ENZYME ADDITIVES—WORTH IT OR NOT?
You’re not wrong about those “flushable” wipes. I’ve pulled more than a few out of clogged lines, and they’re always just sitting there, barely touched. I’m with you—plain TP is the safest bet.
About those enzyme additives... mixed bag, honestly. My uncle swears by them, but when I helped him pump his tank last year, it was still full of gunk. Maybe they help a little, but I wouldn’t count on them to save you from a backup. Regular maintenance seems way more reliable in my book.
Maybe they help a little, but I wouldn’t count on them to save you from a backup.
Yeah, I’ve wondered about that too. Seems like enzyme stuff is more of a “maybe it helps, maybe it doesn’t” situation. I’d rather just stick to regular pumping and not risk it. Those wipes though... total nightmare.
I hear you on the wipes—those things are evil. I’ve tried a couple of enzyme products over the years, but honestly, never noticed a difference. Maybe they keep things moving a bit longer? Hard to say. Regular pumping just feels safer, even if it’s a pain.
Enzyme products are kinda hit or miss, honestly. I’ve seen some folks swear by them, but in my experience, they don’t really replace regular maintenance. At best, maybe they help a little with breaking stuff down, but you’re still gonna need to pump the tank on schedule. Wipes are a nightmare—doesn’t matter what the packaging says, they just don’t break down like toilet paper. I’ve pulled out some gnarly clogs that were basically just wipes and grease mashed together. If you want to keep your system happy, skip the “flushable” stuff and stick to the basics: pump it every few years, don’t dump grease or chemicals, and keep an eye out for slow drains. That’s about as safe as it gets.
WIPES ARE THE WORST—LEARNED THAT THE HARD WAY
Can’t argue with you about wipes. I had to snake my own line last year and the stuff that came out was... not for the faint of heart. I’m still not convinced those enzyme packets do much, either. Maybe they help a bit if you’re super careful about what goes down the drain, but I wouldn’t bet my system on it. Anyone else ever wonder if those “flushable” labels are just marketing? Because in my experience, they’re basically lies. Grease is another one—my neighbor poured bacon fat down his sink for years and now he’s got a patch of dead grass over his drain field. Coincidence? I doubt it.
