Biodigester Construction: How To Make a Biodigester Biodigester Definition A Biodigester refers to a waste management technology allows the decomposition of organic materials mainly manure, human or animal waste to produce water and methane gas (biogas). A biodigester is normally made out of concrete, HDPE Tanks or any other material that incubates anaerobic/aerobic fermentation of […]
What Does Chemical Toilet Mean? A chemical toilet is a special toilet that uses chemicals to treat and deodorize waste. It is different than a traditional toilet used in most homes, which uses water to flush the waste away. These toilets are usually found in places where traditional plumbing is not possible. The reservoir of […]
What Is Potholing For Underground Utilities? Potholing for utilities is a non-destructive digging process that uses vacuum excavation to dig precision holes over and around utility lines. It involves making a series of small test holes in order to accurately locate underground lines, such as water, electrical, gas, telecommunications, and fiber optic lines, while keeping […]
What Is Hydrovac Excavation? Hydrovac excavation is a soil removing service that uses pressurized water to create a dirt slurry, which can then be vacuumed out of the ground. It is an increasingly popular alternative to mechanical excavation due to its safety and efficiency in digging around existing utilities such as gas mains and power […]
What Is DPC On Building? A damp-proof course (DPC) is a barrier through the structure of a building designed to prevent moisture from rising by capillary action, such as through a phenomenon known as rising damp. This barrier is typically made of durable, impermeable materials such as slate, felt paper, metal, plastic, or specially engineered […]
What Does Soak Wells Mean In Drainage? A soakwell is an underground structure which allows rainwater to drain away. It typically consists of concrete, polypropylene, PVC or plastic and may be found with or without concrete pavers or lids which resist pressure from above. Soakwells are typically 500mm to 300mm below ground with the bottom […]
What Does Interceptor Piping Mean In Construction? Interceptor piping is a type of pipe that intercepts another drainage pipe or water prior to its final destination. It is typically used in landfill membranes to intercept drainage water that would otherwise sit on the top of the membrane. Interceptors are also used in sewage systems, where […]
What Does Grease Trap Mean In Construction? A grease trap is a receptacle into which wastewater containing Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) flows through before entering a drainage system. The receptacle is designed to intercept or “trap” the FOG while allowing the wastewater to pass through. Grease traps are often the first-choice FOG management solution […]
What Is S Trap? An S-trap is a type of plumbing fixture that prevents the passage of sewer gas through the building’s drains. It does this by using a curved water seal in its design, which creates a “S” shape for the pipes it connects to. This seal can fill with water from any one […]
What Is A Lateral Sewer Line? A lateral sewer line is the pipe that connects a home’s plumbing to the municipal sanitary sewer line, usually located under the street in front of the house. It typically consists of two primary elements: an upper and lower section, with the upper section running from where pipes leave […]
