burning2nd
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it can hurt your septic system drain feild
salt water?
salt water?
septic
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Yes, I don't dump any saltwater in my septic tank.
mfinn
Surgeonfish
I've been doing my water changes for 14 years and it hasn't hurt or affected my septic tank or drain field. Atleast no apparent problems.
What I use is a python drain and fill system, so when it is draining saltwater, it is also using freshwater at a higher rate.
I do about 90 gallons every two weeks on my 2 tanks.
For about approx. 6 years I did 165 gallons every 2 weeks on 4 tanks.
What I use is a python drain and fill system, so when it is draining saltwater, it is also using freshwater at a higher rate.
I do about 90 gallons every two weeks on my 2 tanks.
For about approx. 6 years I did 165 gallons every 2 weeks on 4 tanks.
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burning2nd
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right, on
keep that in mind
keep that in mind
Damsel13
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YEA my neighbor has a boa in her attic and she can't catch it. She is in a different area/building than I am.
Krish
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I flush my water down the toilet or pour it down the sink when I do a water change
I flush my water down the toilet or pour it down the sink when I do a water change
well it sounds like you need a bigger tank again!!!
if you did 30g WC's every time, you wouldn't be able to flush it!!!
Krish
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LOL! It flushes itself when you pour enough water in there
mmkeeper
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Isn't it about time for Krish to start a new tank??
Krish
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LOL! Long time, but my wife doesn't think so so I'm going to dump more money in my Aquapod for now
It can hurt your septic system if you do frequent water changes. I just found out this fall. I had to have a new leach field put in because the saltwater kills bacteria needed to break down the waste and in time kills your leach field. It cost me $5,800 to replace it. WOW, I Now know not to do that any more....
mmkeeper
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Krish you just need to add that 150 gal sump for your nano
Llarian
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It makes sense that it would hurt the bacteria in a septic tank.
I'm kinda curious as to what people with septic systems are doing to dispose of large amounts of water change water, since it kills any vegetation in the area you dispose it as well.
-Dylan
I'm kinda curious as to what people with septic systems are doing to dispose of large amounts of water change water, since it kills any vegetation in the area you dispose it as well.
-Dylan
spongebob lover
flea whisperer
i take it as you have tested it :lol: .
Krish
RF STAFF
Thanks for the idea!
LOL! Every water change I don't need to flush it!
Llarian
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Have you had any issues with the salt leeching off the driveway and into stuff next to it?
-D
burning2nd
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ive bin pouring 5 g's down the drain twice a week for a long time now, havent noticed anything bad yet..
at the same time i dont know whats worse to kill the steptic or my dads grass out side the back door...... Im sure the steptic would be a less of a convo in the end... LOL
my dads crazy about his grass.... ill get back 2 you guys on this
at the same time i dont know whats worse to kill the steptic or my dads grass out side the back door...... Im sure the steptic would be a less of a convo in the end... LOL
my dads crazy about his grass.... ill get back 2 you guys on this
