Stephen Mull
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I installed a full bathroom in the basement 4 years' ago. For 3 yrs the toilet worked fine. For the last year it barely flushes and it gurgles when one of the other 3 toilets in the house is used.
Some info that might be relevant: The toilet was installed about aproximately 8' from the main drain (vent stack). The house is 18 years' old. Six adults and two children live here. We have a cesspool that has never been pumped. The bathtub that is right next to the toilet does not have a problem draining or has had waste back up into it.
What I have done so far: Replaced the toilet with a "high velocity" model, no difference. Snaked 20' into the main drain, I did not feel any resistance. Took the toilet off and used a high pressure hose and pushed water through the waste pipes, the water flowed freely.
Something that I feel is wrong is the waste pipe that leads from the toilet to the main drain is full of water-- I can't figure out why or how I might fix this. Of course this pipe runs under a cemented tiled floor, but I do have access to the back of the toilet were I can break through the floor.
Some info that might be relevant: The toilet was installed about aproximately 8' from the main drain (vent stack). The house is 18 years' old. Six adults and two children live here. We have a cesspool that has never been pumped. The bathtub that is right next to the toilet does not have a problem draining or has had waste back up into it.
What I have done so far: Replaced the toilet with a "high velocity" model, no difference. Snaked 20' into the main drain, I did not feel any resistance. Took the toilet off and used a high pressure hose and pushed water through the waste pipes, the water flowed freely.
Something that I feel is wrong is the waste pipe that leads from the toilet to the main drain is full of water-- I can't figure out why or how I might fix this. Of course this pipe runs under a cemented tiled floor, but I do have access to the back of the toilet were I can break through the floor.