Our sewer cleanout is not near a hose. How much flushing with water does this system need?
1156609
Depends on whether your system is city sewer or septic. If sewer, I would think, it wouldn't require alot. We have septic. And our Doggie Doo drain is about 15 ft from our tank, and a 5 gal. bucket of water flushes it down. Or we can go in the house and flush the toilet a couple of times, and that sends it down. Of course using as much water as you can, is best. LOVE our Doggie Doo Drain!!
1156610
I've found water to be helpful to ensure the waste "moves along". You could have a bucket, rain barrel or watering can in place nearby to add a bit each time you add waste. If your toilets, or neighbors toilets, get regular use and you do not have tons of dog waste to dispose of, I think you'll be fine not adding water. Just check daily to ensure there is no build up.
1156611
I have done it both ways- with hose and just flushing the toilet. I guess it just depends how much you drop into it and how many times you flush. We have 3 dogs. 1 45lbs, 1 about 16lbs, and one about 8lbs. I usually flush after about a half shovel full of waste and haven't had any problems so far with the toilet backing up. I should add that we are on sewer- not septic
1156612
Not much. I don't use the hose either. I keep a watering can by the cleanout and pour a little bit in until the paper and poo is out of sight. I have had it for 3 years now without any problems at all. Great system.
119800
I have only used this system connected to a hose bib. That being said, a pump could be used, but would need to have a capable of about 30 to 40 psi and maybe 1 to 3 gallons per minute. And, even then you may want to have a valve in line to throttle it back the gpm even more.
1209237
just blow or shake it out. most of water is accumulated in hose if you use the hose, if not just let gravity and a litle shake help you get it out. elementery watson
617341
Drain hose is about 3 feet, supply your own water suppl hose, nozzles comes with bath.
596871
We just used our garden hose. We attached a water filter (about $25) because our water is high in minerals. It took about an hour or so.
762064
we could not use this because our roots are in the pipe line not our septic tank. Sorry we cannot help you.
114911
With city water I would think you should get closer to 10 gpm. We are running 6 with #3 nozzles with only 5gpm. We have plenty of pressure with that.
1668887
I just read John Moore's answer and that actually might be the best way, at least if your cleanout is upstream of the blockage. Pour the stuff in dry and let the next flush expand the product, and carry it toward the blockage. Just guessing here.
559438
Sorry but we are on our own septic tank hence. Can't use a disposer so don't. Have an answer
264311
You still need the pipes from your pool and the shut offs, assuming your pool is above ground. All else is there.
1402728
I think I would need more information. Do you have the standard sewer out from your motor home? Usually you just slip the hose on and turn to engage the 4 studs on the output.....
2263673
We have about 50ft of PVC pipe connected to the exhaust port running out of the shop into the dust graveyard, it has PLENTY of push to blast it out on its own power. At our other shop, I plan to rig a trash can with screened vent holes to collect the dust. No vac required on this baby
556902
yes, you can use the sewer solution if the hose or extension will reach. You can add several lengths of PVC pip to the sewer hose to reach a sewer connection, toilet, septic tank etc. The unit will pump up hill or down hill, 100 feet. I do have a problem with both of my units, i have two trailers the water hose connects to the unit. Works excellent as stated by the mfg. would recommend to every one.
1114351
The hose is not included; however, there is a place to attach one. I know my sister used hers in he basement of her home and just ran the hose down the drain in the basement. I just empty mine by hand.
621937
just attach a longer drain hose. Its a simple fix....hardwares store rubber tubing will be fine for this.
1367530
I bought three 10 foot sections of 1 inch PVC sprinkler pipe with 1 inch connectors to extend it to my sewer cleanout. Used 25 feet of it. Add that to the 10 feet that came with the device and an additional 10 foot Sewer Solution hose and I have 45 feet from RV to Sewer. It works great! I haven't glued the connectors so I can keep it stowable. Will only use it at home.
2003216
I don't believe you need to purge air out of the hose. This adds freon air into your system because there is not enough freon air in the system to begin with.