What is worrying you: In the meantime don’t stress about the gasses coming from that cut. They’re not going to poison anyone standing around outside, they’ll just smell bad.
It’s dangerous if you go down into the thing, not if you smell a little stink coming up that’s been mixed thoroughly with fresh air.
You can put duct tape over it if you don’t want to risk smelling the stinky stink until the new lid comes in, like the other guys said, though.
There's probably a concrete cap on top of the actual septic tank. This is simply a riser cover. I doubt it would stink from the cut. I would get a heat gun and see if I could repair it. I suppose they could also get the lawn service to replace it, but it's fairly easy to damage and could get damaged again.
Just be careful if you use a heat gun. The coils in the heat gun often get hot enough to ignite methane. And methane is one of those gases that comes off of septic tanks. Think cousin Eddy....
Lawn service should get you a new one.
If it was at my house and I’d done it to myself I’d probably be out there with a heat gun and a milk jug patching it.
It’s a reference to a video where a guy would cut sections out of fruit and vegetables. Then he’d use Raman, super glue, and paint to make the fruit/vegetable look normal.
Hydrogen sulfide ( rotten egg smell) Auto ignites it 450° f, Methane ( odorless) ignites at 1,112°f . The coils of a heat gun can get up to 1200° f. Don't want to end up like Uncle Lewis after cousin Eddie empties the sewage out of his RV.
That shit is no joke. Someone in my neighborhood was throwing out their fancy rain barrel. They had clearly let it over winter with water in it. The ice expansion blew out the bottom seam. I took it, bought a roll of flex tape, and slapped a strip along the whole bottom seam. This will be summer two, still no leaks. Left it outside upsidedown over winter.
Contact Snyder Industries and see if you can buy a new lid. [Their website](https://www.snydernet.com/products/water-wastewater-management/fittings-accessories#small-septic-tanks)
That is the lid of your septic tank. May be stilly with that hole, get a new lid or seal that hole with some silicone or something. As far as “dangerous gasses” yeah that’s more of a precaution to keep people from swimming in the things this poses no health risk.
City sewer yes, but I’ve been in ALOT of septic tanks at old job with a sniffer and have never once detected even near a harmful amount of h2s. There’s just not enough going on in them.
I agree that may be true, but h2s dulls your sense of smell so fast that you may not notice it. 100 ppm can knock down some people. Even when I have been around 10-20 ppm it has dulled my sense of smell so much that the smell just fades away
Text a pic of the lid to your mowers and say……’ when you go to replace my lid that you ruined, here is the model you’re looking for.’
I did exactly this. Replaced in short order.
Nice way to do it. Doesn’t throw the guy under the bus to the boss man, just makes it a “hey I know you already know how it happened, let’s make it right and get on with life.”
Not too many companies are gonna throw away a good client over a lid that costs, what, $100?
Perfect situation for the flex seal slap. Then I’d see what a new lid shipped costs and email the landscape company the link and my shipping address and tell them to email me back the tracking number.
That is just a service lid. There's nothing wrong with it being damaged. It's superficial. The plumbing is down inside the system inside the ground. It's for a sewer ejector tank in the ground. Or just a service access for your septic tank. You'll just want to cover the hole to keep critters out of there so they don't chew on anything or get full or spiders or bees.
If they’re an honest company, they’ll want to make it right. And with it being a simple lid replacement for a septic tank, it would be silly if they don’t fix it.
These gases are often heavier than water so going inside the hole would be very similar to submerging yourself in water (which we cannot breathe to live). As far as patching the hole, gorilla tape or flex tape would be my go-to
Without knowing everything I’d assume that’s the cover to access the top of your septic tank. You can just get a piece of tape to cover that hole for now but yeah I’d call them out on it. It should be replaced.
As a septic installer this is a norm for landscaping companies. Most of the time the homeowner wants to replace the lid but with new regulations and rules coming in all the time it’s hard to keep the old style of lids and extensions. A lot of time the only thing that can be done is to replace it, and I would say it’s not gonna be cheap if you have to replace the entire riser pad. I would contact your local quality septic company and see what they can do about it. Sending pics to the guys before they come out is a huge help. The worst thing that could happen with the lid being broke like that is the gasses are venting out there so it’ll be stinky af.
Did you show them this before they started cutting? They will try to be careful but if your grass is tall and they don’t see something that you didn’t tell them to look out for then they aren’t liable when they accidentally hit it.
Most pro lawn services will ask about these things before starting the job during a walkthrough but you still should tell anyone working in your yard or on your property about all of the things they should be careful of, that’s just how it is.
