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#408654 - 08/15/05 09:06 PM
Septic tanks. To drain or not to drain?
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Septic tank owners. never had one before. So, drain or leave the tank alone? You suggestions and experiences, please!
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#408656 - 08/15/05 09:26 PM
Re: Septic tanks. To drain or not to drain?
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Yummm septic tanks. I am ready for dinner now!
Just Kidding-I wish I could be of help, but I have never had one.
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#408657 - 08/15/05 09:44 PM
Re: Septic tanks. To drain or not to drain?
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I have had a septic tank system for 30 years. I was told to be sure to use Rid-X on a regular basis and it would help keep it working. I had no problem until a few years ago, when I started having to have it pumped every so often. It finally got to the point of pumping every month. I finally had a new septic system installed in May--an aerobic system.
Do you know how old your system is?
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#408658 - 08/16/05 12:48 PM
Re: Septic tanks. To drain or not to drain?
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Most septic systems use aerobic bacteria in order to work properly. A gallon of curdled milk or Rid X work wonders in keeping the septic system functioning properly. DO NOT USE ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP OF ANY KIND!! Any amount of this soap will hinder or stop the breakdown in the septic tank.
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#408659 - 08/16/05 01:51 PM
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Depending on family size - drain about once every 3-5 years or so. Septic field should last around 50 years?
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#408660 - 08/16/05 05:05 PM
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My parents had a septic tank and it would never fail that it would fill up when all the kids and their families would be home for a visit. No showers, no running the dishwasher, etc. until it could be pumped.  I think this happened every couple years or so.
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#408661 - 08/16/05 05:11 PM
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Depending on family size - drain about once every 3-5 years or so. Septic field should last around 50 years?
I agree with this.
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#408662 - 08/16/05 05:13 PM
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Depending on family size - drain about once every 3-5 years or so. Septic field should last around 50 years?
I agree with this.
As do I, adding that the size of the tank should also be taken into consideration when determining how often to have it pumped.
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#408664 - 08/16/05 06:44 PM
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We had one when we lived in TX... I don't know what the previous owners did, but we had to have it pumped 4 times, and I only lived there 6 months...
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#408667 - 08/16/05 09:08 PM
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Joined: Mar 2005
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We have ours drained every 5 years or so... never had a problem. Costs around 150.00.
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