Septic tanks "Triton": operating principle, model range + advantages and disadvantages

Permanent residence in a country house or temporary seasonal stay in a country house requires a certain set of amenities, including the organization of an autonomous sewage system. A mandatory device for collecting wastewater is a storage tank or septic tank.

The Triton Plastic company offers a wide range of such products - its arsenal includes Triton septic tanks of various modifications. In order not to make a mistake in your choice, it is necessary to study the characteristics, features of operation and installation of different treatment facilities, don’t you agree?

We invite you to familiarize yourself with a detailed review, advantages and disadvantages of Triton models. The information provided will help you make a decision on purchasing the optimal septic tank and how to arrange a local sewage system on the site.

Features of an autonomous sewage system

A sewage system for a country house, not connected to a centralized network, is an independent structure capable of collecting, accumulating and even recycling waste.

Waste includes any waste that enters the sewer pipes: household waste from the kitchen sink, washing machine, and dishwasher, soapy water from the shower or bathtub, fecal matter from the toilet.

Moving through the pipes, the wastewater reaches its final destination, which is a conventional cesspool or a multi-chamber treatment station.Cesspools are found less and less often, mainly in summer cottages for temporary (seasonal) residence.

The design of septic tanks is much more complex than the usual folk cesspool.

Depending on their purpose, functionality and size, all devices can be divided into three large categories:

• Storage containers. The wastewater from which is extracted using sewage disposal equipment as the sealed tank is filled.
• Septic tanks. Separation of wastewater is carried out through sludge, fermentation with anaerobes and sequential transfer from section to section or into a ground treatment device. The degree of wastewater purification using settling tanks reaches 70-75%.
• Energy-dependent biological treatment stations. Capable of restoring the properties of the liquid with maximum efficiency - approximately 90-98%. Complex wastewater treatment is carried out using mechanical, chemical and biological methods involving anaerobes and aerobes.

Waste of a biological nature forms a breeding ground for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. In cesspools, anaerobes, which do not require the presence of oxygen, process liquid waste, and solid sediment accumulates over time and must be removed.

Using a ventilation system, purification by anaerobic microorganisms can be ensured.

Diagram of the historical predecessor of all types of septic tanks - a cesspool. This is a concrete or brick structure buried 2-4 m into the ground. In order to protect the soil from contamination, the well walls and bottom are sealed. As wastewater accumulates, it is pumped out using special equipment and sewage trucks.

In the first chamber, waste is separated according to its composition: solids settle at the bottom, liquids flow into the next compartment.

Fat floats to the surface and forms a film that must be removed periodically if not installed. sewer grease traps. Subsequently, the water undergoes further purification in an aerated chamber and on a filtration field.

Automatic wastewater treatment plants require power to operate. The degree of purification of the liquid reaches 95-98%, which makes it possible to use it in the future for household needs, gardening, watering the garden, etc.

Scheme of a two-chamber septic tank with a storage well, from which the purified liquid is moved to the surface using a pump - for watering the lawn or garden

Brand "Triton": distinctive features of devices

Manufacturer Septic Tank and Triton, Triton Plastic LLC, focusing on the characteristics of consumer demand, has created a full line of structures, from small-sized storage tanks to powerful cleaning stations designed to serve apartment buildings.

The models have a horizontal and vertical shape, differ in size, weight, number of chambers, cleaning efficiency, productivity, completeness and, taking into account all of the above, cost

In private households, Triton brand treatment devices that operate on the principle of settling tanks are predominantly used.

When choosing the size and performance of a septic tank, the following factors should be taken into account:

• soil type;
• location of groundwater;
• number of residents;
• permanent or temporary type of residence;
• daily waste volumes;
• temperature indicators, etc.

For example, for a family of 2 people who come to the dacha only in the warm season, the smallest device - a septic tank - is enough Triton Micro volume 180 l. The unit not only accumulates and sediments waste water, but also purifies it in the infiltrator.

