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How A Septic System Works
Thanks for watching, friends!
Do you have a septic system and don't even know where to start when it comes to understanding it all!? Or have you just always been curious how the whole thing works? Either way, this is the video for you. In this first video in the Septic 101 series we'll explore exactly how a septic system works. This video covers the most traditional format used with a septic tank. If you have additional questions please be sure to contact us personally:
Contact us here:
website: uniquedrainseptic.com
email: info@uniquemm.com
About The Septic 101 Series:
The Septic 101 Series was designed to provide useful guidance, tools, education, and resources to new and seasoned septic users alike. If you fall somewhere within that description, this series is tailor-made for you!
We have a brand new subscription package that is made specifically with you septic owners in mind.
Septic Subscription Pack: uniquedrainseptic.com/collections/septic
Be sure to check out the other videos in Septic 101 series where we cover issues like septic tank problems, methods for septic tank cleaning, and general septic system maintenance.
Do you have a septic system and don't even know where to start when it comes to understanding it all!? Or have you just always been curious how the whole thing works? Either way, this is the video for you. In this first video in the Septic 101 series we'll explore exactly how a septic system works. This video covers the most traditional format used with a septic tank. If you have additional questions please be sure to contact us personally:
Contact us here:
website: uniquedrainseptic.com
email: info@uniquemm.com
About The Septic 101 Series:
The Septic 101 Series was designed to provide useful guidance, tools, education, and resources to new and seasoned septic users alike. If you fall somewhere within that description, this series is tailor-made for you!
We have a brand new subscription package that is made specifically with you septic owners in mind.
Septic Subscription Pack: uniquedrainseptic.com/collections/septic
Be sure to check out the other videos in Septic 101 series where we cover issues like septic tank problems, methods for septic tank cleaning, and general septic system maintenance.
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The music to a bit much but that aside please give examples of what we can use instead of only pitching only your products. Include them of course but every day examples would be more beneficial.
Septic tank leaks at the top, standing water after a shower or using the washer.
Sorry to hear you are dealing with this! In cases such as that we recommend having a professional look at the system, since the system isn't flowing properly. The system could need to be pumped, there could be a blockage, or there could be other downstream problems. A professional should be able to assess the system and create a plan of action.
I'm on a private well in hurricane country. Currently, if I lose power I lose my well pump and have to use stored water to flush manually. Considering using my 1000 gallon above-ground SALTWATER pool as a water source in a prolonged power outage. Do you think my system could handle about 3 gallons of saltwater per day, for maybe 6 weeks?
Great question. Unfortunately, the jury is still out regarding salt's effects on septic systems. There have been studies done on the effects of water softener salt on septic systems, and these studies have mainly said that the salt had no negative effects on the system or performance. One study done in Australia, however, did show that over time the percolation rate of the leach field decreased as salt built up in fine soils. There is also concern of salt buildup affecting plants in the leach field, though we have not seen any scientific studies of this with septics. Keep in mind that these studies were also done with water softeners which use lower ppm salt than does your pool, but also that the water softeners affect all water in that system. All that said, our recommendation would be to avoid releasing too much saltwater into a septic system. In your case of simply flushing with the saltwater pool water when necessary, we believe your system would be totally fine. To be safe, we recommend against doing this for extended periods of time or releasing too much of the pool water into the system in a short period of time, but just flushing should be no problem."
@@uniquedrainseptic Thanks! I have gallon jugs of water rat-holed all over the house and barn, so I have enough for weeks worth of flushes, and I will save those empty jugs for when I can drive someplace to refill them. Hopefully, I would only need to use the pool water in a doomsday scenario, and if that should come to pass-- might as well just go in the woods! Thanks again!
I had my septic tank cleaned and inspected about a year ago. My son is the only one living in the house full time. The shower he uses when you first run the water it smells of sulfur, but no where else in the in the other bathrooms or kitchen. I'm pretty sure its coming from the drain in the shower, the 2 sinks in the bathroom don't have any issues. This is the main bathroom that gets used. Could this be from the septic system. This bathroom is the furthest from the septic tank. Never had any backups in the house, all drains flow freely. I know not to dump any anti bacterial stuff in the drains. I got no clue.
Odds are that the smell is not coming from the septic system, so we wouldn't be too worried about a septic problem in this situation. It's more likely the sulfur smell is coming from the hot water heater anode rod that has been used up and needs to be replaced. It’s possible that it's only noticeable in that shower because it is receiving the most hot water at any given time and because the water is contained in a shower, which can make the smell more noticeable. We typically recommend having a plumber replace that anode rod (we recommend an aluminum replacement) or if you are feeling bold, you can drain the water heater yourself and replace the anode rod. Our guess is this will most likely fix the problem. Hopefully that helps! Good luck!
List of detergents please.
Hey there! The list of compatible detergents is quite long. If you're a Costco member, we often recommend Kirkland signature Free and Clear laundry detergent. Tide and All are also a good options. We have extensively used these detergents with cold cycles and like the results. We don't typically recommend using laundry sheets because laundry experts have shown that they seem to perform less well in testing than powder or liquids.
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My system is 4 years old I live alone. I have had no problems, but now I noticed the system will not stop running.
Sounds like one big AD for septic additives which most say Do NOT USE.
All u r doing is trying to sell a product a useless video
Also…a big no no is any type of toilet paper. Throw dirty paper in a covered waste bin.
It would be helpful if you balanced your audio: voice over against background music.
Thanks for annunciating every syllable you said with hand gestures and head bobs. I don't think I could have understood without those.
So, you want a bot? Or a human with no personality?
What about biodegradable wipes? Also, what CAN you plant over a septic system?
Don't plant anything over your septic.
