Septic Pumping

Irish mist · 06-06-2018, 08:36 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, 10:36 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, 02:44 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!

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Biggd · 06-07-2018, 02:55 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, 05:46 PM

Does barf and beer count!?!

06-06-2018, 08:36 PM	#1
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, 02:44 PM	#3
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 903 Thanks: 286 Thanked 291 Times in 181 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, 02:55 PM	#4
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,189 Thanks: 2,263 Thanked 1,214 Times in 775 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, 05:46 PM	#5
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	Does barf and beer count!?!