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    Jul 3, 2009, 08:56 PM
    Water backing up in shower
    Help,How do I fix dirty water which comes up in downstairs shower?I think water is coming from upstairs kitchen sink.This used to happen when washer discharged but I put washer on different line.Any help would be appreciated.
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    Jul 3, 2009, 11:35 PM

    This means, your common drain is clogged and needs to be snaked. Do you have any clean outs on the bottom floor and in the vicinity of the shower ?
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    Jul 4, 2009, 03:58 AM
    Milo nailed it! You have a blockage downstream from the shower. Not all hones have cleanouts, especially those houses on a slab. If you don't have a cleanout you will have to snake from the kitchen roof vent. Put our enough snake to reach the base and 20 feet more. Good luck, tom
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