[Mstrlucky74]

We have a 2 family house and live on 2nd floor( house only has ground and 2nd fl.). The house septic system drains into a cesspool. The 2nd floor toilet is backing up but the 1st level toilets are not. Trying to determine if we have a clog or the cesspool is full? Thanks.

 

[jmon]

My first guess would be a clogged line as you mentioned.. Have you tried plunging? Any kids that may have dropped any toys in there?

 

[joecaption]

If the tank was full the first floor would have acted up first and the sinks would not drain.

 

[Mstrlucky74]

My first guess would be a clogged line as you mentioned.. Have you tried plunging? Any kids that may have dropped any toys in there?

If the tank was full the first floor would have acted up first and the sinks would not drain.

Thanks

 

[TarheelTerp]

2nd Fl. Toilet Backing Up

What brand of wipes does your family use?

 

[Mstrlucky74]

What brand of wipes does your family use?

No wipes just TP

 

[Let it Snow]

How old is the house?
Is it possible you have Cast Iron drain lines?

 

[Mstrlucky74]

How old is the house?
Is it possible you have Cast Iron drain lines?

IDK, maybe 40 years old.

 

[carpdad]

When it was installed, could have used too much wax ring and the squeeze out is blocking at the flange. The toilet snake works best since it can push the blockage. If not, remove the toilet and try 1/2" rental snake.


Could be how the other family is using the toilet.


Did you post about another sewer line backup? Maybe time to have the entire plumbing drain pipes cleaned. Sorry, I maybe confusing my post which was recent.

 

[Old Thomas]

Are the second floor sinks and tub also backing up? If not, I suspect the toilet. If so, look downstream.

 

[Mstrlucky74]

Are the second floor sinks and tub also backing up? If not, I suspect the toilet. If so, look downstream.

No. IT seems to have cleared up after plunging over the course of the day.