For a family of 3 people who regularly visit the dacha, it is suitable Triton Mini, the volume of which is much larger - 750 liters.The local treatment device operates on the same principle as the Micro model - with subsequent post-treatment in the infiltrator.

Despite the name, the building can easily serve a company of 5 people visiting for the weekend.

Triton N is a storage tank that regularly requires sewerage services. Specialists are called as the tank fills.

The need to install a storage tank arises if the groundwater level is high enough and it is not possible to install an infiltrator or there is simply no need to install a more serious device due to seasonal visits to the estate.

The volume of the tank is selected depending on the amount of wastewater. Household models include products with a capacity of 1000...5000 liters, but there are also larger devices that can hold up to 40 thousand liters. The table shows the characteristics of the model range of devices with elliptical ends (+)

For a family living outside the city permanently, the best option is Triton T – a three-chamber structure with additional infiltration. The performance of the septic tank was calculated empirically; as a result, when purchasing, you do not need to provide data on the expected volumes; it is enough to name the number of people living in the house.

If you need to save money, you can purchase Triton ED – two-chamber septic tank with infiltrator. The quality of cleaning will be slightly lower, but maintenance will also be easier.

It is important to remember that all types of Triton septic tanks contain VOCs that can purify wastewater by a maximum of 75%. The exception is the drive Triton N, which does not have a cleaning function.

Regular cleaning is required for all types of septic tanks.The difference is that storage tanks are emptied completely and frequently, while in septic tanks only solid sediment must be removed so that volumetric compactions are not created at the bottom.

You should also remove excess activated sludge, a breeding ground for microorganisms. Sludge is effectively used as fertilizer.

Model range overview

A more detailed analysis of the technical characteristics of septic tanks will allow you to get a complete picture of each Triton model separately. Pay attention to the variety of designs, volume, performance and installation features.

Triton Micro for limited volumes

Don’t be surprised if you don’t find devices with that name in the price lists of some companies selling products under the Triton brand. The fact is that Triton Micro renamed to Tank Micro - in fact, these are the same product.

It is made of low-density polyethylene and is intended for use in regions with frosts down to -30ºС. Capacity – 150 l/day, maximum load – 180 l/day.

The reservoir has the shape of a barrel with a narrowed upper part - the neck. After installing the device, the cover through which the ventilation pipe is discharged must be above ground level

The purpose of the Triton Micro septic tank can be different:

• replacement of a cesspool during the construction of a country house;
• compact permanent septic tank for a summer house or guest house;
• separate tank for bath waste;
• part of a storm drain.

A distinctive feature is the small volume of the container. For houses with a large number of residents, this property is a disadvantage; for a small country house with periodic visits, it is an advantage.

Triton Micro is supplied paired with an infiltrator, as well as installation equipment - a neck and a lid, that is, the outer part.

To install a septic tank, you need a small pit with a stable, leveled bottom (the size of the septic tank is 1.5 m x 0.76 m + 0.3 m on each side), if there is an infiltrator, an additional pit (+)

Thus, the kit includes:

• cleaning device with a volume of 450 l and a weight of 40 kg;
• infiltrator with a volume of 400 l and a weight of 20 kg;
• neck;
• lid.

The cost of Triton Micro in the kit will be cheaper - 11,900 rubles. The option without an infiltrator costs 8,990 rubles, the infiltrator separately costs 3,500 rubles. This is the most economical of all models presented by the manufacturer.

Due to its small volume and weight, the device is easy to transport and install.

Triton Mini - analogue of a septic tank Microbe

The traditional name for a septic tank is Triton Mini - can be found in articles, but products with this name no longer exist. It was originally renamed to Tank Mini, and later completely discontinued.

A classic two-chamber septic tank replaced it Microbe, which has two varieties that differ in design:

• Micro – in a vertical version (volume from 450 l to 900 l);
• Standard – in horizontal version (volume 1200 l and 1800 l).

Like Tank Micro, Microbe is designed to serve small country houses with intermittent occupancy or additional buildings: guest houses, bathhouses.

