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Rid-X..is it necessary?

Posted on 4/3/19 at 3:24 pm
Posted by BrohemAlem11
Ratchet City, LA
Member since Oct 2014
13767 posts
Posted on 4/3/19 at 3:24 pm
I bought some Rid-X recently mainly because I figured...can't hurt, and also because I have no idea what the previous owners of my house were flushing down.

I read the label to find it recommends using it every month... is that really necessary... is it even necessary at all going forward if I don't flush stupid shite down?
Posted by oreeg
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2006
5422 posts
Posted on 4/3/19 at 4:25 pm to
Do you have a septic tank?
Posted by BrohemAlem11
Ratchet City, LA
Member since Oct 2014
13767 posts
Posted on 4/3/19 at 4:31 pm to
yes...is this a trick question...or a snarky rhetorical question lol

ETA: I weirdly assumed all houses had septic tanks....and this is why I have so many questions for this board.
This post was edited on 4/3/19 at 4:43 pm
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
19979 posts
Posted on 4/3/19 at 4:32 pm to
Only if you have a septic tank that waste water(toilet, shower, sink, washing machine, etc.) is collected in.

It helps promote enzyme/bacterial growth that will help break down waste material in your septic tank.

When I move rural, I may find myself in a position to buy a house with a septic system and will not hesitate to use this product.
Posted by MBclass83
Member since Oct 2010
10244 posts
Posted on 4/3/19 at 4:54 pm to
We have a camp with septic tank. I put a pack of yeast in it about once a year.
Posted by TigerFanatic99
South Bend, Indiana
Member since Jan 2007
35823 posts
Posted on 4/3/19 at 6:10 pm to
Thread hi-jack.

I flush about 50 gallons of saltwater down the sump per week. Is this killing my septic tank? Am I creating an impending problem?
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
19979 posts
Posted on 4/3/19 at 6:51 pm to
Not sure how much the saltwater would affect the enzyme/bacterial growth in the tank. With all the other stuff that goes into a septic tank, I wouldn't think 50 gallons would hurt much.

Between dish soap, soap powder, bleach, crap, urine, toilet paper that enters the septic system daily, it may even help.
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