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What Are Septic Drain Fields?

Posted on by Mark Reynolds

Not all septic leach or drain fields are not the same, but then again they are. Here are a few examples of the different design types:

1) The conventional type, consisting of a two-chambered septic tank, distribution box, stone, sand and perforated plastic piping.

2) The raised mount system type, consisting of a three-chambered septic tank. The third chamber, a pump chamber raised system built up on sand, distribution box, stone, sand and perforated plastic piping.

3) A specialty system, consisting of a two-chambered septic tank and an array of either drainage mats or membranes.

All these systems have one thing in common: a type of soil drainage system where once the sewage drains through 59 inches of soil, it’s considered purified. Hopefully this answers the common question: what are septic drain fields?

Remember, Septic Drainer and our companion product Bio-Septic Boost are the ideal solution for septic system preventative maintenance and repair. When used together as directed, these products can rejuvenate and fix even failed septic systems, saving you thousands of dollars in repairs. Try out our comprehensive care package and you will see clear results, guaranteed!

Learn more about septic systems by reading our exclusive Septic Drainer blog and visiting our sites at Bio-Septic Boost and www.septicdrainer.com

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How to Repair Septic Systems Using Septic Drainer

Posted on by Mark Reynolds

Hello, it’s your friends at Septic Drainer here. In this post, we’d like to share information and steps to take that will explain how to repair septic systems using our Septic Drainer line of products.

First, some context. Did you know that according to the U.S. EPA, 90% of septic failures are in the drain field, leach field or seepage pit?

Did you also know that there are many types of septic drainage systems? If you refer to the pages of www.septicdrainer.com you will see many of these types of septic drainage systems illustrated for you, to better understand what system you might have. Your local or county building permit department normally stores your septic system’s design plans. These drawings are usually called “as-builds,” which consist of a hand drawing or a professional drawing of the layout of the system. No we can move on and dig into how to repair septic systems.

The Steps

After locating your important structures you should mark them, like your tank access cover or your distribution box, which makes future locates easy. A great way to mark these important locations is with Septi-Marker. Septi-Markers are low-profile 5-inch wafers that mount above the structures, but at the base of the grass level. Septi-Markers are lawnmower-safe.

Once you’ve located your structures and exposed them, we recommend flushing the drain lines or other structures with a pressure washer or pressure jetting unit, while vacuuming any debris — such as bio-mat or water — and at the same time leaving the structures as clean and dry as possible. Your next step will be adding Septic Drainer, a soil conditioner that opens your soil and allows liquid to drain. It’s best to add Septic Drainer directly into your drainage pipes or structures.

Your final step would be to add Bio-Septic Boost, which will accelerate the growth of aerobic bacteria. It’s this bacteria that will consume a byproduct of hard pan soil, called bio-mat. Bio-Septic Boost should be added to the solid side of your septic tank or any inside house drain.

Remember: Once you restore your system, you should add a gallon of Septic Drainer every six months in any clean-out closets to the drainage structure, or simply in the the toilet. It’s recommended to add 2.5 ounces per month of Bio-Septic Boost in any inside house drain.

Also, be sure to have your tank pumped every two years and repeat the above repair process every five years.

— Mark Reynolds

Mark Reynolds

Septic Additives That Work

Posted on by Mark Reynolds

Hey, it’s your Septic Drainer friends here to talk about Septic Additives.

Not all Leach Field Claeners are the same. We’ve all seen the X product ads on TV, and one good thing about them is they remind us about our septic system.

Caring for your system is vital if you want your system to last. When picking the best leach field claener, you should treat your system to prevent both soil failure and biological failure. Using a soil conditioner is vital, since soil failure is the the number-one reason for septic failure.

Septic bacteria is not a soil conditioner. Using a bio-stimulant nutrient or a bacterial-based product, or both, can prevent biological failures, which is the second-greatest reason for septic failure. Are all bacteria additives equal? No. It’s a good idea to look to see how many strands of bacteria are included with the product you’re purchasing. You’d be surprised to know the truth about the products you have been buying.

So in summary, yes it’s a good idea to use both a soil conditioner and a bacterial treatment to maintain your septic system. Also, don’t forget to have your system pumped every two years, and every five years have the entire system pumped and the drain field flushed-out with a hydro-cleaner. Be sure to add your soil conditioner and bacterial products.