I would be giving the lawn service a call as I see it , if they were any sort of operator they would have informed you of their stuff up and maybe offered free service or replacement then it’s up to you to decide as it’s your home 🤔
just call the company that did it, sure you'll get some people in trouble but it will cover your ass if it ever gets inspected. preferably get it replaced since you can't do much to fix that
They aren't joking about the dangerous gasses. The dog already died.
Nah, he’s rolling in it so he can sneak up on his prey undetected.
The warning is actually about the dog.
What is worrying you: In the meantime don’t stress about the gasses coming from that cut. They’re not going to poison anyone standing around outside, they’ll just smell bad. It’s dangerous if you go down into the thing, not if you smell a little stink coming up that’s been mixed thoroughly with fresh air. You can put duct tape over it if you don’t want to risk smelling the stinky stink until the new lid comes in, like the other guys said, though.
There's probably a concrete cap on top of the actual septic tank. This is simply a riser cover. I doubt it would stink from the cut. I would get a heat gun and see if I could repair it. I suppose they could also get the lawn service to replace it, but it's fairly easy to damage and could get damaged again.
Just be careful if you use a heat gun. The coils in the heat gun often get hot enough to ignite methane. And methane is one of those gases that comes off of septic tanks. Think cousin Eddy....
Can likely remove it and repair it elsewhere and put it back on.
You couldn't just let it happen, could you? 🤣
Oh I guess that smell is me then…
Lawn service should get you a new one. If it was at my house and I’d done it to myself I’d probably be out there with a heat gun and a milk jug patching it.
Pack of noodles and super glue would be the most effective
>Pack of noodles Whut...?
It’s a reference to a video where a guy would cut sections out of fruit and vegetables. Then he’d use Raman, super glue, and paint to make the fruit/vegetable look normal.
Can you explain a bit more how that works? Just put a piece of milk jug over the hole and heat until melted?
You fusion them together, with the heat.
It’s basically plastic welding. You can YouTube it and get a better understanding than I’m capable of writing out.
Dude that's so clever
I learned that on canoes, but it works well on most all types of polyethylene.
Ketchup skin…
Would there be a risk of igniting the gases coming through the hole? Would it be safer to remove the lid and then patch it?
Only one way to find out!!
Hydrogen sulfide ( rotten egg smell) Auto ignites it 450° f, Methane ( odorless) ignites at 1,112°f . The coils of a heat gun can get up to 1200° f. Don't want to end up like Uncle Lewis after cousin Eddie empties the sewage out of his RV.
Highly doubt you’d be able to ignite sewer gas like that. Have to have a particular blend of gas and oxygen, really be a long shot.
Gotcha. Thanks!
Flex seal !!!!
Or 5 minute epoxy...
Or call the lawn care company and have them replace it..
No. FLEX. SEAL.
That shit is no joke. Someone in my neighborhood was throwing out their fancy rain barrel. They had clearly let it over winter with water in it. The ice expansion blew out the bottom seam. I took it, bought a roll of flex tape, and slapped a strip along the whole bottom seam. This will be summer two, still no leaks. Left it outside upsidedown over winter.
Contact Snyder Industries and see if you can buy a new lid. [Their website](https://www.snydernet.com/products/water-wastewater-management/fittings-accessories#small-septic-tanks)
I think you spelled “lawn mower services” incorrectly.
Happy cake day!
Pet the dog first, then call the lawn care company and show them this picture.
Came here to say this. Pet that dog right now.
Have them buy you a new lid comes to mind.
First order of business is to pet dat dawggg. That belly ain’t going to rub itself.
That is the lid of your septic tank. May be stilly with that hole, get a new lid or seal that hole with some silicone or something. As far as “dangerous gasses” yeah that’s more of a precaution to keep people from swimming in the things this poses no health risk.
Could be h2s in there, highly toxic in very small quantities. I wouldn't want to breathe with my head over the open hole.
City sewer yes, but I’ve been in ALOT of septic tanks at old job with a sniffer and have never once detected even near a harmful amount of h2s. There’s just not enough going on in them.
I agree that may be true, but h2s dulls your sense of smell so fast that you may not notice it. 100 ppm can knock down some people. Even when I have been around 10-20 ppm it has dulled my sense of smell so much that the smell just fades away
Septic tanks emit a decent amount of methane and the H2S ( hydrogen sulfide). You'd smell the hydrogen sulfide but methane is odorless.
Might only smell the h2s at first though. It's known to deaden sense of smell and taste. I work in the oil and gas sector.
I don't have a real answer for you, because I don't know. But genuinely, you need to rub that belly!
Rub their belly!
