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Paula Ex Member	chemicals in septic tanks Dec 2^nd, 2015 at 6:26pm	Print Post
	hi has anyone else noticed that the forum has aged 2 years in a week! a quickie about septic tank usage…… are there any toilet/kitchen cleaners that one should avoid using?


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Ritaratbag God Member Offline Forum newbie Posts: 2670 Joined: Jun 28^th, 2009 Gender:	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #1 - Dec 2^nd, 2015 at 7:00pm	Print Post
	Bleach should be avoided, also coloured toilet paper. There are special sachets that you can buy to put down the toilet, about once a week, for septic tank usage. Most supermarkets sell them. Bit pricey though.


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Paula Ex Member	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #2 - Dec 3^rd, 2015 at 8:32am	Print Post
	thanks good job I only use white TP then:) should one be cautious of how much TP is flushed? & are the toilet wet wipes OK to use, I know one has to avoid sanitary items, I was wondering if it included this?


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Ritaratbag God Member Offline Forum newbie Posts: 2670 Joined: Jun 28^th, 2009 Gender:	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #3 - Dec 3^rd, 2015 at 9:21am	Print Post
	If you had a baby in the house and were constantly using wet wipes all the time it would not be advisable. One maker of the sachets which are for septic tanks mentioned before are, WC Net, foscas septicas. For only two people, you only need to use one capsule every ten days or so?


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David Ex Member	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #4 - Dec 3^rd, 2015 at 3:30pm	Print Post
	Hello Don't put wet wipes down the loo as they don't disintegrate. I believe most are made of cloth fibres. Only put paper down. The colour doesn't matter, but white is usually cheaper. Newspaper even cheaper (if you have read it first) The sachets to keep the septic alive are called 'Activador Biologico Fosas Septicas Bolsitas soluables' . Don't go mad with the bleach. A bit wont harm the tank


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Paula Ex Member	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #5 - Dec 3^rd, 2015 at 6:56pm	Print Post
	thanks there was something else, but I've forgotten it now, will shout when I remember:)


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Bunter God Member Offline Forum Cerebral Bore Posts: 790 Joined: Nov 26^th, 2013 Gender:	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #6 - Dec 4^th, 2015 at 1:46am	Print Post
	http://inspectapedia.com/septic/Dont_Flush.php I think the bleach in a yellow bottle with a rabbit on it is OK if used sparingly. Most is common sense and remember those plumbers are expensive at the weekend they charge time and a turd. http://www.wte-ltd.co.uk/care.html

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Paula Ex Member	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #7 - Dec 4^th, 2015 at 1:28pm	Print Post



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jackflorrie1 Ex Member	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #8 - Dec 6^th, 2015 at 5:58pm	Print Post
	Don't over use the sachets they will dry your septica


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sutgesdad Full Member Offline Forum newbie Posts: 107 Joined: Sep 3^rd, 2014	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #9 - Feb 14^th, 2016 at 5:24pm	Print Post
	Go to amazon.co.uk and buy 12 month supply of nbs sprang septic tank treatment. Aroundn£20 with free shipping to europe. Best i've used in 10 years and bleach resistent too. Drop 1 pouch a month in loo, give it ten minutes then flush away. Read reviews on Amazon, it is ws good as they say. But, be punctual with monthly treatments!! Thassall.


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Ritaratbag God Member Offline Forum newbie Posts: 2670 Joined: Jun 28^th, 2009 Gender:	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #10 - Feb 14^th, 2016 at 6:38pm	Print Post
	Interesting. Cheaper than buying the products on offer here.


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philmountains Senior Member Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 460 Location: Skipton North Yorkshire Joined: Mar 25^th, 2005 Gender:	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #11 - Feb 14^th, 2016 at 7:09pm	Print Post
	Just checked this out and currently unavailable on Amazon,seems good stuff and good price,I wonder what is the best way to deal with tanks, when your not around for months ? do they dry out ? oh and slightly off topic what type of LMBs are you folks using on your satellite dishes as I am getting together a cheap motorised set up, which I am going to fetch down next year


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Ritaratbag God Member Offline Forum newbie Posts: 2670 Joined: Jun 28^th, 2009 Gender:	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #12 - Feb 17^th, 2016 at 4:01pm	Print Post
	You can buy the nbs sprang septic tank treatment direct. For a years supply it cost £20.95 and is free shipping. website is nbs-products.com


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sutgesdad Full Member Offline Forum newbie Posts: 107 Joined: Sep 3^rd, 2014	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #13 - Feb 18^th, 2016 at 8:45am	Print Post
	Thanks, Rita. Just found my specs and was going to mention nbs website. Free shipping too folks!


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Paula Ex Member	Re: chemicals in septic tanks Reply #14 - Feb 27^th, 2016 at 11:36pm	Print Post
	Hi, just going back to an earlier comment about the issue of when the tanks are not in use with this monthly treatment, no one responded....


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