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    Jun 29, 2015, 03:46 PM
    Bathtub water going down very slow
    We have had considerable amounts of rain for the last month. I am worried that this may be the reason my tub water is going down very slow today. Also our 2 toilets are sometimes slow. Are all these drains connected to the same drain? I haven't used liquid plumber in a long time, would it help if I poured some in the bath tub drain? I think I should. Its very slow Any help would appreciated, thanks.
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    Jun 29, 2015, 03:52 PM
    We have had considerable amounts of rain for the last month.
    That will have nothing to do with the drainage unless you are on a septic system.

    Most likely you have a blockage or a partial blockage in the main drain line. You need to snake the line. Liquid Plumber ain't going to do it.
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    Jun 29, 2015, 03:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hkstroud View Post
    That will have nothing to do with the drainage unless you are on a septic system.

    Most likely you have a blockage or a partial blockage in the main drain line. You need to snake the line. Liquid Plumber ain't going to do it.
    So we should snake the bathtub or the toilet?
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    Jun 29, 2015, 04:44 PM
    Snake the toilet. You may or may not have to also snake the tub, but snake toilet first..
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    Jun 29, 2015, 06:12 PM
    I will do that, but for now I took the bath tub apart and cleaned the elements and the water is going down now. But I will either plunge the toilet when needed. Thank you.
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    Mar 10, 2016, 03:34 PM
    I have a slow moving drain in my bathtub. My other bathtub and drains work fine. It does take a bit of water before the water accumulates so was thinking it was farther than the trap. I have tried plugging the drain and using a plunger on the over flow and get a gurgling sound. When I have plugged the over flow and plug the drain I don't get the gurgle. Have used a wire to pull out hair that can be reached. Any ideas??
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    Mar 10, 2016, 05:38 PM
    Try running a small snake down the overflow. Plunging a bath tub won't help if the blockage is after the trap because the vent is shortly beyond the trap.

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