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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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 Repairs – The Most Common Failures

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

Did you know that 90% of all septic system repairs happen in the drain field or leach field? Soil-related failures are the cause of most drain field failures and septic drain field problems. That’s why it’s so essential to make sure you take care of the soil and its bacteria, to keep your septic system working as it should. The good news is, it’s not as hard as you might think it is.

Septic Drainer, our flagship product, is a patented green drain field soil conditioner, using a formula employed by farmers for decades. When combined with our Bio-Septic Boost companion product, this comprehensive septic system care package will rejuvenate your septic system and drain or leach field, saving you thousands of dollars in costly repairs down the road. It can even repair failed septic systems, without the drastic measures typically taken when this problem occurs.

Why not use the most recommended septic cleaner, Septic Drainer? The cost is worth a shot, especially considering how expensive the traditional methods are. To learn more and get started with the process, find us at www.septicdrainer.com or call 518-812-0000. And don’t forget to try another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost!

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Biomat is caused by Annerobic Bacteria

Posted on March 10, 2017February 14, 2023 by Mark Reynolds

Biomat is the black, slimy dirt found over a septic system. (See the photo above.) It is a byproduct of anaerobic bacteria and it is the culprit that gives off that pungent septic system smell.

According to inspectapedia.com, bio-mat “is a bacteria layer which forms in soil below and around drain field trenches where septic effluent or wastewater is discharged. This layer is critical in the processing of fine biological solids and pathogens which are in the effluent. Without it, the septic system would not be adequately treating the effluent. Inadequately-treated effluent released into the ground risks contamination of nearby ponds, wells, streams, etc. A similar layer also forms around drywells used to accept graywater from buildings.”

Inspectapedia.com continues, “The septic tank discharges septic effluent (or onsite wastewater), into a soil absorption system (or drain field, seepage pit, or cesspool). If it’s working properly, it should have retained all large solids. The soil absorption system, or ‘SAS,’ further treats the effluent to reduce the level of biological solids and pathogens, in order to reach an acceptable level for further movement of the liquid into the remaining soils. Inadequate treatment of effluent would mean that sewage and pathogens would be discharged into and contaminate nearby ground water.”

Bio-mat is a significant sign of septic drain field failure, but it’s not the reason for the failure. Learn more about the real reason septic systems fail by going to septicdrainer.com. Our site offers great tips and information, as well as an exclusive blog with the latest trends and insights.

Give Septic Drainer a call at 518-812-0000 and also be sure to try another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost!

Wet Spots In The Yard: Prevent Them With Simple Septic System Maintenance

Posted on November 1, 2013February 16, 2023 by

Ever notice there are wet spots in your yard during or after a heavy rain, or after your septic system has had a lot of use?

Those wet spots are usually because your septic drain field is not draining properly. Over time a layer of soil forms, which is called hard pan. Hard pan is formed from combining sodium and soil, which later causes septic failures. There are a couple things you can do to repair your septic drain field:

One is simple septic system maintenance. Just add Septic Drainer directly in the drain field after pumping and cleaning out your drain field pipes.

The other potential method is spending a lot of money replacing your septic system. Is that the way you want to go?

Septic Drainer is a not a bacteria-based product! It is designed to work on repairing drain field soil conditions and it really works, including taking care of those wet spots in your yard! Order online or give us a call at 518-812-0000!

Also, be sure to check out another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost! It’s an effective companion to our Septic Drainer product and an important part of our overall septic system care package.