Just don’t get caught sitting down on the job.


For more information visit www.septicdrainer.com or www.biosepticboost.com


Mark Reynolds

Septic Drainer Reviews: Another Satisfied Septic Drainer Customer!

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We love hearing from customers who’ve experienced success with our suite of septic system maintenance and repair products. Check out another of our great Septic Drainer reviews! Thanks so much for the kind words, Shandra! We’re so glad that we could provide the solution to your septic system problems. Read what Shandra had to say about the Septic Drainer solution:

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Remember, Septic Drainer and its companion product, Bio-Septic Boost, provide the most simple, cost effective and environmentally safe methods of rejuvenating your septic system and septic drain or leach field. Our comprehensive septic system maintenance package can even repair failed septic systems, saving homeowners thousands of dollars in costly repairs. Give us a try, and you’ll see just how easy it can be to keep your septic system running smoothly for many years to come.

Here at Septic Drainer, we love to help. So we can never have enough Septic Drainer reviews. We’d love to hear about how Septic Drainer and Bio-Septic Boost have helped you with preventative maintenance on your septic system, or how they worked for septic system repair. Contact us or post on our Facebook page if you have a Septic Drainer success story to share!

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Flooded Leach Fields And Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Repairs

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best septic treatmentRepair flooded leach fieldsOne of the worst scenarios is waking up to the sight and smell of flooded leach fields or flooded septic fields.

You may be the type of person who normally (like the rest of us) puts off septic repairs as long as possible. Well, here are three reasons why you do not want to ignore flooded leach fields or flooded septic fields:

  1. Failure is an option. The biggest reason why you should not ignore flooding of a leach field and septic field, is there are parts of your septic system which could fail and then need to be replaced. The bad news is that this can cost thousands.
  2. Problems will not resolve on their own. One reason why many people put off fixing a flood in the yard is because they hope that the issue will resolve itself. The problem with flooding is that it will probably get worse, and will cost you more to fix the longer you wait.
  3. The time to repair elongates. A simple problem with a short solution ignored becomes a big problem, and can take much, much longer to go away. As a result, you might not be able to do the dishes, do your laundry, or even use the bathroom in your home for an extended period of time.

So the next time you are looking out at that flood in your yard, thinking it will just go away…think again and consider repairing it with our septic drain field treatment pack. Also, be sure to use another of our great septic products, Bio-Septic Boost!

How To Maintain Your Septic Drain Field

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Septic DrainerThe drain field is probably the most important part of any septic system. As the final destination during the wastewater treatment process, the drain field is responsible for treating effluent from the septic system and eventually absorbing it into the soil. In most cases, drain fields are designed to last from 25 to 30 years. That’s why it pays to maintain your septic drain field.

If you want to make sure your septic drain field lasts this long and you don’t run into any significant problems with it, you need to know what you should do to properly maintain it:

  • The key to keeping your drain field in good shape is to manage your home’s water consumption. If too much water floods your drain field all at once, it may have a hard time managing the treatment and absorption process effectively.
    • When you do laundry, space out loads throughout the week, instead of running loads back to back to back.
  • In addition to proper wastewater management habits, there are other things you can do to preserve the lifespan and functionality of your drain field. For example, you should never try to flush something that doesn’t belong in your drain field down the toilet. If it can’t biodegrade, or is too large, it should be thrown out and not flushed.
  • Refrain from parking vehicles or other heavy equipment on top of your property’s drain field.

Need more help maintaining your septic drain field? Order Septic Drainer today! And check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost!

Bad Smell In The Yard, Instead Of Roses

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The day started off like any other. As I took my morning garden tour to check my rose bushes, a curious smell in the air disrupted my slice of heaven. You didn’t have to be a detective to quickly ascertain that the bad smell in the yard was decidedly “sewer-like.” My septic drain field was in crisis. To put it mildly, the lawn surface over my septic drain field was awash in wastewater.

