The disadvantage of cesspools, septic tanks and country toilets are hordes of flies flying on an attractive sewer "aroma". It is almost impossible to get rid of it in warm weather. Disinfection of a treatment plant with chlorine or chemicals like Sanfor leads to poisoning of the soil around it and thinning of the walls of the tank. The optimal solution to the problem is the use of biobacteria in sewage devices in private houses, with their transformation into bioseptics.
How biobacteria work
To create biological products in a laboratory way, live microbes are cultivated, for which the nutrient medium is biological waste, including feces. Such microorganisms are also present in the ground, but they are extremely few. And in bioactivators for cesspools and outdoor toilets in a private house, their concentration is increased. Under favorable conditions, the process of reproduction of microbes begins and the purification of wastewater up to 95 percent.
Microscopic cleaners do not harm the environment and the human body. They do not upset the balance in the environment. Microbes recycle sewage, paper and cardboard waste, sometimes even natural textiles. Only plastic and other synthetics are not subject to biobacteria.
During cleaning, bacterial forms break down organic matter into simple components: water, carbon dioxide and a small amount of minerals that settle to the bottom of the treatment plant. As a result, carbon dioxide evaporates, water goes into the soil or is pumped out. The liquid component and the mineral sediment have real applications as plant feed.
Varieties of biological products
Cleaning agents can contain living bacteria for septic tanks, outdoor toilets and cesspools of two varieties: aerobic, which require oxygen for life, and anaerobic, which do not need it. They need nitrate compounds and carbon dioxide. For home septic tanks, combined agents are often used. Sometimes the preparation contains enzyme components that accelerate the breakdown of biowaste.
There are three forms of biologics with beneficial microorganisms:
- Powder or bio-granules. To activate them, the mixture is diluted with water. Popular options are Biosept, Saneks, Vodogray, Green Pine, Bioclever.
- Liquid: "Gorynych", "Udachny", "Doctor Robik 309", Roetech, "Biola". Using a minimum of them, you can clean out the oversized tank.
- Tablets, the action of which is mainly calculated on solid waste: BioExpert, Biobik. They are able to process even thick cardboard.
Bio-agents work on an identical principle. Microorganisms are activated with water, dissolving the acquired composition in the proportion indicated in the manual. The recipe differs and depends on the type of microorganisms: you must strictly follow the instructions.
Granular or powdery biological products, as well as tablets, are dissolved in copious amounts of water. Sometimes it is necessary to add organic components to provoke vigorous growth. It takes several hours for the microorganisms to awaken, then they can be sent to the pit. Liquids are most often also diluted, but there are options that are immediately poured into a treatment tank.
The effect will be noticeable in two to three hours: bubbles of carbon dioxide will appear on the surface of the wastewater, and the stench will become less caustic.
Biological products in any form are of high quality and effective: the choice depends on the amount of work and the convenience of the septic tank owner. But liquid products have a shorter shelf life. They are usually purchased to deal with large volumes of contamination in a short time frame.
Advantages and disadvantages of using microorganisms
- eliminate impurities;
- remove the sewer stench;
- disinfect the treatment plant;
- convert solid waste into a liquid state.
At the same time, the work of biobacteria does not lead to the destruction or corrosion of the walls of the cleaning device. They do not harm the life and health of people and animals. The clarified liquid and sedimentary mass is used as a top dressing for horticultural crops. Regular use of biological agents reduces the frequency of sewer cleanings.
There are no significant disadvantages of drugs with microorganisms. The main thing is to carry out the cleaning process correctly. It must be remembered that bacteria are living things and require suitable living conditions.
- Temperature from 4 to 30 degrees Celsius. With a decrease, the microorganisms fall asleep, but as soon as the mercury column goes up, they become active. It is necessary to take into account the temperature inside the pit, since it is several degrees higher. If there is more than zero outside, then the drug can be used. But in winter, bacteria do not work in an unheated toilet and may even die.
- Abundant nutrient medium. A small amount of "food" will lead to the death of the colony. With infrequent use of the treatment plant, for example, in the country, you need to add a portion of the drug. For summer use, a new colony of bacteria will need to be created every year.
- Humidity. For the normal development of the colony, the liquid in the reservoir must rise at least three centimeters above the solid layer. If it is lacking, water is added.
If all the requirements are met, the microorganisms begin their cleansing activity immediately after being introduced into the culture medium.
It should be borne in mind that during the vital activity of anaerobic microorganisms, methane can be released in small quantities. It does not smell very good and is capable of increasing the pressure inside the tank when it accumulates. If the container is plastic, there is a risk of damaging the walls. For such a structure, it is better to take biological products with aerobic bacteria or a mixed type.
Tips for choosing biobacteria
Owners of private houses should choose preparations with bacteria that can decompose not only sewage, but also other organic matter. As a result, a good fertilizer is obtained, which is directed into the compost pit or even directly to the beds.
When choosing a product, it is recommended to pay attention to the following factors:
- The degree of concentration of microorganisms. The more there are, the more effective the drug is.
- A kind of microbes. The product label always indicates which waste is capable of processing bacterial forms in its composition. The more varieties are included in it, the wider the range of effects.
- The type of waste and the volume for the processing of which the packaging of the biological product is designed. If a small number of microorganisms are loaded, they will not cope with cleaning and will die. If there is an excess of them, there will not be enough food. This will reduce the effectiveness of the drug.
- The percentage of mineral sediment. Less is better.
If the biological agent is planned to be used for the first time, then it is preferable to use drugs labeled "Start" or "For primary use". They contain components that stimulate an increase in the bacterial colony.
When using a washing machine or dishwasher, you should purchase special biological products that contain biobacteria that are resistant to household chemicals. With strong silting of the bottom of a structure or pipes, you can pick up a special composition that copes with these problems.
User reviews
Reviews about the work of bacteria for sewage, present in different biological products, differ. Manufacturers cultivate the most effective types of microorganisms, but the wrong choice and disregard for the instructions lead to a lack of result, which is expressed in angry responses.
Based on user reviews, ratings are created in which they note the quality and methods of using the best bio-purifiers.
| № | Bioactivator | Application | Price |
| 1 | "Dr. Robik 309" | Once a year, one bottle is poured into a toilet bowl or into a pit with a volume of two "cubes". | From 780 rubles per bottle. |
| 2 | BioExpert | One tablet is dissolved by 1 tablet per five liters of water and poured into a treatment plant. | From 215 rubles per capsule. |
| 3 | Roetech K-37 | The liquid substance is poured into the cleaning device (the bottle is designed for two "cubes"). | From 950 rubles per bottle. |
| 4 | "Biosept" | A powdery mixture of bacteria is poured into a pit at the rate of a 25 g bag per cubic meter of sewage and filled with water. | From 100 rubles per bag. |
Users also respond well to the biological product "Udachny" for outdoor toilets and cesspools. Its economy and efficiency are noted. A small bag of 30 grams is enough for a month. If you divide it into four parts and run the bacteria into the pit once a week, you can completely get rid of pumping problems. An excellent analogue of expensive biological products. Of the minuses, they note: if you pour a dark product into the toilet, it stains the walls. But it can be perfectly wiped off with a brush.
The drug "Gorynych" is also a success. It is binary - consisting of two components: liquid and powder. Thanks to the mixing of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, a deep cleaning of the sewage tank is obtained.
If the activity of microorganisms has stopped due to a cold snap or exposure to chemicals, it is necessary to fill in a new portion of the used drug or choose a more suitable one. With the correct introduction of the product, the cleaning work will resume.
