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- The electric EXCEL,
COMPACT, CENTREX 2000 A/F and Centrex 3000 A/F will
evaporate all liquids, depending on use and climate (ie
use over-capacity and extremely humid weather). However,
other than the CENTREX 2000 and 3000 A/F, where it is
optional, all Central units, the Excel-NE, the Ecolet
Mobile, and the SPACESAVER should have the overflow
security drain connected.
- Even though we expect
the Excel, Compact, and Centrex 2000/3000 AF to
evaporate all liquids, we always recommend that the
overflow drain be connected if the units are being used
residentially, or the units will be seeing heavy use for
a short period of time (ie party, large family visits).
This drain should always be connected as a security
measure.
- A 10 Foot 1" drain
hose and stainless steel hose clamp is supplied with all
Central units, non-electric units, and the SPACESAVER.
Collect and/or treat excess liquid in an approved
facility such as a recycling bed, old septic system,
holding tank or drain pit.
- To make a recycling
bed to evaporate and transpirate the liquid without
touching the environment, simply dig a bed 18" deep, and
line it with plastic sheet. Bed size - normally 3-25
square feet - varies with geographic area and season.
Fill it with 6" of gravel then 12" of sand and plant
with grass and shrubs.
Click here to open and/or download a simple guide to
building your own.
- Drain pits for excess
liquid should be installed in accordance with local
regulations. In many areas, this is about 1 ft. deep and
2 ft. in diameter. Place sturdy cover (plastic, tin or
wood) and a 6" mound of earth over the drain to prevent
soil and surface water from settling into the gravel.
See the diagram at right.
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A Typical French Drain
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Installing the 1" Drain on the Excel-NE, Central systems,
Ecolet Mobile, & Spacesaver. |
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