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  • Mar 10, 2013, 09:11 AM
    Kanfit
    When the toilet flushes it starts filling and so does tub drain.
    I've snaked the tub to 15' and nothing seems to be clogged not sure what's going on
  • Mar 10, 2013, 09:16 AM
    massplumber2008
    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
  • Mar 10, 2013, 10:37 AM
    mygirlsdad77
    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.
  • Mar 10, 2013, 11:09 AM
    massplumber2008
    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!!
  • Mar 10, 2013, 11:36 AM
    mygirlsdad77
    I couldn't agree more. Things just aren't the same with out him around.
  • Mar 10, 2013, 07:10 PM
    Handyman2007
    What's a vacation!!
  • Mar 11, 2013, 03:51 PM
    mygirlsdad77
    Not 100% sure. Ive heard good things about them. Plan to find out soon.

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