Material for the production of tanks and infiltrators - low-density polyethylene - prevents premature wear and increases service life up to 50 years

There is a limited model range represented by four devices. However, the manufacturer guarantees that even the smallest tank can provide a comfortable life for one person and bear additional load in the event of the arrival of relatives or guests.

One Microbe 450 can simultaneously serve one toilet and one sink with faucet. The advantages of the compact model are light weight, similar dimensions, easy maintenance (+)

If you follow the rules of use, it is enough to clean the tank once a year, the day before preservation for the winter.

The advantage of the entire line is its low cost:

• tanks – from RUB 9,900. up to 23,000 rubles;
• infiltrator Triton – 4500 rub.;
• neck – 2,100 rub.

Additionally, you can purchase a cover (RUB 2,100) and drainage pump (from RUB 3,500). The pump is immersed in a well, which is installed after the infiltrator.The cost of the well is 9,800 rubles.

There are many options for installing a Microbe septic tank: for high and low groundwater levels, with a filter field or absorption well

Installation is carried out independently, according to the attached instructions. After installation, do not use backfilling techniques to avoid damaging the device body.

It is strictly forbidden to build transport routes over the septic tank. The nearest tree planting should be done at a distance of 3 m. According to sanitary standards, filtering devices should be located no closer than 15 m to wells and wells.

Triton N – storage capacity

Unlike two-chamber septic tanks, Triton N does not have a drain outlet, therefore, it is a regular storage tank. However, the demand for structures of this type is great, so the manufacturer has developed a fairly extensive line of models differing in volume - from 1000 liters to 60,000 liters.

The design of the Triton N septic tank is practically no different from analogues of other brands: it is a voluminous barrel-shaped container located horizontally and having a neck with a lid in the upper part

To prevent waste from overfilling the tank, it must be cleaned using vacuum cleaners. To do this, an access area for special equipment is built next to the storage tank.

It is not recommended to carry out cleaning work on your own, since only powerful drainage equipment and timely removal can ensure cleanliness and safety in a suburban area.

Low-density polyethylene, from which the containers are made, ensures tightness for a long time. With increased volumes, there is a risk of deformation of the body, so large models have thicker walls.For example, Triton N 2 has walls 14 mm thick, and Triton N 55 – 60 mm.

Advantages of the drive:

• perfect tightness for a guaranteed 50 years;
• light weight, which is convenient for installation and transportation;
• easy installation according to instructions and easy care.

One of the advantages is its affordable cost. Model Triton N 1 (1000 l) costs 24,900 rubles, Triton N (2000 l) – 30,000 rubles. A larger device for 10,000 liters will cost 160 thousand rubles.

Installation diagram for the Triton N storage tank. Prerequisites: a flat concrete base, sprinkling on all sides and insulation that prevents freezing in the cold season (+)

For storage containers manufactured by Tank, as well as similar analogues of other brands, it is recommended to use biologically active preparations. They improve the process of processing biological waste, as a result of which visits to sewer trucks become less frequent.

Triton ED – two-chamber septic tank

More effective wastewater treatment can be done using a two-chamber septic tank Triton Ed. It is more powerful than Microbe or Triton Mini and usually comes complete with a filter field or well.

Like previous models, this device has a guaranteed 50-year service life, withstands frosts down to -30 ºС and, thanks to the molded polyethylene design, is ideally sealed.

Scheme of a two-chamber vertical type tank: the first compartment is intended for separating waste into fractions, the second is for purifying partially clarified liquid and then sending it to the ground or to a filter device

The first chamber should be periodically cleaned of solid sediment and greasy film, the second – from an increased amount of activated sludge.

It should be remembered that chemicals (for example, chlorine) kill beneficial microorganisms, so it is advisable to reduce the use of aggressive cleaning agents to a minimum or replace them with more gentle analogues.

The model range is presented in three options, one of which has a vertical shape and two – horizontal. The Triton infiltrator is a universal device and is used with all models of the manufacturer (+)

The cost increases along with the dimensions of the structures: ED-1800 costs about 30 thousand rubles, and ED-3500 – 43.5 thousand rubles. Together with the minimum kit, you can purchase wells for the pump (height from 0.6 m to 1.6 m), a neck and a cover.

