I have a new septic system. I have heard some plumbers say that adding Rid-X (or like products) is a waste of money because there are already plenty of bacteria in the tank. I have added about one box a month for these first few months...should I continue?
2007-02-19 05:11:24 · 7 answers · asked by Dr. J 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes keep it up but you can cut back to one treatment every three months , just saves a little money
2007-02-22 23:31:01 · answer #1 · answered by waldoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have lived on a septic system for the past 11-years. I did not have the tank pumped for 7-years (which is a mistake - I was lucky not to have problems), but I have used a bacterial supplement all along. It's what saved me!
The worst thing that can happen to your system is that solids stop breaking down, and once the tank fills, the solid matter can flow into the leach field. If your leach lines plug up, the only way to fix them is to replace them!
Don't run things like coffee grounds, egg shells, and anything that won't digest down the drain. Use a product like Rid-X regularly, and have your tank pumped every 3 - 4 yeas, depending on how heavy your sewer flow is.
I use Clorox products in my washer, but I use minnimal amounts. I've never "killed" my tank yet.
2007-02-19 05:26:29 · answer #2 · answered by Hank 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should probably check with the company that pumps or will be pumping your septic..."over the counter" products are not really recommended. Most, if not all septic companies carry products that work better and can give you advice or recommendations on how often, if at all it should be added. I work for a septic business, and we carry Bio-jet...about $25 a gallon and it is usually used more for older systems..but your septic service can talk to you about that... Good luck!!
***Also, if you have a garbage disposal, that's not really a good thing if you have a septic..so Bio jet..or similar products will help, but you may need it pumped more often than not...Recommended every two to three years...
2007-02-19 05:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say you are doing the right thing. InCanada we have a product called " Septo-bac " & i used to put 1 pkg. in the flush once a week. They told me at the hardware store to do that & in 10 years I never had to have anything done to my septic system. So, I would continue for sure, unless you like the prospect of having it flushed out or pumped out. How gross is that ?
2007-02-19 06:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by The Count 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the answer is no. If your septic is undersized, you may be able to minimize problems with this product but its ability to address the matter is spotty at best because the problem is an undersized septic. However if you use a lot of bleach in the laundry or clean latex paint brushes and dump the waste down the drain, or dump other contaminants into the septic it will harm the desired bacteria's population and this can be problematic. In these cases you may be able to reintroduce the desired bacteria by such products.
2016-05-24 09:55:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleaches, soaps and detergents kill the bacteria so keep using (my brother is a plumber) unless you want to have it serviced regularly for waste build up :)
2007-02-19 05:16:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Plumbers are just lying to you to pad their wallets, RidX is a great product.
2007-02-19 05:14:48 · answer #7 · answered by sarahscute2000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