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Phoenix61

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14. I've had sewer back-ups and they always hit the tub first

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #13)

Wed May 26, 2021, 08:53 AM

May 2021

Tub/shower drains are lower than all the sink drains. Guess it would depend on the plumbing but anywhere I’ve ever lived the tub backs up first, usually during the spin cycle on the washing machine.

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Clog in kitchen sink drain [View all] no_hypocrisy May 2021 OP

Try pulling the P trap Sherman A1 May 2021 #1

There's a barrier in the drain and I don't know how to remove to allow access of the snake. no_hypocrisy May 2021 #2

The p trap is under the sink Sherman A1 May 2021 #4

Zip-it. piddyprints May 2021 #3

On my way to Lowes. THANK YOU!!!! no_hypocrisy May 2021 #5

You're welcome. piddyprints May 2021 #7

Full strength Clorox poured down the drain. dhol82 May 2021 #6

Stay Away from Caustic Drain Cleaner Best_man23 May 2021 #8

Get a bucket JT45242 May 2021 #9

Update: Bought a new plunger no_hypocrisy May 2021 #10

Any issues with any other drains? Phoenix61 May 2021 #11

No washing machine. B/R sink fine. Tub OK. no_hypocrisy May 2021 #13

I've had sewer back-ups and they always hit the tub first Phoenix61 May 2021 #14

If you have a cleanout outside your house, you can peek down there to see if it is backed up. Midnight Writer May 2021 #20

that is normal gunk for drains, especially kitchen Kali May 2021 #21

is it a double sink? rampartc May 2021 #12

Single sink no_hypocrisy May 2021 #15

makes it simpler. rampartc May 2021 #18

Not necessarily a sewer back up. Sludge that has been sitting in the drain pipe is very nasty stuff ratchiweenie May 2021 #16

So, I should keep "plunging"? no_hypocrisy May 2021 #17

Not necessarily but just saying it's not necessarily sewage so at least you don't have to ratchiweenie May 2021 #25

My dad used to get up on the roof and snake out the vent pipe Warpy May 2021 #19

agree with others that say clean out P trap Kali May 2021 #22

Epilogue no_hypocrisy May 2021 #23

What a relief. My cousin pours a can of coke down her drain and lets it sit over night every month. ratchiweenie May 2021 #24