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leno


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We are thinking of purchasing a macerator pump to pump our sewerage, while staying in our daughters back yard.  She has an aerobic septic tank. Does anyone know if this would be ok to do??

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I wouldn't think this would hurt anything as long as you use chemicals that are harmful to septic systems. We do not have a aeration system, but dump into our septic system occasionally without any issues. I just make sure the chemicals we use are septic safe.

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leno wrote:

We are thinking of purchasing a macerator pump to pump our sewerage, while staying in our daughters back yard.  She has an aerobic septic tank. Does anyone know if this would be ok to do??

We did this for a long time at our home where we had two full hookups for the rigs. 

Agree, if you use chemicals (we did) then make sure they are septic tank approved.  No issues in 15 years and this included full-timers spending summers and some winter time with us.  (My Mom and Dad.)

Other than the chemicals, in so many words, sewage is sewage, especially with the use of the macerator.

Bill

 



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I have two RV pads with a common 4 inch sewer pipe that runs about 60 feet and taps into my septic line between the house and the tank.  I've had no issues with either the lines or the septic tank. It's been there for 3 years. The suggestion about not using inappropriate chemicals is correct. Use of water soluable paper for the toilet is advisable. Do not use harmful chemicals in the toilet or dispose of coffee grounds and other non-soluable items. Limit the amount of grease in dish water. All normal things one who uses a septic tank would do anyway.



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We use Rid-X in our 50 gallon black tank, about 2 tablespoons per week. When it is full we dump the tank and start over. As far as chemicals are concerned, Rid-X is the only thing we use. No odors and just about liquefied when tank is emptied.

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Most studies done by the US Dept of Ag confirm that it is not necessary to add any product to a septic tank to include commercial ones like Rid-X or home remedies like yeast or buttermilk. Pumping must be done based on tank size and household occupants.  


Other than reducing smell, the effectiveness of Rid-X or any other septic safe RV toilet chemical is predicated on how long it is in the tank.  They need time to do the job of breaking down solids so only dumping when the tank is full works best.  

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Read in the "Winterizing" thread about the use of a "Macerator". What is involved in hooking one of those up to a 5er?

Thanks in advance, just trying to do homework.

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There are 3 different models of the SaniCon macerator. Here's a link to their site where you can compare. They make a portable model that fits onto your dump connector just like your stinky slinky hose.

http://www.thetford.com/HOME/PRODUCTS/SaniConSystem/tabid/545/Default.aspx

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Gary,

We used a macerator for two months on a job.  It was not permanently installed, so when we were done we just unhooked it.

Easy to use, no big deal.

Here's the type we used.

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