Yes, aeration is a critical part of the treatment process, so the aeration device must run all the time for proper digestion and treatment of the waste.

Pumping can vary depending on the size of the family, frequency of entertaining, and lifestyle, so pumping should be determined by the service provider performing a settable-solids test. When the system reaches 50% or more, the system should be pumped. Occasionally, there are situations when something has happened to the system, and it has to be pumped (paint dumped down the drain, a lot of grease dumped down the drain, etc.) to fix the problem. (Refer to the dos and don’ts list)

• The Multi-Flo & Enviro-Guard aerator draws two amps which = about 28 cents a day.
• There are two different compressors available for the Nayadic product line.
• The Hiblow linear compressor draws 1.9 amps = about 22 cents a day.
• The Gast Rotary Vane compressor draws 3.8 amps = about 50 cents a day.

Typically the life span is 3-5 years, but they are mechanical items running 24-7, so they all wear differently. Some last a lot longer, and some expire early, but all compressors and aerators have a 2-year warranty.

Yes, anti-bacterial soaps can adversely affect the aerobic bacteria living in your treatment system. Anti-bacteria soaps are designed to kill good and bad bacteria. The treatment system is breeding good bacteria to digest the waste, which is being killed off by the anti-bacterial soaps, and the system’s ability to treat wastewater is being compromised.

Bleach should be used sparingly and at half the rate indicated on the container. Oxygenated bleaches are recommended. (Refer to dos and don’ts list for laundry practices).

You should contact your local service provider and there are several steps you can take to help the service provider determine the possible nature of the malfunction.

1. Is the alarm activated during a non-flow period, i.e., late at night, early morning? If so, possible aeration failure.
2. Is the alarm activated intermittently while washing clothes or taking a shower? If so, possible high water condition.

You have to push the test button and hold it for 10-20 seconds; there is a built in delay.

Multi-Flo Wisconsin, LLC has nothing to do with the price of service contracts. However, our sister company POWTS PROS, LLC, provides service in several Wisconsin counties. Other Dealers and/or Service providers are their own independent companies who are trained and certified to sell and service our products. Prices vary by region, county and state.