Issue with basement bathroom

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Issue with basement bathroom
Author: samvrik (Canada) In a basement bathroom (there is a sump pump) there have been issues where toilet does not flush more than twice in a small amount of time, or if showering water will start to back up after a few minutes and the toilet will start gurgling. A plumber has snaked the line and believes that there isn't enough slope in the drain line. What can be done
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Re: Issue with basement bathroom
Author: packy (MA) big difference between not enough slope and no slope. only way to tell for sure is to send a video camera down the drain to have a look.
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Re: Issue with basement bathroom
Author: hj (AZ) The problem is probably in the pump pit and a qualified plumber can tell for sure.
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Re: Issue with basement bathroom
Author: samvrik (Canada) Something odd that happens is if I fill the bathtub up with water and open the stopper, the toilet will begin to bubble violently then will drain, only then will the bathtub start to drain.
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Re: Issue with basement bathroom
Author: hj (AZ) It probably starts to drain when the pump turns on.
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