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    Jan 4, 2009, 09:13 AM
    Back to back bathtub and shower backing-up in to each other
    The house is a 1950's split level. I have a tub and shower that are back to back and when you run one, it backs-up in to the other. I have opened up the bathtub stopper and removed a lot of hair and grease using an auger. I have had a little trouble putting the bathtub stopper back in place where it flips up and down easily. (not sure if this is part of the problem) I ran the auger a couple more times and no more hair is coming up. I have no idea how the shower and bath are connected at the drain level. Any advice would be really appreciated.
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    Jan 4, 2009, 05:36 PM

    The 3" toilet drain probably joins the 2" shower and both go into a 3 or 4" main drain. Your clog is after they all come together. You might have some luck rodding down the vent stack from the roof itf you can do that safely.
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