septic question
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septic question
3 year old system.
when a toilet gets flushed we hear a gurgling sound in a sink or shower drain.
no smells or back ups, just gurgling.
time to pump out?
thanks
when a toilet gets flushed we hear a gurgling sound in a sink or shower drain.
no smells or back ups, just gurgling.
time to pump out?
thanks
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I agree that it could be your vent. Thats where I would start anyway, since it isn't backing up. But after 3 years you should probably get it pumped out anyway. Better to spend a little for a pump rig than to spend a lot on a new system.
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From: house springs,mo
Originally Posted by V X
thank you both.
is 3 years about right for this type of maintenance?
is 3 years about right for this type of maintenance?
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A lot of it has to do with the size of your family and usage. I am no expert, but I think every 2-4 years is the proper time. However, I know of some people that do it every year so that there is never a question as to when was the last time they had it pumped.
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your getting ready to have a blockage! just a matter of time if you cant do it yourself?(clean that drain line)then i would get a plumbing company out there!jmo and as far as this goes its a good on!lol
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If your septic is operating properly, you shouldn't need to pump it. Have you tried putting some Rid-X in it?
As far as the noise, it sounds like a vent is plugged or was never installed.
As far as the noise, it sounds like a vent is plugged or was never installed.
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2 story w full basement, 2 showers, 2 toilets, 2 bathroom and 1 kitchen sink, 1 dishwasher, and 1 clothes washer. there is a vent pipe through the roof, never made a sound before this past weekend. no rid ex, no disposal, no little ones tossing matchbox cars in, just the usual stuff going in.
this doesn't mean we are full of **it? does it?
thanks for the responses
this doesn't mean we are full of **it? does it?
thanks for the responses
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From: house springs,mo
Originally Posted by V X
the gurgling comes from the first floor shower or kitchen drain when either 1st or 2nd floor toilets get flushed.
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pipe goes out through the foundation wall at a slight slope. but that doesn't mean there can't be a small blockage, correct? if so, would a good plungering (is that a word)help or hurt?
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From: house springs,mo
i new you where gona say that! thru the wall! it still sounds like a blockage getting ready to happen i would get it taken care of before it blocks up all the way!i say this because i spent 9 years cleaning out drains so i do know alot about that stuff!not trying to pull your leg!you know!