Drano/Septic systems

[Aggie Dad]

Do any of y'all use drano if your on a septic system? I was told (by a plumbing company) that it's not good for it. 😏

[Todd-ty729]

I agree, do not put any chemicals into a,septic system.

Do not use any over the counter drain cleaner , ever. It seldom works and does more damage in the long run.

[eaglegolfj]

It will kill the bugs in the tank if you are on an aerobic system. I also heard pickle juice will kill them to. I don't put any chemicals in mine if I can help it.

[Hoggslayer]

I flush a quart of buttermilk once in a while to keep the bacteria in my tank.

[Neck]

I've always had good luck with just boiling a pot of water and dumping it down the clogged drain.

[MommaNeck]

baking soda and vinegar, neck can't stand the smell but it will blast past some nasty hair clogs!

[Aggie Dad]

Thanks! I'm not sure if it's just a hair clog or if one of the grandkids might have dropped something in the toilet on accident! �� When the toilet is flushed, the shower drain burps.

[ranchdog]

Rid - X is what you should put in it but it is not a clog remover

http://www.rid-x.com/

[Aggie Dad]

baking soda and vinegar, neck can't stand the smell but it will blast past some nasty hair clogs!

What mixture do you use?

[MommaNeck]

What mixture do you use?

I sprinkle a good amount (maybe 3 tablespoons for a bad clog) of baking soda in the drain and then pour about a cup of vinegar. You will see the "volcano". I do that a few times and then top it off with really hot water like Neck suggested

Hope that helps!

[Aggie Dad]

I sprinkle a good amount (maybe 3 tablespoons for a bad clog) of baking soda in the drain and then pour about a cup of vinegar. You will see the "volcano". I do that a few times and then top it off with really hot water like Neck suggested

Hope that helps!

I will give that a try, Thanks!!!

[GatorBait]

Throat some horse manure in it. To help keep your tanks down.

[Bowshark]

I agree, do not put any chemicals into a,septic system.

Do not use any over the counter drain cleaner , ever. It seldom works and does more damage in the long run.

THIS...... Trust Me, I made the 20K mistake by using drain cleaner!

[STICKIT]

Sounds like you need your tank pumped.

[mdec950]

baking soda and vinegar