The Drainfield Kickstart Process - Phase One of Michigan Drainfield's Two-Phase Restoration Process

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Is your drainfield failing and causing headaches and costly replacements? Don't worry! Michigan Drainfield offers a unique two-phase restoration process to restore your drainfield. The first phase of our process is the Drainfield Kickstart Process, which is a sub-surface fracking methodology that immediately restores flow to your drainfield, allowing it to drain once again. This is to prepare the field for the second phase of our Two-Phase Restoration Process, the installation of the SludgeHammer™ Restoration System in the septic tank, which continues to restore the health and functionality of the field long into the future.
Our expert technicians use state-of-the-art technology to provide effective and affordable drainfield restoration services, avoiding the expense and hassle of a full drainfield replacement.
Contact us today to schedule a Drainfield Assessment. (855) 444-8795

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@TheBloatedPony 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you caught ole feller between mowings...

@alaskanalain 3 жыл бұрын

Basically Fracking for your yard.

@jasonasselin Жыл бұрын

The "immediate change" with water going right down has nothing to do with any work done in the field, it ONLY has to do with having a 1000 gallon tank totally empty.

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

This may not have been clear with the editing of the video, but we fracked the field when the tank was above operating level. When we fracked and saw the level in the tank drop this is how we confirm that the fracking was successful. Then we poor bacteria into the field and pump out the tank to give the field time to rest and digest as much biomat as possible.

@lenovovo 3 жыл бұрын

Remember to that you can get government assistant for paying some of the cost of the repair bill. Check with your local county extension office. :-)

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

Interesting. Can you share more information about this? We would love to be able to share those resources with our customers.

@rayminthecat Жыл бұрын

I own my own little giant 1/3 hp electric pump and some 1 1/2" pool hose. I just pumped out my own septic tank and got some of the sludge too. Put it in a milk crate to keep it out of the thick stuff. Next I'm going to get a light saber or something red hot that can cut them tree roots. I hope I don't blow up!

@Bo9508 2 жыл бұрын

Continued aeration of drain field lines. Has this ever been tried? Using a blower connected to D-box and supply air to increase aerobic bacteria. Good video. Thanks for making it.

@bravos6476 Жыл бұрын

There are some great aerobic units available. Bio-microbics makes amazing products. Soil fracturing like this usually lasts 2 to 4 years. Properly maintained aerobic treated water will clean a bio matted field. There are other reasons for field failure tho.

@michigandrainfield Жыл бұрын

You're exactly right. Air is needed in the field along with the right type of bacteria to eat up the accumulation of biomat and mucous which is the most popular cause of failed/failing fields. The fracking process shown in this video is the first part of a II phase restoration process we perform. The fracking will immediately restore flow to your field to get your system 'kickstarted' and allow the 2nd phase system to work more effectively. For the second phase we install a SludgeHammer Drainfield Restoration System. This is the only IAPMO approved bacterial aerator on the market and works to convert your anaerobic septic tank into an aerobic waste processing tank. The aerated tank allows a special blend of waste processing bacteria to thrive in your tank and constantly bathing the drainfield in oxygen and bacterially rich effluent, naturally cleaning up your drainfield and keeping it healthy and operational for the long-term.

@thelloyd87 2 жыл бұрын

That machine is crazy. Makes sense shooting air in and sending down some bacteria to eat what’s clogging it.

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

Yes! Works great!

@SouperAsH 3 жыл бұрын

Is this approach, to septic system repair, available nationwide? I have some problems in northern Alabama, and would love to apply these measures at my house.

@dougwhiting7631 3 жыл бұрын

Its basically fracking for septic fields.

@billypreston12 3 жыл бұрын

@Jose Jaiden wow, you pick this channel to troll and try to sell something, you are a moron

@HmongGuitarPlayer 2 жыл бұрын

So if I can get the effluent out I’m good. Got it.

@kylemellick756 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you guys were in Georgia.

