Comments on: Biolytix into liquidation

By: John C

John C — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 23:17:05 +0000

Could anyone help me out I need someone that may service the Biolytix system in Western Sydney. Does anyone know of a contact name & number.

By: Lawrie Ayres

Lawrie Ayres — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:13:36 +0000

Our system was installed 6 years ago. It is gravity fed and emptied; no pumps. The council have only just asked for an inspection. I took the lid off and was very surprised that there was no smell at all and only some toilet paper visible. Solids were not apparent. As far as I am concerned it is a great system especially if it relies on gravity alone and I would have thought councils and environmentalists would be in full support.

By: Neville

Neville — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:09:19 +0000

Biolytix ..mmmmmm. We are stuck with it for now, but if problems arise for your system in WA, give Nigel Brooker ( BMS pumps ) a call. We had 1 issue early this year (electrical), then another today. Saw his phone no. on this forum, rang him, sorted straight away. Advise was great. Email; nigel.brooker@yarhoo.in

By: David

David — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 01:58:37 +0000

I specialise in waste water treatment and effluent disposal for domestic and commercial operations.
If you have any questions or concerns about your existing system, or one that you are thinking of installing, please feel free to contact me through my website at http://www.natquest.com.au

By: Nigel Brooker BMS PUMPS

Nigel Brooker BMS PUMPS — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 00:49:46 +0000

Hello

I have found a way to help with these biolytix systems,

If anyone is currently living in W.A and needs helps which is everyone in W.A with a biolytix system please give me a call on 0410806958

or email me on nigel.brooker@yahoo.in

lyn dalrymple says:
8 Jun 2013 at 10:21

hi i’m on perth and was told my system was failing. A rebuild ( $5000 ) wasn’t recomended because it was only two years old and i was told i would need a new system costing around $15000. The service provider wanted to put a hole in my system which would have left me no choice but to install a new system. I didn’t let him and after many phone calls i finally found someone willing to look at my system. Nigel Brooker from Brooker Maintenance Systems in gosnells come over within the hour and had a look at my existing biolytix system, something that no one else would do. He was easy to talk to and quickly came up with a solution that did not require a rebuild or new system. Utilizing my existing biolytix he added a more traditional system and added thicker more practical irrigation hoses. We’ve had a few little hicups but Nigel has alway been quick to respond and all were easily fixed. It cost a fraction of a new system and a lot less than a rebuild. So far we have had no further problems and i would recommend Nigel to anyone who is having problems with their biolytix. If your interested here are his contact details; Brooker Maintenance Systems 12 Station st Gosnells,mob: 0410806958, email: nigel.brooker@yahoo.in

By: Anne

Anne — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 05:41:35 +0000

I don’t think the biolytix system is sustainable. An old fashioned septic, gravity fed is much better. No pump to consume power and only needs pumping out every few years. Yes, worms are nice but they are better in the soil. Anaerobic bacteria and fungi are just as effective at degrading organic material. No treatment is required yearly to remove biofilm from the drip lines. I believe the biolytix is a wonderful marketing exercise into which I was sucked in.
Full of shit!

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 08:12:38 +0000

Have had our system in QLD for over 5 years without any problems – the only issue we have had is the service provider not switching the system back on after a service so it overfilled killing the worms. What are people flushing down their drains to cause it to fail? Its not a septic tank! As we have a stand alone solar system I have put a non return valve after the pump as with the pipes being above the tank, in the wet season the water gravity feeds back into the tank causing the pump to run constantly, which is why some pumps may be failing prematurely? Very happy with system, low power use, no smell, maybe they work better in tropical conditions? Pity they went belly up.

By: Rob C

Rob C — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 08:17:33 +0000

System failed ofter 6. Worms were drowned after system flooded due to pump failure with no alarm activation. cost $2000 to repair only to have it fail yet again. Plumer will now not return my calls and wants no further involvement with Biolytix. I will now try to convert this system into a gravity discharge. Not looking forward to pulling it apart!!! Do not buy this system unless you are a risk taker and have money to through down the “toilet”

By: lyn dalrymple

lyn dalrymple — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:21:02 +0000

By: jenny

jenny — Fri, 31 May 2013 22:42:14 +0000

unfortunately since my last post(and i did touch wood) our alarm went off, the pump could not remove the water from the tank due to fine sludge(castings?), we and our plumber lifted the pump cover and pump and flushed it through, it is now fine, but the sludge has caused the small irrigation pipes to get blocked and we have had to pull them up/replace and flush them, we have also shortened the amount as i believe it was too long. we are now running as a leach drain to clear out the sludge and plan to leave it like that for winter and re connect for summer for the established fruit trees and garden, i think the system needs a diverter for the sludge before going out to the irrigation, some smart gadget??? the yard is a mess but it will recover, we topped up the worm numbers so all is good
the blockage caused the breather to overflow black fine water thats how we saw there was a problem