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Cleaning Up:  Anyone ever use "RID" for Septic issues?  |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 05:56:41 AM
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Just curious--about 6 years ago, I had about $4,000 worth of septic and sewer line work done because tree roots had invaded the old clay pipes...He recommended RID at the time, in the autumn and spring, and frankly, I just sketched on it. I never did anything. I've noted that our toilet has little "suction" and the tub is draining slowly. Could be something else, but I'm thinking I may get some RID and see if it shakes it up.
Anyone have any suggestions or other ideas?
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 06:13:51 AM
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I think RID is okay. It's just enzymes and such I think. I don't know for sure. We used something like RID when I worked at a restraunt. It was enzymes to eat the grease out of the pipes.
Alee
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MasterGardener
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Chandra
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 06:15:21 AM
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I heard some time ago that adding a jar of active dry yeast (before bed, last use of toilet for the day) to the toilet and flushing can help. Do this once a month. I used a product sold by Shaklee (I'm a distributor) called Biodegreat. It's a natural enzyme concentrate + a couple of other ingredients. They've discontinued it...but my point is maybe you can find a natural enzyme product. Yeast works on the same principle...it "feeds off of", if you know what I mean. Is yours what's known as a sewer treatment plant? When we put our treatment plant in, it came with an aerator pump to oxygenate the system...this might be something to look @ depending on your type of system. Ahhhh, the joys of home ownership...oui?
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 06:17:02 AM
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When we bought our house the septic lines were collapsed (something the seller never disclosed). We spent over $18k on replacing the lines & repairs. The plumbing outfit told us to put RID in too. We do it faithfully and so far have not had any problems. The live bacteria in RID is what eats the waste in the tank. One way you can tell if the bacteria is working is when the septic tank lid melts any snow or ice that lands on it.
The tub may be draining slowly because it is getting clogged with soap. Try cleaning the trap out & see if that helps. It's a dirty job, but needs to be done every once in awhile. Not sure why you are having low suction with the toilet. You may need to call a plumber about that.
Good luck with it.
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 06:55:43 AM
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Well, I have to be honest--lord only knows what our septic system is called. The house was built in the late 20's, and has a number of ahem, issues regarding plumbing. Most of the problem, I believe, and I was told by the guys who redid my lines, is that when they built our neighborhood, they had one main line lying horizontally through 4-5 backyards, and then a vertical line from each house tying into the main line, which then would sort of "Y" off into another main line. I note that, when our neighbor is say, doing laundry or running a dishwasher, our toilet acts up more than usual.
I'm going to go find an enzymatic product on my lunch and see if that makes any difference.
Do ya'll just pour it into the toilet at all?
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 07:25:23 AM
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Just follow the directions on the product you buy. With RID you pour it in the toilet, flush, then you are not supposed to flush that toilet again for around 12 hours. I try to do it in the evening in the downstairs bathroom. This way no one will use it in the night. Good luck, plumbing issues really stink (no pun intended!).
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 08:02:01 AM
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Hey Jonni
We use the yeast here & it has really helped. There have been a few times when we were able to smell the septic,(hubby's fault probably) and when we dumped the yeast in the smell would disappear. Of course the trick is remembering to do it. We bought a 50 LB bag(I think) at a feed store for about what it costs to get 2 boxes of RID. |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 08:04:09 AM
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Thanks, Lisa...wondering if I can get that (yeast) at our feed store, or at our local hardware?
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 08:14:02 AM
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| I just checked the bag, & it is a yeast culture that is used for livestock..Diamond V is the brand(& it is 50lbs).. So feed store for sure, but a hardware store may have it too.. As a last resort, when we have had a clog, hubby uses Liquid Fire & it works GREAT..However, the name says it all. I think it is supposed to be safe for all pipes, but I would definitely read the label 1st. |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 12:20:00 PM
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Thanks, Lisa. Will run down to Fedders after work. I ended up shopping for fun stuff on my lunch hour :)
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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Sage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Pam
Worland
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 4:33:01 PM
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I noticed this topic because when we lived out of town we used to have a septic system with lots of problems. The RID and yeast are used to help the system digest and liquify the waste so it can drain through the leach field. Regular treatment is needed especially if you use any chemicals for cleaning or anyone in the house takes antibiotics these can kill the helpful bacteria in the septic tank.
You said something about tree roots. Tree roots can invade any system and if you have trees you'll have roots eventually in your lines. We pulled roots out of our in town sewer lines over fourteen feet long and finally had to have a plumber clean them out. There is a treatment just for killing the roots in the lines and it won't harm the trees. This needs to be done very regularly and follow the directions exactly or it isn't as effective. Good luck.
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