Machine Wash Felt Filter Socks on Septic System

[acroholic]

I have always been very careful about what goes into my septic system, so I do not dump saltwater, and have never washed filter socks in the wasing machine before and only used mesh socks. If I blasted solid particulates out of clogged felt socks prior to washing them in the washing machine, do you think I could wash felt socks in the washing machine without adversely affecting my septic system?

 

[rdnelson]

I did it for a few years and it hasn't hurt mine. We have been here for ten years and never had a problem with our septic.

 

[grouper therapy]

No more than what is blasted in or out of your Fruit of the Looms.

 

[grouper therapy]

rdnelson99;995131 wrote: I did it for a few years and it hasn't hurt mine. We have been here for ten years and never had a problem with our septic.

The enzymes in mustard ensures a healthy drain field!

 

[sewer urchin]

I would think that running a load of clothes would contribute more fiber to the system then a few socks would. Then chances are it would settle out in the tank, where it can be pumped out with the other solids. That being said if it is a concern, when looking into greywater systems, I've read about a filter that you can put into the discharge side of washer to catch all that stuff.

The enzymes in mustard ensures a healthy drain field!

True dat!

 

[rdnelson]

grouper therapy;995148 wrote: The enzymes in mustard ensures a healthy drain field!

 

[fredfish]

8 years of washing filter socks and no problems with septic tank here.

 

[spike]

septic tanks are 2000 gallons before going into the leach field. You wouldn't want to dump 200 gallons of felt sock sludge but what little comes out of a few pre rinsed filter socks would do no damage.