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    Nov 18, 2010, 08:52 AM
    Black sludge explosion in our bathroom sink
    We woke up to black sludge explosion in our bathroom sink and water everywhere. Any ideas?
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    Nov 18, 2010, 11:56 AM

    Hi Acmanges...

    What floor is the sink on? Are there any floors with plumbing above this sink/bathroom? Did the toilet get messy as well? Finally, are there separate units connected together as in a bunch of townhomes side by side?

    Please answer these questions and perhaps I can formulate an idea of events... ;)

    Mark
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    Nov 18, 2010, 12:22 PM
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    The bathroom sink in question is on the first floor. No other toilets or drains were messy. Apparently my husband showered upstairs from the sink this morning. It's a single home built in the 1950s.
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    Nov 18, 2010, 04:03 PM

    There is a common drain line between the two floors... I suspect a smaller, 2" line. See if you can find the pipe in the basement and if you are lucky you'll find a cleanout and you guys can snake the drain.

    You can rent a snake or you can call a drain company.

    Good luck!

    Mark
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