i would say start with the vent first and oh yes you'll need a new wax
ring. run a garden hose down that roof vent pipe a great place for bees
to nest too.Lee
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Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 12:51:39PM -0500, Jennifer Jackson
wrote:
> Ok, my husband is finally going to go after the plumbing problem again. I do
> want to mention that the man does work two jobs and while he finally told the
> second job that he could really only work 15 to 20 hours a week, it was just
> in time because his primary job piled on a new project and he is putting in a
> bunch of extra hours. So once he has worked and all the travel time involved
> with that, met his basic needs, and spent a little face time with his kids,
> he has really more than used up his week. I just did not want you all to
> think my honey is a lazy bum, as he is really a good guy. :)
>
> So, first my question. They are going to take off the toilet and run the
> heavy duty snake that way tomorrow morning. Will we need to replace the wax
> seal or anything like that, or will it come off and all go back on if
> everything goes right?
>
> The second plan if this does not fix the problem is to use the snake down the
> line and a metal detector to find the line. A very clever idea given to us
> by a friend who used to work as a plumber many years ago. Because we have
> interesting friends, we have one coming over with his metal detector, but we
> are renting the snake. :) Our friend with the snake is also coming with a
> heavy duty ladder and they are prepared to go on the roof and clean the vent
> if needed.
>
> So, I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping. I will let you guys know how
> it goes, but I thought you all might find the snake and metal detector idea
> interesting too.
>
>
> Jennifer
>
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