Can’t say whether your product works well or not, as it doesn’t come with any instructions. Just a QR code and website. When you go to the website and type in directions for use you find nothing. Seriously, every other product out there puts the directions on the bottle! Do you honestly think your customers have the time to chase you down to learn how to use your damn product. We aren’t all plumbers, in fact the better majority of us aren’t!!! 😖
Chloronator tube full of water.. what could be the issue
Thanks so much!
What to use as a toilet bowl cleaner?
Is it possible to have multiple inlets to a single septic tank?
Your just a sales man.crap
Hi,is it ok to ad more top soil on top of my septic tank,I have a slope and I want to make it flat
Be careful. Consult the tank manufacture because some tanks cannot take the weight of added soil. Some tanks are rated for no more than 3 inches of top soil where others you can place more. Check with your town's codes and with the tank manufacturer. Also check the International Private Sewage Disposal Codes (IPSDC). You can find them by googling the title.
I was just told not to put anything at all in my septic. Was told not only is it a big waste of money but very bad for system because they remove the good bacteria from waste. Everyone is trying to sell their product so it is unbelievably difficult to get an honest answer! 🤦
I've been told the same thing by several people. I tend to think they are correct. I don't use additives and my system works just fine.
the first thing I did was take out the garbage disposal from the kitchen sink. I may use it to pulverise compost into the soil. What about mowing the grass with a garden tractor over the leach field? Is there a recommended 'cover crop' or...
I wish accurate leach field maps were required in my area when my home was built. There is only a crude, hand drawn map of where it is. This makes it hard to know where I can dig, plant, build, or even if existing trees might be a problem.
Why my septic tank fill up quick? I have to pump once for every 2 to 3 months.
We have had heavy rain in georgia. Our septic tank has a popper valve between the house and the tank. When it rains a lot sewage comes out the popper valve which i take as backing up. I havent had the tank pumped in at least 7 years. The system is 30 years old. what do you recommend? there is no standing water or smell after everything dries out. Thank you for your recommendation.
Inform your guests about what? What should they know.
What to not put down the toilet.
i have a question , i haven't found an answer yet. i have cancer and currently doing chemo ttreatment. will my poop kill the good bacteria and larvae in my septic tank?
Nope
money grab.
Recommendations are very broad and okay in the most generic sense; however, may not apply to other than basic systems which are becoming more and more common. Do you have any scientific peer reviewed references to support you assertions about treatment in a septic tank and the benefit of additives to the septic tank?
Odor coming from drains won't happen if your home is VENTED correctly!!!!!!!
This guy makes me want to eat bugs....
You don't need any septic additives for the system to function properly. Mine is 37 years old and has functioned perfectly without them.
Music is too loud and annoying.
This video isn’t helping much at all! He’s not telling what to use or not to use. Any examples please?
Whenever I visit someone who's home has a septic tank I dump a gallon of bleach down the drain to help them.
That's incredibly thoughtful Kevin.
Promoting product that does not work.
Thank you for this video, and the suggestion for the bacteria product. Could you now list the names of cleaners and de-mineralizers we can safely use with an aerobic septic system?
Hi Katy! Thanks for the question. We highly recommend checking with your septic components manufacturer they may have some specific brand suggestions for you. As far as cleaners go, you non-antibacterial cleaners should be first choice, we (Unique Drain + Septic) make these kind of products. Follow the links in the description box for our products. For sanitizing tasks use products that are bleach based, as bleach tends to break down faster in a septic system. When selecting soaps, opt for soaps that aren't antibacterial, as they contain biocides that kill all bacteria. For descales and demineralizers, most are acid based and ultimately fine for the septic once diluted in the system. Look for vinegar or CLR based products. I hope that helps! Please feel free to reach out to us with any other questions via email: support@uniquemm.com.
HEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLP !!!! Why does crap bubble up into our tub!!
Freaking love this thank you
We need a septic system to build a house. Now , not so sure. Special hand soap and one load of laundry?? I’m even wondering about pickle juice ?
Yeah right....If you need a septic system then you'll have one stoopid. You can't just not have nothing for waste to go.
this is nothing but a Unique advertisement just to sell their product a non biased opinion is a much better way to get answers
GD what a overt commercial!!! Thumbs down bigtime.....
Well you may as well just say if you own a septic system just stop living! Everything you use has antibacterial in it, like hand washes which is essential for Covid and other viruses and germs! What clothes detergent is effective that doesn't have antibacterial? Without recommending the products it makes it very difficult to know what to use. The blue tablets that you drop in your toilet that are also beneficial to fight germs also has antibacterial or some kind of chemical that is most likely not advised! So what can we use to clean the toilet bowl when bleach would be number one! 🤨 It's insane how do you live comfortably without always worrying if you are using something that will harm your system!
You actually don't want antibacterial soap even for covid. Simple soaps and detergents are fine. Antibacterial overuse leads to overgrowths of resistant strains, like with antibiotics and MRSA
LOOK at the roll of paper in the first half of this video... IT'S UPSIDE DOWN! So, in addition to being a commercial for unique's products, it is actually Satan. Only Satan would mount the roll upside down. AVOID!
Yup as soon as they pitched their product. Goodbye.
I know their product for RV black tank is a absolute miracle. Works 100%
Yeah, f*ck them for trying to make a living. We should get all the info we want for free without anything in return for the info provider.
You're full of crap
My lawn guy cracked my pipe on top off my septic mount, the last home owner had them lowered so you can mow over them, where they cap? and how many are their usually?
Sir, I have very small area around my house. Dept of the soil is not more than 2.5 meters. Below that ground is all limestone, white in color. My question is, is it recommended to dig further the limestone for a septic tank? What would be any likely future impact (good or bad)? thanks
Can you use a dishwasher with a septic system?
sure can