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    Tcepeda35 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 15, 2013, 09:43 AM
    Backed up water in to shower in basement
    What can I use to stop the back flow of water from the toilet and washer In to the shower? The washer has a trap and when the washer drains and the toilet is used at the same time, water flows back into shower drain located in the basement.
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    Sep 15, 2013, 09:59 AM
    Hi Tcepeda

    Most likely, there is nothing to "use" here as your drain line is probably partially blocked up and needs to be snaked to correct the problem.

    You can rent a snake or call a local plumber... ;)

    Mark
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    Sep 15, 2013, 10:05 AM
    You have a blockage downstream from the shower. Is the toilet in the basement with the shower? Is there a cleanout located on any other put the vertical stacks in the basement? Let me know, back to you, Tom
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    Sep 16, 2013, 12:48 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by speedball1 View Post
    You have a blockage downstream from the shower. Is the toilet in the basement with the shower? Is there a cleanout located on any other put the vertical stacks in the basement? Let me know, back to you, Tom
    Yes the toilet is the same room with the shower. And also I noticed a bad odor from the drains right before they back up
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    Sep 16, 2013, 12:57 AM
    Hi tcepeda, I'm curious, are you on city sewer or a septic?
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    Sep 16, 2013, 12:58 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by parttime View Post
    Hi tcepeda, I'm curious, are you on city sewer or a septic?
    City sewer line
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    Sep 16, 2013, 02:48 AM
    Thanks tcepeda, let us know how you do and good luck
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    Sep 16, 2013, 08:22 AM
    The solution here would be you pull the toilet and snake the main drain. Good luck, Tom
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