@michigandrainfield 3 жыл бұрын

Kyle, thanks for your comment. While we do not offer our Restoration services in Georgia, we would be happy to talk with you about your situation and explore whether some of our Bio-Remediation products might be helpful for your system. Call us anytime at 855-444-8795!

@michaelward9880 3 жыл бұрын

And South Carolina.

@luciepaul1 3 жыл бұрын

Can u recommend a company in South Carolina that uses this procedure

@james42804 10 ай бұрын

The air shoots through the ground like a wave. The drainfield looks like a roller coaster after. It's a short term fix.

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

The soil compacts back down after fracking. We agree with you regarding this fracking of the field being a temporary fix (approx. 1-3 years depending). However it does provide an IMMEDIATE way to restore flow to a drainfield that is prevented from draining due to a biological or soil compaction issue, which can be a welcome relief and a far better alternative than replacement or being on a frequent pump and haul schedule. This is why we refer to this as a Phase I process as it prepares and expedites the effect or our Phase II process. In our Phase II process, we suggest a longer-term solution through a SludgeHammer Wastewater Recycler and Drainfield Restoration System. This is a system that can be retrofitted into the septic tank to continue the restoration of the field, enabling the digestion of the biomat and mucous that is causing the field to clog through automatically "bathing" the field in aerobic bacteria and oxygen rich effluent. We have had tremendous success with this two phase process for these type of failures.

@foxgroup23 Жыл бұрын

These guys were really helpful, unfortunately we found out I had a concrete drainfield which sucked. Even though, that sucked bc they couldn’t do what they wanted, but my drainfield was inspected and working properly. Just have to find a plumber and find the clog.

@xopexindustries 3 жыл бұрын

I wish this was offered in Tennessee

@Dboyquicks10 3 жыл бұрын

Me to

@independenttntn3276 3 жыл бұрын

This is available in East TN.

@Dboyquicks10 3 жыл бұрын

@@independenttntn3276 awesome. I'm in west tennessee

@sameralhnaity9063 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking to do the same thing but I don’t know we have some thing like that in Virginia ??

@1tojo Жыл бұрын

Just have your tanks pumped and pore ridex in the second tank so it goes to field lines that will eat sludge in field lines

@larrywatson3842 Жыл бұрын

Its called fracking like the oil wells !

@MrKco63 Жыл бұрын

what is the material you dump down the drain pipes...is it a trade secret or do you sell that at your store or is it readily available

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

That is a specially formulated blend of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria we had made just for our company. It's called BioPro SRS. We basically bought all of the septic bacteria products on the market and had a lab create something that was better than anything else. Most of these products contain mostly enzymes which do work well in the short-term but stop after a limited time. Ours is pure bacterial spores which are able to multiply and constantly produce enzymes to break down solids and continue working for longer. You are welcome to call us to order: (855) 444-8795. Thanks!

@swingblade1776 Жыл бұрын

Is this service available in GA?

@RobertBrown-sd5dy 3 жыл бұрын

Do you all service the Ann Arbor area, if not do you have a recommendation?

@michigandrainfield 3 жыл бұрын

Robert, I apologize for the delay in replying to your message! We do service the Ann Arbor area and would be happy to talk with you more about how we might be able to serve you. You can call us anytime at 855-444-8795 or email at: info@michigandrainfield.com. Looking forward to talking with you soon!

