Log in

View Full Version : When the toilet flushes it starts filling and so does tub drain.


Kanfit
Mar 10, 2013, 09:11 AM
I've snaked the tub to 15' and nothing seems to be clogged not sure what's going on

massplumber2008
Mar 10, 2013, 09:16 AM
Hi Kanfit

The issue isn't in the tub drain... issue is at the larger drain pipe connected to the toilet. Lift the toilet and snake through that drain line using a larger snake, or if you have a cleanout close by snake through that.

If this toilet/tub are in the basement it could be a main drain that is blocked (or your septic tank is getting full) and that will rewuire yout o find the main drain cleanout and snake the drain to the street... ;)

Mark

mygirlsdad77
Mar 10, 2013, 10:37 AM
Mark is spot on here. If you have a septic tank, check that first, if on city sewer, time to snake the main drain from the toilet or nearest large diameter cleanout.

Mark, did you have a good vacation? Good to have you back.

massplumber2008
Mar 10, 2013, 11:09 AM
Great vacation, but cut short by a day due to major snowstorm hitting my area. At least I got home.. could have been stuck at airport for most of the weekend!

Nice to be back up and posting again and nice to see Tom back, for sure!!

mygirlsdad77
Mar 10, 2013, 11:36 AM
I couldn't agree more. Things just aren't the same with out him around.

Handyman2007
Mar 10, 2013, 07:10 PM
What's a vacation!!

mygirlsdad77
Mar 11, 2013, 03:51 PM
Not 100% sure. Ive heard good things about them. Plan to find out soon.