Arobic Systems Question

[BigThicketBoy]

Can i put any kind of cholrine tabs in it If not what kind , and how many and how often?

[Jaybo31]

When we had one was told only to use the ones made for aerobic. The ones in the bucket from HD. I usually put 3 or 4 in it and would check once a week or so. Depends on how much water you use.

[bowhuntertex]

do not use pool tablrts, only use the ones designed for septic systems.

[LeanMachine]

You can use a bleach drip system. Much cheaper. Basically just a piece of pvc with a small hole in it that drops down into the chlorinator.

[rjet]

I use the pool type and always have (19 years). A lot cheaper than the ones made for the septic systems which dissolve a lot quicker.
I took the self maintenance class a couple years back so I dont have to pay anyone else to check it a few times a year. This was brought up to the instructor at the home part of the test and in a round about way said it was ok what I have been doing.

[BigThicketBoy]

I use the pool type and always have (19 years). A lot cheaper than the ones made for the septic systems which dissolve a lot quicker.
I took the self maintenance class a couple years back so I dont have to pay anyone else to check it a few times a year. This was brought up to the instructor at the home part of the test and in a round about way said it was ok what I have been doing.

What type, size ,how many how often

[rjet]

I use 3" HTH chlorinating tabs. Usually put 2 in at a time, real no time schedule. Just check occasionally to see if they need replacing.
My neighbor did build me a drip chlorinator (like leanmachine posted) that I am going to try out once I run out of tabs. This one has a type of valve on the bottom that allows you to adjust the drip. We need to inspect our systems soon and will ask him how he likes his so far. I think this is the way to go and doesnt cost but a few dollars in parts.

[Olphart]

rjet may have not have had problems with pool chlorinator tabs, but my service guy (with a chemist background) said not to use them as they will eat up your pump. And no, I don't buy my tabs from him.

When I come across $250, I'll be having him put in the bleach drip system. I only need to add tabs once a month, but a gallon of bleach is a lot cheaper in the long run.

[BigThicketBoy]

You can use a bleach drip system. Much cheaper. Basically just a piece of pvc with a small hole in it that drops down into the chlorinator.

Anyone have a DIY for this ?

[rjet]

rjet may have not have had problems with pool chlorinator tabs, but my service guy (with a chemist background) said not to use them as they will eat up your pump. And no, I don't buy my tabs from him.

When I come across $250, I'll be having him put in the bleach drip system. I only need to add tabs once a month, but a gallon of bleach is a lot cheaper in the long run.

Have never had to replace a discharge pump with my first system of 13 years or my current system of 6. I would guess the cost of chlorine difference would pay for a discharge pump pretty easily if that is true, I dont buy it though.
Also, you can build a bleach drip system yourself for less than 10 bucks. I will try and get the one my neighbor built me and take a pic of it. Is just PVC and a small drip valve at the bottom.

[buckwild17]

My septic guy told me to just use the pool tablets !! I rotate between them & pouring bleach in the tank !

[rjet]

Here is the drip system my neighbor built me. Guys at one of the local septic companies told him how to do it. Said one drip a minute = approx. 1 gallon a month of bleach. Once I put it in will have to monitor the discharge tank for a while to determine how much bleach is needed.
Is made of 3" pvc with two end caps and a drip sprinkler. Drill hole in one cap and put in drip sprinkler, seal it and the cap and you are good to go after adjusting the drip sprinkler to amount wanted.
Is pretty simple.

[BigThicketBoy]

Here is the drip system my neighbor built me. Guys at one of the local septic companies told him how to do it. Said one drip a minute = approx. 1 gallon a month of bleach. Once I put it in will have to monitor the discharge tank for a while to determine how much bleach is needed.
Is made of 3" pvc with two end caps and a drip sprinkler. Drill hole in one cap and put in drip sprinkler, seal it and the cap and you are good to go after adjusting the drip sprinkler to amount wanted.
Is pretty simple.

Thank you this sounds like the way to go.

[Dale]

I had my system put in about 4 years ago by Bright Eyes in Dayton. I was told by the owner to use the the plain 3" pool tablets, not the fancy ones.