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2cwatkins2 (FL)
My toilet was not fully flushing (bowell movement). I tried to snake it and found nothing. After careful inspection of the toilet I saw a hairline crack from the base up to the seat. There was no leakage. I removed the bowell and saw no obstruction. Replaced with new toilet. Flushes fine and fast without bowel movement, but still requires a plunger after each use "sitting down". I poured about two gallons of water in the toilet and it does not back up, which, correct me if I am wrong, indicates there is no problem with the vent. Do I still need to get on the roof and check for blockage? My other bathroom is located right next to the garage where the main sewer line is connected and has never had a blockage problem. I assume, and I hate doing that because I have no knowledge as a plumber, that the problem toilet drain connects to the other toilet drain and the problem lies in the line between the toilet and drain. Is this correct that there is only one drain to the main line? Should my next step be calling a pro? I do have county water and my house is around 50 years old. Thanks.
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
Its not the vent, nor the toilet. I suspect a partial pipe blockage between the 2 toilets.
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packy (MA)
try a 5 gallon bucket of water poured down as fast as you dare..
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