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  • Mar 21, 2013, 08:39 PM
    dday1979
    None of my drains work in the house
    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
  • Mar 22, 2013, 02:45 AM
    parttime
    Hi dday and welcome, more info is needed for any helpful answer. Are you on city sewer or septic?
  • Mar 22, 2013, 05:07 AM
    dday1979
    Septic
  • Mar 22, 2013, 12:51 PM
    massplumber2008
    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
  • Mar 22, 2013, 12:53 PM
    parttime
    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?
  • Mar 22, 2013, 12:58 PM
    parttime
    Hey dday, sorry about doubling on Massplumbers post we posted same time, he's the man so go with what he says. Good luck
  • Mar 22, 2013, 03:15 PM
    dday1979
    Just got it pumped yesterday
  • Mar 22, 2013, 05:06 PM
    massplumber2008
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    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

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