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Big Katuna wrote:
To expand on why I said its a waste; I Googled some studies some Universities did on septic tank care. They said a septic tank has so much active microbes in it that when fresh feces enters the tank, the microbes it it die because everything has been consumed. What eventually damages the leech field is build up of fiber and certain fats that don't decay, mostly from synthetic fabrics from the laundry. That's why you should have it pumped every five years or so.

I read those same studies when I moved to the country and had a septic system installed. Did just what it said, and used nothing. Tank needed to be pumped every 2_3 years. At that time i started adding rid x, or similar product, monthly, or at least every couple of months. At this point, hasn't needed to be pumped in the last 12-14 years. I'll keep using it, thanks.

Big Katuna wrote:
To expand on why I said its a waste; I Googled some studies some Universities did on septic tank care. They said a septic tank has so much active microbes in it that when fresh feces enters the tank, the microbes it it die because everything has been consumed. What eventually damages the leech field is build up of fiber and certain fats that don't decay, mostly from synthetic fabrics from the laundry. That's why you should have it pumped every five years or so.

Highly doubtful, why is my tank 15 years old and never been pumped? A properly installed and used septic system should never have to be pumped.

This does not take into account kids toys and bees nests.

To expand on why I said its a waste; I Googled some studies some Universities did on septic tank care. They said a septic tank has so much active microbes in it that when fresh feces enters the tank, the microbes it it die because everything has been consumed. What eventually damages the leech field is build up of fiber and certain fats that don't decay, mostly from synthetic fabrics from the laundry. That's why you should have it pumped every five years or so.

From RID-X.Com

FAQ: Recreational Vehicles (RVs)?

" RID-X® has not been tested on recreational vehicles (RVs). therefore we cannot recommend using it in RVs."

It's snake oil in a home septic or any where else. Maybe put some in a glass and make some sea monkeys. Funny how people are so easily fooled into buying stuff that's not needed.

I would be afraid of its reaction to the plastic in the holding tank and would absolutely not use it. I

Undoubtedly sitting for a week with water caused things to break down. WATER, WATER, WATER, that's all you need.

We're into our 8th year of fulltiming. All we ever do is use water and don't dump until it is 2/3 full or more. People don't use enough water, that is the trick.

But if it makes you feel good to spend money on nothing, go for it. Me, I'd rather spend the money on some wine and help out the black tank that way!

Barb

brirene wrote:
I used it once after camping with bil and his family. Of course his kids used our bathroom several times, and when I went to dump it was clogged. Put a fairly small amount of Rid x in the tank,.dumped the next weekend as smoothly as,...well...you get the idea.

sitting for a week giving solids time to break up probably did as much good as the ridx.
bumpy

Rid-X won't hurt anything but your wallet. BUT, it won't help anything either. It's beneficial for use in septic tanks, not RV holding tanks.

If you don't mind paying for it and it makes you feel better, use it.

I use a packet of regular baking yeast once a month in my septic at home. I guess a small amount will do the same in the black tank.