Septic Pumping

bigdog · 06-04-2018, 09:16 PM

Just purchased home in Lakes region, which has a septic system.

Any recommendations of companies that pump out septic tanks ?
Also, ballpark price to do this, it's a 1500 gal tank.

DBreskin · 06-04-2018, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog

Just purchased home in Lakes region, which has a septic system.

Any recommendations of companies that pump out septic tanks ?

Also, ballpark price to do this, it's a 1500 gal tank.

I use DJ Septic in Wolfeboro. I think it was about $220 for my 1000 gallon tank.

TheProfessor · 06-05-2018, 04:41 AM

Lamprey.
Been around forever.

LINK

Make sure to get single ply tissue paper.

Read up on what goes down any/all drains.

gravy boat · 06-05-2018, 05:21 AM

Highly recommend Byron's - believe in Andover and serves the Lakes Region. We pay $200 for 1,000 gallon tank.

upthesaukee · 06-05-2018, 07:36 AM

Gosse Septic , Barnstead

735-4414

Dave

DesertDweller · 06-05-2018, 10:05 AM

We use Lamprey. We have a 1,250/500 tank and it runs around $350 to have it pumped.

Woody38 · 06-05-2018, 11:29 AM

We had a problem when we lived on Cape Cod. Turned out t had a title 5 system and after pumping out we were told to use Rid-X. Have used Rid-x faithfully since and have never had to pump another tank. Do not put any bleach down the drain and that goes for the Bubbles Bathroom cleaner. Also don't put other items down the toilet except TP. Doesn't matter how many plys it contains.

LIforrelaxin · 06-05-2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Woody38

We had a problem when we lived on Cape Cod. Turned out t had a title 5 system and after pumping out we were told to use Rid-X. Have used Rid-x faithfully since and have never had to pump another tank. Do not put any bleach down the drain and that goes for the Bubbles Bathroom cleaner. Also don't put other items down the toilet except TP. Doesn't matter how many plys it contains.

Even with Rid-X you should be periodically pumping your tank. While Rid-X will help keep the tank healthy it doesn't help stop the build up of sludge at the bottom of the Tank.... eventually to much will build up, and your tank will have to get pumped or worse you will have to replace it....

Dave M · 06-05-2018, 01:27 PM

Has anybody used Maple Ridge out of Sandwich.

Dave M

Charlie T · 06-05-2018, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog

Just purchased home in Lakes region, which has a septic system.

Any recommendations of companies that pump out septic tanks ?
Also, ballpark price to do this, it's a 1500 gal tank.

It would seem to me that would be information I would obtain from the seller prior to purchasing a home.

I would think the existing provider would be anxious to keep an account and would make sure they were price competitive with the market.

Irish mist · 06-06-2018, 07:36 PM

You have to pump out your septic tank on occasion. There is no product that is going to eliminate that necessity.

Kamper · 06-07-2018, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Irish mist

You have to pump out your septic tank on occasion. There is no product that is going to eliminate that necessity.

That my friends, is SOLIDs advice.

TheTimeTraveler · 06-07-2018, 01:44 PM

If it is religiously pumped out every other year from day one then it will last a lifetime.

If this is a property you are buying then you likely won't have an accurate history of its being pumped (and how often it's been pumped).

The WORST thing for any septic system is a garbage disposal.

Many systems are designed for garbage disposals; many are not. The first thing a subsequent owner does is install a garbage disposal and starts grinding away regardless of whether the system was designed for a garbage disposal or not. These actions may really limit the life of a septic system.

Been there, done that!

.

Biggd · 06-07-2018, 01:55 PM

BEER is good for your septic. The yeast in the beer eats away at the waste in your tank. If you have any old skunk beer that you have to dispose of, dump it down you drain.
Better yet, just have an occasional beer party and your friends will help your system out every time the go to the bathroom.

JEEPONLY · 06-07-2018, 04:46 PM

Does barf and beer count!?!

rlamprey · 06-07-2018, 05:26 PM

This is what we did today

bigdog · 06-08-2018, 03:52 PM

Unknown to me Laphrey showed up today to pump out my system.

Apparently, the seller had placed a work order to have this done,
after the Closing on the property !

Laphrey said I had a state of the art septic system, and should last for years.
System is only 12 yrs old.

Only me and the wife in the house, so hope thats's true !

06-04-2018, 09:16 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 345 Thanked 122 Times in 97 Posts	Septic Pumping Just purchased home in Lakes region, which has a septic system. Any recommendations of companies that pump out septic tanks ? Also, ballpark price to do this, it's a 1500 gal tank.

06-05-2018, 05:21 AM	#4
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 591 Thanks: 597 Thanked 202 Times in 101 Posts	Septic pumping Highly recommend Byron's - believe in Andover and serves the Lakes Region. We pay $200 for 1,000 gallon tank.

06-05-2018, 07:36 AM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,600 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,462 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	Gosse Septic Gosse Septic , Barnstead 735-4414 Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

06-05-2018, 01:27 PM	#9
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Maple Ridge Has anybody used Maple Ridge out of Sandwich. Dave M

06-07-2018, 05:26 PM	#16
rlamprey Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Septic Pumping This is what we did today Attached Images

06-05-2018, 04:41 AM	#3
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,128 Thanks: 17 Thanked 347 Times in 209 Posts	Lamprey. Been around forever. LINK Make sure to get single ply tissue paper. Read up on what goes down any/all drains.

06-05-2018, 10:05 AM	#6
DesertDweller Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV and Moultonborough, NH Posts: 379 Thanks: 25 Thanked 87 Times in 73 Posts	We use Lamprey. We have a 1,250/500 tank and it runs around $350 to have it pumped.

06-05-2018, 11:29 AM	#7
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	We had a problem when we lived on Cape Cod. Turned out t had a title 5 system and after pumping out we were told to use Rid-X. Have used Rid-x faithfully since and have never had to pump another tank. Do not put any bleach down the drain and that goes for the Bubbles Bathroom cleaner. Also don't put other items down the toilet except TP. Doesn't matter how many plys it contains.

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06-06-2018, 07:36 PM	#11
Irish mist Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 686 Thanks: 128 Thanked 85 Times in 49 Posts	You have to pump out your septic tank on occasion. There is no product that is going to eliminate that necessity.

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06-07-2018, 01:44 PM	#13
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 887 Thanks: 278 Thanked 288 Times in 178 Posts	If it is religiously pumped out every other year from day one then it will last a lifetime. If this is a property you are buying then you likely won't have an accurate history of its being pumped (and how often it's been pumped). The WORST thing for any septic system is a garbage disposal. Many systems are designed for garbage disposals; many are not. The first thing a subsequent owner does is install a garbage disposal and starts grinding away regardless of whether the system was designed for a garbage disposal or not. These actions may really limit the life of a septic system. Been there, done that! .

06-07-2018, 01:55 PM	#14
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,240 Thanked 1,197 Times in 763 Posts	BEER is good for your septic. The yeast in the beer eats away at the waste in your tank. If you have any old skunk beer that you have to dispose of, dump it down you drain. Better yet, just have an occasional beer party and your friends will help your system out every time the go to the bathroom.

06-07-2018, 04:46 PM	#15
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	Does barf and beer count!?!

06-08-2018, 03:52 PM	#17
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 345 Thanked 122 Times in 97 Posts	Unknown to me Laphrey showed up today to pump out my system. Apparently, the seller had placed a work order to have this done, after the Closing on the property ! Laphrey said I had a state of the art septic system, and should last for years. System is only 12 yrs old. Only me and the wife in the house, so hope thats's true !

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