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[Sequel]

Last time it happened I was showering and the drain stopped. I tried plunging it and water rose in toilets. Next thing I checked was septic tank, it was fine so I knew the plug was inside house so I called the plumber. Despite the cost, I was glad they could clear it.

Oh yes it’s good they could! One of DH’s first jobs here was installing and repairing septic systems. Worst problems were old people living alone who didn’t use enough water to flush stuff through. Ended up with pipes stuffed like sausages! He didn’t stay in that job for long! Lots of old clay pipes which sometimes just collapsed, so he’d have to did it up and as soon as he did someone in the house would flush the toilet! Yes they were told not to use any water... but it’s like me when the power goes out. I can’t bake or use the computer so figure it’s a good time to run the vacuum...

 

[Peep_Show]

Our plumber guy clued us in to a gadget that lets you clear the clog yourself *IF* the clog is between the cleanout and the septic. Call a plumber if the clog is between the house and the cleanout. You'll know which scenario you've got when you take the lid off the cleanout: Between cleanout and septic will result in overflow of water gushing up. If between house and cleanout won't have a welling up of water because the excess water in that line drains to septic.

The product is the 2.5" or 3" DrainJet Hydraulic Drain Flush, which is an expandable bladder that fits onto the end of your garden hose. Snake it down into the tube as far as you can and then turn on the water. The bladder expands to create a seal and the jet of water and pressure blasts the clog into the septic. (Make sure it snakes towards the septic, otherwise you might destroy your toilets.)

Costs about $55. Plumber is $180-$300 to clear the line dependent on time of day and what day of the week.

 

[Peep_Show]

We ended up having blockages when we remodeled our bathrooms. Previous toilets had a 2.5 gallon flush whereas the new ones sold these days only use about 1.5. (Thanks, water conservationists!) Also recommended to double flush for those hefty occasions.

 

[pennyJo1960]

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How True

 

[pennyJo1960]

How I wish to have septic and well that was original here
city charges double the water out than what goes in. We are on the edge of town just enough they made the owners hook up

 

[oldhen2345]

I just told my DH about your problem. He said it sounds like you may have had a clog that’s possibly cleared. If I was you I’d try a rinse and spin cycle with empty washer and see what happens. Toilets are on the main drain line. If that flushes , the main line is clear. So says my DH. Good luck!

Thanks, I will try that. Give your DH a big old granny hug from me- give one to you too.

 

[oldhen2345]

Our plumber guy clued us in to a gadget that lets you clear the clog yourself *IF* the clog is between the cleanout and the septic. Call a plumber if the clog is between the house and the cleanout. You'll know which scenario you've got when you take the lid off the cleanout: Between cleanout and septic will result in overflow of water gushing up. If between house and cleanout won't have a welling up of water because the excess water in that line drains to septic.

The product is the 2.5" or 3" DrainJet Hydraulic Drain Flush, which is an expandable bladder that fits onto the end of your garden hose. Snake it down into the tube as far as you can and then turn on the water. The bladder expands to create a seal and the jet of water and pressure blasts the clog into the septic. (Make sure it snakes towards the septic, otherwise you might destroy your toilets.)

Costs about $55. Plumber is $180-$300 to clear the line dependent on time of day and what day of the week.

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Thanks, I will look into this

 

[Sequel]

Thanks, I will try that. Give your DH a big old granny hug from me- give one to you too.

Well I mean if you don’t have to call a plumber on the weekend... you may still have things to get sorted out but you can schedule that at better than weekend rates.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Great your hubby seems to have those answers

 

[sourland]

It's coffee time. Good morning.