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    Dec 29, 2010, 02:07 PM
    Toilet flushed in basement backs up in shower upstairs
    Back flow problem
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    Dec 29, 2010, 02:28 PM
    But the basement toilet doesn't overflow? Is it a lift pump toilet?
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    Dec 29, 2010, 06:21 PM

    Good question, Brian... got me curious, too!

    Bigreddogg, could you please share more information on this... very odd description there!

    More info. Gets a better answer from us, OK?

    Mark
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    Dec 29, 2010, 07:29 PM
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    Mark, My thought was maybe we have a block in the main drain and a ejector pump. Shoots up and check valve won't let it back. Lets see what happens next. Brian
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