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Q.
Will the chlorine tablets cause problems with my septic tank?
A.
Considering the concentration of chlorine in the volumes of water involved, the chlorine in your
grey water shouldn't cause any problems in a modern, healthy septic system.
While we haven't had any reports of problems, there could be issues with older, smaller septic sys-
tems that are already operating on the edge of failure.
In such cases, there are a variety of products available, such as "Septic Miracle" and "Organica
Cesspool/Septic Treatment", to name two, that can help boost the bacterial culture of a struggling
septic system.
Consult with a waste professional if you have concerns about your septic system.
Not using tablets at all is not recommended, as unpleasant odors will almost certainly result after a
few weeks.
Q.
How hard is it to install a BRAC System?
A.
While the connections are not difficult, a qualified professional plumber should only install your
BRAC System. In new construction, it is easy to design the system into the plumbing of the home.
In an existing home, new water supply lines for the toilets will need to be installed, and some of your
drains will need to be rerouted.
You should consult a plumber for an evaluation of your existing construction to determine the feasi-
bility/difficulty of installing a BRAC System in your particular situation.
Q.
What happens in the event of an extended power outage, or if my BRAC System
needs to be removed for some reason?
A.
When your plumber installs your BRAC System, he should install a fresh water bypass with ball
and check valves between the fresh water supply and the grey water outlet lines. This will allow you
to easily supply your toilets with fresh water (and prevent the contamination of your fresh water with
grey water) in the event of an extended power outage or removal of the tank. If the tank must be
removed, a drain pipe can be easily fitted between where the grey water inlet and over flow drain
entered the tank, diverting your bath water to the sewer.
Q.
Is a basement necessary to use the BRAC System?
A.
Not necessarily. The transportation of grey water to your BRAC System is by gravity, so as long
as the bathtub/shower/laundry drains are above the inlet of the filter housing, the system will func-
tion. For those who have a single-level home on a slab foundation, or who wish to utilize the BRAC
System in a "flat", BRAC Systems offers a Sump and Pump kit (BSP kit), which consists of a sump
basin and fully submersible sump pump. The basin is installed in the foundation or floor to collect
grey water from bathing fixtures and the sump pump automatically pumps the grey water up to the
level of the BRAC System inlet.
Q.
You state that use of laundry water in the BRAC System is optional if allowed in
your jurisdiction. What issues should I be aware of when considering this option?
A.
Based upon customer usage, we have found that on average, if every member of a household
bathes once per day, the amount of grey water generated nearly matches the amount of water used
to flush the toilets in that household. In addition, laundry water contains a great deal of lint, which
will clog your filter quicker, requiring more frequent filter cleaning. So you should balance your fam-
ily's bathing habits against the increased maintenance that will be required. Since the drain hose of
a laundry machine can be easily moved, you may even consider having both a traditional sewage
drain and a grey water drain behind your laundry machine, so that you can switch back and forth as
your needs and convenience dictate.
