about to buy a new house in country.. septic and propane questions

Propane works fine. Just did the same as you. Bought 4 acres in country

If you don't know history of house, have sewer inspected. Don't want that shite backing up on you!

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Not being a jerk but look at EVERYTHING

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That's a given.. I was more referring to bullet points for septic and propane. I'm not familiar with what problems to watch for.

Yeah I forgot to talk about the septic tank and you definitely want to make sure it's inspected AS IT'S BEING INSTALLED and use Rid-X once a year ( LINK) and you'll be good to go. Don't put "women stuff" down the toilet with septic tanks.

Have had propane as a kid and we had very few issues.

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I was more referring to bullet points for septic

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Find out where the tank is and whether or not it's a treatment system or a holding tank. Is there a field drain? Where? Where is the line coming from the house? How deep is it bedded and is it safe to drive/park over it?

We just had a bitch of a time getting the tank at my camp pumped, mostly because the previous owners buried it and we had no idea where.

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Just purchased a house in LA with a septic tank. The owners had to upgrade to a modad because you can't transfer property with an old septic tank in LA.

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I was about to edit my previous post to include this. If it fails inspection by the sanitation department then yes the seller will have to replace it. They also use this opportunity to phase out septic systems and make people put in mechanical.

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Never had propane before so I don't know what to expect

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My family has been in the Propane Business since the 50's,until recently.It's come a long way.

Depending on how many appliances you're going to run off propane that will factor into what size Tank you need.

You can buy an underground Tank if you don't want a silver tank in your backyard.Or if you're only running one heater or logs you can get a 100 gallon tank that looks like a grill bottle and put it up against the house where it isn't visible.

Other than that,Propane companies rent tanks.You can be put on a route where you don't have to worry about checking it yourself.

Or you can order it yourself.It's cheapest in the summer and most expensive in the winter.

Every appliance that uses Natural Gas can use Propane.Just a different Burner Orifice.

It can't freeze.It's like liquid nitrogen.In a liquid state,which it is under pressure,it's way below freezing.

eta:You can also get a line run to your Grill so you'll never have to get a bottle filled again.

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Every appliance that uses Natural Gas can use Propane.Just a different Burner Orifice.

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Really?? That's great to know. Would love to keep my gas range and dryer.

From what I understand one HVAC is propane and the other is heat pump.

Still trying to establish all the details. I would love to go all has.

Oh I'm in Tennessee and we're on a hill if that matters for septic questions.

It's an existing system.

Several posts mention a "modad." Modad is a Denham Springs company which makes mechanical septic systems. Modad seems to be a generic term, like calling any soft drink a Coke.

Enjoy your life in the country. How large is the pond?

You will be very happy to know that Amazon will still get you most everything you need in 2-3 days out in bumfrick egypt as well.