Repair / Maintain Your Septic Drain Field: Drain Field FAQ

Using Septic Drainer to maintain or repair your septic drain field can prevent, restore and maintain your drain field system! Check out our Septic Drainer septic drain field FAQ and get answers to how to use our product, and how it can work for you. It’s easy to order Septic Drainer and get started today, or contact us at (518) 812-0000 for more information, and check our client video testimonials here!

Septic System FAQ #1- CAN I POUR SEPTIC DRAINER DIRECTLY IN MY SEPTIC TANK?

Answer: No, it’s better to apply Septic Drainer directly in the drain lines by accessing the “Distribution Box”. The Distribution Box is usually about 10’ off the septic tank. If there is no Distribution Box simply use a hose about 15’-20’ long and insert the hose in the outgoing line (effluent line) from the tank to the drain field and pour the product using the hose with a funnel. It may be better to dig up the outgoing line to the drain field and install a clean out for future access. (All very easy and common practice.)

Septic System FAQ #2- CAN I APPLY SEPTIC DRAINER WITH A BACTERIA TREATMENT?

Answer: Yes you can. Septic Drainer is applied in the drain field while the bacterium is applied in the septic tank.

Septic System FAQ #3- HOW LONG DOES SEPTIC DRAINER TAKE TO WORK?

Answer: The normal time is about three weeks, but could take longer or shorter depending on the system failure. In some cases because of hydraulic loading of ground water, a system may never drain completely. But it will not back-up with regular maintenance and an application of Septic Drainer every six months.

About Septic Drainer - Septic Drainer

Name: Septic Drainer
Address: 1 Harding Street Box 1166 Bedford NH, Bedford, NH, 03110, US
Telephone: 518-812-0000

Contacting Septic Drainer

Posted on November 5, 2018December 3, 2019 by Tim A

Hey Folks, it’s your Septic Drainer friends here. We want to give our customers many ways to contact us, so we can help assist you with all your septic repair needs! Here is some more information on contacting Septic Drainer.

You may fill out this form to send us an email. You can also call us at 518-812-0000.

Or, if you simply go to www.SepticDrainer.com, we also have a live chat that can be utilized any day of the week. You may also send us a message through our Facebook page. We try to give you as many was as possible of contacting Septic Drainer.

However you would like to contact us, our Septic Drainer professionals are ready to help you! Our customers are our number one priority and we’d love to hear from you and learn more about your needs.

Remember, Septic Drainer and our companion product, Bio-Septic Boost, are the ideal overall solution for septic drain field repair and maintenance. You can literally save thousands of dollars in repairs by using our products. Contact us by one of the means listed above and we will explain more about how our products can rejuvenate your septic system, even if it is failing.

Water Softeners and Septic Systems

Posted on October 29, 2017February 14, 2023 by Mark Reynolds

Hey, it’s Mark Reynolds here, to talk about water softeners and the salt brine that discharges into your septic system.

Water softeners are whole-house filtration systems that remove calcium and magnesium from your water supply through a process called ion exchange. These are the same minerals that cause water hardness and its negative effects in your home. Unfortunately the byproduct of the process is sodium, which can cause septic issues.

It’s a little-known fact that salt can affect the performance of your septic system’s drain field. When salt combines with the soil, especially in clay soil, it binds up causing Hard Pan, preventing liquid percolation. This condition is called hard pan soil. The average homeowner discharges 56 pounds of sodium in a septic system’s drain field per year. Water softeners will further add to the sodium problem.

Adding a soil conditioner like Septic Drainer prevents hard pan soil conditions, as well septic drain field failure from hard pan soil. So if you have a water softener, we recommend adding a gallon of Septic Drainer to your toilet or tank. This will offset the additional sodium released into your septic system, keeping your drain field working just as it should.

