Many vacation homes are in remote areas and are not hooked up to mains sewer. In these situations the homes are on a septic system.
Here’s a question we recently received:
I have a seasonal cottage in mid-New Hampshire, the season being June-October. If I run the Genie only during these months each year, will I need to replace the bacteria each year? Will the Genie be as effective if not operated continuously?
Answer:
The Genie will certainly remediate and keep the septic system operating at any normal usage. As long as the Genie is operating during the periods when the residence is in use, the bacteria will be generated within the system and they will leave the septic tank and travel to the disposal field where they will consume biological slimes and organic matter.
When you stop using the septic system there is no further potential for degradation.
You would close the residence down, unplug the Genie and leave for the winter. When you return the next spring/summer, replace the bacteria bag and plug in the Genie. The system will stabilize with 24 hours and you’re back to keeping your septic system remediated.
You can purchase the new bacteria bag (BacPac) through the web site and it will be dropped shipped to your address.
