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    Kanfit Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 10, 2013, 09:11 AM
    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
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    Mar 10, 2013, 09:16 AM
    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
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    Mar 10, 2013, 10:37 AM
    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.
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    Mar 10, 2013, 11:09 AM
    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!!
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    Mar 10, 2013, 11:36 AM
    I couldn't agree more. Things just aren't the same with out him around.
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    Mar 10, 2013, 07:10 PM
    What's a vacation!!
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    Mar 11, 2013, 03:51 PM
    Not 100% sure. Ive heard good things about them. Plan to find out soon.
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