In retrospect, I had ignored the warning signs. Bright green strips over the septic drain field should have set off alarm bells. Then there was a plumbing backup about a month ago. I attributed it to a small toy that a helpful child flushed down the toilet. This was followed shortly thereafter by gurgling sounds in the plumbing and slow-draining sinks and toilets. A call to the septic maintenance company indicated that they had pumped out the septic tank only six months ago. So an inspector was dispatched.

If sewage water cannot trickle through the holes in the underground piping in a septic drain field, the cleaning organisms present in soil cannot do their job. Then the effluent will begin to collect. In this case, it was collecting on my lawn.

The Problem

Septic drain field problems develop over time. As the inspector pointed out, the sodium present in products used for laundry, in the kitchen and bathroom, and in our diets, bonds with the soil in a septic drain field. Over time, this bond creates an impenetrable barrier, which prevents the wastewater from percolating through the soil. Almost 90% of septic system failures are due to sodium buildup in the soil. If the soil is unable to perform its cleaning or absorptive functions, then the continuous wastewater flushed out from the septic tank into the septic drain field has to find an outlet.

The good news is that it is possible to restore soil structure and drainage by adding Septic Drainer to the septic system. An environmentally friendly product, Septic Drainer uses a groundbreaking soil-restorative formula to restore failed or failing septic drain fields. The product is based on a solution commonly used in agriculture to improve the absorption of plant foods and water.

The Answer

As directed, I added four gallons of Septic Drainer to my 1,000-gallon septic tank. Within a week, my septic system was rejuvenated and back on track, with no more bad smell in the yard. To ensure that the system stays in balance, I will follow the advice to add one gallon of Septic Drainer every six months, as well as regular treatment with its companion product, Bio-Septic Boost. The modest cost of Septic Drainer was a welcome alternative to repairing the piping, or replacing the septic tank.

Now I can relax and smell my roses.

Restore A Failing Septic System With Septic Drainer

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If you use a septic drain field to treat your household’s wastewater, there are a few dreaded comments that you don’t want to hear from a pumping company. One of them is: “You know, your septic drain field smells kind of funky.” Another is: “Hey, as we were pumping out your tank, we noticed water falling back into the tank from the septic field.” And the last remark – but certainly not the least important – is: “When did you put in the pond over by the septic drain field?” That should be your cue that you’ll be getting a crash course on how to restore a failing septic system.

These comments should not be ignored as idle conversation. The pungent smell, problems with the septic tank’s water levels, drains backing up in the house, and a wet lawn or pooling water are early warning signs that the septic drain field is failing.

You also may notice that your toilets and sinks are taking longer to drain, there may be gurgling sounds in the plumbing, or bright green patches or strips may appear over the septic drain field. Your septic drain field is letting you know that trouble is brewing underground.

A Reality Check

The bad news is that the sodium from water softeners present in products for the laundry, kitchen and bathroom, and our diets, has bonded with the soil in your septic drain field. Over time, this bond creates an impenetrable barrier, which prevents the wastewater from percolating through the soil. Almost 90% of septic system failures are due to sodium buildup in the soil. If the soil is unable to perform its cleaning or absorptive functions, then the continuous wastewater flushed out from the septic tank into the septic drain field has to find an outlet.

The good news is that is possible to restore a failing septic system and repair soil structure and drainage. And it won’t involve thousands of dollars to rip out the septic tank or repair the pipes that distribute effluent through the septic drain field.

The Solution

Septic Drainer, an environmentally safe product, uses a groundbreaking soil-restorative formula to restore failed or failing septic drain fields. The product is based on a solution commonly used in agriculture to improve the absorption of plant foods and water in the fields.

Septic Drainer drives the sodium from the soil and chemically aerates it. This allows the much-needed aerobic bacteria to flourish in your septic system.

If you need to rejuvenate a failing system, initially add four gallons of Septic Drainer to a conventional 1,000-gallon septic tank. Then add one gallon every six months thereafter to bring your system back into balance. Septic Drainer will also revive sluggish systems that may be experiencing problems. This is an effective solution, both from a cost and an efficiency standpoint. It offers a “stress-less” solution to a worried homeowner.

So next time your septic maintenance company arrives to pump out your septic tank, the comment will be: “All good. See you again in a few years.”

Remember, Septic Drainer is your key to septic system maintenance. Order online to keep it handy at home. Also be sure to check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost!

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