Septic tank "Fast": an overview of the model range, reviews, installation and operation rules

The principle of operation of the device

The principle of sewage treatment in the Fast septic tank is based on the use of bacteria that decompose sewage waste under the influence of oxygen. This is the so-called aerobic recycling technology.

Bacteria in the septic tank are in ready-made form. They are grown directly in the container, for which there are special three-dimensional honeycombs in the design. It should be noted that the aerobic method of disposal is not accompanied by unpleasant odors, and this is also the advantage of "Fast"

Manufacturers recommend cleaning this type of septic tank once every 4 years. This infrequent cleaning is due to the equipment's ability to self-clean and self-heal.And this, in turn, is due to the special design and recycling technology.

System Micro Fast-0.75

Let's add here the fact that "Fast" can work seasonally. It can be turned off, and for this you do not need to conserve the device, free it from the remnants of drains or water, clean it, and so on. All you need to do is just press the stop button.

By the way, in a large number of Fast models there is an option that can be used to restore other types of sewer systems. To do this, it is necessary to connect the septic tank in series to the sewerage system, where another type of septic tank has already been installed. And such a system will work more efficiently.

Septic tank "Fast": an overview of the design and principle of operation

The Fast septic tank is a great example of a domestic wastewater treatment system manufactured by the American company of the same name. After all, Fast modules can treat wastewater with a capacity of up to 34 "cubic meters" per day. Moreover, the dimensions of even a fairly productive model do not exceed 100 centimeters along any facet (height, width or length).

That is, the arrangement of the cleaning system will not take much time and will not require serious labor costs. Moreover, such modules can be integrated into existing sedimentation tanks.

That is why the modified Fast septic tank, which uses an aerobic treatment scheme that guarantees a high degree of clarification of even the dirtiest drains (up to 98 percent), is popular among owners of country houses, cottages, mini-hotels and cafes. And in this article we will consider the lineup of the American brand Fast, along the way, having studied the process of arranging cleaning systems from this manufacturer.

Brief description of the manufacturer

In order to have fewer questions about the operation and installation of treatment equipment, let's get to know the manufacturer better and see how the American brand has proven itself in the conditions of Russian reality.

The production of equipment under the brands FAST (domestic wastewater treatment) and BioSTORM (stormwater treatment) takes place exclusively in the United States, in the state of Kansas, and is exported to more than 70 countries, including Russia. The abbreviation FAST stands for and translates as "Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment".

In our country, the company began its activities more than 10 years ago, in 2004, and still successfully delivers models that have become popular. Among the demanded equipment is a line of proposals for country houses and cottage settlements. The Russian official distributor is the TACOM company.

As a rule, the installation of VOCs on the territory of country houses requires permission from Rospotrebnadzor, however, it is not necessary for the installation of Fast systems. Starting from 2010, instead of the conclusion of the SES, there is a “Declaration of Conformity”, a copy of which is posted on the official website of the Russian representative. If the inspection authorities require a health certificate, it is enough to present the Declaration issued upon purchase.

The most difficult operating conditions for treatment facilities are in the northern regions of the country, and not all Russian-made septic tanks function smoothly in soils with a low level of freezing.

However, when installing the Fast system, an option is provided with the necessary deepening or additional insulation, which makes it possible to use the equipment continuously throughout the year.

Moreover, sewage treatment facilities can be installed even in permafrost conditions, when there is no possibility of installation in the ground. The tank is placed inside a heated building or an insulated container - for this, the production of mobile units and prefabricated structures has been established.

Practice shows that FAST equipment has proven itself well in Russia, both among private clients and in servicing various enterprises and institutions (hotels, clubs, holiday homes, sports facilities, hospitals), so when choosing a septic tank for your own cottage, it makes sense to get acquainted with household models of the American manufacturer.

Separation of septic tanks "Fast"

This division is based on the volume of wastewater collected in the sewer. Based on this, experts divide septic tanks into 3 types:

1. For small country houses and cottages where a family lives, no more than 8 people. At the same time, the average water requirement for each is 300 liters.
2. Capacity designed for several houses with a total of up to 63 people living with the same water consumption rate.
3. Septic tanks serving up to 125 people. They are installed on a whole street or a small suburban village. Very often, this model is used in boarding houses and recreation areas.

There are several models that are not used in the residential area, but are often used in other areas.

Device design

For example, special septic tanks for catering points, which can pass a fairly large amount of food waste through their container. Or special models for cleaning reservoirs. There are very small septic tanks that have found their way into yachts and small watercraft.We also recall those that are used to restore sewer local networks and to clean the filtration fields.

As you can see, American manufacturers have tried to diversify their product, providing an opportunity to choose it for various needs.

