New to septic ... Rid-X?

[George P.]

I am new to septic... Neighbors swear by the greatness of Rid-X and cleaning their tank twice a year.
We have 1500 gal tank and its only 2 adults and 1 kid.

Any suggestions on how to take care of the septic?...

Thanks in advance!!!

[Anthony C]

George,

1500g is a good size tank that can support a 5bdrm house. A properly functioning septic with normal use only needs servicing once every 3years, and even that is debatable. The purpose of a septic is to harbor it's own bacteria that breaks down the contents and shouldn't need Rid-X. I personally think it's a scam and have never used it, never had a problem.

I get my tank serviced every 5yrs and it's been fine with 4 people. Again, if it's working properly, no need for Rid-x and every 3yrs. Call a local septic co. (other than the one your neighbors use, sounds like he's got quite the biz goin) and get it pumped..then ask his opinion - if he tells you twice a year at 1500g, find someone else.