mel jacobson on tue 27 aug 02
things change from region to region faster
than you can pee in a `sink`.
soil conditions, size of system, how often
you have the tank pumped. all will determine
what kind of service you will get.
one thing for sure, man made fibre is the biggest
culprit in plugging septic systems. it does not degrade.
cotton fibre will degrade after a few years. nylon, almost
never does.
laundry is the killer of septic systems. too much soap, detergents
and bleach, and add to that, nylon fibre and you have trouble.
a bit of clay and glaze material does not kill the system. and,
make sure you flush with lots of water. (the new low
water toilets of course do not flush, so, we have to flush
twice...great saving...not.)
my rule at the farm is:
if it has not gone through a person, do not put
it into my septic system.
above all else, never flush sanitary items down a toilet.
ask any plumber, (roto rooter) it is the most common
cause of pipe blockage. nylon string. it is an expensive
lesson to be learned.
i would not fuss too much about a little clay. a great
deal will cause problems...but, then, good sense is hard
to find. over reaction to many things is a bad thing.
mel
From:
Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A.
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or try: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
Barbara Mueller on wed 28 aug 02
Thanks Mel,
That is kind of what I had thought. Next year we will make the proper
sink connection here. For now I will be careful and flush with lots of
water.
B
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Subject: septic tanks/clay
things change from region to region faster
than you can pee in a `sink`.
soil conditions, size of system, how often
you have the tank pumped. all will determine
what kind of service you will get.
one thing for sure, man made fibre is the biggest
culprit in plugging septic systems. it does not degrade.
cotton fibre will degrade after a few years. nylon, almost
never does.
laundry is the killer of septic systems. too much soap, detergents
and bleach, and add to that, nylon fibre and you have trouble.
a bit of clay and glaze material does not kill the system. and,
make sure you flush with lots of water. (the new low
water toilets of course do not flush, so, we have to flush
twice...great saving...not.)
my rule at the farm is:
if it has not gone through a person, do not put
it into my septic system.
above all else, never flush sanitary items down a toilet.
ask any plumber, (roto rooter) it is the most common
cause of pipe blockage. nylon string. it is an expensive
lesson to be learned.
i would not fuss too much about a little clay. a great
deal will cause problems...but, then, good sense is hard
to find. over reaction to many things is a bad thing.
mel
From:
Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A.
web site: my.pclink.com/~melpots
or try: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
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Working Potter on wed 28 aug 02
I know of 2 buildings that had clay fill their lines and it was a permanent
damage as their lines were under the concrete floors in a maner that would
have meant putting in new lines as the flow was totally stopped.One was in
Los Angeles and the other was a former YWCA in South Carolina.A recylcle
bucket to empty slops next to the throwing area and a cleanout trap in the
sinks themselves go a long way ,when the users are informed, to limit the
damage.I also knew of septic tanks and lines that had to be replaced .Another
no no in these lines are condoms.
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