I'm on a private well in hurricane country. Currently, if I lose power I lose my well pump and have to use stored water to flush manually. Considering using my 1000 gallon above-ground SALTWATER pool as a water source in a prolonged power outage. Do you think my system could handle about 3 gallons of saltwater per day, for maybe 6 weeks?
Great question. Unfortunately, the jury is still out regarding salt's effects on septic systems. There have been studies done on the effects of water softener salt on septic systems, and these studies have mainly said that the salt had no negative effects on the system or performance. One study done in Australia, however, did show that over time the percolation rate of the leach field decreased as salt built up in fine soils. There is also concern of salt buildup affecting plants in the leach field, though we have not seen any scientific studies of this with septics. Keep in mind that these studies were also done with water softeners which use lower ppm salt than does your pool, but also that the water softeners affect all water in that system. All that said, our recommendation would be to avoid releasing too much saltwater into a septic system. In your case of simply flushing with the saltwater pool water when necessary, we believe your system would be totally fine. To be safe, we recommend against doing this for extended periods of time or releasing too much of the pool water into the system in a short period of time, but just flushing should be no problem."
@@uniqedrainseptic6331 Thanks! I have gallon jugs of water rat-holed all over the house and barn, so I have enough for weeks worth of flushes, and I will save those empty jugs for when I can drive someplace to refill them. Hopefully, I would only need to use the pool water in a doomsday scenario, and if that should come to pass-- might as well just go in the woods! Thanks again!
I had my septic tank cleaned and inspected about a year ago. My son is the only one living in the house full time. The shower he uses when you first run the water it smells of sulfur, but no where else in the in the other bathrooms or kitchen. I'm pretty sure its coming from the drain in the shower, the 2 sinks in the bathroom don't have any issues. This is the main bathroom that gets used. Could this be from the septic system. This bathroom is the furthest from the septic tank. Never had any backups in the house, all drains flow freely. I know not to dump any anti bacterial stuff in the drains. I got no clue.
Odds are that the smell is not coming from the septic system, so we wouldn't be too worried about a septic problem in this situation. It's more likely the sulfur smell is coming from the hot water heater anode rod that has been used up and needs to be replaced. It’s possible that it's only noticeable in that shower because it is receiving the most hot water at any given time and because the water is contained in a shower, which can make the smell more noticeable. We typically recommend having a plumber replace that anode rod (we recommend an aluminum replacement) or if you are feeling bold, you can drain the water heater yourself and replace the anode rod. Our guess is this will most likely fix the problem. Hopefully that helps! Good luck!
Hey there! The list of compatible detergents is quite long. If you're a Costco member, we often recommend Kirkland signature Free and Clear laundry detergent. Tide and All are also a good options. We have extensively used these detergents with cold cycles and like the results. We don't typically recommend using laundry sheets because laundry experts have shown that they seem to perform less well in testing than powder or liquids.
Can’t say whether your product works well or not, as it doesn’t come with any instructions. Just a QR code and website. When you go to the website and type in directions for use you find nothing. Seriously, every other product out there puts the directions on the bottle! Do you honestly think your customers have the time to chase you down to learn how to use your damn product. We aren’t all plumbers, in fact the better majority of us aren’t!!! 😖
Be careful. Consult the tank manufacture because some tanks cannot take the weight of added soil. Some tanks are rated for no more than 3 inches of top soil where others you can place more. Check with your town's codes and with the tank manufacturer. Also check the International Private Sewage Disposal Codes (IPSDC). You can find them by googling the title.
I was just told not to put anything at all in my septic. Was told not only is it a big waste of money but very bad for system because they remove the good bacteria from waste. Everyone is trying to sell their product so it is unbelievably difficult to get an honest answer! 🤦
the first thing I did was take out the garbage disposal from the kitchen sink. I may use it to pulverise compost into the soil. What about mowing the grass with a garden tractor over the leach field? Is there a recommended 'cover crop' or...
I wish accurate leach field maps were required in my area when my home was built. There is only a crude, hand drawn map of where it is. This makes it hard to know where I can dig, plant, build, or even if existing trees might be a problem.
We have had heavy rain in georgia. Our septic tank has a popper valve between the house and the tank. When it rains a lot sewage comes out the popper valve which i take as backing up. I havent had the tank pumped in at least 7 years. The system is 30 years old. what do you recommend? there is no standing water or smell after everything dries out. Thank you for your recommendation.
i have a question , i haven't found an answer yet. i have cancer and currently doing chemo ttreatment. will my poop kill the good bacteria and larvae in my septic tank?
Recommendations are very broad and okay in the most generic sense; however, may not apply to other than basic systems which are becoming more and more common. Do you have any scientific peer reviewed references to support you assertions about treatment in a septic tank and the benefit of additives to the septic tank?
Thank you for this video, and the suggestion for the bacteria product. Could you now list the names of cleaners and de-mineralizers we can safely use with an aerobic septic system?
Hi Katy! Thanks for the question. We highly recommend checking with your septic components manufacturer they may have some specific brand suggestions for you. As far as cleaners go, you non-antibacterial cleaners should be first choice, we (Unique Drain + Septic) make these kind of products. Follow the links in the description box for our products. For sanitizing tasks use products that are bleach based, as bleach tends to break down faster in a septic system. When selecting soaps, opt for soaps that aren't antibacterial, as they contain biocides that kill all bacteria. For descales and demineralizers, most are acid based and ultimately fine for the septic once diluted in the system. Look for vinegar or CLR based products. I hope that helps! Please feel free to reach out to us with any other questions via email: support@uniquemm.com.
Yikes! Stuff backing up into a tub means a significantly slowed or stopped system at some point. Without other indications, it can be hard to know whether this is a field issue, or a blocked line before the tank. We would advise flushing 2 bottles of Unique Septic Field Rejuvenator from somewhere upstream of said tub. Hopefully this solves the problem in a relatively painless and inexpensive way. If the problem persists you’ll probably need to call out an expert who can help you manually resolve this issue. Septic Field Rejuvenator: uniquedrainseptic.com/collections/septic/products/septic-field-rejuvenator We can always dig into this deeper with you if you need additional guidance! I know problems like this can be scary, so if you’d like assistance, we’re happy to help! Our customer support team is back in on Monday if you’d like more help! You can reach our support team at 866-662-4513
Well you may as well just say if you own a septic system just stop living! Everything you use has antibacterial in it, like hand washes which is essential for Covid and other viruses and germs! What clothes detergent is effective that doesn't have antibacterial? Without recommending the products it makes it very difficult to know what to use. The blue tablets that you drop in your toilet that are also beneficial to fight germs also has antibacterial or some kind of chemical that is most likely not advised! So what can we use to clean the toilet bowl when bleach would be number one! 🤨 It's insane how do you live comfortably without always worrying if you are using something that will harm your system!
You actually don't want antibacterial soap even for covid. Simple soaps and detergents are fine. Antibacterial overuse leads to overgrowths of resistant strains, like with antibiotics and MRSA
LOOK at the roll of paper in the first half of this video... IT'S UPSIDE DOWN! So, in addition to being a commercial for unique's products, it is actually Satan. Only Satan would mount the roll upside down. AVOID!
My lawn guy cracked my pipe on top off my septic mount, the last home owner had them lowered so you can mow over them, where they cap? and how many are their usually?
Sir, I have very small area around my house. Dept of the soil is not more than 2.5 meters. Below that ground is all limestone, white in color. My question is, is it recommended to dig further the limestone for a septic tank? What would be any likely future impact (good or bad)? thanks
