Above Ground Septic System | Ep4 Building Shipping Container House

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Building an above ground septic system is the focus of this episode of how to build a shipping container home. I wasn’t originally planning on devoting an entire episode to septic tanks, leach fields, and above ground concrete planters that can remediate sewage but I had so many set backs trying to do a conventional septic system I thought this topic deserved it.
The full PDF house plan set is now available and for sale here: gum.co/WLXVe
I expect a lot of questions about the bioremediation and am currently looking for an expert in grey and black water systems to interview. If you know of anyone please let me know in the comments. I have not seen composting toilets that I feel are convenient enough but I welcome recommendations and insights that might have escaped me.
This system is an experiment. It seems to work for now but I wont endorse until I have seen it work for a few years.
I will be posting images and specs to www.themodernhomeproject.com/
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@slightlycrookedworkshop 5 років тому

I love watching these videos. They've also helped cement the fact that I will never try to build a shipping container house.

@JavoCover 4 роки тому

Not in California at least.

@justliving2601 4 роки тому

Pun intended lol...sorry, I had to

@spookeylordzey8432 4 роки тому

Ha, cement

@slightlycrookedworkshop 4 роки тому

@@JavoCover It would probably be worse in other states, maybe not the building codes, but dealing with below freezing weather.

@Rosebud2503 4 роки тому

Same here...

@travisjmchenry 5 років тому

The guy drilling the holes for the percolation test had a demolition ranch shirt on. :D

@Bra55Monkey 5 років тому

Nice find!

@Ram-lj7cu 5 років тому

I have a black version of that shirt. One of my favorite shirts

@grzegorz4558 4 роки тому

The edit of the videos and information flow and way of explanations with costs and plans is just extremely good.

@SimmySigmaLigma 4 роки тому

I always dreamed of building one for myself. But not anymore after seeing this videos.

@skanklepuss 4 роки тому

They can be done inexpensively.... this was an effort in poor planning and not hiring an experienced builder as a project advisor.

@kimboeskeim397 4 роки тому

😂

@kimrose3649 4 роки тому

Lol! Me too but I don't want too anymore..

@williamreese1386 4 роки тому

It can, but not in Kalifornia!

@cochorrorshow1005 4 роки тому

@@skanklepuss Yeah, they can. Simply omit the shipping container. The shipping container only adds cost. It does nothing else, other than adding additional reinforcement to your house. I was the first person on the shipping container house fad (after looking at pictures) until I later learned the reality of it all.

@manueltorres8815 4 роки тому

No clue why I’m watching these but they’re very interesting and full of information that I’ll likely never use.

@Rouverius 5 років тому

Hey, Quality over Quantity. Go at your pace. We can wait. Glad you got this part of the build worked out.

@DroneWolfMedia 5 років тому

Just finished binge watching the series so far. Very impressive! 👍

@jcrnda 5 років тому

This is the best example of how to build an off-the grid shipping container house on UKposts by far. It's not something that an average Joe would have accomplished. This guy is a professional architect/builder who is investing in this project to gain first-hand experience with all the permits in the most regulated state, working with all kinds of materials and dealing with planning and cost overruns on his own. From there it's smooth road to ANY shipping container house because sky is the limit. This is the way to go! Kudos to the channel and waiting for more videos!

@sleepyzzz5259 5 років тому

You are awesome hands down! You provided So much good information. I really feel this is going to pay off big. Thanks!

@apple78100 5 років тому

Is this a nice genuine comment i see? You actually building a house?

@azzer21 5 років тому

These videos are so good! Super informative and it’s really helpful that someone is finally being super transparent about costs, planning and snag issues along the way. Awesome work bud and thank you. It’s looking awesome!

@Jamil1989 5 років тому

Finally!!! Thank you very much sir. You are going to be quite the inspiration for future builders. God bless.

@goofsaddggkle7351 5 років тому

As ususal fascinating - thank you for posting both your failures and accomplishments!

@sherryu 5 років тому

The wait was worth it! You always deliver! Thanks, Ben.

@GadgetAddict 4 роки тому

I really like those planters and the reuse of gray wafer 👍

@LlessurHterag 5 років тому

Thanks for sharing this wealth of information with us Ben! Your videos are highly descriptive and informative and as an architect you’ve motivated me to explore container houses myself.

@kmonnier 5 років тому

I really appreciate the hard work and straight forward commentary on the materials and methods you are trying.

