Do the Green Pig bacteria require aerobic or anaerobic septic system? In anerobic system, if bacteria are obligate aerobes, they will die fast!
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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.
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being that it is organic and uses organic microbes, they should not kill the earthworms or red worms in your compost since they create similar microbes and live in the same dirt. I would test it out with only a small bit if you are concerned and see if they are still living after a week of using it. i usu it for only starting a fresh batch without microbes or worms.
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If you run the unit with the exit tube above the waterline you can see the output. The UV units have to process water slowly in order to expose the organisms to the UV light for a proper amount of time or it won't kill the organisms. It is different than a physical media filter. The UV units would not be functioning properly if they were moving the water too quickly.
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Pumping your septic system on a regular basis is the best way maintain your septic system. I don't believe baker's yeast or any additives are useful for maintaining a healthy septic system. You're making a statement that I don't believe is true. Baker's yeast is one type of bacteria, and there are all types of bacteria already in there and you're constantly feeding the septic system with more and more bacteria every day. That said, it isn't going to hurt for you to put some yeast into your septic system. As one website I saw said, "It's like adding a teaspoon of salt into the ocean to make it taste saltier." But give it a try. It might make for an new and interesting kind of sour dough starter. ;-)
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It is a closed system. You will not transfer bacteria. You can also order new tubing.
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I think the question should be " is it bad for septic tanks?'.....the answer is "no".....we are on a septic tank and we use this product every six months following a root obstruction a few yrs back.....it does not harm the septic system and we have been root free....RRR
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I haven't experienced any smell coming back into the house. I was raised with a septic system & now have one and my dad always used Green Pig so I have also. It's worth it to try green pig to see if the smell goes away.
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Cultured is generally with more bacteria in ppm. But it depends on weather or not it is GOOD bacteria, in this case, GREAT stuff.
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Hello Raleigh. Yes, they are both live bacteria. The reason ours says to refrigerate is simply to extend the life of the bacteria. The ones that do not need refrigeration are encapsulated in such a way that oxygen does not reach the capsule until it is opened. While we are looking into this type of packaging in the future, the reviews and customer feedback we have received has shown that the bacteria in our product is effective and very much alive.Thank you for your question, Raleigh. Have a great day.Victoria PlayfairSavi Wellness Products
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I have had excellent results with Green Pig Solution, and I deposit one packet in one of my four toilets every three months. The solution keeps your septic in good condition----not your toilet. Hope I've been of some help.
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I'm not a chemistry major or a microbiologist, so I'm no qualified to say, I'm only a happy customer. I am a farmer, do know that usually fruit or vegetables will absorb some of the ozonated water and it does oxidize what it meets. So it would seem some of it might be demolished, but that doesn't mean no residue would remain.
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I cannot say if GreenPig has any negative effects on your septic tank. I have only had my septic less than a year, but I will say that so long as you are careful about what goes into your septic as far as other refuse, caustic chemicals, and other possibly dangerous elements go, that will give you more mileage with your septic than GreenPig. GreenPig is merely a mix of bacteria and other ingredients to promote the breakdown of organic waste. Just make sure that water and organic waste is mostly all you put into your septic.
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I have a septic system and green pig works great on it. I was having some overflow on my lines and it cleared that up. I also use a septic safe(northern) toilet paper. I had been using Rid-X, but now I am a green pig believer.J. KingJ. King
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It is an ozenator, which means it produces O3. It has no effect on living things.
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Yes it dissolves very quickly. I alternate between this one and the Green Pig. (Our Septic guy recommended both) I think with your mesh filter I would opt for the Green Pig as it is a very fine powder. They come in little water soluble bags, but you can open the bag and just place the powder in. Hope that helps you!
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I'm not sure how many types of bacteria will grow. we grew bacteria from a human mouth and a dogs mouth in a homemade incubator for 48 hours.
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The natural microorganisms that grow in your septic system generate their own enzymes that are sufficient for breaking down the contents in your septic system. Using a bleach oriented product like Kaboom will destroy the enzymes thus creating the potential for a backed up septic (because the enzymes are not naturally breaking down your crap anymore).