I agree that it seems like the best option is to feed from the opposite end of the snorkel but I did see this one where he fed into his homemade centipede at the snorkel end. My guess is it doesn't matter where the feed comes in as long ad you can pump out your solids and like you all have said to keep it sealed.the rule is to feed the centipede on the opposite end of the snorkel . push sediment toward snorkel and use snorkel for yearly clean out . I have never seen a video of the opposite or a discussion.
Agree.My guess is it doesn't matter where the feed comes in as long ad you can pump out your solids and like you all have said to keep it sealed.
If we're talking about a ball valve off of the main plumbing inside the bog, then the ball valve is the fail safe. You position it right around water level and leave it cracked open at all times and when power fails, that is what breaks the siphon. You could also just drill a 1/4" hole in your pipe in the same location.The ball valve seems great if you're doing maintenance but I need a fail safe.
so a 1/4 hole in the feed tube right at the water line not the snorkel, right?If we're talking about a ball valve off of the main plumbing inside the bog, then the ball valve is the fail safe. You position it right around water level and leave it cracked open at all times and when power fails, that is what breaks the siphon. You could also just drill a 1/4" hole in your pipe in the same location.
Yes the hole in the feed tube needs to be able to suck air to break the siphon, if it is underwater it will siphon down until it is exposed to air then stop. Putting a hole in the snorkel for this won’t do anything.so a 1/4 hole in the feed tube right at the water line not the snorkel, right?
so a 1/4 hole in the feed tube right at the water line not the snorkel, right?
I have an idea that may break the vacuum and look good at the same time.
Comment on what you all think....
I'm thinking of tapping a small tubing off of the PVC pipe entering my bog. It will be tapped where you would drill the hole that would break the vacuum.
This small tubing will feed a spitter.
If the power goes out, everything will stop, including the spitter. The spitter will now act as the vacuum breaker.
Do you all think this will work?
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