@samroy8628 5 років тому

Take your time with these videos, no rush, love seeing this content and it's very well put together. Great job!

@SeraphX2 4 роки тому

I guess they took you way too seriously.

@AdamSpencerKirkland 5 років тому

Ben - Loving this project! Can't wait for the next episode. Keep it up! Thank you

@regiets1 5 років тому

The information dense and no nonsense way you present this project makes every video well worth the wait!

@adrianwauthy6911 4 роки тому

Amazing work Ben! So cool to see you do a project like this and excited to see all the intricate details you will be putting in, and around the home in future videos - Keep it up!!

@doctoreden 5 років тому

Fantastic project. I would like to offer two helpful bits of information: There is a plant called vetivier that is used for water remediation projects. The root system is extensive and they can absorb any contaminants. The 2nd is you can inoculate your septic tank with EM microorganism (Effective microrganism by company of the same name). You do this by putting inoculated ceramic balls in mesh bags submerged in the septic system. The ceramic balls serve as hotels for the EM microrganisms and the balls stay housed in the bag. They will help consume the waste.

@carlbarton8579 Рік тому

Where can I purchase the inoculated ceramic balls?

@apexsyndicate1055 5 років тому

Would be really cool if once you finish this you kept adding onto the property little by little every now & then.

@dejayrezme8617 5 років тому

Very interesting to see a septic system that works without a leech field in the ground. Thanks a lot!

@fredfrond6148 5 років тому

I love your detailed explanation that gets into both the technical and regulatory aspects.

@808v1 5 років тому

nice work...very satisfying to watch the progress and how its all coming together...and to aspire to. Thanks for the effort and sharing.

@freezestyle13 5 років тому

I've been waiting months for this!

@UPsideDOWNworld321 5 років тому

i know right lazy ass needs to get on with it :P

@Abdullah_N1987 5 років тому

You've been waiting months for this shit?

@mamadoundom5941 5 років тому

Abdullah87 yes everyone has

@jimjones7821 5 років тому

@@Abdullah_N1987 Hahaha - very funny - the irony ...right ?

@hausmaus5698 5 років тому

It's a video about shit, worth it! 🧐

@sarahk.g.7861 5 років тому

this is why i love this series. i adore container homes and would love to build one out eventually, but there are no videos to this depth (or any resources that i’ve really found!) that explain the finer details of building a house so far off the grid. i’ve always thought using effluent/waste water in a garden would make the most sense but i had no idea what pipes i would need, what would need to be above and under ground, how to connect everything with mechanisms for overflow safety, etc. i’d rather you take time for these denser videos and they be spread farther apart for the best informational impact! thank you so much for sharing this build process, i’m learning so much

@Yebuts3 4 роки тому

You're a genius brother. Interesting to see all the hard work and time that goes into a project of this scale. It's the little things.

@CamGchannel 4 роки тому

You did a great job man! I look forward to more videos!

@__-pl3jg 5 років тому

I guess this can technically be called an "above ground" sewage system. In our city neighborhood the efluent drains into one more holding tank where it gets continuously aerated to kill most bacteria. When the aerating tank becomes full a pump activates and the sprinkler system sprays it on the lawn. So, really you can just spray all that efluent on the ground as long as you aerate it first for a few days in a separate tank. I bet you could grow grass in the desert with that kind of fertilizer.

@RandDickson 5 років тому

I would love to see an underground project in the future! Great video, thanks for all the excellent info.

@paulwillhite6730 5 років тому

Looking forward to seeing the plans for the septic system. Cool project.

@ChrisFredriksson 4 роки тому

Next episode, next episode, next episode, next episode, next episode!! Can't wait :) Really awesome series and I really look forward to seeing more. You got a new subscriber :)

@brandonmcclain9988 5 років тому

Been waiting on this🙏🏾

@DracoXdragon 5 років тому

took the words out of my mouth

@jonathanmoore467 5 років тому

I really enjoy these videos Ben. Your hard work has paid off!!

@orishejuukuedojor2736 5 років тому

I'm glad to see another alternative to the perc. Test. So useful. Thank you!

@raynoladominguez4730 5 років тому

Excellent video. So much information and so well done. I am as patient as it takes. Thumbs up sir.

@ModernMountainLiving 5 років тому

I hope you like the videos cause they are well done. Please learn from him and learn from my video on Shipping Container Houses The Ugly Truth. Same just not as Nice.

