Design and principle of operation of the Termit septic tank
Wastewater coming from points of consumption (sink, toilet, dishwasher, washing machine) is sent to the first septic tank, where the liquid settles, forming 3 layers: solid sediment, oily particles and clean water. When the volume of liquid reaches the required level, the water flows through the pipe into the second chamber. The tube is positioned so that sediment and fatty film are retained in the first chamber.
In the second tank, the contents are repeatedly settled, forming sludge (some models do not have a biochamber). Redirected to the third section, the liquid is exposed to anaerobic bacteria. Microorganisms decompose the organic matter remaining in wastewater, releasing gases to the surface. Recycled water flows through a pumice filter, fed into an infiltrator (irrigation field dome), drainage wells, and filtration fields, increasing the purification level to 95%.
What do they say about Termite?
Dmitry, 43 years old: “I spent a long time choosing which autonomous sewer system to install at my dacha. I decided to go with Termite, since initially it seemed that its design was similar to the Tank. How wrong I was! The station does not do its job well; after six months, unpleasant odors appeared, and to clean the installation, you need to call specialists. In general, we wanted to save money, but it turned out the other way around.”
Vasily, 37 years old: “We were recently advised to purchase an autonomous sewer system for a country house, similar to the Tank - called Termite. It's good that I didn't buy it right away. No, overall the station is not bad. But problems with cleaning only with the participation of specialists, insulation in case of frost, strengthening the walls during installation work somehow do not inspire confidence. I will consider other options."
Yuri, 55 years old: “A year ago we installed a station called Termite at our dacha. For the first six months there were no complaints about it. I liked that it consumed little energy, and it did its job well. But when it came time to clean the installation, my wife and I gasped: we had to specially clean the area so that the sewer truck would drive up to the septic tank, and this was expensive, given the small area of our site.”
Price with installation of a turnkey Termite septic tank in Moscow and the Moscow region is inexpensive
The Termite line of septic tanks includes 3 types of Termite treatment systems: Pro, Standard, Transformer.
Thermite Accumulator
Septic tanks of the Standard category are made of linear polyethylene with a wall thickness of 15 mm. The key difference between storage facilities is the need for pumping as they fill. The racks coming from the house are stored inside the septic tank. The diameter of the hatch neck is 50 - 65 cm. Number of tanks - 1. Dimensional devices are reinforced with horizontal and vertical struts.
The manufacturer labels septic tanks Termit Standard, according to the volume of the tank:
1.2 m³ - septic tank volume 1,200 l, weight 80 kg, dimensions with lid (LxWxH) 134.0x116.0x156.5 cm. Price 2021 - inexpensive from 18,000 rubles. Installation cost from 5,000 rubles.
2 m³ - 2000 l, 105 kg, 159.5x115.5x200.5 cm, from 25,900/6,000 rubles (the price of the Termit septic tank + installation, respectively).
2.5 m³ - 2,500 l, 120 kg, 200x115.5x200.5 cm, from 32,400/7000 rubles.
3 m³ - 3,000 l 135 kg 230x115.5x190.5 cm, from 39,000/8000 rubles.
3.5 m³ - 3,500 l, 175 kg, 241x119x200.5 cm, price from 44,100/9000 rubles.
5.5 m³ - 5,500 l, 215 kg, 222x165x239.5 cm, from 61,800/9000 rubles.
When purchasing a Termit Standard septic tank, it is important to consider the lack of a deep cleaning system and the need to combat odor. However, the absence of these functions ensures autonomous functioning of the system. Cumulative Termite models are in demand in regions with quicksand, as well as places that exclude the possibility of organizing irrigation fields and soil purification.
Termite Pro
Treatment facilities of the “Pro” category with 20 mm walls are characterized by increased strength. The structures are equipped with 2-3 overflow chambers and serve premises with an area of more than 100 m3. The performance of septic tanks is determined by the number of residents. A local treatment plant is located in areas with low groundwater levels. Installation will cost 5,000 - 10,000 rubles.
Septic tank Termite Pro 1
Termit Profi 1.2 is a non-volatile sewer system that serves 1-2 consumers temporarily living in small houses and cottages. Processes wastewater 400 l/day. Purification degree 85%. The septic tank goes on sale at a price of 23,500 rubles. The price includes the price of a durable one-piece body, lid, bio bacteria. The design weighs 80 kg, corresponds to dimensions (LxWxH) 134x116x156.5 cm. Tank volume is 1,200 l.
Septic tank Termite Pro 2
The Termite autonomous station with a total volume of 2,000 liters and a productivity of 800 liters/day copes with the processing of waste from a family of 4 people. The septic tank is non-volatile and is designed for installation in areas with low groundwater levels. The weight of the device is 115 kg, dimensions 159.5x115.5x200.5 cm. Price in 2021 - from 35,600 rubles.
Septic tank Termite Pro 2.5
Termit Profi 2.5 is an autonomous sewer system with a total volume of 2,500 liters, processes 1,000 liters per day. The optimal number of users is 4-5. The structure occupies an area of 200x115.5x200.5 cm and is suitable for installation in clayey or sandy soil. Purchasing the unit will cost from 41,700 rubles.
Septic tank Termite Profi 3
Termite Pro 3.0 is purchased by families consisting of 6 people. The septic tank is suitable for seasonal living in places where there is no constant supply of electricity. VOC processes wastewater with a total volume of 1200 liters/day. The parameters of the treatment plant are 230x115.5x190.5 cm (3000 l3). Price - from 48,100 rubles.
