The 6,500 Litre Septic Tank from GRAF is the largest tank in the Carat septic range. GRAF rates it for up to 30 people, which suits small developments, campsites, village halls and farm buildings with welfare facilities.
How a Septic Tank Works
Wastewater from the house flows into the 6,500 litre septic tank, where it slows down. As a result, heavy solids sink to the bottom and form a sludge layer, while fats and lighter matter float to the top. The built-in baffle holds these layers back, so only the settled liquid flows out to the drainage field. Bacteria in the tank also break down part of the sludge over time.
Because the solids build up slowly, the tank needs emptying by a licensed waste carrier from time to time, usually every one to two years depending on use. The access shaft makes this simple, so nobody needs to enter the tank.
Key Features
- 6,500 litre capacity, suitable for up to 30 people
- Built-in baffle that separates solids from the liquid
- Lightweight Carat tank, so you can install it without a crane
- Telescopic dome shaft with 150kg pedestrian lid as standard
- Optional 3.5 tonne traffic lid for driveways
- 15 year tank warranty and 50 year design life
Important: Discharge Rules
In England, a septic tank must not discharge straight into a ditch, stream or other surface water. Instead, the outlet should go to a drainage field (soakaway) that is designed for your ground conditions. If you need to discharge to a watercourse, a sewage treatment plant is the right choice. Therefore, please check the General Binding Rules, or the rules in your part of the UK, before you order.
Specification
- Capacity: 6,500 litres
- Population: up to 30 people
- Tank dimensions: 2390 x 2190 x 2190 mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: 220 kg
- Inlet and outlet: 110 mm
- Loading: Pedestrian as standard, vehicle with the traffic lid
- Manufacturer: GRAF UK




