Cracked septic drain line

[stevejoebob]

So I was having trouble finding my septic tank so I decided to follow one of the drain lines to the d-box to the tank to locate it. I guess I was shoveling a little to hard and put a hole in one of the drain lines. I was thinking I would get all the dirt out, cover it with some chicken wire, then cover it with rocks. does this sound okay or is it a terrible idea? Do i need to replace that section of pipe? The hole is probably a few feet from the d-box. Thanks for any help.

[HayZee518]

septic

the main drain line takes the liquids away from the tank to a distribution box, and from there to the leach field. you could probably seal over the hole with a sheet of rubber and some clamps. about the only thing you'd risk is ground water coming into your basement.

[Edward12]

You would be best off cutting out the damaged section and replacing it. It would probably save you a headache or two later.

[rmw]

Do it the right way just get to rubber couplings of the size pipe you have and cut out the broken piece slip in a new piece of pipe and tighten down the clamps on the coupling then rest assured you did the repair right.

[stevejoebob]

thanks

thank you for the suggestions. i cut out the break and put a new pipe in.