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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Telephone: 518-812-0000

How Septic Drain Field Repair Can Literally Save You Thousands

Posted on September 9, 2016February 14, 2023 by

Septic Drain Field Repair Septic systems are a great option for a home. But, if any part of the septic system stops working, the result is often a plumbing emergency that requires immediate attention.

The system can become clogged and the septic drain field can fail. This is common if too much water is running through the septic tank at all times, since the walls never get the chance to dry. Due to the excess water, a film of bacteria will grow and coat the edges of the drain field, which means that water cannot seep through these pipes and exit the system. In these cases you would need septic repair.

Some common symptoms that you need septic drain field repair include wet spots on the ground, noises coming from drains, or clogged plumbing. If you do have a septic system, try to conserve water as much as you can, and space out usage.

If you find yourself in need of drain field repair, before you dig up your yard or spend thousands of dollars installing a new system or drain field, repair your drain field and septic system with Septic Drainer. It is the most effective way to repair and restore a clogged or failing septic system. Also, be sure to check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost!

Septic Pumping: How Often Should I Get It Pumped?

Posted on July 22, 2016February 15, 2023 by

Spetic Drainer: System Pumping You might never really think much about septic pumping, or where the waste goes when flushing a toilet or draining a kitchen sink. Most people with septic systems and septic drain fields are no different. How it all works is a mystery to most.

The main misconception about septic systems is that they have a large tank that holds all that waste until a septic contractor with a large truck is called to empty it. No, this is not the case. What they are really cleaning out is the sludge and grime that doesn’t get processed by the septic components.

If a septic system was not working, it would need to be pumped out at least every few months. Just ask anyone that has a system that is not working right and they can tell you about that!

So then the question becomes just how often is septic pumping necessary with a healthy system? No two households are exactly the same, either in number or lifestyle. The typical time period between cleanings is anywhere from one to three years. The best plan is to have the system inspected annually. Even if the septic tank does not need to be pumped at that time, other necessary maintenance issues can be taken care of, including inspecting the drain field and cleaning the drains and using Septic Drainer, septic drain field repair, to maintain the life of the system.

Also check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost.

How To Build A Drain Field Garden

Posted on July 8, 2016October 30, 2019 by

Build a drain field garden If you have a septic system and drain field, you may feel like your septic drain field is a necessary waste of space, especially if you have a limited yard size. However, planting a garden on this area can not only improve the appearance of this space, but it can also help your septic drain system work at its highest capacity, by getting rid of the organics and soils that may be present in your field.

Instead of looking out your window at an empty drain field, why not turn your drain field into a beautiful garden, in two easy steps?

Pick out what type of plants you want to add. Shallow-rooted plants and shrubs are the best options when you are designing your landscape for this area. Consider using turf grass, flowering perennials and annuals, and other types of herbaceous plants that have minimum root depth and only require a little water to grow and flourish. You can also try a raised box garden if you need a little more depth.
Now that you have your plants picked out, you will want to proceed carefully. When you are preparing the area to plant, remove the soil with caution. Try planting a few sample plants at a time to see how they work on your drain field before planting on the whole thing.

If you thought that planting on your drain field was going to be difficult, it’s really as simple as these two steps.

Remember to use Septic Drainer regularly, and also check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost.

Hosting Guests? Prevent Septic System Repair With These Tips

Posted on June 24, 2016October 30, 2019 by

Having company gather at the homestead can be fun and crazy all at the same time. When you have a large group of family or friends over to stay, you may notice that the influx of water usage spells trouble for your septic system. To avoid septic repairs when you have company follow these septic tips for hosting:

Large groups of people are synonymous with large amounts of food preparation and consumption. Because of the increased amount of food preparation, you may notice that your sinks start to back up. If this happens, do not use a liquid drain cleaner to clear up the clog. Instead, use a plunger to clear the drain of the clog.
You may also notice that your toilets start to clog up as well as your sinks due to the increased number of people staying in your home. Call your septic system company if you notice that the toilets start to back up and won’t work normally, even after flushing and plunging the toilet multiple times.
Avoid doing laundry while your company is staying with you. If one of your guests needs to do some wash, have them space out the loads over the course of the week, instead of doing multiple loads in one day.