Septic tank Termite Pro 3.5
Termite Profi 3.5 with a total volume of 3500 liters, purifies 1800 liters of wastewater per day. The output water reaches 85% purification, which complies with Russian sanitary and hygienic standards. The septic tank serves 6-7 people, has a mass of 185 kg, dimensions 241x119x200.5 cm. The basic cost of the structure is from 53,900 rubles.
Septic tank Termite Pro 5.5
The model is represented by a rectangular tank with a capacity of 5500 liters. The design is equipped with two necks with a diameter of 50/65 cm, as well as two tubes 2 d=110mm, each 60-100 mm long. The productivity of the device is 2200 l/day, parameters are 222x165x239.5 cm. Those who want to buy a non-volatile treatment system Termit Profi 5.5, designed for 12 people, only need to spend from 77,800 rubles.
Septic tank Termite Transformer
The septic tank Termit “Transformer” is also made of linear high-density polyethylene, thickness - 2 cm. The body is a cast flask with stiffening ribs that prevent deformation of the walls. The septic tank is installed in soil with a high groundwater table. Installation cost is at least 6,000 rubles. The model range contains four-chamber products marked with the following symbols:
“S” - gravity treatment facility Termite.
"PR" - forced cleaning system. The septic tank kit includes a drainage pump that pumps out liquid from the fourth tank.
Important! “Transformer S” is a non-volatile model, “Transformer PR” is powered by electricity when the pump is running.
Characteristics, prices of 2021 septic tanks Termit Transformer:
Termit Transformer 1.3 S - volume 1,300 l, daily output 500 l/day, weight 105 kg, dimensions 200x78.5x155.5 cm, price from 29,700 rubles.
1.5 S - 1,500 l, 600 l/day, 110 kg, 200x80x200 cm, from 32,500 rubles.
2.0 S - 2,000 l, 800 l/day, 130 kg, 200x100x210 cm, from 38,300 rubles.
2.5 S - 2,500 l, 1,000 l/day, 150 kg, 205x105x227 cm, from 44,900 rubles.
3.0 S - 3,000 l, 1,200 l/day, 175 kg, 219x120x221 cm, price from 52,900 rubles.
Termite Transformer 1.3 PR - 1,300 l, 500 l/day, 105 kg, 200x78.5x155.5 cm, from 34,700 rubles.
1.5 PR - 1,500 l, 600 l/day, 110 kg, 200x80x200 cm, price from 37,500 rubles.
2.0 PR - 2,000 l, 800 l/day, 130 kg, 200x100x210 cm, from 43,300 rubles.
2.5 PR - 2,500 l, 1,000 l/day, 160 kg, 205x105x227 cm, from 49,900 rubles.
3.0 PR - 3,000 l, 1,200 l/day, 175 kg, 219x120x221 cm, from 57,900 rubles.
Reviews about the septic tank
Owners leave reviews for septic tanks under the Termit brand, both positive and negative. It will need to be cleaned of accumulated sludge every 2-3 years. If the groundwater is high, you will have to make an anchor for it, but this applies to almost all treatment facilities of this class. Among the shortcomings, owners who have been using Termit for several years note rather narrow necks. But this is more a matter of personal wishes.
Positive reviews
- I installed five Termite septic tanks this year. These septic tanks are analogous to Tank septic tanks. The thickness of the walls of the Termit (the manufacturer is not deceiving) is greater than that of the Tank; if the Tank 2 can be easily loaded into a car by two people, then the Termit 2F will have to be tinkered with. The stiffening ribs are also stronger than those of the Tank. Installation of Termite (taken from the technical data sheet) - the pit for installation must be 300 mm wider than the installation on each side, the container is installed on a layer of compacted sand cushion (100 mm). If the groundwater level is high, the container must be attached to a concrete slab. backfilling is carried out with a mixture of sand and cement; backfilling should be done in layers, with mandatory compaction. At the same time, fill the container with clean water so that the water level is approximately 200 mm above the backfill level. The upper surface of the septic tank is insulated (usually with polyethylene foam).
Installation must be done correctly. For example, in November last year, Tank dismantled two septic tanks due to improper installation; there were large pieces of clay in the sand-cement jacket, groundwater flowed through these inclusions, the septic tanks were compressed and they cracked. © Alexander F, forumhouse.ru
- The septic tank has been working wonderfully for six months now, nothing has been compressed, nothing has become clogged, and there is no smell. The bacteria were poured in once, but they haven’t been poured in again yet. We'll probably add it in the spring, otherwise during the winter all the bacteria there will fall asleep :) we don't regret the amount spent, because the quality is excellent! (While they were installing, through their own fault, they dropped the ladder onto the septic tank, everyone thought it would split, but no, he’s alive and well and nothing even happened to him!) In general, I recommend this product to everyone! Delivered within a week after ordering, excellent advice, reliable septic tank! © nolofinve, forumhouse.ru
- According to the strength of thermite. We had a hurricane here, fences and trees were knocked down, doghouses were scattered. Well, several inch boards 2-3 meters long flew into the end of my septic tank. Scores 3-4 millimeters deep appeared. But nothing broke through © VVSorokin, forumhouse.ru
- The first buyers who managed to purchase Termite in the first 6 months from the start of production had a positive experience and good impressions. © VodoUslugi, forumhouse.ru
Negative reviews
- Rectangle. Despite the stiffening ribs, it is subject to compression. It is advisable to sprinkle it with sand cement. And so is the septic tank and septic tank. © Vadim (spb), forumhouse.ru
- They arrived, it looks good, but the problem with the thickness of the walls is like a tank, somewhere thinner, somewhere thicker... and clearly less than stated