Sump cleaning chemistry

Due to the small volume of cesspools in outdoor toilets, many private home owners face some difficulties. The contents of the pits have to be pumped out periodically, and the rental of special equipment, which in this case simply cannot be done without, is not a cheap pleasure.

In this case, it is worth purchasing chemicals that promote the decomposition of organic and inorganic waste. At the same time, household chemicals remove unpleasant odors, disinfect and disinfect surfaces.

The use of chemicals

Cesspool chemicals are used for:

• promoting the rapid decomposition of organic waste;
• reducing the volume of sewage water and liquefying sludge at the bottom;
• getting rid of unpleasant odors.

But it is not recommended to use them if the recycled waste will be used as soil fertilizer in the future.

Principle of operation

Cesspools need to be cleaned periodically, and how often they need to be cleaned depends on the operation. Cleaning of waste pits is carried out in different ways: mechanical, biological, chemical. The last option is the most effective and simplest. The principle of operation of chemical agents is to transform soluble compounds with reagents into sparingly soluble ones. The main thing is that the selected product should be able to minimize the volume of fecal matter and be able to process paper, cellulose and filtered solids.

Variety of chemistry, their pros and cons

Chemicals used for cleaning cesspools, depending on the active components, are divided into main subgroups:

• formaldehyde;
• ammonium salt compounds;
• nitrate oxidants;
• bleaching powder.

They have many advantages:

• function effectively at any temperature regime;
• convenient to use;
• are distinguished by a large assortment;
• are not afraid of aggressive impurities and hard water;
• have an affordable cost.

As for the disadvantages, the chemicals:

• negatively affect metal pipes and some types of plastic. With prolonged contact with chemicals, pipes begin to corrode;
• harmful to the environment, as under their influence vapors and gases are emitted from the cesspools;
• when it enters the soil, they destroy useful enzymes and lead to the death of all living microorganisms;
• lead to the accumulation of pathogenic bacteria. In this regard, treated wastewater is prohibited from being used as fertilizer in the future.

Formaldehyde

More recently, the use of folmadehydes in the cleaning of cesspools was the most practical, affordable and convenient option. Now formalin is used only as a disinfectant, as it is toxic to people and the environment. Formalin is currently not available.

Ammonium salt compounds

Preparations made on the basis of ammonium salt compounds are distinguished by a high degree of disinfection. They stimulate fecal matter to decompose and remove unpleasant odors. At the same time, they have a negative effect on the environment and human health. They are allowed to be used, provided that the country toilet is located at least 20 meters from the house. If the waste pit is disinfected with ammonium salts, only vacuum pumping should be used.

Nitrate oxidants

Compared to ammonium salts and formalin, nitrate oxidants (or nitrogen fertilizers) are considered to be more gentle. When using them, it is allowed to use decomposition products from waste pits as fertilizers. They are environmentally friendly, neutralize specific odors, and transform the contents of cesspools into a homogeneous mass. But they are of high cost and have a negative effect on metals.

Bleaching powder

Due to its affordable cost, bleach is widely used in the disinfection of cesspools and waste pits. But this remedy is toxic to humans. It is necessary to work with it very carefully (in gloves, a respirator, goggles), carefully following the instructions from the manufacturer. It is necessary to store the powder in a dark and cool place. Since when exposed to sunlight, there will be a loss of active chlorine in it.

Release form

According to the form of release, chemicals for street toilets are divided into:

• liquid formulations. They are the most effective and cope with various types of pollution. They are a ready-to-use solution. Their principle of action begins immediately after filling the tank. The most popular means are: "Deo - Tural", "Weist - Treat", "Dachny - Aqua";
• powdery products. They are diluted with water according to the instructions and infused for 20 minutes, after which they are poured down the drain. Experts recommend reducing the concentration of funds when they are used in metal containers;
• tableted. Convenient to use. The number of tablets used directly depends on the volume of the sewage tank. They destroy even the most persistent odors and dissolve most of the bottom sediments of a solid structure.

Popular cesspool remedies

The most common septic tanks for outdoor toilets are:

1. Dr. Robik. Available in powder or liquid form. Dissolves solid waste, chlorine, paper, soap residues. It is used for temperature fluctuations and is resistant to negative factors. The duration of the action of the drug is 30 - 40 days.
2. Waste - Treat. It is used in open and closed toilets. Handles chemicals, chlorinated water, detergents. Its contents (dry powder) are diluted in a container with warm water, infused for about half an hour and poured into a cesspool. Re-processing of the country toilet is carried out after 30 days.
3. Septifos. Used in closed toilets, produced in the form of granules. The drug eliminates unpleasant odors, removes waste residues at the bottom and walls of cesspools.
4. Vodogray. It is used for cleaning sewer pipes and toilets. Eliminates solid feces, odors and effectively cleans the walls and bottom of the pit from silt.
5. Happy summer resident. Used for cleaning drainage systems and cesspools. It contains microorganisms that convert waste into carbon dioxide.
6. Saneks. Destroys fats, paper and waste products. Available in powder form. It is used at any temperature conditions.
7. Deo - Tural. It is a liquid concentrate for cesspools with a disinfecting and disinfecting effect. It is used for mobile toilet cubicles, cesspools, bio toilets.
8. Devon - n. A nitrate oxidizer used in cesspools. It is environmentally friendly, since the composition does not contain formdehydes, alkalis, acids and ammonium compounds. 50 ml of the product is diluted in 2 liters of water and poured into the pit. It is not afraid of frost, detergents, it removes odors well, dilutes fecal matter in cesspools.

Rules for the selection of cleaning chemicals

When choosing means for cleaning cesspools, it is necessary to determine in advance how the recycled wastewater will be used in the future. If we give preference to chemical preparations, then the treated effluent cannot be used as fertilizer. The only exceptions are nitrate salts, which are the least hazardous and non-toxic.

Also, when buying chemicals, it is worth considering the material for making the walls near the cesspool and the presence of plastic or metal pipes in it. Since most products are aggressive towards some materials. If a fecal pump is used when pumping out the drain, then the choice of chemistry should be treated with caution and care. Since the surface of the pump will be most affected by aggressive drugs.

Also, when buying chemicals, you need to think about whether detergents and household chemicals get into the cesspool. Under their influence, some drugs lose their effectiveness.

Chemical preparations for outdoor toilets effectively fight against the assigned tasks: they kill a pungent odor, recycle fecal matter, and disinfect surfaces.