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    Nov 8, 2007, 02:05 PM
    Drain gurgle
    Basement sink water runs out, gurgles and sometimes splashes up into shower
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    Nov 8, 2007, 03:14 PM
    Do you have a sewer system or a septic tank/ leach field deal?
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    Nov 8, 2007, 04:51 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by charlotte234s
    Do you have a sewer system or a septic tank/ leach field deal?
    1 sewer system, washing machine drains into sink, then gurgle, and sometimes splahes up into shower drain 2 feet from sinks. Particularly if recent soap suds in kitchen sink level above and dish washer used.
    Other postings answer "vent problem"-so I am thinking of checking the roof vent with a small diameter auger snake.
    Had snow here to-day so should wait. The roof vent has a cap on it,
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    Nov 8, 2007, 07:37 PM
    Your vent has a cap on it
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    Nov 9, 2007, 08:38 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by plumberjames83
    your vent has a cap on it
    A "gurgle" indicates a blocked vent. If it's been capped you have found your problem. However, if the cap is a roof vent cap,(see image) remove it and send the snake down the sinks roof vent. Put out enough cable to reach the base and 20 feet more. Good luck, Tom
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    Nov 9, 2007, 04:59 PM
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