By following these few septic tips for hosting, you can avoid septic pump repair and other problems with your septic system.

Also, remember to regularly use Septic Drainer, and be sure to check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost.

Septic System Repair: Signs That It’s Time For Action

Posted on June 10, 2016February 15, 2023 by

septic system repair products Having a septic system on your property is an efficient way to deal with waste, but septic systems need regular septic drain field maintenance in order to prevent septic system repair problems. If you have a septic system, septic drain field maintenance is something you just can’t go without.

The following is a list of common signs that you need maintenance and/or septic system repair:

Can you barely stand to be in your backyard because of the smell? Foul or unpleasant odors surrounding your system means it’s time for scheduled maintenance.
When your septic tank is full, you may find that your toilets are backed up and won’t seem to flush, no matter how many times you plunge them.
If it’s been a few years since you had septic maintenance done, you should put this on your to-do list. Homeowners should generally have their system tended to every three to five years. You should do this even if it appears to be working fine.
Small puddles of water throughout your yard or an abundance of smelly water surrounding the tank might indicate a problem.

If you’ve put off septic system maintenance, don’t wait any longer. Order Septic Drainer’s Maintenance kit to get your septic system back in working order and prevent more costly septic system repair. Also check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost!

How Often Do You Need Septic Maintenance?

Posted on April 19, 2016February 16, 2023 by

septic maintenance Like everything else, if you don’t keep up with routine maintenance, before long, your septic system will require expensive repairs or even need to be replaced entirely. In order for septic systems to stay healthy over the lifetime of the home, homeowners should be sure to properly maintain their systems and septic drain fields.

But how often should septic pumping and other septic tank maintenance be done? The answer will depend on a few factors:

The age of the system.
How well it has been maintained in the past.
In general, a septic system should be checked every 12 to 24 months.

To avoid septic problems, you should consider Septic Drainer as part of your septic maintenance plan. It is the easiest, most cost-effective step you can take to avoid problems. Septic Drainer will:

Repair a septic drain field.
Eliminate septic drain field problems, if used regularly.
Save you money by avoiding costly septic drain field repair.
Extend the life of your septic system by years.

Order Septic Drainer today! and be sure to check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost! It’s an excellent companion to our Septic Drainer solution and an important part of our overall care package.

Septic System Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Your Septic System?

Posted on December 30, 2014December 3, 2019 by

You may know where it is in your yard, or basically what it’s for, but how much do you know about your septic system? Take our Septic System Quiz and see how you score:

True of False:

If you fail to maintain your system, failure is guaranteed.
- TRUE: Like every other part of your home or business, septic system maintenance is key to keeping your system healthy and functioning efficiently!
90% of septic failures are due to soil failure.
- TRUE: Over time, sodium (salt) builds up in the soil around your drain and leach field, creating a layer of concrete-hard dirt around your drainage pipes!
There are warning signs of septic failure that most people don’t recognize as a symptom of septic failure.
- TRUE: We all know that that odors in the yard or raw sewage floating on the surface of the ground is a symptom, but did you know that if your bathtub holds water and won’t drain, it may also be because of your septic drain system?
Flushing things like coffee grounds, paper towels, dental floss and cigarette butts can greatly increase your risk of septic issues.
- TRUE: Introducing these types of items to your septic system will decrease the capacity of your system, and things like grease can clog the pipes.
Sodium binds with soil and creates hardpan, which impairs drainage.
- TRUE: Hardened calcium carbonate deposits form when minerals leach from the upper layer of soil and chemically bond to one another.

Warning Signs

We have all at some point in our lives experienced the one-of-a-kind smell of a septic tank. Even if you’ve just followed a pump truck, you would recognize that smell anywhere. The waste that makes up that smell belongs outside under the ground, not in your bathtub or your sink.

If your drains are starting to slow, or your backyard looks like you are adding a pond to your landscape, these are not signs to ignore! If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, take action before it backs up INTO your home. These are all signs that the drain field is not draining properly and needs attention.

