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dday1979
Mar 21, 2013, 08:39 PM
The water in the tub won't go down real good and the water in the toilet won't go down eather and it also leaks around the toilet and floor
parttime
Mar 22, 2013, 02:45 AM
Hi dday and welcome, more info is needed for any helpful answer. Are you on city sewer or septic?
dday1979
Mar 22, 2013, 05:07 AM
Septic
massplumber2008
Mar 22, 2013, 12:51 PM
Either the septic tank is full and needs to be pumped out by a local septic company, or the main drain line is clogged and you need a plumber!
How long has it been since the septic tank was pumped out?
Mark
parttime
Mar 22, 2013, 12:53 PM
Hi again dday, when was the last time you had your septic tank pumped? It could be that or a blockage in the line that needs snaked out. Do you have clean-outs in the mainline?
parttime
Mar 22, 2013, 12:58 PM
Hey dday, sorry about doubling on Massplumbers post we posted same time, he's the man so go with what he says. Good luck
dday1979
Mar 22, 2013, 03:15 PM
Just got it pumped yesterday
massplumber2008
Mar 22, 2013, 05:06 PM
Parttime was writing when I was (just posted two minutes later), but always neat to see experienced people coming up with the same advice!
You said, "just got it pumped yesterday" AND the drains are still clogged? If this is the case, then sewage must have backed up the drain line as a result of the tank being filled.
One quick thing you could try would be to find the main drain cleanout, remove the plug and try to flush the drain line using a hose, or you could even purchase a drain bladder (of appropriate size... see image), attach it to a hose, insert it in the drain line, turn the hose on (bladder will expand against wall of pipe), and then the bladder creates a great deal of pressure and will usually clear drain lines clogged like this. These drain bladders are usually available at home depot or Lowe's. To remove the bladder you will need to disconnect the hose that connects to the water SUPPLY that feeds the bladder.. then they are easy to remove.
Otherwise, the drain line needs to be snaked to clear it out...
Questions? Let us know, OK?
Mark