Advantages and disadvantages

To get acquainted with the advantages and disadvantages of the models, you should read reviews about the Fast septic tank. Summarizing the opinions of users, we can highlight the following advantages of models:

• The units operate without requiring special attention from the owner. They require minimal maintenance, which distinguishes them from a number of other sewer installations that must be periodically cleaned of sediment;
• Septic tanks almost never become clogged because they are provided with effective protection against blockages;
• There are no restrictions on the quality of discharges. Most biological septic tanks are quite “capricious” about the quality of drains, for example, they cannot dump water containing chlorine and other antibacterial additives;
• Septic tanks do an excellent job with large volumes of volley discharges, this quality will come in handy if the house has a pool.

Unfortunately, there are no ideal treatment plants that do not have a single drawback. The Fast septic tank is no exception - reviews of this installation are mostly positive, but there are also some negative points.

The most significant disadvantage is the high price, Fast models are much more expensive than most modern treatment plants. Even the most inefficient and, accordingly, the cheapest option costs about 100,000 rubles.

In addition, another disadvantage is the dependence of the treatment plant on the power supply, so the septic tank should not be used in places where power outages often occur.

The lineup

Fast septic tanks can be conditionally divided into performance groups:

• Small in volume, designed to serve houses with up to 8 people;
• Medium capacity installations that can serve a group of houses or a small apartment building with up to 63 residents;
• Productive septic tanks that can serve facilities with up to 125 users. Such models, as a rule, are installed in country boarding houses, hotels, or to serve small villages or individual streets in villages.

Advice! The range of Fast installations also includes special models that are designed to serve certain objects. For example, there are models for work at public catering points, designed to receive and process plums with a significant content of impurities in the form of food waste and fat. There are special models for restoring the operation of already used sewage systems. There are also very small septic tanks designed for installation on private yachts.

Advantages and disadvantages of FAST septic tanks

Septic tank FAST, design

FAST septic tanks have the following advantages:

• minimal maintenance, including sludge pumping no more than 1-2 times a year with proper operation and rare replacement of consumables;
• water purification by almost 100%;
• no unpleasant odor;
• the possibility of using chlorine-containing detergents;
• clogging resistance;
• suitability for occasional use;
• resistance to short power outages;
• uninterrupted operation up to 50 years;
• the possibility of draining water from the pool.

FAST septic tanks have two disadvantages:

1. rather high price;
2. energy dependence.

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Purpose and features of modular systems

The modified Fast septic tank of the new generation is a volatile autonomous system designed to treat contaminated domestic water from facilities inhabited by both one person and a large group of people - up to 125 people. Autonomy of service is necessary for buildings, settlements, recreation centers and industrial buildings that are far from central communications without the possibility of their summing up.

The practice of using Fast equipment has fully justified itself in Russia. The system perfectly copes with the uneven chemical composition of wastewater, has the ability to fully restore on its own. A big plus is the lack of a list of consumables, therefore, a minimum of service maintenance. At the same time, the quality of water exceeds all expectations: it is purified by 98% or more.

The diagram shows the movement of liquid inside the septic tank and the technology for its purification

Fast modules are located in specially equipped underground tanks. The material for the tanks may be different depending on the purpose, namely:

Description

The wastewater treatment plant supplied by the American company is characterized by high performance.

At the same time, the dimensions of the devices are striking in their compactness - the height, width and length of the edges do not exceed one meter.

The system is easily mounted in ready-made and used drain pits. Which, of course, attracts not only the owners of private houses and summer cottages, but also the inhabitants of large cottages, owners of mini-hotels and cafes.

The manufacturer guarantees high-quality cleaning up to 98%. Aerobic bacteria for the septic tank are involved in the processing of wastewater, showing excellent results. The facility consists of a treatment module and a wind generator used to pump oxygen. The aerator ensures uniform mixing of air with liquid sewage waste, which activates the vital activity of bacteria.

The cleaning module must be placed in a cubic two-chamber container with dimensions of at least 1.5 meters on all sides. The container can be made of metal or any polymer. Concrete structures treated with waterproofing materials are also suitable.

Installation and maintenance of a septic tank Fast

Mounting Retro Fast 0.375

It is better to entrust the installation of a Fast septic tank to professionals. This device is quite expensive, and if something is done incorrectly, it will be a pity for the lost funds. As a rule, the installation of equipment is carried out by the company that sells this septic tank. Installation work takes place in several stages:

• The first step is preparing a pit for the tank. Its location must comply with sanitary requirements. Also, a pit is being dug nearby for arranging a drainage well or pipes are being laid to drain purified water.
• At the bottom of the pit, a pillow of sand and gravel is constructed. If groundwater is close to the surface, then it is necessary to additionally pour a concrete screed.
• The container is installed. To do this, you can use metal or plastic products.
• Installation of the Fast septic tank module into the tank and connecting it to the power supply.
• An eyeliner to the device of sewer pipes.
• Backfilling with soil and installation of an inspection hatch.

