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    May 30, 2012, 02:08 PM
    Problem with toilet draining into tub
    Wwhen I flush the toilet it backs up into tub with waste. Can I snakt the toilet and maybe that will clear it up?
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    May 30, 2012, 02:21 PM
    Can I snakt the toilet and maybe that will clear it up?
    If you want to pull the toilet that would be one way. Since the blockage's downstream from the tub a easier was would be to snake the tub overflow. (see image).
    Unscrew and remove the overflow plate,(The one with the drain lever) and pull out the tub stopper. You now have a clear shot at the trap. The way you were going in through the drain it ran you square into a tee that you can't get around. Now feed the cable( 1/4" best or 3/3" with a small tip. You can rent a Ridgid K50 sink cable.) About 2' down you will run into the bend of the trap. Crank and push at the same time to work around it. Your blockage will be found in the lateral pipe going to the stack. You shouldn't have to put out more then 10 or 12 feet. I have found tub and shower clogs to be mostly hair and the worm should auger into it and pull it back. After you snake pour a few pans of boiling water down the drain. This will loosen the grease and flush the mess out into the main. Hope this helps and thank you for rating my reply. TOM
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