Best septic system toilet paper (cow, homes, pump, cabin)
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They do sell specialty TP for RV systems that dissolves quickly and thoroughly. You dont want problems emptying the holding tank.... Now training guests to not flush plastic hygiene products is another matter altogether. Also dont flush baby wipes. Even the city sewage plants have lot troubles from them.
I have been using Sam's Club member mark brand for several years in my rv with no issues. I did a test with it compared with Scott's brand and there was no difference between them. I plan on using it when I move in a few months where I will have a septic system.
I have been using Sam's Club member mark brand for several years in my rv with no issues. I did a test with it compared with Scott's brand and there was no difference between them. I plan on using it when I move in a few months where I will have a septic system.
That is a nice 40 pack for around $20.00 from Sam's Club. It's better than the Costco Toilet paper that sells for around 16.00 and is a bigger pack than Costco.
That is a nice 40 pack for around $20.00 from Sam's Club. It's better than the Costco Toilet paper that sells for around 16.00 and is a bigger pack than Costco.
Interesting since I came on here specifically to mention Costco TP. Had a long talk with a septic expert today and he said it is the worst for clogging up a tank because it just makes a raft on the top and stops further digestion of the contents of the tank.
I’m buying a house right now and my friend and I went to explore what kind of tank there is and lifted the lid to discover about ten plastic grocery bags and no inner baffles. The septic man said that it might be fine (after the tank is pumped) since it feeds into a lagoon. The place sits on five acres in the woods on the edge of a very small town.
Interesting since I came on here specifically to mention Costco TP. Had a long talk with a septic expert today and he said it is the worst for clogging up a tank because it just makes a raft on the top and stops further digestion of the contents of the tank.
I’m buying a house right now and my friend and I went to explore what kind of tank there is and lifted the lid to discover about ten plastic grocery bags and no inner baffles. The septic man said that it might be fine (after the tank is pumped) since it feeds into a lagoon. The place sits on five acres in the woods on the edge of a very small town.
I'm hoping that you misunderstood your "expert," as what he claimed is not accurate. A cap will form in just about any septic tank from the cellulose in toilet paper and any plant material (veggie scraps, etc.). That cap will NOT stop the digestion, as the process is anaerobic and does NOT need air. A large cap can block the tank outlet, which does create a problem. Most tanks have baffles to prevent this. If the house you are buying has a tank with no baffles, that is an issue you may want to correct unless you want a fetid lagoon.
Generally, a visit and friendly chat with the county health officer will give you good information and save you money by not making errors that put you out of compliance with the law. This is one are where asking forgiveness after can be a LOT more expensive than doing things right the first time.
I'm hoping that you misunderstood your "expert," as what he claimed is not accurate. A cap will form in just about any septic tank from the cellulose in toilet paper and any plant material (veggie scraps, etc.). That cap will NOT stop the digestion, as the process is anaerobic and does NOT need air. A large cap can block the tank outlet, which does create a problem. Most tanks have baffles to prevent this. If the house you are buying has a tank with no baffles, that is an issue you may want to correct unless you want a fetid lagoon.
Generally, a visit and friendly chat with the county health officer will give you good information and save you money by not making errors that put you out of compliance with the law. This is one are where asking forgiveness after can be a LOT more expensive than doing things right the first time.
Yes I think I stated that wrong and what you said here sounds closer to what he said. He’s coming out next week to pump it out and give me a verdict on whether I should get a new unit but apparently holding tanks and lagoons are legal in Union county in Southern Illinois.
I use one-ply, for the reasons listed above. I also do the tp/jar of water test that another poster mentioned. I don’t use a specific brand, especially these days! I think the most important thing to remember is that the only things that go in the toilet are human waste & tp, NO feminine hygiene products and especially no wipes, even if they say they are flushable.
You also need to watch what goes down your sink drains, and it should be only water. I have garbage disposer but I never use it and pour any grease from cooking into a can. I stopped washing my little dog in the bathtub because she sheds so much hair.
I don’t know about Rid-X, some people use it and some don’t. I did for awhile, but a local old guy who built his own house said it wasn’t necessary. I don’t use it anymore.
I love Scott's toilet paper! Very septic friendly.
That is what we use as well. We were advised, and found out by sad experience that Charmin is the worst TP for septic use, as all that " soft and strong" touted by the red bear family on the Charmin ads doesn't break down well in the septic tsnk.
Specially if the septic system has a pump. Some systems are gravity fed/operated while other ones have to have an inground pump or in basement floor.
My first pump lasted 15 years. And the pump actually did not break. The metal fittings attached to the pump rotted/broke. Pump still worked. But had a new pump put in anyway.
That is what we use as well. We were advised, and found out by sad experience that Charmin is the worst TP for septic use, as all that " soft and strong" touted by the red bear family on the Charmin ads doesn't break down well in the septic tsnk.
Charmin? I just paid $25.00 for a large pack at Costco. Charmin was the only brand Costco had at the time. They sold out of Kirkland brand.
As earlier mentioned we live rural.
Both of our main houses are on septic .
Been doing this for 35 years.
It shocks me to to no end to still have to tell my sister in law that she can’t dump everything down our drain like coffee grinds and such regardless of having a garbage disposer.
We uses our disposer to get rid the “itty bitty” little items and that is all.
Everything else goes to our composter tumblers or trash containers.
I also use Rid Ex (sp?)
Sometimes we forget to use it for a year or so I can’t honestly tell you if it works or not.
We have had to pump out our tank 2 times in 35 years.
I’m cool with that but I’m also very vigilant about these kind of things.
Thanks again.
Andy.
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