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Concrete septic tank lid is stuck with tar, it's been there for many years. How do I get this thing off?
I've tried chiseling it for an hour and I feel like it's not going to get it off. I'm no pro chiseler mind you, but I'm curious of how to get this thing off. I'd like to save the lid so that I can later use the septic tank if it's good. I've considered using a little torch I have(those little blue ones) or maybe some paint thinner. I just don't want to blow my self sky high. Although this thing hasn't been used in probably 15-20 years and I'm not sure the last time it was looked at.
it's about 19" x 18.5" with a metal handle in the center of it. around the edges it's covered with tar about 6 inches. the guy even plopped a bunch of tar in the bottom right corner about 2 inches high.
I got it off with a grinder and a bar. The grinder blade is done for, but it worked like a charm.
2 Answers
- Anonymous7 years agoFavorite Answer
rinse well with diesel ...
- civil_av8rLv 77 years ago
Apply diesel fuel to tar. The fuel will make the tar gummy again and then you can pry it up or chisel it away until you can lift it up.
