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<blockquote data-quote="nerfherder" data-source="post: 586755" data-attributes="member: 15907"><p>Ooh, septic. That's what I have to deal with.</p><p></p><p>This time of year in most of the US for example, it's Tree Root Time. I am the Septic Manager on the farm, and I have to dig everything up this spring to deal with the roots and the bad design (as I've commented on in the past. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />)</p><p></p><p>If you care to at least try yourself, you know where the pipe line access ports are AND you aren't too concerned about poopie on your hands, the tool you want to look for is The Cobra. It comes in 50' and 100' lengths, uses a steel strap instead of that coiled springy thing a standard snake uses, and is much better for thicker blockages. I have to use ours in every port about once a month, until I get the lines dug up.</p><p></p><p>Also, what was said about Liquid Plumr is very true. Our previous owners used it often and not very wisely, and when I first had to fix the septic a year after we got here, a standard snake didn't work, and I hadn't heard about The Cobra yet - so I was actually using a length of garden hose with the snake cable fed through, and had to ram daily for a solid week until I knocked a softball-sized lump of mineral and Liquid Plumr acretion loose from the pipe. That's exactly how bad it was.</p><p></p><p>If you can, seriously consider re-routing your washing machine water to a part of the lawn that or yard that can handle the water. It's a touchy thing legally, but a good many farms around here just water their non-visible lawn or drain field from the top without adding the water to the septic system. Some kind of greywater system for handling washing machine and shower/bath tub will also reduce the water load. Once again, if it's legit - lots of places cast a real stink-eye on non-conventional grey water processes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nerfherder, post: 586755, member: 15907"] Ooh, septic. That's what I have to deal with. This time of year in most of the US for example, it's Tree Root Time. I am the Septic Manager on the farm, and I have to dig everything up this spring to deal with the roots and the bad design (as I've commented on in the past. :)) If you care to at least try yourself, you know where the pipe line access ports are AND you aren't too concerned about poopie on your hands, the tool you want to look for is The Cobra. It comes in 50' and 100' lengths, uses a steel strap instead of that coiled springy thing a standard snake uses, and is much better for thicker blockages. I have to use ours in every port about once a month, until I get the lines dug up. Also, what was said about Liquid Plumr is very true. Our previous owners used it often and not very wisely, and when I first had to fix the septic a year after we got here, a standard snake didn't work, and I hadn't heard about The Cobra yet - so I was actually using a length of garden hose with the snake cable fed through, and had to ram daily for a solid week until I knocked a softball-sized lump of mineral and Liquid Plumr acretion loose from the pipe. That's exactly how bad it was. If you can, seriously consider re-routing your washing machine water to a part of the lawn that or yard that can handle the water. It's a touchy thing legally, but a good many farms around here just water their non-visible lawn or drain field from the top without adding the water to the septic system. Some kind of greywater system for handling washing machine and shower/bath tub will also reduce the water load. Once again, if it's legit - lots of places cast a real stink-eye on non-conventional grey water processes. [/QUOTE]
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