Roebic Laboratories, Inc. K-57-4 Septic System Treatment, 32-Ounce

My drain field was clogged and tank was overfull. I had the tank pumped. There was a blockage in the drain field. Although I did dig up a small hole to access the drain field where it connects to the outflow and D box, I cleaned the drain field pipe by cutting a 2" hole in the top of the pipe. I then used a pressure washer with a jet end on it and feed it as far as I could on each side of the hole I cut. Then I poured the Roebic into the hole I cut. I monitored it every few days and found that the system was draining better than ever. The pea gravel around the pipe I dug down to was clean and If I added water from a hose it drained immediately. Now I realize that I did some of the repair by jetting the line with the pressure washer and removed some restriction, but even after that was done it didnt drain well from the holes in the drain field pipe. I can assure you the Roebic helped eat away what was left and into the pea gravel so things can drain and not sit in the pipe and get backed up again. On a side note. I was able to measure from inserting the garden hose or pressure washer hose into the outflow of the tank to the D box as to how far that was and then dug a small hole to access the D box. I then did the same thing to measure how far the drain field "T" was from there. That way I knew right where to dig. After cutting the 2" hole in the top of the pipe I cut a small piece of extra pipe about 8" long and then slit it up the side. This way I could put this piece of pipe over the hole I just cut like a clamp. That way no dirt will fall into the hole when I bury it again. I hope this helps someone in the future. Septic failure can be an expensive and stressful time. I added a second bottle 2 weeks later and then filled in the hole. Its been 2 months and there are no problems.

It does work as it says , I recommend all users to use this product

I used this product for my septic field. I only used it last week so it will take awhile to see how it works. I will probably have to use another one in the next month. I gave it four stars because its suppose to be the best product since slice bread. For now no problems, will do another update at the end of January.

We had our septic system inspected before moving into our house in October '23. Overall it was in decent condition apart from the field pipes being partially blocked (it was suggested they be replaced). I figured I could try this Roebic product to delay this massive expense. An online forum suggested doing the treatment twice in the space of 2 weeks, and following up 6 months later with the Roebic Leach & Drain field product (which I purchased at the same time as this one). So far so good!

I live in an older house with the original septic system. I had accepted the idea that every 6 months to a year, I would have to have a plumber come and rooter the major lines going to the septic. Either the toilets would gurgle and everything would back up into the shower or my washing machine would overflow. I was warned that I may need major repairs including new lines. After the last back up, I tried this. I was pretty conservative with water use for a few days after, but so far, everything is working fine. A few days after I used this, I used the root remover product since I have many trees on my property. I've ordered a few more bottles of the K-57 and am using it every two weeks for six weeks just for good measure. After that, I plan to switch to the maintenance product. Even if I use this once a month, the cost is far less than the major work the plumber said I needed. I'd give 5-stars, but it's only been a few weeks. I would definitely suggest trying this product before making costly repairs.