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    Apr 25, 2009, 05:56 AM
    Tub & bath sink not draining, slab foundation and septic system
    The tub and bathroom sink will not drain. I have plunged and have used chemicals. This house is on a slab foundation and septic tank. All of the other plumbing in house is fine, ie: kitchen,washer,etc.
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    Apr 25, 2009, 06:05 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by naljones View Post
    The tub and bathroom sink will not drain. I have plunged and have used chemicals. This house is on a slab foundation and septic tank. All of the other plumbing in house is fine, ie: kitchen,washer,ect.
    You have a clog downstream from the tub. The solution would be to rent a sewer machine,(see image) and snake the lavatory roof vent. Put out enough snake to reach the base and 16 feet more. Good luck, Tom
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