Visit www.septicdrainer.com and Bio-Septic Boost or call 518-812-0000

Thank you,
Mark Reynolds

Septic System Tips – The Do’s and Don’ts

Posted on October 7, 2017February 14, 2023 by Mark Reynolds

If you live in rural America, you’ve probably heard about septic systems. In addition here are some septic system tips and other useful things you need to know:

1) The location of your system.

2) The type of system you have.

3) An understanding of how a system works.

4) Accurate maintenance records.

Many folks have questions like:

1) How often should you pump your system?

Every two years is a good rule of thumb. Every five years you should pump your tank and flush out your drainage system.

2) Should you add additives?

For the biological health of the system, we recommend a bio-stimulant nutrient (BSN), which is the safe bet. There’s no need to match your septic environment to a specific type of bacteria additive. Pick the wrong bacteria and you might waste your money. Using a BSN is the safe bet.

For drain field soil health, use a soil conditioner to keep your soil draining properly. Remember, 90% of the septic failures happen in the soil of the drain field, according to the U.S. EPA.

Common Questions

3) Is it ok to build things on top of your system?

Building driveways, patios and pools, and planting trees, prevents access and compacts the soil, compromising your system.

4) Should you dispose of paper products, female hygiene products or handy wipes in a septic system?

Absolutely do not dispose of anything other than human waste or toilet tissue in your septic system.

5) Does adding harsh cleaning products or paint products negatively affect a septic system?

Yes, these chemicals destroy the biological health of your septic system. Do not use toilet chlorine cleaning dispensers, harsh cleaning chemicals or any other chemical in your septic system or you will have soil drainage issues.

For more information and septic system tips, visit www.septicdrainer.com

Mark Reynolds

What’s The Most Expensive Home Repair?

Posted on June 19, 2017November 14, 2021 by Mark Reynolds

Any guesses? Besides your home, the most expensive repair would be your septic system’s drain field. That’s why keeping it running smoothly is absolutely critical, unless you want to foot the bill of repairs and other remediation methods.

More and more communities are requiring raised mound systems that are costing as much as $35,000. Usually a raised mount system is required, because the percolation rate or liquid draining capability of the soil is very low, mostly in clay soils. It’s a very expensive, and potentially unnecessary, step to take.

In my opinion, a raised mount system only raises the distance between the drain field and the bad soil (clay). Using Septic Drainer opens poorly draining soils by breaking the bond between the soil and sodium. Raised mound systems can be restored using Septic Drainer. Septic Drainer can prevent septic failure and help you avoid the most expensive home repair, just by adding a gallon once every six to 12 months!

Go ahead: Make that investment today and get free shipping when you add another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost. Use promo code Boost when checking out. Click here to Order Septic Drainer Today!

Mark Reynolds

CEO

RCS II, Inc

Septic System Treatments: How They Help You Avoid Disasters

Posted on January 27, 2017November 24, 2019 by

A failing septic system can be very annoying, because it can cause bad odors and a big mess. Fortunately, septic system treatments can help you avoid such problems.

If septic problems have already occurred, prevent it from happening ever again. Order Septic Drainer and our Bio-Septic Boost for septic system treatments and then follow up with our annual maintenance program. If you do, you will avoid costly big problems down the road!

There are a number of common problems when it comes to septic systems. Tank, pipe and drain field issues also happen. Many people have experienced septic issues, but our septic system treatment has rectified these problems for them. Just by using Septic Drainer, you not only will save thousands in repairs, you will also have a renewed peace of mind.

So, to refresh you on all of the problems that are red flags that you need septic system treatment by our product, be on the watch for: drains or toilets are emptying slowly; wet spots on your lawn; the toilet is backing up; your drain is backing up; or a high-level water alarm goes off. These are all signs that it is time for septic treatment with Septic Drainer.

Septic System Maintenance Tips: How To Keep Yours Running For Years

Posted on August 26, 2016December 2, 2019 by

Customers are always asking us for septic system maintenance tips, and we always tell them to start with the drain field. The purpose of drain fields is to remove impurities and contaminants from the liquid that emerges from septic tanks. Over time, your drain field area might not do its job properly. To break up the sodium and rejuvenate the soil absorption system, special cleaning may be needed.

