Posted on 09/15/2007 2:42:50 PM PDT by Mamzelle
You've never had "brown trout" swimming in your bathtub.
I know a few people in the biz. City folk generally have NO clue...
It can cost a great deal of money for a city person to learn what Fishtalk was offering for no charge.
Lighten up, Francis.
Have you tried the “M-80 and a toilet plunger” trick?
I know a few people in the biz. City folk generally have NO clue...
That’s exactly what I said to her.
I grew up in a city. Besides that I dealt with KBR toilets in deployment zones. I’ve even dealt with “shovel as you go.”
Mrs Bear and I intend to buy a home one day. I realize that we will have a lot to learn especially if the place has a septic tank. Like I said, ignorance can be cured with knowledge.
Fishy’s “witty” comments on her first post seemed to be “bathroom humor.” I even apologized for the misunderstanding. I DO NOT appreciate a smarmy little wench with an elitist attitude insulting me.
Hey Fishy! Let’s get some standard gear and go for a nice little desert ruck march. About 20 miles should be “fun.” Your superior intellect and wit will surely see you through!
Huh. Wow. Living in the rocky Hill Country, septics are pretty common. OK, now the gross question: do septic tanks handle feminine products pretty well?
Not at ALL. Don't do it, unless you like buying new septic systems.
Liberals could care less if this is going on in Walmart. Not their store. Perhaps if it happens in Starbucks they’ll sit up and take notice.
One more dxxx good reason to secure the border and protect our health.
Heres the lowdown on what works and what does not.
Chemical cleaners do nothing but clog your system up more than when you started. DONT USE CHEMICAL BASED CLEANERS.
light problems www.ridx.com
medium problems www.septicflusher.com
heavy problems www.newtechbio.com
Those three work for whats intended and end of story!
Ricky Biggs
I just got this in an email from a non Freeper LOL.
No it does not.
My septic guy says the fact that I dont toss greasy products down the sink is a big plus.
The poop eating bacteria is doing its job in ours.
I have had a septic system for 20 yrs and use bleach in the laundry have to sanitize sheets and pads as a careprovider.
And I do 2-3 loads per day.
I have my tank pumped out about every 5yrs and have been told I have a very healthy system.
My guy claims it is not dumping greasy stuff down the sink (do not use the kitchen sink for a disposal unit) that keeps the healthy poop eating bacteria in check.
The Rid-X only worked by getting rid of our money.
However we have learned(the hard way) that the toliet isn’t a substitute for a garbage can and you only substances one puts down the toliet is real toilet paper and (real) crap.
Everything else is Verbotten!!
Um, that’s not a toilet, it’s a TreBouchet
I’ve never had a septic system in my life, and I must say this thread is...fascinating.
On Rid-X and similar products one needs to understand how a normal septic tank works. It is a settling tank. What is flushed in floats, stays in suspension for a while or sinks right away. The bacteria in the tank work on all three as best they can, with the residue setting to the bottom to become the black sludge.
Rid-X ingredients are bacteria cultures, enzymes, micronutrients and inert (non-active) ingredients. What percentage? Do this, put two ounces of Rid-X in a glass measuring cup. Add water to bring it to four ounces. Stir well and let contents settle. You will see Rid-X in probably 99% the inert ingredients, which look like fine sand to me. Those inert ingredients are flushed down, settling almost immediately and adding to the bottom sludge. (Thus, if you insist on using Rid-X put the quantity in say a quart plastic bottle, add water, shake, let settle and only use the liquid.)
Does Rid-X work such as their box claim “Scientifically proven to digest household waste? Yes, but the problem is in how it does it. It acts to keep organic material in suspension rather than letting them settle. With each flush these organic materials are washed through the leach field, which can eventually clog it up, requiring expensive repair or replacement.
Yep, you pay Rid-X now and then you pay someone to repair or replace your leach field in the future.
Your septic tank doesn’t need anything but good old human poo to work properly. What can kill bacteria in the tank are things like flushing down large quantities of bleach and some other cleaning products.
A garbage disposal can be a septic tanks worse enemy as far as sludge build up. Folks use them to get rid of things such as egg shells, citrus peels, coffee grounds, chicken bones and vegetable trimmings, most of which the bacteria won’t act on.
As far as possible nothing should go into a septic tank which hasn’t passed through the human body. This includes cigarette butts and filters, sanitary napkins, facial tissue and condoms.
Some folks go so far as to not flush down toilet paper. It is put in with their household garbage. However, if you will flush it, look on the package for ‘septic tank friendly’.
What about yeast? Think about it. Yeast is a fungus. It acts with sugar to create alcohol. Alcohol kills bacteria. Thus, it is counter-productive.
How long between pump outs depends on several factors, such as how many people are using it, how they use it and state laws, which may require pump out every couple of years whether it needs it or not.
Don't use it on your keyboard and never ask the question under "News/Activism" topics. Put your flame suit one.....LOL!
If you live in an area without sewer service who can tell you not to drain your washing machine onto the yard?
Well, welcome to FR. /s
I’d think 20 gallons of coke would do the job, too.
You haz a smell!
That’s quite a screen name you have. BTW, how did you find this thread that was posted in 2007 when you just signed up today?
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