Septic Pump Out In Wolfeboro

[CateP]

Thanks all. The sewer smell is not there today and I was told that sometimes if a neighbor has been pumped out you can smell that. Or if the wind is right you can sometimes smell the gases from your own pipe.

I didn't have the tank pumped out or inspected when I bought the house, but it's not that old. (2005) I was meaning to have it pumped out this summer, but it slipped my mind because I was enjoying sailing on the lake so much!!

Anyway Lakes Region Septic came in about $30 less than DJs with no add-on costs.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by CateP

Thanks all. The sewer smell is not there today and I was told that sometimes if a neighbor has been pumped out you can smell that. Or if the wind is right you can sometimes smell the gases from your own pipe.

I didn't have the tank pumped out or inspected when I bought the house, but it's not that old. (2005) I was meaning to have it pumped out this summer, but it slipped my mind because I was enjoying sailing on the lake so much!!

Anyway Lakes Region Septic came in about $30 less than DJs with no add-on costs.

That is the reason I use Lakes Region Septic.

You should have a filter on the exit side of your tank and they will clean it for you. It might be a good idea to watch him do it so that you can do it yourself between each cleaning. Some people just can't do it but I think it's good insurance to keep the filter clean. I always clean my filter every year and have the tank pumped every three years. I have one of those plastic green risers that goes on top of the hole at the exit end. It sticks above the ground and all you have to do is take a few screws out to remove the cover.

[Denny Crane]

Scott from lamprey septic inspected our system during our home inspection and noticed a fitting that needed to be replaced. He said he would come back in the spring to do it when all the snow cleared, and sure enough he did. I had no commitment to him other than the home inspection but after he did that I didn't even consider another company. I pump out every fall no matter what. Any harm in this? I thought a septic inspection was automatic when buying a home. I forgot your process and whether a real estate agent was involved.

[Winnisquamguy]

Originally Posted by CateP

I didn't have the tank pumped out or inspected when I bought the house, but it's not that old. (2005).

Its always a good idea to have the septic system inspected no matter how old it is. Septics replacements are on the top of the list for being the most expensive items to repair when owning a home. Hope it just needs a cleaning and nothing more.

[ITD]

Hmmm, I thought NH required a septic inspection before title is passed, or is that just for waterfront?

[SAB1]

Originally Posted by ITD

Hmmm, I thought NH required a septic inspection before title is passed, or is that just for waterfront?

I believe it was required in 2001 when I bought in Tuftonboro. But honestly, not having a septic inspected when you buy a home is not a smart thing to do.

[CateP]

Originally Posted by SAB1

I believe it was required in 2001 when I bought in Tuftonboro. But honestly, not having a septic inspected when you buy a home is not a smart thing to do.

In my house buying circumstance an inspection would not have changed anything. The sellers lost a lot of money on the sale and I got an amazing deal. In most other house buying circumstances I would spring for the inspection since it may become a major negotiating point if there are problems.

[ITD]

I guess the rule only applies if your property line is within 200 feet of water. Anyway, you should get it pumped and checked out, trust me, they fail at the worst possible time (think sewage fountain). My pump failed on Memorial day weekend many years ago with about 15 people in the house, fortunately it made noise before it got to the fountain stage. Scott Lamprey came by and pumped it out, saving the weekend. Having it fail in the middle of the winter with 4 feet of snow on the ground would really stink (pun intended).

[Happy Gourmand]

Either way, don't forget the Rid-X.

[HellRaZoR004]

I have mine pumped out every spring which may be overkill. It only costs $200 but gives me a peace of mind.

[Lakesrider]

I got mine inspected at the inspection. They ran all the faucets at full blast and watched how long it took to drop in the tank. Mine came up perfect. I get mine pumped every three years as well. Only two in my house as also. Well, I have two cats too, but they are not toilet trained.

Thanks for the render though. I have to get this done before the snow flys...

[Denny Crane]

Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

I have mine pumped out every spring which may be overkill. It only costs $200 but gives me a peace of mind.

I'm with you on the yearly pump out. I don't want my junk hanging around my property too long!......especially after my friends have visited. Then there's one of my friends whose name is Tom, after a night of fried food at town docks and captain and cokes,............well that's another story. Yes, too much info.

