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Vacuum trucks and septic tanks
6 posts on Vacuum trucks and septic tanks: signs, causes, what you can do at home and when to call for help.
What is a vacuum truck, and what is it for?A vacuum truck (vidanjör) is a work vehicle that sucks up liquid waste and sludge by vacuum and carries it in a sealed tank. We explain when you need one, when you do not, and where the waste ends up.Read the post 
How often should a septic tank be emptied?The emptying interval is different for every home. We explain what sets it, the signs that a tank is filling up and how to keep your own emptying record.Read the post 
What is a combination vacuum truck, and how does it differ from a standard one?A combination vacuum truck both empties and flushes a line. We cover the jobs a standard vacuum truck cannot handle, how the work goes on site and what to tell us on the phone.Read the post 
When do you need a mini vacuum truck?Where a large truck cannot get in, a mini vacuum truck steps in. We explain what a small vehicle can do, where its limits are and how the right one is chosen over the phone.Read the post 
How to tell when a septic tank is full: seven signsEvery drain slowing at once, gurgling pipes, a smell in the garden and wet soil over the tank. Seven signs that your septic tank is full and the steps to take next.Read the post - What to do before calling a vacuum truckTruck access, parking space, finding the lid, letting neighbours know and the details to give on the phone. A checklist of what to prepare before the vacuum truck arrives at your door.Read the post