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    greezydiesel Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 2, 2012, 06:54 PM
    Chemical additive to clean sewage ejector pump
    Can I add a chemical additive/treatment to my sewage ejector pump?I ask this question because I have a floating/non floating buildup of grease/gunk in my pump tank.This is a rental house,I have no idea what is or has been flused or poured down the drains.
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    Nov 2, 2012, 07:58 PM
    Why not have your landlord do it if it a concern?
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    Nov 2, 2012, 08:08 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ma0641 View Post
    Why not have your landlord do it if it a concern?
    I am the landlord.
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    Nov 2, 2012, 09:03 PM
    There is no magic potion to use. The only way to degrease /degunk is to pull the lid and manually clean it out. Yuck.!
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    Nov 3, 2012, 06:16 AM
    Brian nailed it! Time to get your hands dirty. Good luck, Tom
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