Is it safe for septic tanks?
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I called Walex but did not wait for a call back. I emailed them right away too. This is their answer about Porta-Pak: Porta-Pak will not harm your septic system when being used by a single RV. It would take 100's of RV's dumping the product daily into the septic system before the septic culture would even notice the product is in it. The product gets so diluted in the holding tank there is nothing left of the product when dumped into a septic system. I do have a question/suggestion for you. If your RV was used I always recommend you filling the black holding tank as high as you can with fresh water and adding 1 Porta-Pak in the tank for 24 hours and let it clean the tank thoroughly before you use. This will give you the reassurance that the tank is free of any old ill effects and leave you free to enjoy your camping. This is also a good practice to do before winterizing, so that you prevent any foul odors sneaking up on you when you get ready to start camping again. Congrats on the new trailer. Enjoy your travels and be rest assured that you won't have to worry about the holding tank. If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to call or write. Kindest regards, Todd Vice RV and Marine Sales Manager Walex Products Company, Inc. PO Box 3785 Wilmington, NC 28406 (O)910-371-2242 (F)910-371-2094
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The direct answer to the question, is it safe, the answer is yes but it should not be used for septic systems. Star-Sans is a sanitizer used to kill bacteria or to "sanitize" items used for home brewing (beer). If used it will try to kill the bacteria in you septic which is the opposite of what you want. Use a product like "Rid-X" to promote bacterial growth. Plus this stuff is too expensive to flush down the drain!
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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.
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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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We don't have our own septic tank but have it connected with city so that might affect clogging but not sure. However I didn't flush them that often. I kept a tight small trash can with lid and would put them in there and empty often. And occasionally would flush a poopy one if I was upstairs away from that trash can. I maybe flushed maybe 3-5 a week and never noticed any clogging or septic problems. Hope that helps a little! Heard some people flush these with no problems. I didn't feel comfortable with that but in the end made the decision to put them in the trash because my toilets far away from my changing table :p We don't have our own septic tank but have it connected with city so that might affect clogging but not sure. However I didn't flush them that often. I kept a tight small trash can with lid and would put them in there and empty often. And occasionally would flush a poopy one if I was upstairs away from that trash can. I maybe flushed maybe 3-5 a week and never noticed any clogging or septic problems. Hope that helps a little! Heard some people flush these with no problems. I didn't feel comfortable with that but in the end made the decision to put them in the trash because my toilets far... » Read More We don't have our own septic tank but have it connected with city so that might affect clogging but not sure. However I didn't flush them that often. I kept a tight small trash can with lid and would put them in there and empty often. And occasionally would flush a poopy one if I was upstairs away from that trash can. I maybe flushed maybe 3-5 a week and never noticed any clogging or septic problems. Hope that helps a little! Heard some people flush these with no problems. I didn't feel comfortable with that but in the end made the decision to put them in the trash because my toilets far away from my changing table :p « Show Less
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We have used Kaboom for approximately 5 years in our home and also in 9 weekly vacation rentals, all have septic systems. We have experienced no problems
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My septic guy said yes when I asked him. I've been using it for over a year and no problems!
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I am not certain, but dogs are mammals like us, so I don't know why the enzymes and bacteria you use would not break down dog doo just as well as human poo. Ask your vet? Ask your local septic dude? You will be putting a little dirt and grass in with each deposit, so mention that to the septic guy as well. If it was me, I would expect it to work without messing up your tank, but I'm no expert, and I don't have a septic tank.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Yes,have used it for years with out any problems, I do have a septic system and it has not damage any parts in the toilet.
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My main answer is I don't know. But, I have a strong suspicion that it would be safe. Because it's biodegradable, it will break down easily. The info I was able to find about this matter also said it was safe. It's just hard to know for certain. If I were you, I would definitely use it with a septic system but, again, I'm not 100% certain. Hope that helps!!
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Not sure about that. I did have a plumber tell me he put a few of these containers in a septic tank and it cleared out the system (pretty impressive). Drain Flies? I would "Google" that (how to get rid of drain flies). Hope this helps.
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As a Civil Engineer I specify this for sewage pumping chambers as a high water alarm if the pump fails. It goes in the pump tank, not the septic tank.
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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.
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I have used this product for many years in two houses that have septic system and have had no problem. The amount of chlorine put into the system is so small that it will not upset the balance of bacteria in the septic tank.