@matthewperry1230 2 жыл бұрын

@@michigandrainfield do you all service lower Kentucky near Tennessee boarder if not any recommended places that use the aids your company uses

@leianehiltz2486 9 ай бұрын

We don't know what the heck has happened to our septic system. We had the tank pumped out this summer (and it wasn't too bad, not terribly full despite 12 years since last pump out). No more than a week after this our well collapsed but all we could afford was to have a guy come in and pound a sandpoint down. Only reached 18 feet before hitting hard pan. Had failed water test But get this... We began to smell a foul stink inside our home. Waters still draining but septic tank is filled to the top with ground water. Oh yes, we'd had heavy rains after pumping tank out. We're retired and live on a low income so have been wringing our hands and keeping windows open. Still filling water bottles with drinking water from neighbors. My husband thinks if we buy a big bottle of a similar bacteria product to dump into septic tank that that will fix it. My theory is invading roots in the drainage field. When we first bought the place I went nuts clearing back all the saplings and tall weeds at the back of the property that leads to a wetland area. I leveled and planted grass hoping he would keep it mowed back. Had a back injury so wasn't able to mow myself and now it's grown back worse then ever. So I think all the new roots have clogged the system and any sludge eating bacteria won't help until that's cleared again. Any thoughts anyone?

@jasonfuentes7027 3 жыл бұрын

Does not address the root and scum layer that builds up in the pipe clogging the holes at the bottom of the pipe. It’s a nice option.

@michigandrainfield 26 күн бұрын

You are correct. However, if the cause of the drainfield failure is too much biomat clogging in the soil, this process can restore flow immediately. From here we can either opt to clean out any roots and build up in the drainfield lines themselves AND/OR install an aerobic bacterial generator which will essentially let aerobic bacteria continue the restoration by cleaning up the lines and soil perpetually maintaining and extending the health of the system for years to come.

@TootCommons 2 жыл бұрын

Could you all fly down to Alabama to service my field??

@ampzip 7 ай бұрын

Does anyone know who can provide this service in Ashtabula County ohio ?

@electromechanicalstuff2602 2 жыл бұрын

Question need help! Found my second tank collapsed. Solids have made it into my Field. How do I test if the field is still any good. Got hose in d box and letting it run overnight. If it doesn't back up I'm good?

@maddierosemusic Жыл бұрын

Yes, and don't let the hose run too fast. It should absorb 400 = / - gallons in a day depending on the # of bedrooms in your house. So figure a flow rate of one gallon per minute over 6 hours or so and you should be good.

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

Good rule of thumb there @maddierosemusic! Ideally the field is engineered and installed correctly to be able to absorb the correct flow rate based on number of bedrooms in the home and the type of soils and ability to perc. In Michigan we don't have a uniform septic code, so it's a bit of the wild west out here with various counties having different requirements for the same number of bedroom homes.

@stephenpalmer350 Жыл бұрын

How do you locate piping so it dosent pop holes in laterals?

@maddierosemusic Жыл бұрын

You can send a camera with a locating / magnetic device and they can follow it from on top as it goes through the pipe. You can force a metal probe through the soil from on top, much like you see they are doing to find the septic tank at 3:07. You can use a dowsing rod or divining rod or wires to locate laterals.

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

@maddierosemusic is absolutely correct! In addition we also use a GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) to locate and map unknown septic systems and drainfields.

@youguyshearthat 11 ай бұрын

so that drain field is as big as a whole field 😲😲1/4 acre or so insane 😆😆

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

Yes! This was a particularly large field!

@cpubugs 3 жыл бұрын

how are the call backs on this 3 - 4 years later?

@maddierosemusic Жыл бұрын

Probably pretty extensive. I can't imagine this is any long term solution.

@michigandrainfield 26 күн бұрын

While this specific fracking process is an immediate way to restore flow to a failed field caused by clogged soil, it is a temporary solution. That being said, we have seen fields continue to work for 3-4 years or MORE after the initial fracking. This specific approach is only used for specific cases, but there is more we do. We also provide long-term solutions by cleaning out the drainfield lines, fixing any areas that might be damaged and installing aerobic bacterial generators for maintaining drainage and providing a long-term health of a septic system post-restoration. These solutions have demonstrated much longer-term results.

@Hyestar 3 жыл бұрын

but what if you have root infiltration in the leach pipes?

