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.

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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

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Fix Hardpan Soil to Repair Your Septic System

Posted on September 26, 2017February 14, 2023 by Mark Reynolds

According to the U.S. EPA, 90% of septic failure happens in the septic system’s drain field. That’s a pretty interesting stat when you consider 99% of the products sold today do very little to solve the largest reason a septic system’s drain field fails: “hardpan soil conditions.” Read on to learn how to fix hardpan soil and save your septic system.

Septic drain field failures started to increase after the Clean Air Act of the 1970s, which reduced sulfur omissions. Sulfur allows sodium to build up in soil, creating “hardpan soil.” A byproduct of hard pan soil is a black, slimy substance called bio-mat. Most septic drain field repair products treat bio-mat, without eliminating the reason the bio-mat formed in the first place.

An agent consisting of liquid gypsum and a bio-stimulant reduces or eliminates both hardpan soil conditions and bio-mat. This will fix hardpan soil and restore your system. We strongly recommend using a septic professional to completely flush your system before adding our Septic Drainer and Bio-Septic Boost. These proven products can then take over from there and keep your system running as it should.

Order online at www.septicdrainer.com or call your septic professional today. Tell them you want Septic Drainer and Bio-Septic Boost!

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.