Distribution Box

Using Distribution Boxes in Your Septic System

Distribution boxes are used in septic systems by being placed between your septic tank and your leach field. Your septic tank has a single outlet sewer pipe that feeds into the distribution box. From there, the distribution box will usually have 3-5 outlets that feed each trench of your leach field. The goal is to evenly distribute your wastewater between all of your trenches to help maintain the health of your septic system. Evenly distributing wastewater reduces the risk of oversaturation of the soil in specific areas.

Distribution boxes are also helpful when it comes to septic system maintenance as they allow for an easy inspection point should you have any drainage issues. This can reduce the need for excavation and help you locate the specific areas of concern more easily.

Overall, distribution boxes are an affordable and easy to use addition to your septic system that can extend the lifespan of your system, while reducing ongoing maintenance challenges.

Using Distribution Boxes in Your French Drain System

Distribution boxes are used in a French drain system by centralizing all of your drainage intakes into one main pipe. Essentially the reverse layout of a septic system. Your French drains collect and move excess rainwater from different areas of your property into the distribution box. From there, a single outlet pipe moves all your water to the desired final location. In most systems, the single pipe leaving your distribution box is a solid pipe, which ensures all of the collected water is removed.

This is also helpful for French drain maintenance as it allows you to easily inspect or snake specific drainage lines from one central location. You can see which inlets are working as expected, and fix the one with an issue while reducing the amount of digging required.

Distribution boxes are especially helpful in complex French drain systems with a large number of lines. Connecting them all to one location helps your system stay organized and function at its best.

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Last night we realized we were almost out of water. We quickly scrambled to get a delivery out in the morning. Around 11am my husband and were complaining about what a pain it is to not know until he actually checks our water levels with his stick and how close a call it was today.

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We ended up getting the item by 3:15pm when a very kind young man pulled into our driveway to hand deliver the Monitor. By 4pm we had it installed (perfect timing with our 100% full cistern) and as of 4:20pm I am writing the review.

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Big shout out to George at the front counter!  He saved me 100s of dollars by patiently walking me through a plumbing problem I was having.  With his great tutelage I was able to complete my first plumbing fix.   Thanks George!!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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