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    Dec 7, 2006, 05:19 PM
    Backed up shower
    When we flush the toilet it causes a flow up into the standing shower next to it.

    We have a separated bath room that works fine so do not believe it is the septic tank.

    Would a liquid drain cleaner help or must we remove the toilet and run a snake down the line to unclogg it?

    Thanks,
    Wayne Everett
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    Dec 7, 2006, 09:25 PM
    You have a drain line clogged. Do you have two septic systems, if not I think the clog is before it gets to the septic tank or the other bathroom would not work properly. Run a snake down the vent pipe up on the roof, the large one behind the commode that is stopped up/.
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