Septic Genie Installation Videos

Some important information!

• In a two-chamber septic tank, install the Septic Genie in the inlet chamber. This is the first chamber where all the household waste enters the septic tank.
• In a single-chamber tank, install the Septic Genie near the outlet end of the tank.
• If you live in an area with sub-freezing temperatures in the winter, please read the additional steps below the video to learn how to properly install the air pump and air pipes to send warm air to the septic tank.
• If you would like an alarm on the air pump (both visual and audible), select pump alarm upgrade and add it to your order.

In regions where temperatures fall below freezing, take these additional steps:

Air pump placement:

• If possible, install the air pump indoors in an area where temperatures stay above freezing.
• If installing the air pump in an unheated building, put an enclosure over it to retain the heat from the motor and keep it warm. A cooler with holes drilled into it for ventilation, or a large plastic tub with holes, works well.
• Be sure to leave enough room for air to flow into the enclosed space, and around the pump, to prevent overheating.

Insulate the air lines:

• Dig an 8 to 12 inch deep trench from your air pump to the septic tank.  Bury the air pipes in this trench.  This will help protect it from freezing temperatures.
• Put pipe insulation on all 1/2 inch PVC air pipes running outdoors from the air pump to the septic tank or riser.
• Put the insulated PVC pipe inside a second 2 inch PVC pipe.  This additional layer will prevent the pipe insulation from getting compressed by the soil over time, which could reduce its effectiveness.

Step-By-Step Installation Instructions

We ship the Septic Genie system right to your home in two packages:

1. 1. The Septic Genie unit with our proprietary SG Bacteria Blend pre-installed inside
   2. A septic air pump

Inside your Septic Genie package will be easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with photo illustrations (you can download these below ahead of time). The installation will take just a few hours, and you can do it yourself or with the help of a handyman. You do not need any heavy equipment or special tools. Once you have all the parts in place, our special SG Bacteria Blend will immediately begin correcting your leach field problem.

Download PDF Instructions

 Follow the above step-by-step instructions for installing your Septic Genie, and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns!

We’re here to help!  Our septic specialists are available every day 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time to answer any questions you may have during the installation.