If everything is connected correctly, then caring for a septic tank will not require much effort. The device does not need conservation for the winter. If the septic tank was installed in a country house, where permanent residents visit only in the summer, then nothing will happen to the device for their time. It is enough just to turn off the electricity in the fall, and turn it on again in the spring. The septic will work properly.

Of the periodic work, we can only say about the annual cleaning of the air filters. It is better to do this in the autumn. Also, once every three years, it is necessary to pump out the sediments that accumulate at the bottom of the septic tank.

You can read articles about other types of septic tanks for a country house:

• how to make a sewer in the country with your own hands;
• septic tank;
• septic tank made of concrete rings;
• septic tank from eurocubes;
• tire septic tank;
• installation of a septic tank Topas.

The principle of operation of the Kolovesi septic tank.

1. Initially, wastewater enters the first section of the septic tank through the sewer pipe. This is where mechanical processing takes place. The heavier fractions settle to the bottom in the form of sediment - silt, while the lighter fractions rise to the surface. In the middle, semi-purified water remains, which enters the second section of the septic tank.
2. in the second section of the device, the settling of effluents continues. But also here are colonies of anaerobic microorganisms. They do not require oxygen to function. As a result of their activity, organic compounds decompose into sediment (silt) and hydrocarbon compounds. Colonies of bacteria are located on various biofilters of the second section (submersible, tubular, plastic). Once installed during the installation of a septic tank, biofilters do not require replacement in the future.
3. in the third section, the processing of the liquid occurs under the action of aerobic bacteria, the existence of which requires oxygen. The supply of oxygen is provided by the Dab Nova submersible drainage pump. The frequency of its operation is provided by a timer. As a result, the pump turns on for 30 minutes, every 45 minutes. After it is turned on, the water enters the loose biological load and is saturated with oxygen. Then most of the waste goes back to the third section, and a small part goes to the first section. Thanks to such processes, a very active saturation of wastewater with oxygen occurs, and therefore the productivity of aerobic bacteria increases.
4. at the final stage, purified water enters the fourth section. From here, it can be discharged from the septic tank by gravity through the outlet pipe. In the event that it is impossible to organize a gravity outlet of the liquid into the system, an additional submersible pump is installed.

VOC Bioxi lineup

Bioksi local aeration stations have a very wide range of models. Moreover, in free sale, you can find solutions designed for the disposal of wastewater from 0.6 to 3 m3. This corresponds to the daily service of 15 people. It is this volume that is most in demand. Also, you can buy models with a daily waste volume of 4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20 m3.

If it is necessary to install a facility capable of treating wastewater from a small cottage village with a population of 500-70 people, you can order an individual project from the manufacturer. The most convenient and economical solution will be developed to address this issue.

All variants of the model range contain a number in the name that corresponds to the volume of accepted wastewater or the number of consumers served.For example, Bioksi-0.6 - for 0.6 m3 of liquid, Bioksi-3 - for 3 m3, Bioksi-5 long - a model of an elongated design for receiving wastewater from a family of 5 people.

Moreover, the installation is able to cope with a volume exceeding twice this norm - 1 m3. The main thing is that it should be temporary. If the guests arrived at a family event and did not stay long. Also, in the name of the models you can find a letter designation:

• s / t - gravity removal of wastewater;
• "L" or "Long" are models with an elongated body;
• "SL" or "SL" - options for the maximum overall format.

In addition to the appearance of the modifications, they are distinguished by the ability to cope with volley drain, for example, from a bathtub drain, a washing machine and a dishwasher at the same time. The "s / t" model will not cope with such a load.

What are Fast septic tanks

It must be understood that Fast is not a septic tank in itself, but only a part of it, thanks to which aerobic wastewater treatment is carried out. Its role is similar to that assigned to Medusa septic tanks. The installation itself is a bottomless plastic container filled with honeycombs and an airlift in the middle. The kit also includes an air pump, air ducts, cover, etc.

About assortment and sizes

The American manufacturer offers a wide range of equipment designed for the efficient processing of domestic wastewater. The installations themselves are relatively compact, lightweight, simply selected for specific operating conditions. In the table below, we have presented the main parameters of Fast septic tanks (modules) of low and medium productivity.

Installation of a septic tank

Fast sewer installations are mounted in a septic tank (purchased or manufactured separately). It can be a metal, plastic or reinforced concrete container. The latter option is most often chosen, because high-quality steel and plastic products are significantly more expensive. From reinforced concrete, the working volume of the treatment plant can be poured directly on the site or wells can be built from rings.

