Biocycle sewage plants

danyosan

Just gotten planning permission and been looking at the conditions. Could anyone give me a rough price on one of these units?

muffler

You are probably looking at very little change out of 6k if any.

There are a lot of other good systems out there for a lot less money but just make sure they have an Agreement Cert.

danyosan

muffler wrote: »

You are probably looking at very little change out of 6k if any.

There are a lot of other good systems out there for a lot less money but just make sure they have an Agreement Cert.

Thanks for that. My wife heard from someone else that they paid 25K, you can imagine what my reaction to that was! :eek:

Seems like a more realistic figure. Cheers

bakerbhoy

danyosan wrote: »

Just gotten planning permission and been looking at the conditions. Could anyone give me a rough price on one of these units?

My quote from biocycle for a 12000 litre capacity system is €8400 approx.I have my own well , so i not risking a cheaper one that may cause problems down the line.

danyosan

bakerbhoy wrote: »

My quote from biocycle for a 12000 litre capacity system is €8400 approx.I have my own well , so i not risking a cheaper one that may cause problems down the line.

I'd be in the same position. What are the problems to look out for/ avoid?

Total novice at this.

bakerbhoy

danyosan wrote: »

I'd be in the same position. What are the problems to look out for/ avoid?

Total novice at this.

This one has proper certifacation and awards.I'm sure there are equally good systems out there for less money but you would have to research them all.The biocycle unit is concrete and is a complete system.
They did my percolation test , site assessment and design proposal of the complete system which was submitted for planning.They install the system,you look after the ground works ie preparation works.

danyosan

bakerbhoy wrote: »

This one has proper certifacation and awards.I'm sure there are equally good systems out there for less money but you would have to research them all.The biocycle unit is concrete and is a complete system.
They did my percolation test , site assessment and design proposal of the complete system which was submitted for planning.They install the system,you look after the ground works ie preparation works.

So I could potentially get it cheaper then, since I already have planning?

Would you know of the potential problems that could occur that need to be avoided?
Noticed on another thread someone talking about problems with these systems, didnt mention what though.

bakerbhoy

They would be the same as any system.
The tank and/or percolation area being flooded by surface water run off, so proper planning of the system layout would be important.The tank should be large enough to cope with loss of electricity for a reasonable period of time,I have to pump uphill to my percolation area.
I think that post you refer to was about perishable parts pumps etc ,the need for a service contract which is part of my planning conditions anyway.
Basically costs involved to maintain the system MONEY!!!.
No matter which system you go for the aformentioned will apply to some degree.
I am spending my money on good hardware
Own well. Good bio system,insulation ,windows,hrv ,closed fire,etc.
No fancy stone work,good plaster is as good for what it does.
I have made my choices and i'll have to live in them and with them,time will only tell if i am right or not. Best of luck with yours..

bakerbhoy

bakerbhoy wrote: »

They would be the same as any system.
The tank and/or percolation area being flooded by surface water run off, so proper planning of the system layout would be important.The tank should be large enough to cope with loss of electricity for a reasonable period of time,I have to pump uphill to my percolation area.
I think that post you refer to was about perishable parts pumps etc ,the need for a service contract which is part of my planning conditions anyway.
Basically costs involved to maintain the system MONEY!!!.
No matter which system you go for the aformentioned will apply to some degree.
I am spending my money on good hardware
Own well. Good bio system,insulation ,windows,hrv ,closed fire,etc.
No fancy stone work,good plaster is as good for what it does.
I have made my choices and i'll have to live in them and with them,time will only tell if i am right or not. Best of luck with yours..

Almost sounds like you're describing my build and for the same reasons (except the well).

danyosan

bakerbhoy wrote: »

They would be the same as any system.
The tank and/or percolation area being flooded by surface water run off, so proper planning of the system layout would be important.The tank should be large enough to cope with loss of electricity for a reasonable period of time,I have to pump uphill to my percolation area.
I think that post you refer to was about perishable parts pumps etc ,the need for a service contract which is part of my planning conditions anyway.
Basically costs involved to maintain the system MONEY!!!.
No matter which system you go for the aformentioned will apply to some degree.
I am spending my money on good hardware
Own well. Good bio system,insulation ,windows,hrv ,closed fire,etc.
No fancy stone work,good plaster is as good for what it does.
I have made my choices and i'll have to live in them and with them,time will only tell if i am right or not. Best of luck with yours..

Thanks for all that mate.
I have the same planning conditions, yearly servicing is mandatory.

Sounds like you're going down the same route as me as regards the house (timber frame?)
Reckon I'm gonna go with Hanse Haus on a turnkey finish. Still waiting for an updated quote mind you, but they've impressed me the most so far.