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    Mar 22, 2014, 02:15 PM
    Should drain clean outs lay flat
    My main drain go to a 90 but it's four way with two screw caps will this cause back ups but it's been there 20 years backed up little before but now all time
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    Mar 22, 2014, 04:13 PM
    Direction of cleanout or number of cleanouts will NOT contribute to a blockage...will only aid you in snaking the drain..;) Remove the cleanout caps and fill the drain to overflowing and then rent an electric cable machine from a local tool rental store (and get goggles and leather gloves) and snake the drain clear!
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