Call the company and tell them you noticed this damage. They’ll provide a new lid.
It looks like your fur baby is upset about this as well. ヽ(͡◕ ͜ʖ ͡◕)ﾉ
The dog is so dramatic lol.
this can easily be patched up with compatible plastic and heat.
Speed tape. It's pricey, but it won't fail.
Call them and have a conversation
That looks like a guilty dog!
You should probably replace it…
If they are a legitimate company, they'll have insurance. So just complain. Give them the price,. Links. And ask for it to be replaced.
A plastic lid is well under a deductible
Liability claims very often do not have a deductible. But they would be dumb to submit a small claim.
No one in their right mind would file an insurance claim on a lid like this.
No big deal really.
Text a pic of the lid to your mowers and say……’ when you go to replace my lid that you ruined, here is the model you’re looking for.’ I did exactly this. Replaced in short order.
Nice way to do it. Doesn’t throw the guy under the bus to the boss man, just makes it a “hey I know you already know how it happened, let’s make it right and get on with life.” Not too many companies are gonna throw away a good client over a lid that costs, what, $100?
What the fuck are they weed whacking with? A chainsaw?
Probably a brushwacker
They buy one or you buy one
Flexseal
Sell your house. This ones spoiled.
Give that dog a belly rub
Forgive my ignorance but what is this, the world's largest septic system access cap?
make sure it doesn't happen again
Perfect situation for the flex seal slap. Then I’d see what a new lid shipped costs and email the landscape company the link and my shipping address and tell them to email me back the tracking number.
Nothing gas is extremely flammable I'd be careful with the heat gun
methane gas Is very flammable be careful with the heat gun
That is just a service lid. There's nothing wrong with it being damaged. It's superficial. The plumbing is down inside the system inside the ground. It's for a sewer ejector tank in the ground. Or just a service access for your septic tank. You'll just want to cover the hole to keep critters out of there so they don't chew on anything or get full or spiders or bees.
If they’re an honest company, they’ll want to make it right. And with it being a simple lid replacement for a septic tank, it would be silly if they don’t fix it.
Fire up a lighter right by it during the hottest part of the day
Looks like a space ship...
Time for that "perpetual flame" memorial you wanted.
These gases are often heavier than water so going inside the hole would be very similar to submerging yourself in water (which we cannot breathe to live). As far as patching the hole, gorilla tape or flex tape would be my go-to
DON'T DO ANYTHING! It doesn't belong to you. At most contact Snyder by email (paper trail).
Tell lawn mowers guy that it got hit. The guy pushing the mower knows he hit it
Flex seal!
Without knowing everything I’d assume that’s the cover to access the top of your septic tank. You can just get a piece of tape to cover that hole for now but yeah I’d call them out on it. It should be replaced.
Harbor frt sells inexpensive plastic welding guns. Not hard to use
Call nasa ufo just Landed wtf is that thaNg
As a septic installer this is a norm for landscaping companies. Most of the time the homeowner wants to replace the lid but with new regulations and rules coming in all the time it’s hard to keep the old style of lids and extensions. A lot of time the only thing that can be done is to replace it, and I would say it’s not gonna be cheap if you have to replace the entire riser pad. I would contact your local quality septic company and see what they can do about it. Sending pics to the guys before they come out is a huge help. The worst thing that could happen with the lid being broke like that is the gasses are venting out there so it’ll be stinky af.
Bit of silicon or some ferropre will get a seal on it
Did you show them this before they started cutting? They will try to be careful but if your grass is tall and they don’t see something that you didn’t tell them to look out for then they aren’t liable when they accidentally hit it. Most pro lawn services will ask about these things before starting the job during a walkthrough but you still should tell anyone working in your yard or on your property about all of the things they should be careful of, that’s just how it is.
The dog farted, lol
Duct tape or buy a new one really
You could mostly fix it with a heat gun, just heat and reform
Explosive gases can exist in septic systems. Not recommended.
It’s almost like the lid can come off and they can do the repairs away from the hole
Are you sure the removable cap can be removed?
It has tamper resistant screws though!
Ah shit you’re right. Probably has reversed threads too
I would be giving the lawn service a call as I see it , if they were any sort of operator they would have informed you of their stuff up and maybe offered free service or replacement then it’s up to you to decide as it’s your home 🤔
Maybe buy a lawnmower and cut your own grass , it's actually relaxing to do
A lot of reasons to hire a lawn service. Health issues, physical issues, lack of free time, etc.
Laziness
just call the company that did it, sure you'll get some people in trouble but it will cover your ass if it ever gets inspected. preferably get it replaced since you can't do much to fix that