Septic Tank Treatment Options – RID-X Versus NORWECO Bio-Gem Review

January 26, 2012 By 1 Comment

As a homeowner, I always had trouble with my septic tank system.  Due to various issues, I had to pump my septic tank every one to two years.  Around the year 2000, this was not a big issue in that pumping costs were about $100.  Septic tank pumping costs are now about $350 for a 1200 gallon septic.  This high-cost and the inconvenience of having to pump forced me to look at septic tank additives.  From the year 2002 about 2005, I tried many septic tank additives.  Septic tank treatment additives that I tried included RID-X and numerous other liquid additives.

All the standard commercial additives available, most notably RID-X, barely extended the time between pump intervals.  In addition, noticeable odor from my septic tank and floor drains were prevalent when I used RID-X in these other products.  As a licensed wastewater engineer, I felt that I could do better.  My research led me to start using NORWECO Bio-Gem organic digester.  I started using Bio-Gem in the summer of 2006.  Since using Bio-Gem organic digester, I have not had to pump my septic tank for over six years now.  One side benefit that I see in using the NORWECO Bio-Gem organic digester is the elimination of the rotten egg smell, which I had up to this point.

In addition, I had clogging line problems from the house to the septic tank.  My wife routinely poured bacon grease another oils down my sink drains.  These greases clogged my line from my house my septic tank.  I troubleshot this problem with a sewer camera prior to and after using Bio-Gem.  Over a couple months, the Bio-Gem product digested all the grease buildup in the line.  I have had no further problem with this line clogging.

I became a NORWECO distributor, since I like the product so much.  Please visit our online store for pricing on this fine product.  I discount the prices of all NORWECO products since I have low overhead and that I do volume online selling.

Please visit our site for pricing and other good information on wastewater treatment systems and NORWECO products.  If you have any questions, or comments, please feel free to contact me at bosshardeng@aol.com.  We welcome your input.

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Septic Tank Treatment for Odors and Conditioning RID-X Review

November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

By Bruce Hardboss, PE

Have you ever had your septic tanks Sinks, showers, etc. produce a foul smell like rotten eggs? The rotten egg smell is due to the production of Hydrogen Sulfide.  I used to constantly deal with a rotten egg smell from my house’s showers and bathtubs. I tried to use various septic tank treatments such as RID-X®. The RID-X® septic tank conditioner did nothing for the rotten egg smell and did not help the performance of my septic tank which required pumping every two to three years or so.

As a professional wastewater engineer, I took it on myself to solve this problem. Hydrogen Sulfide is produced by bacteria in my septic tank and supply lines in anaerobic conditions. Basically, in the absence of Oxygen,  the anaerobic bacteria use mineral compounds present in their environment to basically breath. As the more efficient compounds are used up (ones that have a higher energy yield) you are eventually only left with Hydrogen sulfide producing compounds.

The use of RID-X® or similar compounds are limited to enzymes and do little for supplementing the minerals and compounds which the anaerobic bacteria need to metabolize. So RID-X® or similar dry compounds do little to treat the “smell.”

I have discovered NORWECO Bio-Gem® organic digester about eight years ago. Bio-Gem® is a liquid product, which is loaded with beneficial bacteria (which are engineered to digest solids and grease) and a high concentration of the top tier nutrients and compounds. These nutrients and compounds promote good septic tank health and prevent the production of

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Hydrogen Sulfide.

Bio-Gem® has solved my septic tank pumping problems (I have not had to pump my septic tank in over 6 years, vice every two years without), and moreover, there is absolutely no odor being produced from anywhere in my septic system.

As a professional engineer, I strongly recommend the use of Bio-Gem® on a regular basis. Bio-Gem® minimizes septic tank pumping and eliminates septic system odors. Also, Bio-Gem® can be used in homes and businesses on city sewers to unclog supply lines and also it prevents odors. Try it you won’t be disappointed.

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