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The Cape Cod Digest is the newsletter of CCLS, BIO-REM
E-D, AfterShock, and DrainMaster. It will be published whenever there is enough information to fill
the space. The Cape Cod Digest is dedicated to bringing you information about the septic-related
industries, as well as Cape Cod Biochemical Company developments. We appreciate any input and/or comments.

The response to AfterShock
Soil Absorption Restorative has been quite strong. It seems that people have been long-struggling with the disadvantages associated
with the other oxidizers on the market: every-other-day applications for seven days, followed by a two week waiting period
before applying bacteria. This required at least five visits to the site to apply products, and it required that the system
be left exposed during that 3-week treatment period. AfterShock overcomes those issues: apply it all at once,
backfill, and send the bill. It's that easy. But please note: AfterShock is not a magical elixir. It
won't solve every problem, so when in doubt, call us to talk about your individual situation. We'll be honest if we
don't think AfterShock will solve your problems. The main complaint we are receiving about AfterShock
has to do with the packaging. As you know, AfterShock is packaged in 36-pound, plastic bag-lined pails. This
packaging is designed to allow you to use AfterShock as you have used other oxidizers: in 36 pound increments.
We realize that other products are packaged in convenient 9-pound wide mouth jars, or not-as convenient 9-pound gallon bottles.
Both of these products are supposed to be applied in 36-pound increments. AfterShock is packaged in
not-particularly convenient 36-pound pails, to be applied at a rate of 18 pounds per residential system. So one pail will
treat 2 systems. We know this isn't the best arrangement, and we want you to know that we are addressing the issue.
We are moving in the direction of 9-pound wide mouth jars. They seem to be the most convenient. In the meantime, we hope to
package our next batch of AfterShock in 2x18 pound bags in a 5-gallon pail, same total...36 pounds. We know
this still isn't the ideal, but it's better than what we offer now. We hope the new packaging will be available around
mid-July. We'll keep you posted on this, and we apologize for the inconvenience created by the current packaging of one
36-pound bag of AfterShock in a 5-gallon pail.
AfterShock is
intended to improve drainage in drain fields and leaching structures such as seepage pits and cesspools. It is important that
you get the product as directly into the leaching facility as possible. It is also important to dewater the facility and clean
as much buildup out of it as possible. It is recommended that after jetting and dewatering that you apply the AfterShock
dosage directly to the leaching area. If you don't have a distribution box, we recommend that you install a cleanout
or some type of sweep on the discharge line of the septic tank. We DO NOT recommend putting AfterShock directly
into the septic tank. We also DO NOT recommend mixing the AfterShock dosage with water prior to applying.
The dosage should go in dry, then washed into the field/pit with enough water to deliver it where it needs to go. This usually
means enough water to flood the system (which works out to about 6+ gallons per 10-foot section of 4" PVC.) For
cesspools and seepage pits (the most difficult task for AfterShock) we recommend you pump the pit/cesspool
down; clean as much buildup as possible from inside the structure using a jetter or pressure washer; scarify the bottom if
possible; refill the structure no more than 1/3 full with clear water; then apply AfterShock dosage; 36 pounds
for structure servicing septic tanks up to 2000-gallon capacity. You can expect results to begin shortly after applying
the product. It will do most everything it is going to do in 2-4 weeks. If you have not seen desirable results in that time
frame it usually means the system is too far gone, and it is probably time to look for other solutions... usually excavation.

CONGRATULATIONS TO COLE PUBLISHING
It seems like only yesterday
when we got a phone call from one of our CCLS dealers in Wisconsin. Peter Lawonn of Jon's Septic in Three
Lakes WI, asking if we wanted to advertise in the trade journal for pumpers that he and his friend Bob Kendall were planning
to publish. We agreed, and as it turns out, we were the first advertisers in Midwest Pumper, the predecessor to Pumper
Magazine, as well as six other publications, and Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo.
In June of this year Bob Kendall (Pete
has moved on to other pursuits) and his superlative staff at COLE Publishing are celebrating their 30th year publishing trade
magazines for the septic-related trades. Midwest Pumper was first published in June, 1979, followed by Eastern
Pumper the next year, and Western Pumper was first published the following year. The three were later melded
together to form Pumper Magazine. Pumper was followed closely by Cleaner, and now PRO (for portable
sanitation, Onsite Installer, TPO (treatment plants), Municipal Sewer & Water, and EQ
(equipment). In 1981 the first Expo was held at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN where it was held for all but 6 years
of its 29-year history (the other venues being Ft. Worth, TX, Biloxi, MS, New Orleans twice, and most recently Louisville,
KY in 2008 and 2009). Cole Publishing has given all of us a forum to share ideas with contractors that we don't compete
with. This is an invaluable asset to any business, and has helped turn this great industry into what it is today: one of the
strongest, most cohesive industries in the U.S. So "Congratulation" and a gigantic "Tip O' the Hat"
to Bob and his staff at COLE. You are the glue that holds us all together, and for that we thank you.
In case you haven't
noticed, BIO-REM E-D has become much finer in consistency. The organisms in BIO-REM E-D
are grown on a bran base. Previously the bran was a very coarse consistency, almost like silage. We have been working to make
it finer so that it will dissolve better and go through smaller jetter nozzles without clogging. The product is now quite
fine, and consequently, much easier to work with. We are constantly improving all our products as technology allows. The finer
BIO-REM E-D consistency is just another advancement that we sometimes forget to tell you about, and provided
at no additional cost to you.
EVEN MORE PRODUCT
NEWS
Another reminder about a product improvement... DrainMaster now has
an increased bacteria count: 787x109 CFU/gal (787 billion colony forming units per gallon) up from 500 billion.
Please tell your DrainMaster customers about this enhancement. Now DrainMaster will extend
the restaurant service interval even more than in the past, making it more economical for your customers. This increase was
made possible by advances in liquid technology, allowing us to increase the bacteria count without compromising stability
or shelf-life, and it's an enhancement that carries no increase in price. DrainMaster is still extremely
stable, with a guaranteed shelf life of 2 years from date of manufacture. DrainMaster will deteriorate slightly
in those 2 years, so for it to be up to specifications after 2 years it is well above spec when you get it, fresh
out of the tank.
OK...ONE LIST BIT OF PRODUCT NEWS
Just one last reminder that we are discontinuing OC Odor Controller. We
have very few 5-gallon pails of it left, but when it's gone, it's gone. If you want some of the last few we recommend
you call right away.
Don't forget to check your inventory and give us a call with your summer order. Remember...you
can't sell it if you don't have it. As always, we appreciate your business and your input, but most of all we
appreciate your friendship. Please let us know if there's anything you'd like to see in the Digest or anything
at all we can do to make our relationship better. Because YOU are the reason we're in business. Thank you!
--Rick Howe, President
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