There are two lighted alarms on the system a red alarm and a yellow one.
What does yellow light on aerobic septic system mean.
There are conventional septic systems and then there are the more complex aerobic septic systems.
Yellow light septic alarm.
Red is indicative of the high water alarm.
Check 1 8 inch air tubing for leaks or attachment starting from bottom rear of control panel to bottom side of compressor.
Next morning re light is off and i turn system back to run.
System alarm red light on to indicate it is in this mode water level problem yellow light if water over alarm probe.
Yes go to 3.
While a conventional septic system uses only the septic tank to separate solids fats and grease an aerobic treatment unit atu uses oxygen infusion for digestion rather than the anaerobic process.
If the alarm persists or both alarms are on contact lonestar aerobic services at 830 443 4559.
I turn off alarm.
The difference being in a word.
If the red light is still on after 10 15 hours contact your septic company for service.
Turn off water turn off the alarm call your septic contractor.
Locate comp switch on front of control panel and toggle to mute middle position.
Here is what you can do about the situation.
High water in the septic tank hwa high water alarm.
An aerobic treatment unit should not be turned off for two main reasons.
Aeration alarm yellow light if water over high probe.
1 the bacteria in your aerobic septic system will start to die from lack of oxygen supplied by the compressor therefore creating a foul odor when turned back on and producing less clean effluent from the sprinklers.
Aerobic system alarms sound awful with a high pitch or an incessant buzz.
Yellow is the aeration alarm.
It just needed to catch up with the additional water that was introduced into the system.
My aerobic septic is brand new on new house.
If your aerobic septic alarm is visual only you will see a flashing or solid on red light on the alarm box or cover over your septic system or pump.
System ok green light steady if light is present.
An alarm signal does not mean sewage is about to back up into the house.
If leaking tape up and or call our office at 830 443.
Red light septic alarm.
No go to 4.
There are usually simple reasons the alarm sounds.
Timer is set to have sprayers go off at 2 00 am.
If the alarm persists or both alarms are on contact lonestar aerobic services at 830 443 4559.
Check if compressor is running by placing hand on compressor to feel for vibration.
