Why is fat accumulating in the pit
A cesspool is the end point of all sewer pipes. Water along with the waste comes here from the bathroom, shower, bathtub, toilet and kitchen sinks, respectively, almost anything can end up in the pit.
The main source of fatty plaque in the sewer is the kitchen pipe. It receives fat from dirty dishes, the remnants of the broth, solid food particles, which become a source of traffic jams, stagnation, which interfere with the smooth movement of water through pipes.
Cool water slows down the movement of fat, which is why it is attached to the walls of the pipeline. This is especially true for cast iron pipes, which have a rough surface. A sticky layer forms, which attracts solid particles and waste, and the lumen of the pipe becomes smaller due to these growths - this is called the fat plug.
Ideally, a person should foresee this problem in advance and periodically carry out preventive cleaning. If this measure is ignored, sooner or later the water disposal will be disrupted: bacteria multiply, an unpleasant odor appears, the water leaves slowly, and blockages form.
For the prevention and elimination of fatty plugs, special means are used.
Chemical and biological agents
Dr. Robik 309
“Dr. Robik 309” refers to professional septic tank care products. This is a biological product that acts due to the natural microorganisms contained in the composition. It dissolves fats, organic substances, eliminates an unpleasant odor.
The tool is available in liquid form in a small volume, but if you use it with a certain frequency for prevention, you can avoid siltation and the formation of a fat plug.
A standard bottle is poured into the toilet or cesspool once a year or more often if the pit fills up too quickly. Pre-shake the liquid. After use with properly organized sewage and the observance of preventive measures, re-treatment will be needed only after a year.
It is advisable to use “Doctor Robik 309” before you can reduce water consumption in the house (for example, no one will spend the night here in the next 24 hours). Then the effectiveness of the drug will be higher.
The cost of the bottle is from 750 rubles.
There are also more powerful tools from the same line (“Dr. Robik” 409, 509, 609, 809), which are more expensive.
Septifos Vigor
The biological activator Septifos Vigor (Poland) is presented in the form of a gray mineral powder containing special bacteria. Packaging weighing 1.2 kg is enough, according to the manufacturer, for 7 months of regular use. In the box is a measuring spoon for convenience.
The tool is used for prophylaxis, removes unpleasant odors, reduces the amount of contents of cesspools in a short time. The usage algorithm is as follows:
Calculate the required dose of the drug (25 g for every 1 m3).
Pour the product into the toilet bowl every 10 days using a measuring spoon.
At the first application, you need to fill up a double dose.
If the powder is used constantly, you can not resort to the services of a scavenger for up to 10-15 years. The cost of one package is about 900 rubles.
Roetech K-87
Roetech K-87 is the brainchild of the renowned manufacturer Roebic Laboratories, inc. The tool is an active solvent for soap, fat, paper, solid waste based on the activity of anaerobic bacteria. It belongs to the biological, therefore it is completely safe for people, animals and the environment.
Mode of application:
- Shake the bottle.
- Pour the contents into the closest toilet bowl at the rate of 1 bottle (946 ml) per 2 m3.
- After 12-24 hours, rinse the drain with hot water.
Repeated processing will be needed only after a year, if the pit is filled too quickly, you can repeat the procedure earlier.
The cost of one bottle is from 750 rubles.
Wayt Trith
Wayt Trit is a biological product that contains 6 types of anaerobic microorganisms. It is designed to clean cesspools, drainage systems, street toilets and septic tanks. Also, Wayt neutralizes odors.
The product is available in the form of tablets, granules and liquid. The price varies from 510 rubles.
You can choose any form of the drug, taking into account preferences, but tablets are best taken root. They do not need to be bred in water: just place one tablet in a cesspool and enjoy the result. Repeated procedure will be required only after 3 months.
Granules and liquid must first be diluted in water and flushed to the closest toilet sink, after calculating the volume. The tool is spent very economically. Another advantage is its resistance to chlorine.
Summer and winter
An affordable inexpensive Russian manufacturer's product is designed to cleanse septic tanks and rings, remove grease from pipes and soil and, as the name implies, works all year round. Biological agents based on the activity of bacteria are active only at a plus temperature (from +5 degrees), the rest of the time they do not work.
“Summer and winter” is also resistant to chlorine and other compounds, eliminates unpleasant odors in 15 minutes. It reduces the frequency of calling the cesspool machine to 2-5 times.
Before use, wear rubber gloves. The product is added to the lower tank at the rate of 20 ml per 10 liters of water.
The cost of 1 liter of funds is only 300-400 rubles.
What if nothing helps
The first sign of fat accumulation in a cesspool is the appearance of an unpleasant odor. Typically, the solution to the problem begins with the call of the scavenger, then they use biological substances and, if they are ineffective, turn to chemicals. If even after this the smell does not disappear, the pit has to be cleaned more and more often, which means it is a matter of siltation, and thorough mechanical cleaning will be required.
The operation algorithm is as follows:
- Dispose of all waste using the services of a trash can.
- Use a hose to pump a strong pressure of water into an empty pit, trying to break up the silt sediment. If the pit is very full, you need to pump out the water with a pump or sludge pump and repeat the procedure.
- Use any chemical cleaner according to the instructions and clean the pit with a pump or a suction pump again.
If the cesspool does not have a bottom, clean or renew the sand and gravel filter. It is better, of course, to completely remove the contents and replace with a new one: a layer of sand, a layer of crushed stone or gravel 40 cm thick.
When carrying out mechanical cleaning, it is imperative to use a special suit, rubber gloves and a respirator. The best time to manipulate is the end of spring.
For another cleaning method, you will need a cable. You need to put on a special rounded ruff on it and begin to advance it through the collector to the septic tank itself. In this case, the work is carried out by two people: one twists the cable, the other pulls it forward. If it begins to move more difficult, you need to make translational movements back and forth to break the fat plug.
In conclusion, the pipes are washed with plenty of hot water.
Prevention of fat accumulation
To prevent fat accumulation in the entire sewer system, pipes should be cleaned in a timely manner (for example, to fill with ordinary baking soda and rinse with hot water) every 2-3 months.
On all drain holes of bathtubs, showers and sinks, it is worthwhile to install special metal or plastic nets that will not allow large food residues to pass through.
You can also install a special device - grease trap, which allows you to remove grease from the water before it enters the pit. The grease trap also cleans wastewater from food and other debris, extending the uptime of the sewer.
