T ToeJoe Member Joined Jan 25, 2015 Messages 16 Reaction score 2 Nov 27, 2015 #1 I would like to know why when I flash my toilet my drains google? Is there something wrong with my drains?
I would like to know why when I flash my toilet my drains google? Is there something wrong with my drains?
nealtw Contractor retired Joined Nov 4, 2010 Messages 24,775 Reaction score 3,417 Location Chiliwack BC Canada Nov 27, 2015 #2 I think that might be a problem with the vent, the pipe going thru the roof may be plugged or sloped the wrong why in the attic or something.
I think that might be a problem with the vent, the pipe going thru the roof may be plugged or sloped the wrong why in the attic or something.
J joecaption Well-Known Member Joined Jan 8, 2011 Messages 2,599 Reaction score 496 Nov 27, 2015 #3 Take you a straw and dip it in a glass of water, now put your finger over the tip and pull it out of the glass, what happens? Nothing, remove your finger and it drains. How old is the house?
Take you a straw and dip it in a glass of water, now put your finger over the tip and pull it out of the glass, what happens? Nothing, remove your finger and it drains. How old is the house?
T ToeJoe Member Joined Jan 25, 2015 Messages 16 Reaction score 2 Nov 28, 2015 #4 It was built in 1973. I am thinking that we put new drain in a few years ago would that be the problem?
It was built in 1973. I am thinking that we put new drain in a few years ago would that be the problem?
frodo Senior Member Joined Aug 5, 2008 Messages 3,067 Reaction score 1,204 Nov 28, 2015 #5 glug glug is a partial blockage in the trap arm
T ToeJoe Member Joined Jan 25, 2015 Messages 16 Reaction score 2 Nov 28, 2015 #6 How do you find where the blockage is? How do you clear the Blockage?
frodo Senior Member Joined Aug 5, 2008 Messages 3,067 Reaction score 1,204 Nov 28, 2015 #7 if your handy, rent a sewer machine, pull the toilet and rod the pipe if your not handy, call a plumber while you have the toilet out, turn it over and check for a toy or tooth brush in the p trap of the terlet Last edited: Nov 28, 2015
if your handy, rent a sewer machine, pull the toilet and rod the pipe if your not handy, call a plumber while you have the toilet out, turn it over and check for a toy or tooth brush in the p trap of the terlet