
Klargester
With over 65 years’ experience, Kingspan Klargester is one of the world's leading manufacturers of wastewater treatment systems. With an international reputation specialising in the manufacture of packaged pollution control products, Klargester has developed a range of innovative products, revolutionising methods of dealing with the treatment of sewage on sites where mains drainage is not available.
Our extensive range of Klargester products include sewage treatment plants, septic tanks, cesspools, fuel and oil separators and grease traps.
Klargester BioDisc
Featuring the market leading domestic BioDisc, the Klargester range of packaged sewage treatment plants are fully compliant, highly efficient and economical to operate. Klargester treatment plants are designed with efficiency in mind, using tried and tested technology to ensure consistently high effluent quality. The BioDisc sewage treatment plant is a unit that offers optimal performance at a low running cost, whilst still complying to the highest environmental standards. Ideal for locations where discharge to sub-surface irrigation, a suitable watercourse or where a septic tank will not meet the required standards. Whether you’re looking for a system to serve up to 6 people, 9 people, 12 or 18, we have the BioDisc sewage treatment plant you’ll need. And to keep your BioDisc system in perfect working order for as long as possible, we also stock a wide range BioDisc spare parts.
Klargester BioTec
Using tried and tested aerobic biological methods for treating domestic sewage efficiently, the Klargester BioTec domestic sewage treatment plant is easy to install and maintain. The system is available in a variety of sizes to suit any domestic application, whether that’s a single home serving up to 6 people or a system serving up to 25 people for multiple houses. At Tanks Direct, we stock a wide range of BioTec spare parts to keep your system working its best for as long as possible.
Klargester BioFicient
Klargeter’s BioFicient treatment plant is an effective and economical domestic sewage treatment plant with a low profile, designed especially for shallow dig applications. This is useful when you need an unobtrusive below ground installation with a discreet profile. Easy to maintain and highly efficient, the BioFicient system offers low running costs but with the kind of high performance you would expect from any Klargester product. Keep your BioFicient system working perfectly for many years to come with our wide range of BioFicient spare parts.
Klargester Septic Tanks
Septic tanks are a traditional solution to sewage disposal needs. The Klargester septic tank range includes options for domestic and commercial dwellings without access to mains drainage. Offering the Alpha range which is bulb/onion shape, the more traditional choice or the shallow dig Sigma and Gamma ranges, which save on excavation costs, making it the ideal choice if price and space is an issue.
We offer a large range of Klargester spare parts, if you are ever in need of replacement parts.
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Who or what is Klargester?
Kingspan Klargester is one of the world's leading manufacturers of wastewater treatment systems, with over 65 years experience, within the industry, With a global reputation specialising in the manufacture of packaged pollution control products, Klargester has developed a range of innovative products, revolutionising methods of dealing with the treatment of sewage on sites where mains drainage is not available.
Their extensive range of Klargester products include Sewage Treatment plants, septic tanks, Cesspools, fuel and oil separators and grease traps.
How often should I empty my Klargester septic tank?
As sludge builds up in your septic tank over time, you must get it removed before it exceeds the maximum capacity. As a minimum, we recommend that you have your wastewater treatment system desludged once a year. Ensure the company you use to dispose of your waste is a registered waste carrier. It is also important to have your sewage treatment system regularly maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If there are any leaks, cracks or blockages in your system, it is essential to get these repaired in a timely manner.
How does a BioDisc work?
The BioDisc uses a Rotating Biological Contractor (RBC) system which includes three stages to treat waste water. After the water has passed through a primary settlement tank, where heavy solids settle to form a sludge in the bottom of the tank, it moves into the Biozone for breaking down by microorganisms on the RBC. Suspended solids return to the primary settlement zone, and the liquor is transferred to the second stage Biozone for further treatment. Any remaining solids are settled out in the final settlement tank, leaving the remaining effluent clean enough to be discharged into a watercourse.
Do I need planning permission for a Klargester septic tank?
If you are planning to install a new septic tank, you will need planning permission from the local authority. This applies to residential sites, as well as commercial. If you already have an existing septic tank installed, either at home or as part of your business premises, you won’t need planning permission if you are simply intending to replace it. It doesn’t matter how old your existing septic tank system is — you can have it upgraded or replaced entirely, and you won’t require planning permission from your local authority.
How close can a septic tank be to a dwelling?
Septic tanks sit underground and release wastewater slowly into the surrounding environment. For this reason, they must be installed at least seven metres away from a house or ‘habitable property’ and at least 50 metres away from any water sources. It is very important that you comply with all regulations for both health and safety and environmental reasons. You will also need to check if you need a permit, which usually depends on where you intend to release your wastewater.