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Post by cluelesskarl on Mar 18, 2019 18:44:19 GMT
I'm looking to move "inspection" chamber for the waste from the middle of my garden to nearer the house. Only reason is to put a pond there. I've looked on the .gov site, but can't find anything. Apart from the work involved sealing the original up, and making a new one, does anyone know a reason I can't move it?
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Post by battle1066 on Mar 18, 2019 18:48:58 GMT
I'm looking to move "inspection" chamber for the waste from the middle of my garden to nearer the house. Only reason is to put a pond there. I've looked on the .gov site, but can't find anything. Apart from the work involved sealing the original up, and making a new one, does anyone know a reason I can't move it? Am I picking this up correctly by assuming this is just for your waste before joining the main sewer? |
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Post by cluelesskarl on Mar 18, 2019 18:59:36 GMT
Yes Battle. The pipe disappears under the Gared, (garage/shed hybrid) I built. There is a t off from it, but it terminates over the top of next doors wall, so not sure what is happening there, as it was blanked off! |
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Post by battle1066 on Mar 18, 2019 19:13:28 GMT
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Post by cluelesskarl on Mar 18, 2019 20:06:35 GMT
Thanks Battle. The cover is square, with brick. The property is late Victorian, but the waste is/looks far more modern. Clay pipe? The garden is on a decline, so as long as I cut into the pipe. I should be ok...Ahem 
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Post by dickpuller on Mar 19, 2019 6:44:06 GMT
Have you lifted the lid mate? They’re often sited at a change in direction of the drain.
I’d lift the lid, run water in the house & confirm the direction of all connections. With age if the property, frankly, anything possible when it’s drains, they could be coming from anywhere!!
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Post by cluelesskarl on Mar 19, 2019 12:21:10 GMT
Thanks Dick, I've already done that, and unfortunately it is "live". It does change direction. My original plan was to re-build the crumbling brickwork, and raise it a couple of courses. Getting rid of it would make for a nicer and bigger pond though. A project for later, need to sort the house out first...
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Post by dickpuller on Mar 19, 2019 19:52:47 GMT
Thanks Dick, I've already done that, and unfortunately it is "live". It does change direction. My original plan was to re-build the crumbling brickwork, and raise it a couple of courses. Getting rid of it would make for a nicer and bigger pond though. A project for later, need to sort the house out first... Will the level of the drain be too high for your Pond? Are you building the Pond over the drain? |
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Post by cluelesskarl on Mar 20, 2019 8:55:43 GMT
The cover will be higher than the water level Dick, probably near 4', which could make access a bit awkward. Another reason I'd like to move it. I think a sunny day, kango, and a few beers will see me digging up the concrete "patio"!  Yes, the pond will be over the drain, as it runs down the middle of the garden. |
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