@berthacraff2760 4 роки тому

loved this video, really great job.

@johnmatsacos4692 9 місяців тому

Thanks you for all the fine details on the continuing build

@TacoBell5DollarBox 4 роки тому

8:05 such a cool shot with the clouds moving in. I love the Mojave I can't wait to go hiking again. I need to visit Joshua tree too.

@samroy8628 5 років тому

Yesss, I've been waiting!

@matthewwilliams1750 4 роки тому

Whens the next video coming? Really Enjoyed watching the series so far but 2 months since the last video when the house is already built? Cmonnnn I can't wait!

@itsjustmetomc4848 5 років тому

What a fantastic idea using those concrete planters that way! Nice video! Thanks

@haroldbottom3474 4 роки тому

It always amaze me when someone "thumbs down" such an amazing, and informative video.

@johnw6648 3 роки тому

because the whole concept is shit in every possible way. idiotic

@mystroamster2 4 роки тому

Episode 5!?! You're killing us haha!

@anthonyh2483 5 років тому

At last, thank you!!!

@twotime88 5 років тому

Watching these videos make me way happier than they should. Find it fascinating.

@wearemilesfromnowhere4630 5 років тому

Very cool. I had built the first permitted septic system of this type in Arizona some 21 years ago. In the application process, I used the term "constructed wetlands". It is a concept developed by the TVA that addressed perk issues when they flooded vast areas of farmland. There are large rest stops in lower Appalachia where you can see these systems in place. I like the concrete planters. Looks like they saved a lot of work.

@vertisce2845 4 роки тому

Where is episode 5?! Please don't leave us hanging on this!

@nargapishxps2 4 роки тому

He ran out of money

@PurpleBox89 4 роки тому

.....seems like it'd be easier just to purchase an RV and move out in the middle of the desert. Still can do some 'green' modifications (solar panels and such).

@kimrose3649 4 роки тому

I purchased some land and thought i could do composting and solar and found out you can't without septic and all these permits and you can only get permitted living in RV one year until your house gets done.

@jujujewel2172 4 роки тому

PurpleBox89 And much less expensive too probably I would imagine...

@Nimbus07 4 роки тому

and cook some meth 😜😜

@PurpleBox89 4 роки тому

@@Nimbus07 Hell yeah, bitch! :D

@happysmash27 4 роки тому

@@kimrose3649 Is it a California thing specifically? Perhaps there is a better place to do this in that case.

@1234aabc 5 років тому

Ayy! Glad you're back with another episode. Very interesting seeing the solution you came up with for this one. Looking forward to the next one!

@melaluchini6824 5 років тому

The waits been worth it! Not like I going to humid myself a house but I like how you explain lots of details!

@bitchee 5 років тому

'I wouldn't want to be a CRAPPY neighbour' 'Thank you! I'm here all week!'

@RandomDude989 4 роки тому

Love the septic company has an Old School Cab Over KW.... Don't see many of those anymore.

@christiancasas7260 5 років тому

Bought a property and Building my first house. Great information and thank you for sharing some of your information its very much apreciated

@keithhogan6997 4 роки тому

About 6 1/2 months now since this episode, #4, was posted; I clicked Subscribe after Ep 2. I binge watched them all and was disappointed to see it drop off. This was becoming quite the motivation for me to finally get some ideas drawn out and work on realizing my dream plans. The presentation, insight to design, and every aspect of the videos are head and shoulders above the countless others I have seen. I'm still hopeful that the other episodes will materialize.

@BlackDragonRuler 5 років тому

I wish these episodes came out regularly I’m always waiting for them.

@davidorama6690 5 років тому

That’s the sewerage sorted. Can’t wait to see your wholly-sustainable electricity plant. You are living the dream and I’m envious.

@pineconedefense1280 5 років тому

This was really interesting and really well done. Nice job.

@BorisFett 5 років тому

That's a good idea with the planters. I've never thought of that.

@porschamccann1748 5 років тому

I AM SO MAD, I just discovered these episodes, not releasing how recently posted they are, & now I have to wait!!!!!!! Urghhhhhh I love them already

@interstellarsurfer 4 роки тому

*"... and I wouldn't want to be a crappy neighbor."* 😂

@garagemonkeysan 5 років тому

Wow great video. So much work went into this house. Even following you on IG never gave a sense of all the small details and effort. It's less about maker skills and more about tenacity. Holy cow, dude. Kudos for finishing! : )

@15october91 5 років тому

I was looking forward to this for a while now.

