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64-Oz Roto-Rooter Septic Treatment for
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About this item:- Effectively prevents septic backups by breaking down paper, oils, grease, protein, fats and starch
- Helps remove unpleasant odors and dampness in leach fields
- Natural enzyme, fast-acting formula promotes continuous long term septic boost
- Safe for use in all septic systems
- 64 oz bottle contains 8 monthly doses to prevent backups
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I was told the same by a buddy who is an engineer. He did, however, say that putting this in a day after pumping your tank may help jumpstart the bacteria. Other than that, he said to only feed the tank human waste, use only vinegar and baking soda to clear your house and use as little chemicals as possible.
I'm not sure how bacteria live through all of that.
I bought a house where the tank wasn't getting used much and was getting "phantom flushes" from too much negative pressure, possibly from some sort of blocked vent somewhere - I tried it using a product like this and it cleared things up pretty quickly. Phantom flushes stopped and the odor in the basement went away. So I don't think there's things are entirely snake oil, but I do think they do prey on people's concern for their systems since it is very pricey to deal with problems.
What if you regularly have bleach going down the drain though? Not straight bleach but sometimes I'll pre soak whites in bleach or use bleach to get grease stains off of plastic kitchenware.
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I bought a house where the tank wasn't getting used much and was getting "phantom flushes" from too much negative pressure, possibly from some sort of blocked vent somewhere - I tried it using a product like this and it cleared things up pretty quickly. Phantom flushes stopped and the odor in the basement went away. So I don't think there's things are entirely snake oil, but I do think they do prey on people's concern for their systems since it is very pricey to deal with problems.
Furthermore, there are products that have been found to contain products that actually do harm to the system, whether degrading plumbing components or the concrete tank.
At best, you're pouring money down the drain. At worst, you're actually hurting your system.