I keep a bowl of rock salt in my toilet tank, to keep the tree roots from invading my water lines. Would RID-X still work even in salty water?
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You would have to ask the company. I use Rid-X because the people who pump our septic tank told us to. I do prefer the liquid over the powder but the powder is cheaper. Sorry I couldn't help you more.
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I don't know about the effects of salty water on Rid-X but the salt will be very damaging to the septic system. Logically, I believe that the salty water will, also, decrease the action and, therefore, benefits of the Rid-X.
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Sorry, I don't have an answer for that. Possibly try Rid-X website, they should be able to supply an answer. Hope this helps.
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We have only used the coarse softener salt in ours and it's been working great. Our campground has extremely hard water and it's been 2 summers now using this and we love it. Hope this helps!
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I have used this for roots. It will keep your pipes clear but if you have a root ball like I did the size of a softball it won't do anything to it. It is great for preventative maintenance but won't unclogg drains that have a large root infestation. I rented the big sewer snake from home depot, then use this every two to three months and have been root free for 2 years. Good luck
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The way I undersand it is this stuff mixxs in with the salt brine to give the resin a REAL good cleaning. It should work regardless of your water sorce or brand of softener. I just replace the resin in my 15 year old GE soften, WOW what a differance, the sucker works like new!
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Yes, I have used mine in both salt and fresh water. I just rinse it off good after use in salt water! This has been a great trolling motor.
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They work well, had a salt softener, but was not happy with how soap seemed hard to rinse off. Even with salt softener my toilets would still get a ring from the hard water. I put two on my water lines and have not seen rings, or any hard water build up in the toilet since.
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According to manufacture ....yes....I just rinse mine out and reuse.... but in my salt tank I also have A LOT of live rock and plants that help to...
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I would think so, once the suction starts, it can even suck up small rocks. But, if you just let the water/sand mixture drain into a bucket, you could just rinse it off and put it back in your tank.
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my bet will be: Stop the system, and wait until water gets green ;) Then salt is no longer a bad thing... but just a guess
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No, it will not harm the moving parts or rubber in the toilet tank. Rather, it removes mineral deposits from the moving parts and prolongs the life of the toilet components. It is a great product. I use it in the two toilet tanks in my home once a month and the tank and components stay clean and work well. Be sure to read the information on the label and follow the instructions. Easy to use, and keeps the toilet tank clean and working well.
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In my opinion, foaming killer would be less effective. I have only used the granular formula, and it works perfectly in my application. I have Juniper roots infilterating my sewer and drain lines (which are persistent and hardy). In the past i have had to use cutting rotator blades to clear the sewer. Now that i have discovered the use of Roebic Killer, rotor blades are not necessary. This process has saved me hundreds of dollars not to mention the time and mess of back ups. I rate Roebic the best on the market, without reservation. One application will serve me for about 20 months, then i just apply another before signs appear.
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Yes. I use the same rock salt we use on the driveway and sidewalk in the winter.
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No, I've emptied my 5,000 gallon bag pool for several years and the low concentration of salt doesn't appear to have any detrimental affect.
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Rid X is primarily a product to help speed the bacterial action in a working septic tank. GreenPig as a product along that same line, it is not a strong drain cleaned or a product that will alleviate a drain if clogged or slow because of root's and other solid obstacles. I would think your drain problem, due to the age, would be considered past repair and would need to be replaced. No simple solution or any amount of sewer products will restore an old drain system. Products like RidX and GreenPig are not nearly caustic enough to dissolve an obstruction in a sewer pipe.
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I had a salt water tank and used the sea salt from it. However, don't use too much or it will shut down the machine and it will not work on regular table salt.
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no. depending on your water softener... determines how much salt it uses. mine is gear driven by water... so every 300 gallons mine regenerates. water softeners don't remove iron... like this air injection sys does. I have noticed a big difference in my water since I bought this system... I would recommend that you get your water tested.... to see if you need an iron removal system
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This is a bit more purified as it is meant for swimming pools. It is still effective. But the best root killer is plain old rock salt. May damage the trees that have the roots in the pipes though.