@919myles 5 років тому

Good things comes to the people who wait!! Thank you!!

@vpgarden5986 4 роки тому

Ep1 was good, but by the time it gets to ep4, the cost is just too much. I would have stop at 20k for the 10 acres and drive a mobile home up there when i decide to vacation there. Maybe. Just maybe build a natural outhouse with a composting toilet. Enjoy the views just the same. I do like the fact he did it to show just how expensive it is to build in California.

@goodcitizen3999 4 роки тому

No doubt!! This guy was too rookie to see it coming.

@jujujewel2172 4 роки тому

VP Garden Too right, mate, Very true. I guess he wanted to undertake this building process with shipping containers to actualise a design idea or project he had envisioned, (to use his experience in renovations, & go beyond into new house builds, using these since it is gaining popularity??) but got "bogged down" (LoL pun intended) with so many extra criteria to meet which the states "regulations" and codes have required of it, & him... It probably has a lot to do with where he has chosen to do this, by all accounts (in comments.) I don't know (wonder) if he knew ahead of time, if he would still go ahead with this expensive exercise...? I was just dying to see the insides, at the start, which is more my thing, Interior Design and Decor, but found the building stuff interesting too. But I just cant watch this one all through, when mainly focusing on the septic! Not in the middle of the night anyway, or maybe not ever...!?? This poop in the plants is like he is establishing a new desert community for shipping container life, but no one else will be following or coming to the party after this, eh!?? Lol. I admire his pluck but its just overkill what he has to do to meet the codes, as if it isnt enough work as it is without all these extra things & expenses imposed... And now poop disposal tanks! Wonderful. Not for me I guess an RV or trailer (caravan we call them ) still requires elimination of waste somewhere and even dealing with that side of things in one of those is pretty daunting, love checking out Caravans (trailers) and Campervans, and follow a family on youtube doing full time travels, as well as small transportable homes, (tiny house movement, Lol) & you will always hear something about that, cant be avoided. Composting though would be better but they may not allow it there, there are some places they just don't... Funnily enough, here in Aussie, my brother has told me, builders dig a hole on new home building sites (to use a porta loo) and after they're done, cover it over leaving it, their business, on your property! Seems you can poop anywhere here :/

@hamachi21 4 роки тому

Excellent videos! Love the whole series. Super well made and informative. Thanks for doing it!

@mariawilbur3069 5 років тому

Great detail work output, especially on your creative alternative method to achieve safe and positive results.

@goodbad4563 4 роки тому

Are there any more episodes? Hopefully I can see the interior designing of it.

@gdaymates431 4 роки тому

Go look at his Instagram. The link is in the bio.

@orangeboy97 4 роки тому

7:30 "I wouldn't want to be a crappy neighbor" haha very punny 😂

@jchi9341 4 роки тому

I love these videos and DO want to build a shipping container home. Not exactly the same but I'm learning so much. I really appreciate all the work you are putting into these. I also loved living in CA and yet it's hard to find out the exact code requirements in each locale.

@Metroidam11 5 років тому

I would never go through the build process of something like this but if I see one for sale near me, I'll highly consider it!

@justinbeck419 4 роки тому

2:00 My man has a Demolition Ranch shirt

@Albert-wk8ts 5 років тому

Finaly! :D

@confusedwhale 5 років тому

I'm glad that you got arid of the weird intro shot. Just saying, "hi," then getting straight into the video was a very welcome beginning. Thanks.

@kansasadventure1831 5 років тому

Good job! Those planters are great!

@TheOtherBill 5 років тому

They are doing do a larger and much less expensive (and a true DIY) container house over at the Life Uncontained channel. Off-grid in Texas.

@evelynserna9598 5 років тому

TheOtherBill it’s not Texas it’s Southern California

@TheOtherBill 5 років тому

Evelyn Serna Life Uncontained channel is in west Texas.

@startupoutdoors9474 5 років тому

Wow I’m so happy their is another episode. Plz never stop these videos they are the best

@RobGordon35 4 роки тому

Love these vids! Please post some more if you have time! Thanks!

