- 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 A/F 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 in most situations, 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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