Installation diagram of a vertical-type Triton ED septic tank: from a two-chamber tank, liquid enters the infiltrator, and from there into the ground. When installing a well with a pump, the treated wastewater can be used for irrigation

If one of the ED models is used in a country house for seasonal residence, before leaving it is necessary to carry out preparatory measures: completely pump out the solid sediment using vacuum trucks, rinse the containers and leave them filled to no more than 50-70% of the usual volume.

Triton T - three-chamber septic tank

Septic tank models Triton T are the most productive of the entire line of this brand. Unlike previous options, they have three chambers, therefore, the wastewater treatment process is as efficient as possible.

In the first chamber, wastewater is separated into solid and liquid; in the second and third chambers, the liquid continues to be purified with the help of anaerobic bacteria

If the number of active microorganisms decreases, it is necessary to replenish it with biological preparations for septic tanks: “Tamir”, "Doctor Robik" or "Sanex" In the reverse process, the excess mass should be removed and used as fertilizer for garden and vegetable crops.

Models designed to serve from 2 to 10 people, that is, most suitable for country houses for permanent residence, can be identified by their elliptical ends. Their cost is from 24,500 rubles. up to 85 thousand rubles. (+)

The remaining tanks (volumes from 6,000 l to 30,000 l) have flat ends and thicker walls. They are used to install sewer systems in hotels, sports clubs, and vacation homes that are located outside the city and do not have a connection to a centralized network.

The largest septic tank Triton T 30, designed to serve 60 people, costs about 622 thousand rubles.

There are several options for installing a three-chamber cleaning device.

Installation diagram of a Triton T septic tank with a filter well into which purified liquid flows. Final purification occurs in the drainage layer of the well and the soil. This is the best option for loose sandy soils with groundwater lying below 4-5 m (+)

Scheme of a multi-stage installation using a well and an infiltrator. The well is equipped with a pump for pumping out purified liquid for subsequent domestic use. Between the conditional bottom of the infiltrator and the groundwater table there must be a soil layer of more than 1 m (+)

Scheme of a standard installation of a septic tank with an infiltrator with post-treatment in a specially equipped gravel bed. The solution for areas with low groundwater levels is more economical than a scheme with a filter well (+)

Before installing a polyethylene tank, it is necessary to prepare the base - place a concrete slab on the bottom of the pit or make a reinforced cement fill. The backfill should be compacted evenly to prevent the container from deforming.

Pros and cons of VOC Triton

An analysis of the characteristics of septic tanks shows that they are much more efficient than cesspools, but are inferior in the quality of wastewater treatment to energy-dependent biological treatment stations.

Residents of country houses who have experience in using Triton septic tanks highlighted the following advantages:

• ease of installation and maintenance;
• strength and long service life without repair;
• wide selection of models with the required performance;
• tightness and reliability of the polymer structure.

However, one of the main advantages is the relatively low cost of the kits and the possibility of purchasing septic tanks in parts - with or without an infiltrator.

To install the device, you need to dig a pit, equip a concrete base, connect communications and backfill correctly - all actions can be done independently, using the instructions from the manufacturer

The disadvantages include the insufficient level of wastewater treatment (this applies to simple models), which entails the need to install additional filter wells And filter fields, the need for regular cleaning, the impossibility of installation in conditions of low soil freezing in the northern regions.

Most of the advantages and disadvantages of Triton septic tanks are subjective and relate to specific models, often incorrectly chosen.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

The videos created by employees of Triton Plastic LLC are of an advertising nature, but contain a lot of useful information.

Features of installing a septic tank with a well:

Installation of a kit with an infiltrator:

As you can see, with the help of a septic tank you can create a reliable and functional autonomous sewer system for a country house. For it to work properly, install it strictly according to the instructions and do not forget to clean the tanks on time.

If problems arise, contact professionals, as only they know all the nuances of installation and maintenance of treatment facilities.

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