[fatlazyless]

Al's Laconia Septic Tank Service, telephone 524-4777, is a one truck, owner-operator business, and Al drives the truck and does the work of pumping etc; he charged me $190 to pump out a 750-gal tank after first telling me that it would probably cost about $225 over the phone. That's probably because most distribution tanks installed since about 1980 are usually 1000-gal, and go for the $225 pump-out price.


As already mentioned earlier in another thread, Lamprey Septic in Moultonborough told me it would cost $1500-1800 to replace a septic pump and the check valve and about 4' of pvc pipe and fittings inside the smaller remote tank at the bottom of the hill. Going to Lowe's Home Improvement in Gilford, an identical pump can be purchased for $225, if you want to do that yourself........and "never stop improving!" ....

[DDBmom]

After many years of being involved with septic pumps..you CAN NOT purchase the same pump at Lowe's that Lamprey Septic will install for you. Lowe's doesn't even guarantee them when Lamprey always does! Not to mention you always get what you pay for!

[Happy Gourmand]

Originally Posted by DDBmom

After many years of being involved with septic pumps..you CAN NOT purchase the same pump at Lowe's that Lamprey Septic will install for you. Lowe's doesn't even guarantee them when Lamprey always does! Not to mention you always get what you pay for!

We've been through this before. If it's the same model number, it's the same pump, or snowblower, or water heater, or stove, etc. etc.

[fatlazyless]

Originally Posted by DDBmom

After many years of being involved with septic pumps..you CAN NOT purchase the same pump at Lowe's that Lamprey Septic will install for you. Lowe's doesn't even guarantee them when Lamprey always does! Not to mention you always get what you pay for!

If you walk to the pumps area all the way in the back of the Gilford Lowe's Home Improvement tomorrow, on Sunday, November 18, 2012, you should easily see the two models of septic pumps which they carry, and learn about their warrantees

One model, the smaller model, sells for about $175 if I remember correct, and comes with a one year warrantee. The larger model which was probably a 110volt-1/2-hp septic pump with a teather switch included sold for aprox $227., and it comes with a lifetime warrantee.

This $227 Lowe's septic pump was the same similar style, size, appearance, voltage, 1/2-hp, and included teather switch as what Lamprey Septic was talking about when he said to me it would cost about $1500 to $1700 to replace the pump and the in-line check valve and about 48" of 1 1/2" white pvc pipe and pvc fittings.

Plus, the Lowe's pump comes with a lifetime warrantee to the purchaser, plus if you have ever needed to return an item to the Gilford Lowe's, then you know that they are easy.

Plus, Gilford Lowe's also offers free coffee in stylish styrafoam cups, all day long.....

[Irrigation Guy]

If you have a problem with a pump at Lowes in Gilford they tell you to call the MFG. Maybe returns are easy in other area's but not pumps. Sure you can get the same spec's, ie - 1/2 hp ect. but not the same pump by a long shot. Not the same MFG or Model #. The pumps a professional installs are not available at Lowes or HD. BTW - Lowes switches pump brands about every second year, I think this is further to avoid returns.

Furthermore, I'd wager a bet that most of the pumps(different brand same HP) at Lowes cost less than what Lamprey pays for his reputable brand.

[fatlazyless]

About three or four years ago, I purchased three of the 1/6 hp, aprox $68. pumps from Gilford Lowes, and used them for January, February and March as water-circulators to keep my dock ice free. In late March, just short of three months from date of purchase, I was able to clean up two of the pumps and return them in their original boxes for a full refund at the Gilford store. It was a fast, simple and easy return transaction.

Do I feel a little bit guilty about doing that? Yes, I do, but now I would definately buy another pump from Lowes, plus the two pumps which I returned seemed to be in excellent working condition despite having been used off and on for almost three months. Probably, someone else bought them later on after my return thinking they were new too because they looked like new.

How's about that!


...say hey.....we are all sinners......some of us just get caught a lot more than the others!

[Happy Gourmand]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

About three or four years ago, I purchased three of the 1/6 hp, aprox $68. pumps from Gilford Lowes, and used them for January, February and March as water-circulators to keep my dock ice free. In late March, just short of three months from date of purchase, I was able to clean up two of the pumps and return them in their original boxes for a full refund at the Gilford store. It was a fast, simple and easy return transaction.

