. For me at this point I am in no hurry to get things done. if I spend a week it just gives me things to do.
Can you redo the control's lines? I know several people I have talked to that were used to different machines re-plumbing the lines to make it behave like they were used to. The one I have was the first one I ever had so no issues for me on that part.Power wise it is OK. It does require finesse digging rather than raw power grab and go. The soil here is filled with large rocks and is not easy digging. I don't need to break it up with a ripper as much as it needs to work around those rocks.
My big problem at the moment is getting used to the controls since it has a different pattern than I used for running my last backhoe. My instincts cause me to move the wrong hand when I attempt a pull, curl or raise. It is something that should come with more run time. One comment about teh amchine for anyone thinking about ahving it. It does not come with a hydraulic oil cooler or filter and it does get hot quickly operating it. Several folks that have bought these machines have modded them by adding fans and coolers.
I was going to ask him about that but I wasn't sure how to ask since the way we test the backhoes around here (they are all front end loader tractors) is to put the front bucket down and start picking up the tractor and then put the backhoe down too.I had no idea that machine was available in that price range.
Do you mind letting us know where you got it?
And any idea what it can lift at the bucket? I’ve tried to find that spec but came up empty.
It is possible. I have a similar issue with my tractors loader and my skid steer with the controls working different. Unfortunately it is not easily fixed with a hose reroute due to the float function of the tractors joy stick. That is a bit harder to adapt to since if I use the one machine more frequently it screws me up on the other. With this new baby ex I can just spend enough time and to get accustomed to it since I am not running another excavator or hoe.Can you redo the control's lines? I know several people I have talked to that were used to different machines re-plumbing the lines to make it behave like they were used to. The one I have was the first one I ever had so no issues for me on that part.
It was listed on Ebay for $6,199 with thumb and quick hitch. (ad now changed to only give quick hitch) But they take offers and I noticed another brand of the same type machine (Agrotk) selling for $5899. Figured I would offer on the Typhon based on the extras and it was accepted. Several of those on Ebay if you give it a look.I had no idea that machine was available in that price range.
Do you mind letting us know where you got it?
And any idea what it can lift at the bucket? I’ve tried to find that spec but came up empty.