Can this be used when you have a septic field?
1560533
According to the Scotch help line at 800-613-4242 Claire said it is safe for septic systems. You can find more cleaner info at http://www.scotchcorp.com/products.html
1560534
Yes it can. I'm on septic and my plumber recommends using a product such as this to keep our toilet tank operating properly. I have used it twice and have no problems.
1560535
Yes, I did and there were no problems with it. I called their customer service before I used it and they said it is perfectly safe if you use the recommended quantity.
1560536
I don't know. I live in a condo complex and used it to clean my toilet tank (really old toilet)
798110
Sorry J, I also purchased a septic pump and gave you instructions for that. I would still use the quick connect valves.
1562247
I really couldn't say one way or the other because I do have a septic system. If the Rid-X seems to help then Green Pig could possibly help even more because it has twice as much bacteria.
612673
You can put most anything liquid down a septic tank without incidence if the toilet is being used regularly. Every time a #2 goes down, you are contributing more bacteria to the mix. The amount of liquid in a septic tank dilutes virtually all strong chemicals. Since it is an acid, I suspect that it would help to liquify the solids within the tank.
1402043
My parents have used it for years & they have a septic tank system. We've been using it with our system also, we are very happy with this product. No pipe, drain field, or tank damage. We've had no down sides to this product
871955
Yes. I have three bathrooms, on a septic system and have been using the product for at least two years.
1757547
Yes! It's the only product that I've found to work on my system. Check out a video on their website that says can use on septic, except in Florida....which I imagine is because FL is one giant swamp. http://www.roebic.com/videos.shtml#root-killer
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I have a conventional septic system. Had it opened for pumping 4/28. Looked good. Guy doing he pumping gave it a good report. I use the green pig stuff quarterly. That was the 1st pumping in 4 1/2 years. Our system is a 900 gal tank that flows to a distribution box that channels the fluid to the drain field.
1946172
I have a septic and I use them. Doesn't seem to bother it! Now I don't have one of the newer ones (airiation system) but it shouldn't matter.
762064
we could not use this because our roots are in the pipe line not our septic tank. Sorry we cannot help you.
762760
I used it when I had septic and experienced no problems. This is the best cleanser ever.
1646426
Rid X's purpose mainly is to promote the dissolving and destroying waste held in a septic tank, so will be able to run-off in the drain lines. I don't think it was intended to un-clog drain lines in your set up.
556455
Michael: Per your question about what this will do to a septic system. Oh Yuk's dose is very well planned out with lab testing and field testing so the product is the correct strength. Not to strong, not to weak, so there shouldn't be much that gets into the septic system. Plus, if there is any active chemical remaining, the contaminants in the septic system would overwhelm and neutralize the chemical. With this said, this should not have any impact on the septic system.
29292
I don't believe you can. I have thrown my container away but if I remember right, it is not to be used in toilets and or septic systems.
1605049
Yes, if you can be sure that the water will never be sudsy. If there are suds, they can form a "bridge" between the sensor and discharge pipe from the pit that will keep the sensor triggered even though the water may completely pumped out. A better solution would be the HC5000 Sewage Pump Switch, which is designed specifically for these types of applications.
612674
I have a septic tank and used it. Although I've only used it a couple times (once per toilet), I plan to only use it sparingly if ever again. I think plain old baking soda and vinegar would work just as well and be much healthier for your septic system though.
486126
Just throw the whole thing in the garbage! The water has passed through many chemicals. I know it will kill plants; I don't know what effects it might have on your septic system.