Septic tanks treatments

[andrew_j]

Glad the placebo works and money not wasted.

Good luck, your system has issues if rain impacts it. Hopefully it remains functional while you occupy home and save up for fix.

 

[RDY4WAR]

Yes, We get it pumped every 3 years. I think your comment regarding age and roots is a factor.

I got a quote just to have the leach lines done. No tank replacement. $30K to $35K - and that doesn't include putting your landscaping back together aside from filling up the tranches and holes. California prices, I suppose. Ridiculous.

Scott

Jesus Christ!!!

We just got a quote last week to replace our leach field on a system installed in 1972. $3,800. Rural South Carolina prices, I suppose.

 

[slo town]

Jesus Christ!!!

We just got a quote last week to replace our leach field on a system installed in 1972. $3,800. Rural South Carolina prices, I suppose.

Crazy, eh? Typical of California.

Scott

 

[RDY4WAR]

Crazy, eh? Typical of California.

Scott

A friend of mine, who lives in Texas, inherited 1.5 acres from an uncle in upper San Diego county about 5 years ago. He considered building a house on it and retire there. He got a reality check when he started pricing things out. He was looking at six figures in just state fees, taxes, and whatnot before any contractor could even break ground. He sold it instead.

 

[Delta]

Jesus Christ!!!

We just got a quote last week to replace our leach field on a system installed in 1972. $3,800. Rural South Carolina prices, I suppose.

Ooof. I think that's what just the permit cost around here...

 

[wpod]

You will use the 3 seashells.

Corn husks in Corn country.

 

[Donald]

Septic guy who services my engineered septic 2X a year (it's got an ex electric air pump that runs for 1 hour every other hour) says treatments like RIDX can leave a film on one of the filter screens the system has, clogging it. Does not recommend.

 

[Jeffo]

Y'all:

We have a 1,200 gallon tanks that feeds leach lines. The house and septic system is 28 years old. During rainy periods we have to be careful with water usage (no long showers or multiple laundry loads on the same day) because the leach lines become more saturated, causing the tank to fill past the top of the output pipe.

When we bought the house 19 years ago I put 18" manhole covers on both sides of the tank. Having easy access to check and maintain things is a good thing. I've always noticed a scum layer and on the solid side, and a less prominent scum layer on the leach side.

I've never used septic treatments until recently but because of saturation in winter months I decided to try one. I used Roebic K-57 and the results are astounding! The scum layer on the solid side has almost disappeared, and the water on the leach side has become so clear I can see parts of PVC pipe that are 6 inches below the surface of the water.

I just thought I'd pass this on. The reason I chose Roebic was because of the reviews I saw on the internet. People swear buy it.

This is just a FWIW. I have no association with Roebic in any way.

Scott

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Robic 57 is one of their best products. Also consider using a one or two gallons of 12% hydrogen peroxide as close to the drain field. HP is known to break down sludge and Bio-Mat and will not harm the bio system. Most people with "septic system" problems have a Bio-Mat problem!!!

 

[Donald]

I'm more curious how your field becomes that saturated. How may feet of lines do you have?

The level in your septic tank should be constant. It should not fluctuate. I am think you may be close to needing a new leash field. It's not flowing like it should and you are babying it.

Ask the septic company who pumps your tank what he thinks of septic tank additives.

I have a fancy septic with an air pump. I was told definitely no additives. It gets inspected 2x a year (required) and pumped when the inspection says it needs to be pumped.

 

[walterjay]

I was at one time a state certified septic system inspector. During my training I was told no additives. I recommend a pump as required. If your system is in trouble then I do recommend trying an additive. I have seen that work.

 

[sw99]

The best thing for a septic tank is active dry yeast packets. I buy the generic bulk packs at Walmart. I add on to the toilet and flush it every few months. They help the breakdown process in the tank. I have my tank pumped every 6 years and my septic guy says it looks like it was done two years ago. All natural and very inexpensive.

 

[Jeffo]

The best thing for a septic tank is active dry yeast packets. I buy the generic bulk packs at Walmart. I add on to the toilet and flush it every few months. They help the breakdown process in the tank. I have my tank pumped every 6 years and my septic guy says it looks like it was done two years ago. All natural and very inexpensive.

Consider using a one or two gallons of 12% hydrogen peroxide as close to the drain field as possible. Hydrogen Peroxide is known to break down sludge and Bio-Mat and will not harm the bio system of the septic tank or septic field. Most people with "septic system" problems have a Bio-Mat problem!!! You can purchase the 12% H2HO at Home Depot. $21.00 per gallon.