Will product flushed down the toilet reach the drain field, where the roots are? Or should I pour it into the distributor box?
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We poured it down the toilet and apparently it went straight to the roots because we have no trouble since and it has been over three months since we used it.
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On the bottom, near a corner, there's a pull out stopper. I drain mine with a length of hose though to direct water where I want it.
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This requires a multifaceted answer. First of all, how large is the sediment your well draws in? These filters are available in several different screen or mesh filter sizes. If it is sandy, you need to compare the size of the sand to the micron size of the filter element. I'd say this is the most important research that you need to do. Next I'd ask how much sand gets drawn in say daily, then over the course of a week. Thus could be determined by how much sand is in your toilet tanks, (when you take the lid off and look inside); then how often do you clean the screens on the washer? Lastly, do you see sand in the faucet arreaters? If the answer is a great deal to any of the above questions, I would advise you to get a filter which is one pipe size larger then then waterline coming from your pressure pump/ inlet to your house. This will allow a longer time between flushing intervals of the filter. I have used them in this application in the past, with great results for our customers. If it is installed correctly, the drain on the bottom would be run to the outside,or a nearby drain. Be sure to install a union on the drain line to allow for occasional disassembly. When the filter shows signs of being clogged- sediment in the bottom, color in the screen; then you flush it out for 1-2 minutes, until clear. I hope this helps you. I am a plumber in northern Arizona, and would recommend this item.
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My experience is that roots are rarely in the house but outside the house. I would use it in the bathroom closest to where the pipe exits the home so that it is most effective on the roots. If we were to use it on a drain farther away in the home from the exit position it would fill the interior drain pipe with foam and possibly not extend to the exterior. I hope this helps!
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The drain on mine is on the end, right at the bottom on the filler side.jeff
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I doubt this would prevent roots from growing into the return. The openings in the drain/inlet are about 1/8 by 3/4 inches, you could always cover them with a fine mesh.
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I just throw it out. If you think it smells bad from the outside, just wait until you open the lid! If you have to do it, flush it down the toilet or dig a deep hole and cover it over. As far as reusing - do they sell the mixture? Because nothing works quite as well, I have found.
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Just purchasing an item will not solve your problem. In order for me to answer your question I need to know a bit more about the flush issue.
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Diagram does come with instructions. Imagine a pipe coming from the system and hung over your toilet bowl. That's all it is. The matter is ground up, think of a blender, then sent through the pipe. It ends up in the toilet bowl along with the waste water. Some toilets will automatically flush when the water level increases, others will not. If your toilet doesn't flush at the increase of water then you'll manually flush the matter down. I have mine hooked up to my washing machine waste water spot. It gets flushed into the same place the waste water from the washer goes.
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only use on occasion it is not meant for monthly use. 1-2lbs will kill roots. Then add bacteria to toilet. if you can add copper directly to drain field its best if not mix with water then flush. small roots will die quickly larger will decompose over the next few months
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The best thing to do is cut all the bottom just use top rim put insert in that. No problem with roots all tangled in basket. Just cut em leave top rim. No hassles with roots. Love clone box. Keep a eye on jets they clog .
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You should have instructions that came along with them. I'm not near my drain but you basically put it in the drain hole and tighten the nut from the bottom, make sure the rubber seal goes against the sink bottom. Don't forget the plumbers putty...see what EadtCoastPete said...
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I have always this product to my drainfield via and outside access point to that system. I would be hesitant to add it via any sink. For a definitive answer call the 800 number on the product label, they are very knowledgeable.
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Remove the basket, remove the heating element and simply lift the metal insert up out of the metal base. If it's still hot, you'll obviously need pot holders. I myself just let it cool till it's "warm" and return it to it's original container. There is no "drain" in the bottom, you'd have to tip it and let the oil run over the rim of the insert. Can be pretty heavy, and you'll need a steady hand, and to pour slowly so you don't make a huge mess. I can be done.
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Yes with some minor modifications. There is about a 1 inch deep well in the center of every pot that holds about 1/2 cup and directs the water (nutrient solution) toward the center of the pot below. It is covered by a (wicking?) tray which can be removed but could be used to keep your roots out of the solution. other holes could be drilled in the pots to allow the solution to drain to other areas of the pot below it.
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assuming you have a drain at a level lower than the drain plug in the unit.... buy at least 2 feet of hose that fits the drain line and press it onto the drain line
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No. Not sure where you mean the drip is coming from but if the drip is coming from inside the toilet, this will cause the toilet to back up, puddle and come somewhere else. If it is coming on the floor, it is probably flush water and you should replace the wax seal. All this from my husband.