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    Jul 8, 2007, 11:02 AM
    Basement Drain back up
    My basement drain backed up the other day what would cause this?
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    Jul 8, 2007, 05:16 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by downd
    My basement drain backed up the other day what would cause this?
    A blockage downstream from the floor drain. The line will have to be snaked out. Good luck, Tom
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