Now that you’ve taken our septic system quiz, here is some good news:

Septic Drainer can restore your drain field by driving out the sodium and aerating the soil.
Septic Drainer can save you thousands. It is a small investment to keep your drain field functioning correctly.
The Septic Drainer product suite is used by professionals as well as homeowners nationwide and in Canada.
Septic Drainer can be purchased online at www.septicdrainer.com and also by calling 518.812.0000.
Septic Drainer is proudly made in the USA.

Why do so many homeowners and septic professionals rely on Septic Drainer to maintain and restore their septic drain fields? ‘Cause it works!

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Should I Add Chemicals To My Septic System?

Posted on March 12, 2012December 3, 2019 by

After seeing ads on TV and in magazines, many people wonder, “Should I Add Chemicals To My Septic System?” Some states have an approved list of chemicals available, although just because they have an approved list does not mean your system needs chemical treatments.

When you have your septic system pumped, you need to ask your technician questions on how your system is operating. An educated system inspector will be able to tell you if chemicals will help your system.

There are some legitimate reasons to add chemicals to your system. Dish and laundry soaps are very concentrated. These soaps diminish the amount of natural bacteria and enzymes that help breakdown solids and foods that enter the tank.

With this being said, if your technician informs you that the contents in your tank is very thick, then a chemical could assist with breaking this down during scheduled pumping. A properly maintained and operating system should not need chemicals to function, according to the Dept. of Environmental Protection.

Again, what seems to be my most asked question is: If the drain field is not leaching correctly, should I add chemicals to my septic system? The answer is yes!

In leach fields and cesspools, what happens over time is a bio-mat will form. This is a thick, black tar-like substance that prevents the system from draining efficiently. A trained technician can add certain chemicals directly into the system. These environmentally safe chemicals will break down the bio-mat and allow the leach field to operate.

As always, visit: https://www.septicdrainer.com or call 1-518-812-0000. And be sure to check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost!

Septic Drainer Review: ABA Well & Septic Service

Posted on February 3, 2012February 16, 2023 by

Check out this great new Septic Drainer review from another of our professional partners:

“Septic Drainer is like Magic in a Bottle! After speaking with Mark Reynolds about his product (Septic Drainer), our company decided to give it a try. In the areas we service, a lot of homeowners have septic system problems, especially during this time of year. We recently had a system that we did not feel confident that we could effectively restore. Much to our surprise, Septic Drainer did the job. It was like magic in a bottle. We were using Septic Seep as our drain field restorative and had success, but not as much success as with Septic Drainer.

“This product is unbelievable. We will never use any other product. We are officially lifetime customers. Mr. Reynolds’ ability to market his product with full confidence of its effectiveness sold me after one conversation. Buying Septic Drainer was the best decision we have made in a long time.”

— Emily Edwards, Office Manager, ABA Well & Septic Service

Thanks again, Emily, for your support, as well as the wonderful Septic Drainer review!

Are you ready to give Septic Drainer a try? Order online today. Also, check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost!

Leach Field Repair Video

Posted on January 29, 2012February 16, 2023 by

When you need to repair a failed leach field, you need a fast, simple and cost effective solution. This is the reason that Septic Drainer and its companion product, Bio-Septic Boost, were created. But we understand: There are many products out there making similar claims. Give us the opportunity to show you why we are different, and have the products that can truly deliver what is promised. For more information, check out this great informational septic system drain and leach field repair video, hosted by Septic Drainer CEO Mark Reynolds:

Remember, Septic Drainer, Bio-Septic Boost and our entire family of septic system maintenance and repair products are the most dependable, inexpensive and environmentally safe methods of rejuvenating and repairing septic systems and septic drain and leach fields. Our products can even repair failed septic systems, likely saving our customers thousands of dollars in expensive fixes. Give us a try and see the difference we can make!

For more information and to order, visit Septic Drainer. And be sure to check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost! It ensures healthy and thriving bacteria in your drain or leach field. This is essential for proper function of your home’s septic system.