The principle of the station

The whole process of processing sewage inclusions takes place in several stages:

• first, the wastewater enters the septic chamber, where most of the heavy fraction precipitates. Light suspensions and foam are on the surface of the liquid for some time, gradually oxidize, partially split and also settle to the bottom;
• then gray drains flow by gravity into the chamber in which the Fast aeration unit is installed. Drains from it by airlift (a compressor for a septic tank provides air supply) are supplied to the surface of the cell load, enriched with oxygen. On an inert load, aerobic microorganisms actively develop, processing the components of wastewater;
• further, the purified liquid is discharged into an open ditch, a collection well, etc.

Conventionally, the principle of operation of the installation is shown in the figure below (a separate septic chamber is not indicated).

How much is this pleasure

Adequate price is a primary condition for most buyers of local sewage treatment systems. And in this regard, the equipment we are considering, to put it mildly, does not look very attractive against the background of competitive Russian products. However, reviews of his work are good.Maybe this is a placebo effect (expensive works better than cheaper ones), or maybe Fast septic tanks really do their job well?!

Brief description of the brand

In order to have fewer questions about the operation and installation of treatment equipment, let's get to know the manufacturer better and see how the American brand has proven itself in the conditions of Russian reality.

The production of equipment under the brands FAST (domestic wastewater treatment) and BioSTORM (stormwater treatment) takes place exclusively in the United States, in the state of Kansas, and is exported to more than 70 countries, including Russia. The abbreviation FAST stands for and translates as "Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment".

In our country, the company began its activities more than 10 years ago, in 2004, and still successfully delivers models that have become popular. Among the demanded equipment is a line of proposals for country houses and cottage settlements. The Russian official distributor is the TACOM company.

As a rule, the installation of VOCs on the territory of country houses requires permission from Rospotrebnadzor, however, it is not necessary for the installation of Fast systems. Starting from 2010, instead of the conclusion of the SES, there is a “Declaration of Conformity”, a copy of which is posted on the official website of the Russian representative. If the inspection authorities require a health certificate, it is enough to present the Declaration issued upon purchase.

The most difficult operating conditions for treatment facilities are in the northern regions of the country, and not all Russian-made septic tanks function smoothly in soils with a low level of freezing.

However, when installing the Fast system, an option is provided with the necessary deepening or additional insulation, which makes it possible to use the equipment continuously throughout the year.

Moreover, sewage treatment facilities can be installed even in permafrost conditions, when there is no possibility of installation in the ground. The tank is placed inside a heated building or an insulated container - for this, the production of mobile units and prefabricated structures has been established.

Practice shows that FAST equipment has proven itself well in Russia, both among private clients and in servicing various enterprises and institutions (hotels, clubs, holiday homes, sports facilities, hospitals), so when choosing a septic tank for your own cottage, it makes sense to get acquainted with household models of the American manufacturer.

Advantages and disadvantages

Fast septic tanks, like every other similar device, have both pluses and minuses. But still the first is much more. So, the advantages of a septic tank include:

• Easy maintenance and minimal operating costs. A Fast septic tank, if properly installed, rarely requires replacement of consumables. And pumping out the accumulated residues is needed no more than once every three years.
• High level of water purification, it reaches almost 100%. Upon completion of purification, water can be used for technical needs and watering plants.
• Due to the constant supply of oxygen, there is no unpleasant odor.
• Due to its design and the bacteria used, chlorine-containing substances can be present in the drains.
• A septic tank can be used periodically. During the absence of effluents, nothing will happen to the colonies of microorganisms (it goes without saying, only for a certain time).
• Long service life. The Fast septic tank, with proper installation and care, can work up to 50 years.

But there are also disadvantages.

1. The dependence of the device on electricity. Since aerobic bacteria are used during cleaning, a constant supply of air must be ensured. This is done using electric compressors. But a septic tank can easily endure a couple of hourly power outages.
2. High price. In addition, the most uncomplicated Fast septic tank will cost more than one hundred thousand rubles.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

With the help of videos shot by TACOM representatives, you can get an idea of ​​the operation of FAST septic tanks.

General information about Bio-Microbics products:

How the MicroFAST 4.5 model looks and functions:

The degree of purification of the liquid taken from the drainage well:

Engine noise level:

Installing the RetroFAST system in a concrete tank:

If you need high quality wastewater treatment and you are not experiencing financial difficulties, pay attention to VOC "FAST". You can choose the most suitable model on your own, after consulting with a representative of TACOM, and it is still better to entrust the installation to specialists.

You can choose the most suitable model on your own, after consulting with a representative of the TACOM company, and it is still better to entrust the installation to specialists.