First, the technicians will pump the drain field to remove any excess saturation. Next, they will add Bio-Septic Boost to increase the good bacteria in the system by a million-fold, along with Septic Drainer. This breaks up the sodium that may be building up underground. It really can be that simple to take care of your septic system. Order our Maintenance Kit!

Note: Clogged drain fields are the leading cause of septic system failures and malfunctions. Many people allow these septic problems to continue because of the cost, time and unsightly excavation involved in replacing an exhausted field. Have your septic system regularly inspected and maintained to avoid this. Have a clogged drain field? No problem, use our Septic Drainer Repair Kit! Also check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost.

Be sure to stay tuned to our blog for more septic system maintenance tips.

Six Common Septic Drain Field Problems

Posted on April 27, 2016February 15, 2023 by

With so many things that can cause septic drain field problems, and to avoid septic drain field repair, the best course of action when you suspect septic problems is to properly clean and maintain your drain field with Septic Drainer. Here are just a few septic drain field repair issues that could be disrupting your septic system:

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It’s past due for pumping or septic drain field maintenance services. It is important to be on a regular schedule for septic tank maintenance to maintain the health of your septic system.
Tree roots. Trees can have root systems that go far beyond what a homeowner expected when they first planted a tree seedling. Roots can infiltrate a septic drain field and really cause a lot of trouble. Roots even tend to grow toward drain fields because it is their job to find water for the tree.

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Grease. Homeowners should avoid putting grease down drains when they have septic systems, as the grease can cut off the oxygen in the drain field, making it unable to perform its function.
Outdated. Septic systems put in many years ago were not designed to handle the capacity of today’s modern homes and large families. Outdated septic systems may fail, and Septic Drainer can add years of life here.

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Sludge Overload. Septic systems are more than just a tank for waste. They are a balanced system that uses bacteria to reduce sludge and sulfite buildup. Today’s households often use strong household cleaners that upset this balance and lead to septic drain field problems.
Vehicle Damage. The drain field and its associated piping are not built to sustain weight and can become easily damaged by vehicles parking on them. Even if the vehicle does not collapse the system, it can compact the soil causing drain field problems.

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And don’t forget to check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost!

Septic System Maintenance… Do I Have To?

Posted on March 6, 2015December 2, 2019 by

When it comes to septic system maintenance, you may wonder if you really have to do it. In a word, YES.

Most people don’t give their septic system much thought at all unless they are experiencing a problem. But why wait for a problem when you can maintain your septic system so easily?

Septic systems of every kind — conventional systems, dry well systems, cesspools or mound — can fail at any given time, no matter the weather, season or geographical location. Much of septic system failures can be avoided!

Practical Tips

First, there are some things you can do to maintain your septic system daily to keep it running at its best:

First, don’t flush wipes, cotton balls, cigarette butts, coffee grounds, dental floss, grease, fats, etc. This can cause more harm than some would think. There are some things that are out of our control, however, like the amount of sodium that enters the system, mostly on accident. Sodium is found in shampoos, laundry detergents and water softeners, never mind the amount of sodium we consume in our everyday diets.
Second, get your septic system pumped on a regular schedule. It is recommended to have your system pumped about every three years to remove the solids. This of course depends on your household size and tank size.
Third, add Septic Drainer! Septic Drainer works in the soil, not the tank. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 90% of septic failures are due to soil failure. The soil fails because of hard pan, which occurs when the soil and sodium bind together. Hard pan is a distinct layer of soil that is largely impervious to water. Septic Drainer drives out the sodium and aerates the soil. Why replace your drain field soil when you can rejuvenate the existing soil and keep thousands of dollars in your pocket?

After your first application of four gallons of Septic Drainer, just add one gallon every six months for consistent septic system maintenance! It’s as easy as calling 518-812-0000 and placing your order today!

Remember, all systems rely on the ability of the drain field to absorb water!