@rovid1000 3 жыл бұрын

Root killer if you can get it there ..,trees nearby ? cut a backhoe big trench around .

@davidluna4653 2 жыл бұрын

Septic fracking...

@DrainMedic 2 жыл бұрын

Do you sell the machine?

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not.

@cevans0974 Жыл бұрын

I have been in the septic tank business for 35 years. And I am calling BULLSHIT!

@pewpewpow4681 Жыл бұрын

Typical septic scammer....calling B.S. but offering no real solution except "yep...gotta replace your leach fields...that'll be 15K".....

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your years in the business! However, our services do work as our customer constantly publicly attest to. Wishing you the best in your business ventures!

@mikemurphy2814 Жыл бұрын

How do I order a jug

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

Feel free to call to get some shipped to you; (855) 444-8795 Thank you!

@zackdreamcast 3 жыл бұрын

Offered in New Hampshire?

@jprh96 5 ай бұрын

Banned in NH

@chrisE815 2 жыл бұрын

"We saw an immediate change?" Yeah no shit, the tank was pumped

@desmo8755 Жыл бұрын

Ha. No shit indeed!

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

@raybin6873 Жыл бұрын

Really didn't need the music....it's distracting.

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback!

@desmo8755 Жыл бұрын

“We saw an immediate improvement because the water went right down.” Well, the tank’s empty! Check back in a few weeks.

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

@samuelp1227 Жыл бұрын

Replaced a lot of systems that did this crap. Might give relief for a short while but it's a scam.

@michigandrainfield 9 ай бұрын

We agree with you regarding this fracking of the field being a temporary fix (approx. 1-3 years depending). We offer other solutions for longer term solutions. However it is definitely not a scam. We have saved thousands of customers, tens of thousands of dollars over replacing their entire systems and have seen them last for another 20+ years. That being said, not all systems are a good fit for restoration, so we must be careful not to oversimplify. Some systems absolutely should be replaced instead of restored. We take all these factors into consideration and only recommend restoration if we are confident we can be successful and it is a worthwhile alternative for our customers.

@BEV0323 3 жыл бұрын

First of all, you have to have decent yard space in order to get this. Then, it costs a small fortune! I've been here for 36 years and have never had my septic tank pumped out.

@billypreston12 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you think the slur goes? You have to have that removed, it don’t just disappear, we get ours done every 3 years.

@clydesolomon8533 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, so I guess out of mind out of sight right!! When yours backs up don’t expect a pumping to do miracles because it won’t, you have ruined your drainfield if you have not kept it serviced as it should be!! Good luck

@BlainsTube 3 жыл бұрын

@@billypreston12 Just had mine pumped out yesterday. Our schedule for the past 21 years has been every 3-5 years (2 adults/ 1 bath). Take care of your septic and it will take care of you.

@michaelward9880 3 жыл бұрын

@@BlainsTube Learned that the hard way!

@justjulie45T 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know I had to pump out 10 years later I'm in trouble it's best to get it done

@jprh96 5 ай бұрын

This system is banned in a lot of states as it can pollute the water table. Most people that do this type of repair are not capable of getting a license to install a septic system.Lots of times this will not work . good luck

@michigandrainfield 5 ай бұрын

Jerry, Thank you for your comment. 1. You might be confusing the soil aeration method (what we do with our machine), which has NOT been banned in any state, with the hydraulic fracturing (fracking) process (used for natural gas extraction), which has been subject to bans and regulations in various states because of the very issues you mention. These are two totally different processes. The water table is far below the depth of our aeration probes which only stay in the drainfield area. Most all states/counties have gap requirements between water tables and drainfields or effluent dispersal systems. If gaps can’t be reached they require mounded fields. 2. We actually do have the licenses required to install drainfields but would agree many do not. 3. You are exactly correct in that this as a solution is not a good fit for every failed/failing system and is a temporary and/or partial restoration solution, which is why we also offer longer term solutions and methods not shown in this video.