Lint Filter Prevents Septic System Failures

Lint Filter Prevents Septic System Failures FARM HOME Miscellaneous Washing machine lint is harmful to septic systems and can cause their failure according to the inventor of “The Filtrol-160 ” a filter which solves the problem “Polyester nylon and other synthetic fibers leave your washing machine as lint and don’t break down as they flush through your septic system ” says Jim vonMeier of Zimmerman Minn “Eventually these fibers clog up the soil by creating impenetrable mats in your leach field The expensive result is premature death of your septic system ” With more than 20 years experience as a building contractor vonMeier now works as a “home owner educator ” consumer advocate and environmental specialist with certifications from the University of Minnesota Extension Service and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency After seeing firsthand the damage washing machine lint was causing and conducting a 5 1/2-year research project on system failure he was urged by people in the Clean Water Agencies to develop a solution - the patented Filtrol-160 The wall-mounted in-line unit attaches to your washing machine discharge hose and removes lint before it goes down the drain to plug your drain pipes and septic system A reusable 160-micron filter bag inside the clear plastic filter housing traps the non-biodegradable fibers and also sand hair pet fur etc “You periodically dump the accumulated lint out of the filter bag - typically every 10 to 15 wash loads The filter bags last 1 to 3 years ” he explains “With the cost to replace a septic system running $5 000 to more than $40 000 the Filtrol-160 is cheap insurance ” VonMeier says a typical family washing machine produces enough lint every year to carpet a living room floor and conventional lint screens and nylon socks trap less than 5 percent of these contaminants Because these minute particles are so small and light they don’t settle in the septic tank; rather they stay in suspension and are flushed out to the drain field Note; the international plumbing code now requires this filter for industrial applications Laundromats beauty salons pet grooming etc realizing it is far cheaper/easier to prevent a system from failing than to get a failing system repaired The Filtrol-160 comes with extra hose clamps fittings and a mounting bracket for easy installation The unit sells for $139 95 plus S&H and replacement bags are $12 95 It also comes with a 90-day money back guarantee If after 3 months you don’t feel it is protecting your septic system and drain pipes return it for a full refund Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Septic Protector 14622 – 268th Ave Zimmerman Minn 55398 ph 888 873-6505 or 763 856-3800; jvonmeier@septicprotector com; www septicprotector com

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