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    Feb 8, 2012, 12:33 AM
    Installed a vent on the washer line but still get backup's
    Why does this happen
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    Feb 8, 2012, 02:57 AM
    Not enough info.

    Size of stand pipe, height of stand pipe, feeding into what size pipe.

    Give us this info and picture if possible and we can help.

    By adding a compression fitting and then washer hose u could make a closed system.

    Chuck
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    Feb 8, 2012, 05:52 AM
    Vents do not repair backups. Chuck gave you the straight dope on what could cause your back up and a solution to fix it. If you have a 1 1/2" standpipe and drainage then Duct taping the hose into the stand pipe or installing a compression fitting,(see image) is the way to go. The reason for this is the today's washer pumps are much more powerful now. I had to make my own washer into a closed system because of backups. Good luck, Tom
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