washing machine drain field

[MasterPlumbersKeymaster]

I have lived in house with seperate drain field for washing machine for over 20 years. About 2 years ago we got a new machine which has the automatic lint empty feature (as all new machines seam to have)and now I am having trouble with the drain backing up. I guess it is due to the lint going into the field. What can I due to open the field and how can I prevent it from happening.

Thanks
Vern

[GuestParticipant]

The back up is most likely caused by the gradual build-up of lint, soap scum and organic wastes in the pipelines. This is a common problem that can be easily solved by the use of Bacteria Concepts’ DB-X100.

In order to solve this problem, you can use Bacteria Concepts’ DB-X100 on a regular basis to keep drain lines free-flowing and choke free. Since the live bacteria in DB-X100 degrade the organics in the pipes, the source of bad odors is also removed.

We encourage you to contact us to order some product as a cost effective
means to solve the problem.

You will also receive detailed instructions on how to use the product to
solve any problems you may be facing.

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methods or on personnel. All bacteria strains used are non-pathogenic (i.e.
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Best regards,

Customer Service

Bacteria Concepts, Inc.
1400 Brook Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515-1025
U.S.A.
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Web site: http://www.bacteriaconcepts.com

[John AbbottParticipant]

I have the same problem. Does anyone out there, other than salesman, have experience with these products. I’ve already dumped $50 worth of various products “down the drain” with NO relief.
If I decide to dig up existing pipe, will “turning over the rocks” with a backhoe be adequate to clean the bed(it’s 5′ 25′ 4′ deep.)

[SylvanLMPParticipant]

Keep the HELL away from CHEMICALS
Here is a little trick that can save you a life time of CHEMICAL dependency. Use a womans nylon stocking on your washing machine discharge hose. This will TRAP the lint from going down your drain. Of course you can use a larger screen if needed BUT adding “chemicals” to a laundry dischage line IMHO is throwing your money down the drain litterly.
Remember Bleach kills most bacteria GOOD as well as bad and the more laundry/flushing you do the more these “chemicals” get diluted. Most chemical reactions take lots and lots of time DUH and using a simple screen takes minutes and is so much cheaper PLEASE read this Article. Thank you
http://www.masterplumbers.com/plumbing/plumbviews/chemicals.html

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