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    Nov 15, 2007, 04:07 PM
    Bubbling toilet
    Toilet bubbles when washer discharges. Smells a bit sometimes. When toilet is flushed it blows back. Sometimes flushes slow. Had tank pumped out and it quit for about 2 weeks and then started back. Also checked distribution box and it was clean. Any ideas please help.
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    Nov 15, 2007, 08:37 PM
    Toilets bubble a lot, when you initially flush it is pushing water through the rim into the bowl and the air trapped in there and coming from the bowl will bubble.
    I suggest one ply paper and adjust the tank for maximum water in the tank and maximum water leaving as it flushes
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    Nov 16, 2007, 08:48 PM
    It blows water past the lid. I'm pretty sure it's not normal.
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    Nov 16, 2007, 11:02 PM
    Main line is clogged
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    Nov 17, 2007, 07:23 AM
    Doug's correct. You have a blockage in the drain line that must be snaked. Good luck, Tom,
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    Dec 1, 2007, 01:05 PM
    Thanks guys. I figured since it quit when I had the septic pumped it was from the tank and the junction box. So I took a chance on what you said. I rented a trackhoe and dug up the line. It went about 70ft down hill. It was cast and about rotten so I replaced it with sch40. Anyway that fixed it. So I figured I would say thanks for your help. You saved me about $300.
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    Dec 1, 2007, 02:09 PM
    You saved me about $300.
    Send it on over and I'll split it with the other experts. (Just kidding! )
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