Septic tank friendly drain opener? <oh, never mind>

[Hutch]

Will Liquid Plumr (or equivialent) cause issues with my septic tank?

[Hutch]

Google, and the Liquid Plumr site FAQ say "Yes".  Sorry I cluttered the forum.

[never_retreat]

Small infants hands would be the best.

[French G.]

If it is loose crap like the other half's hair you can sometimes make great strides in clearing the pipes if you switch the shop-vac from suck to blow. Other than that, probably need a snaking.

[sanglant]

start with. followup with. (walmart sells it but it isn't on there site ) oh and the first can do 2 or 3 drains, but all at once can't save it after opening it.
edit: the first one is for a slow drain not a clog. sorry bout that. and the second helps anyway(a faster drain dosn't seem to clog as readily). and a drain catch(strainer?) well something like this thing but i hate clearing them.

[ramis]

If it is loose crap like the other half's hair you can sometimes make great strides in clearing the pipes if you switch the shop-vac from suck to blow. Other than that, probably need a snaking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL8Xy8fs9tk&feature=related 

[Boomhauer]

The best damn thing we've found for unclogging stuff is an expandable bladder type tool. Found here: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=99943

They have three different sizes. Works very well.

Our septic system unfortunately contains a sharp bend in the pipe, and often toilet paper will get hung there. It's from having a trailer onsite in a different part of the yard while the house was being built. One of these tools has it clear in less time than it takes to hook up the hose pipe.

[sanglant]

The best damn thing we've found for unclogging stuff is an expandable bladder type tool. Found here: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=99943

They have three different sizes. Works very well.

Our septic system unfortunately contains a sharp bend in the pipe, and often toilet paper will get hung there. It's from having a trailer onsite in a different part of the yard while the house was being built. One of these tools has it clear in less time than it takes to hook up the hose pipe.

hmm, sewer catheterization. neat idea.

[Boomhauer]

hmm, sewer catheterization. neat idea.

Not quite that.

What it does is that you shove it down the pipe to get to the clog. When you get to the clog, you turn on the water. It fills the bladder against the pipe, expanding and anchoring. Then high pressure jets of water bust the clog.

[sanglant]

pretty close but then i've been known to reach a bit for a pun.

[Grandpa Shooter]

Go to an RV supply store and get their treatment for black water tanks.  The microbial action will turn a 40 gallon tank of YUCK into CO2 and water over night.  Safe for the environment also.

[Larry Ashcraft]

Drain Kings work pretty well (that's the brand name for that thing linked at Harbor Freight).

Better yet is a bacterial drain treatment.  I use one named Digest Plus.  Treat each drain with about an ounce once every four weeks or so, instead of waiting until the drain is blocked.  Just make sure no one is going to use the drain for eight hours or so.  The bacteria will double in population every 45 minutes or so, and digest any organic matter in the drain.

I treat all the drains in the house right before I leave for work at 6:30 am.  The bacteria remove smells, digest clogs, and then go on to help the septic tank when you flush them down.  Win-win.

[AmbulanceDriver]

Go to an RV supply store and get their treatment for black water tanks.  The microbial action will turn a 40 gallon tank of YUCK into CO2 and water over night.  Safe for the environment also.

Oh noex!!!1!111!!!!!ELEVENTY!!!  Think about the global warming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[J.J.]

Better yet is a bacterial drain treatment. 

I use Medina poducts for my Garden/Lawn and they work wonders.  I have heard good things about the septic products they sell if y'all have access to them.  The Medina product page can be found thru the link...

[taurusowner]

Go to an RV supply store and get their treatment for black water tanks.  The microbial action will turn a 40 gallon tank of YUCK into CO2 and water over night.  Safe for the environment also.

Oh noex!!!1!111!!!!!ELEVENTY!!!  Think about the global warming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's a difference between opposing the left and the desire to control us through the global warming farce, and having a simple desire to find a functional solution to a problem that is also not harmful to the environment.

[Hutch]

Under conditions worse than optimum, Liquid Plumr done the trick.  Bathtub stopped up, non-removable plug preventing me from pouring directly into the drain, and it worked overnight.

Being a bit squeamish, there's really nothing more disgusting that septic tank/drain line problems.  Having had the damned thing uncovered and pumped out on Saturday, I'm committed to every form of septic system booster available.

[AmbulanceDriver]

There's a difference between opposing the left and the desire to control us through the global warming farce, and having a simple desire to find a functional solution to a problem that is also not harmful to the environment.

I know that.  I was just being a bit overly dramatic.  :)