Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: it smells like ass :)


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Posted by J.I. on January 15, 1998 at 18:42:54:

In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: it smells like ass :) posted by Kathy on January 13, 1998 at 18:53:38:

: : : : : I have a sears kenmore washer in the basement, when it is first started the washer fills with water does its thing, then when the first spin cycle it expells the water fine then the washer begins to fill up with fresh water the old water comes back into the washer causing an overflow in the washer, however if i put the washer in its spin cycle the water drains with no problem and i dont have a problem with any of the other fixtures in the house just the washing machine, we have a cesspool an sometimes that water leaks back into the the washer but only when the washer is run,
: : : : : we have had a lot of rain in the NY area can this be the cause of the backup?

: : : : This could be one of three things. It sounds like your washer is in the basement and pumps waste water up into the soil line. This basement has no bathroom or slop sink. If so: 1)A full cesspool. 2)A partially clogged soil line. 3)You need a check valve on the discharge line from the washer.
: : : Thanks. Had cesspool co. come today. I have three cesspools and all three were full. Very little waste mostly liquid. They suggested airation as opposed to draining out since there was little waste. Is that a better option than a pump out? The level did go way down when they did it. How long should that last?
: : : Did I have this problem because of all the rain we have had last week? And does the washer come with a check valve and mine is defective or is this something I can add? Thanks in advance..and sorry about the subject title but I couldn't resist, when my daughter came in from school and made that statement..I had to finally laugh :)

: : Cesspools are not my cup of tea. As for rain It's a possible. But I would test all toilets for leaks. There how: Put food coloring in the toilet tank when the tank is full and idle for 5min. , Check the bowl in 10 or 15min. if you see the coloring your toilet is leaking. As for the washer, check valves do not come with the machine. Between the end of the discharge hose and the large soil line is where you should
: : have a check valve. HAPPY PLUMBING
: Thanks for the great tip on checking for leaks. Will do that as soon as I log off here. If there is a leak..does this mean the plug in holding tank needs replacing..or all of the insides? As you can guess my name isn't Josephine, but as a recent head of household find it necessary to become a jack of all trades. Check valve will be on my shopping list for the weekend. Is this a standard item or do I need machine
: information when I purchase one? You have been a great help to this lady in distress and I thank you for your time and efforts here.
: Sincerely...Kathy

Yes if you see the color in bowl you should replace the tank ball or flapper. But if water is running down the overflow you should replace the fill valve. As for the check, the ckeck should be the size of you discharge line.


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