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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The Top Four Signs of Drain Field Failure

Posted on February 28, 2019January 20, 2026 by Mark Reynolds

Hey, it’s Mark Reynolds here, to teach you how to diagnose whether your septic drain field has failed. There are typically clear signs of septic drain field failure. Once you understand these, you’ll be better prepared to take action in the event of septic system failure.

These are the four most common signs of septic drain field failure:

1.) Sluggish outside house drains

2.) Foul odors outside

3.) Saturated Leach Fields

4.) Liquid sewage running back to your tank after pumping

It is estimated that 25% of all septic leach fields have failed, or are failing, as we speak. So that begs the question: When was the last time you had your septic system pumped? When was the last time you performed preventative maintenance? You may be long overdue for a system overhaul.

We have a saying in the septic business: If your septic system is telling you it’s time to pump, your leach field is in failure mode. Don’t wait until your leach field reaches this critical stage. Take a proactive approach now and save thousands in leach field repair costs later.

Order Septic Drainer and Bio-Septic Boost today to keep your system working as it should! Our complete care package is the ideal solution for all septic systems.

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Septic Repair: How To Choose The Right One For The Job

Posted on March 9, 2017February 14, 2023 by Mark Reynolds

Choosing the right septic repair products for the correct applications is vital. The highest percentage of septic repair products sold today don’t address the underlying septic drain field problem; they are products such as bacteria, that work on a symptom of septic drain field failure called bio-mat. That’s only a partial solution to a much more extensive underlying problem.

When the air flow stops in the soil of the septic drain field, aerobic bacteria turns into anaerobic bacteria, creating Bio-mat. Hardpan soil, created when clay-based soil mixes with salts, causes this drainage problem. The process creates a thin layer of soil that prevents wastewater from draining, causing septic drain field failure. That’s why you need to treat the bio-mat and hardpan soil in order to restore function to your septic system.

Using four gallons of Septic Drainer poured directly in the septic drain field pipes is recommended. Septic Drainer can repair a septic drain field and you can help to maintain that septic drain field by adding a gallon every six months directly in your toilet. It will both save you thousands of dollars in septic drain field repair costs.

Also, be sure to use another of our great products, Bio-Septic Boost!

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!

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.