@winter4626 4 роки тому

Your videos showed up in my feed and I watched the first one and was hooked! Watched the last one and eagerly waited for the next installment. Then I realized that you are mia...I am bummed. I hope everything came to fruition and you are loving your new home. I'm a semi close neighbor, I I live in the Mojave Desert. Thinking of doing a container home. Wishing you'd give us all an update. Even if it's not a full video.

@thesnobrdr 5 років тому

what if it rains to much and fills up the "planters" and septic????? i know its Joshua Tree but they do get monsoons from time to time

@8kigana 4 роки тому

Monsoons In California???? I don't think so.

@harborpatrol 4 роки тому

Just an FYI, we don't "DROP" anything in place with a crane, we land it gently in place...

@ericliume 4 роки тому

Very inspiring project. Keep up the good work.

@daraayudamaharsi3006 4 роки тому

Now I want to make my own container house ❤ Great video, take your time, and thank you for sharing the whole process

@skanklepuss 4 роки тому

Cool... You should do it, but don't follow this video... he spent 2 to 3 times what it should cost and did not plan well....

@einlandersvideos6213 5 років тому

How would the planters work with heavy rain? If the rain fills the planters would the rainwater flow into the septic tank? What if the tank is also full?

@jcrnda 5 років тому

It never rains in Southern California! (c)

@nikshmenga 4 роки тому

There are few things more important than having a good worry-free poop while on vacation!

@fuanka1724 4 роки тому

Nice job and nice editing. Thanks!

@muddyrabbit 4 роки тому

Great vide, love this set up. I recommend you check out using a "solid state" pump switch that eliminates the float valve. Pump failures are mot often caused by float valve failure.

@sukhpalsandhu6341 5 років тому

Your channel is the Game of Thrones of UKposts. We wait, but it's worth it. Keep up the good work, don't make a season 8.

@d3tach3d 4 роки тому

if you didnt plan on putting 2 containers side by side. just buy a trailer. the width of one is so cramped, or like a mentioned in an earlier video. a Steel building you then convert into a home. They are much more affordable square footage wise and you end up doing the same amount of work.

@djo3488 5 років тому

Great vid! Been waiting for a while and as usual it’s always worth it

@RonConsumer 5 років тому

That wasn't a bad price... another great job Ben... 👍

@JasonGhawali 5 років тому

I'm actually surprised that this type of system was permitted, maybe due to the low daily flow of the system. Where I am located, it is almost always required that a subsurface system is installed to disperse the effluent. In your case, while yes you are discharging effluent from your septic tank, it is not treated (other then basic treatment from the septic tank) so there is always a risk for animals or people to get sick. Only time a surface discharge is permitted would be when the effluent has been treated to a point it can be drinkable for simplicity sake, but obviously you would not drink it. I'm not sure I agree with the overflow going back into the septic tank. By the looks of things it doesn't seem that there is a alarm installed, I would strongly recommend you getting an alarm installed within the riser because if you have a large influent event from a get together or something you could potentially run into a problem. If the flower beds are fully saturated and sending effluent back into a already full septic tank, having an alarm can notify you to either stop using water or get the tank pumped. Also a backflow preventer may be a good idea, so waste does not re-enter the building.

@nickp9062 5 років тому

Jason Ghawali I didn’t notice that there wasn’t an alarm but I agree with you. There should be a high water alarm to let you know that something is wrong (pump has failed or a float is stuck). Otherwise you’re out of luck. Nice catch

@ShaunGuthrie 5 років тому

Not sure if anyone else noticed when you zoomed out, it looks like you build your home overtop an Apple keyboard ;)

@duxdrone73 4 роки тому

LOL. Grass block would be much better.

@dangerzone9747 5 років тому

I've been looking forward to this video more than any others and I'm not even sure why.

@__-pl3jg 5 років тому

I like that you casually mention pricing as the video progresses. And thanks for telling the truth about container homes towards the end (Container structures will usually cost about 20% more than stick frame structures with metal skin). Thanks for giving the people what they want 👍😀. This is my first time seeing this channel and Ive just subscribed.

@MarkDParker 4 роки тому

So if this costs more than conventional building, why do it?

@modustrial 5 років тому

If those planters weigh 1000 lbs each, they actually saved you TWO tons of work 🤣🤣🤣 kidding aside, the concrete hot tub needs to happen!

@Feedback4Utoday 5 років тому

Ya that hot sun will certainly warm that effluent enough to soak in. Main issue will be to produce it faster than it evaporates.. Each tub is 1000 gal each so permits looking for a lot of urine per day.