septic tank

[Anonymous]

want to create a septic tank with soak pit family to use it in different drawings

please any help how to start or create such family

[DMK™ · Accepted solution]

depends on how complex is required geometry, if this is just rectangular cast-in-place tank, maybe better to model it just w/ walls and floors. If you want to create a family, you can start w/ searching already existing free families (ex. https://www.arcat.com/bim/divs/33-333600-arcat.shtml ) and then update it per your needs. Also, you can share some cut sheets to depict us how complexly is required geometry.

[barthbradley · Accepted solution]

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[barthbradley]

Just curious to know: why you’re modeling this and not doing it schematically and calling out to construction details? Do you model and excavate the topography, and the infrastructure piping as well?

[funnelriversdigitalmarketing]

Hey! 👋

Creating a septic tank with a soak pit family is a great idea—especially if you want to reuse it across multiple drawings or projects for consistency and efficiency.

Here’s a quick guide to help you get started:

 1. Decide on the Type of Family

• Use the Generic Model or Plumbing Fixture template in Revit to start, depending on your need for scheduling or MEP integration.

• If you're modeling for civil/site context, you might also use a Site Component family.

 2. Model the Septic Tank and Soak Pit

• Use extrusions, blends, and voids to model the tank structure (inlet, outlet, chambers).

• Include the soak pit as a separate geometry (typically cylindrical or rectangular with perforated walls).

• Add symbolic lines in plan/section views to show the internal layout for clarity.

 3. Add Parameters

• Use instance or type parameters for tank dimensions, soak pit size, and pipe connections so you can easily adjust them across different projects.

• Optional: Add shared parameters for capacity, material, or location.

4. Connector Elements

• If you want to connect to plumbing systems, add pipe connectors at inlet and outlet points.

• Use visibility parameters to show/hide sections depending on the scale or view.

5. Materials & Annotations

• Assign proper materials for concrete, gravel, perforated pipes, etc.

• Add annotation symbols and shared labels for schedules or legends.

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If you're looking for a ready-to-use family or need a custom-built one tailored to local codes or dimensions, our team at TeamOne Biotech works on sustainable sanitation design and can help with 2D/3D documentation and modular systems including bio-digesters, ETPs, and septic-soak pit integration.

Feel free to DM if you'd like a sample or assistance building one!

[funnelriversdigitalmarketing]

Hey! 👋

Creating a septic tank with a soak pit family is a great idea—especially if you want to reuse it across multiple drawings or projects for consistency and efficiency.

Here’s a quick guide to help you get started:

🔧 1. Decide on the Type of Family

• Use the Generic Model or Plumbing Fixture template in Revit to start, depending on your need for scheduling or MEP integration.

• If you're modeling for civil/site context, you might also use a Site Component family.

📐 2. Model the Septic Tank and Soak Pit

• Use extrusions, blends, and voids to model the tank structure (inlet, outlet, chambers).

• Include the soak pit as a separate geometry (typically cylindrical or rectangular with perforated walls).

• Add symbolic lines in plan/section views to show the internal layout for clarity.

🔄 3. Add Parameters

• Use instance or type parameters for tank dimensions, soak pit size, and pipe connections so you can easily adjust them across different projects.

• Optional: Add shared parameters for capacity, material, or location.

📌 4. Connector Elements

• If you want to connect to plumbing systems, add pipe connectors at inlet and outlet points.

• Use visibility parameters to show/hide sections depending on the scale or view.

🧱 5. Materials & Annotations

• Assign proper materials for concrete, gravel, perforated pipes, etc.

• Add annotation symbols and shared labels for schedules or legends.

---

If you're looking for a ready-to-use family or need a custom-built one tailored to local codes or dimensions, our team at TeamOne Biotech works on sustainable sanitation design and can help with 2D/3D documentation and modular systems including bio-digesters, ETPs, and septic-soak pit integration.

Feel free to DM if you'd like a sample or assistance building one!