Let me tell you the truth about biodigester chemicals and their application in biodigester construction.
The most important question is: Is there a chemical for biodigester toilets? The answer is yes; it’s called a bio enzyme, and do you need one to build a biodigester?
I will say no, and I am going to tell you why you might not need one.
Back to the issue of biodigester chemicals: when I was doing research on this topic, I came across some of the products that claim to dissolve and evaporate wastewater in septic tanks.
I have no proof about what they do or whether they truly work, but I know they exist, and I am sure you have heard that there is a chemical that evaporates water in toilets.
But biodigesters also have the same chemicals and enzymes, and they are supposed to aid in the decomposition of solid waste.
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I have seen and used some, but the truth is I cannot vouch for them. What I can tell you is that, when installing a biodigester, ensure that all the protocols are adhered to. Use the right materials, and you will achieve the same effect of biodegradation and decomposition.
When I researched and wrote about the biofil biodigester a few years ago, I didn’t see any bio enzymes being used; all that was required was the coconut husk and the earthworms to break down the waste into solids that would dissolve in water.
When I also learned about biodigester systems, way back in the first group that I used to work with, we did not use any biodigester chemicals.
All we needed to do was make sure that the decomposition or the microorganisms that were going to aid in the decomposition of human waste were in the right place and were there at the right time.
The reason most biodigesters don’t work well is because either the installer didn’t follow the laid-down procedure or is simply not a qualified installer.
Let me give you another example: I had a homeowner call me to say that he was looking for a biodigester chemical to buy. Do you want to know why? This was because he has an installer in his house who says chemicals are what they need to complete the work.
I can tell you one thing for a fact: this homeowner is going to have problems with this biodigester that is going to be installed in his house, and the reason is simple: he failed to get a qualified installer for the work.
Just like the chemicals for septic tanks, the biodigester chemicals or bio enzymes will not solve the problem of excess water in the tank.
As is written on most of them, “they only aid in digestion,” which means that you must still follow the right procedure for biodigester installation.
Your slope to the soak hole pit must be right, the soak hole pit itself must be able to soak up the water, and your decomposition materials must also be in the right amount.
Do this, and you will not be like the landlord who goes on an elusive mission to find chemicals to suck the water out of his septic tank.
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