Is this safe for PVC pipes going to septic? Don't need guesses. Need to know for sure. Lines are totally under concrete slab.
1050128
From their web site "Microbe-Lift's 100% fully matured anaerobic bacteria goes to work in situations where there is no air present (your septic system). It is harmless to man, animal, and plant life, and is 100% safe to groundwater."No harm should come to your PVC piping.
1050129
I used it nothing happened. the septic guy said useless. our lines needed replacing after 20 yrs. he was right.
1050130
We have PVC pipes and have had no obvious problem. Seems to work well, recommended to us by the local hardware store - a place that takes matters like this, quite seriously. In fact, the have a dozen alternative products and they were strong in recommending thus one. I put it in 2-3 times per year and leave a box on the floor with a list of dates. Smells a bit when you dump the stuff in the hopper and flush. So best to be leaving after application. And, best not to use caustic materials that drain to tank. Kills off te good bugs.
1050131
My home has always had a sand mound system and PVC pipes. Our water has acid in it and we do not treat our well water. The stuff has worked for us. We have had no problem but we do not put a lot of grease or bathroom/kitchen chemicals down the drain either.
536680
Sorry, Marge, we don't have a septic system so I can't answer your question. You might want to contact the manufacturer. My guess would be that Charlie's Soap is safe for septic systems because it's made with natural ingredients BUT I wouldn't want to mislead you. Catherine
1959461
I guess that would depend on the application... it is not a traditional thread sealant and it should not be used with a water supply line that is under pressure... pretty much just for drain lines. The most common use is between the sink and sink drain or garbage disposal... you make a rope of it, lay it around the top surface of a new or cleaned old sink, you then put the drain in, you install the washer and tightening nut from below the sink and tighten it slowly... allowing the putty to flatten out, seat and seal. Continue to tighten a little more until the putty stops settling.
1006690
This water proof cable could easily be cut by a shovel as it is quite thin. The PVC will add another layer of protection and warning should some be digging unaware. I laid the full 100 feet along a fence line and put it inside a continuos piece of flexible PVC conduit. The environment is pretty wet (Seattle).
1192482
I don't have a septic tank. A friend of mine had a septic tank and used this and there were never any problems with it.
1960177
I probably wouldn't try it outside. Fear of possible rusting. Go for some of the PVC versions, or plastic.
762064
we could not use this because our roots are in the pipe line not our septic tank. Sorry we cannot help you.
1698856
No, it won't! Remember this is the exact thing your septic was designed for. I would be sure that you are putting just waste in there - no stray sticks or grass or such.
585465
On a vinyl liner I would have to guess no, on a cement liner....for the cost of the product I'd say get it a shot. I was able to seal a leak on PVC pipe joint that was wet and under some pressure. Again, for the cost ...I'd try it on anything to take a chance...good luck.
690182
I don't know, as I had installed at a country home with a septic and that was not an option. However, my son who is my contractor and installer, he should be able to tell me so I will ask and get back to you.
2128822
I did get it through my sink drain which was the old copper piping from 1954. I do have to tell you though it was not draining at all and it was found that the pipe was completely full and I ended up replacing it with PVC as a snake would not go through it at all just like cement. Then I bought the house on foreclosure and who knows it might have been cement. Good Luck, it was teh best of the 3 I tried that is for sure.
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.
2205256
The electrons don't mind gettin' a little wet, but if there's much flow in that creek, and especially if there's much debris coming down the creek in winter (that could catch on the wire, build up, and eventually break it), I'd probably run the wire through PVC conduit at the creek crossing. This wire is pretty tuff stuff, though -- I definitely second the guy who said it's way better for underground fences than the 20 AWG supplied by Petsafe, et al. Not as easy to twist and keep in place, though!
1091499
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.
2231101
Foot soaks are wonderful. The pours on your feet can release a multitude of toxins. Most of us in houses don't want it draining into our septic systems either. I use the foot soaks. Enjoy!!!
673359
Yes. I originally bought it for a slow shower drain, and all of my pipes are PVC.
239262
Yes. I used it in buried PVC pipes. It is supposed to be capable of direct burial but I wanted it protected.