Do I feel a little bit guilty about doing that? Yes, I do, but now I would definately buy another pump from Lowes, plus the two pumps which I returned seemed to be in excellent working condition despite having been used off and on for almost three months. Probably, someone else bought them later on after my return thinking they were new too because they looked like new.

How's about that!


...say hey.....we are all sinners......some of us just get caught a lot more than the others!

How about that? I think that's pretty slimy.

[fpartri497]

Less

Its customers like you that causes the prices on products that we buy to rise in price to recover the loss to the retailer. when an item is returned to a retail store they have to be refurbished and marked down in price as used.

Shame on you thats dishonest

[fatlazyless]

Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand

How about that? I think that's pretty slimy.

...next time I be buying a pump from Lowe's in Gilford, NH....and I highly recommend their pumps for their quality, price, selection, in-stock availability and excellent store product presentation and explanation of each different pump on their extensive pumps display....as well as their freebie coffee in those stylish styrafoam cups. Great place to go relax ...... sip on a cup of coffee ... and study up on which pump will be the right one for U buddy! Just the same....I will be sure to inspect it for any undetected prior use......by someone who returned it within the 3-month allowed return time.....u-never-know....

[tis]

Tell me that is a joke, that you did not really do that!!!!! If you did, I think that is disgusting. I used to think your posts were funny, but that is just plain dishonest if that is true.

[Belmont Resident]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

About three or four years ago, I purchased three of the 1/6 hp, aprox $68. pumps from Gilford Lowes, and used them for January, February and March as water-circulators to keep my dock ice free. In late March, just short of three months from date of purchase, I was able to clean up two of the pumps and return them in their original boxes for a full refund at the Gilford store. It was a fast, simple and easy return transaction.

Do I feel a little bit guilty about doing that? Yes, I do, but now I would definately buy another pump from Lowes, plus the two pumps which I returned seemed to be in excellent working condition despite having been used off and on for almost three months. Probably, someone else bought them later on after my return thinking they were new too b.

How's about that!


...say hey.....we are all sinners......some of us just get caught a lot more than the others!

FLL after talking with another forum member about your post I decided to print out your comments and forward (hand carry) them to the manager of Lowes.
Granted there is nothing they can do but maybe they can reference the message and figure out who you are and watch out for you in the future.
What you did was wrong and makes you worse then a thief.
You try to be funny and we brush it off and sometimes you are, amusing, but most of the time your just an (insert comment).
What you did was something most would expect from white trash so I guess we know what side of the street you come from!

[Rusty]

John 8:7
"Let him who is without sin cast the first stone"...

[DEJ]

Character is much easier kept than recovered.
Thomas Paine

[secondcurve]

Originally Posted by Rusty

John 8:7
"Let him who is without sin cast the first stone"...

Rusty:

If we followed this lesson it wouldn't be much fun around here!

[secondcurve]

Originally Posted by Belmont Resident

FLL after talking with another forum member about your post I decided to print out your comments and forward (hand carry) them to the manager of Lowes.
Granted there is nothing they can do but maybe they can reference the message and figure out who you are and watch out for you in the future.
What you did was wrong and makes you worse then a thief.
You try to be funny and we brush it off and sometimes you are, amusing, but most of the time your just an (insert comment).
What you did was something most would expect from white trash so I guess we know what side of the street you come from!

Belmont Resident: While I understand your position and agree that FLL was way out of line I think you have gone overboard with your actions as well. There are lots of injustices in this world to tackle before jumping on the "pump exchanger bandit" and for all we know Less might have made this tale up.

[Belmont Resident]

Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

I have mine pumped out every spring which may be overkill. It only costs $200 but gives me a peace of mind.

Depending on how many people are using the system you may be pouring money down the drain. We just had our done for the first time in 10 years and it was fine.
Our camp has never been pumped and may never need to be as it is mainly used during the winter. I have had it open to fix clogs from grass roots and there are almost no solids in it at all which means it is working great doing it's job.

[SAB1]

FLL What a leach you are. Type of person that creates the problems we have in the world now. I hope you get your due someday. And I hope to god you didn't ever have kids.