Share Your Poop!!!
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More like, "Do everything you can to avoid being near an airplane lavatory after someone else poops in it!"
Never flush on a plane. Leave it there for others to admire.
There were some Delta Airlines Aircraft (the original DC-8 61 with the engines that would "whine" when you GPU'ed them) where it was just a septic tank and did not flush. It had the "blue chemical" in it. I found that out the hard way. In one of the rare occasions when I flew UNAM (at age 8), I had to call an FA back to the lavatory, having just dropped a perfect deuce, because I couldn't find the "handle." "Oh, don't worry, it's a special chemical that dissolves it..." the FA replied. Embarrassing (well, for a 8 yo, at least).
Skip to 01:39 for the GPU start.
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There were some Delta Airlines Aircraft (the original DC-8 61 with the engines that would "whine" when you GPU'ed them) where it was just a septic tank and did not flush. It had the "blue chemical" in it. I found that out the hard way. In one of the rare occasions when I flew UNAM (at age 8), I had to call an FA back to the lavatory, having just dropped a perfect deuce, because I couldn't find the "handle." "Oh, don't worry, it's a special chemical that dissolves it..." the FA replied. Embarrassing (well, for a 8 yo, at least).
Skip to 01:39 for the GPU start.
Travis AFB (Sacramento) to Clark (PI) via Hickam (Hawaii) and Andersen (Guam) in a stretch DC-8 full of families and GI’s on PCS move. Smoking allowed, no booze, screaming kids were an extra Beni. 24 fucking hours in that POS.
I’m still emotionally scarred by the experience (lol) and I never want to see another DC-8 again. EVER!
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Sorry, next guyMore like, "Do everything you can to avoid being near an airplane lavatory after someone else poops in it!"
So, this is fun. I’m stuck in the bathroom instead of setting out presents with the wife. We went looking for dinner after church instead of finding something at home and ended up at a ramen and poke bowl place. The most sanitized version of events I can give is that “it didn’t agree with my stomach”. I’m probably going to lose a few extra lbs though…
I had the reverse problem, recently.
My Dr. had changed my meds, doubling my dosage of a certain diuretic in order to reduce Blood Pressure. This, along with a diabetes II medication that helps reduce A1C by expelling sugar in the Urine. Hence, it makes you Pee a lot. I had taken the diuretic for some time (the basic half dose) without much trouble. But having been prescribed the "double dose" tablet, the end result was me becoming extremely constipated.
In one "episode," I was unable to "expel" it on my own (without tearing/injuring my "bunghole"), and had to use "alternate means" (i.e. "dig" it out in pieces with my finger). Where's that "Fleet Enema" when you need one?
I remember as a 3yo boy getting a Fleet Enema from my paternal Grandmother (60 at the time). She had me in "prone"position over her lap while seated on the toilet (like I was being spanked) attempting to administer it, and I was "kickin' & screamin'" something awful. I hated it. And then she said something that just chilled my $hit and made me comply quickly........ "Would you rather I have your father do this?" Anyway, my Dr. returned me to the original "base dosage" tablet of the diuretic, and things went back to normal. I'm finding decent success with my "don't pinch" procedure. The "paperwork" has been reduced greatly!
Stay Safe!
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Yikes…I had the reverse problem, recently.
My Dr. had changed my meds, doubling my dosage of a certain diuretic in order to reduce Blood Pressure. This, along with a diabetes II medication that helps reduce A1C by expelling sugar in the Urine. Hence, it makes you Pee a lot. I had taken the diuretic for some time (the basic half dose) without much trouble. But having been prescribed the "double dose" tablet, the end result was me becoming extremely constipated.
In one "episode," I was unable to "expel" it on my own (without tearing/injuring my "bunghole"), and had to use "alternate means" (i.e. "dig" it out in pieces with my finger). Where's that "Fleet Enema" when you need one?
Anyway, my Dr. returned me to the original "base dosage" tablet of the diuretic, and things went back to normal. I'm finding decent success with my "don't pinch" procedure. The "paperwork" has been reduced greatly!
Stay Safe!
PSA, everyone. There’s always some way your situation could be worse so don’t complain too much
I pooped in a colosotmy bag for a year, then had a reversal. For the past year I have been passing turds as big around as my finger and a foot long because of a stricture where my colin was reattached to my intestine. The opening/stricture is 3mm in diameter so my gastro doc can't even do a colonoscopy. I go in for surgery on 12/31/24 to get the stricture fixed, along with a hernia repair. Looking at about 6 hours of surgery and 4 days in the hospital. On the bright side, I get to spend New Year's Eve legally whacked out of my mind on an anesthesia hangover and pain killers. In spite of all of that, you are right, things could be worse.
Let me then share my version of a Johnny Cash song with you. I wrote this version after Thanskgiving 2022. I got a colonoscopy that Sunday. Before that, you drink this prep stuff.
Essentially, when you drink the first batch, you need to go ahead set up on the commode. The last remaining brain cells you have will leave you through your anus. 3 hours later, I finally dry up enough to put on an incontinence underwear I bought just for this. Get some sleep and the alarm is set for midnight. I get up and go through the second batch. Another 3 hours until I am just pouring out water.
So, the song, and if you can do it in the voice of Johnny Cash, even better:
"I sat on a burning ring of fire.
I sat down, down, down and the flames went higher.
And it burns, burns, burns
This ring of fire.
A ring of fire."
The alarm rings again at 6 am and I shower. No water or coffee.
I go to the hospital (it is across the street from the facility where my wife lives.) My friend from high school meets me there since they require I have someone to accompany me. I told him we would have to walk in hand in hand, singing "You're The One That I Want" from "Grease."
Since I am a light tenor, I would sing the Sandy role done by Olivia Newton-John.
We did not actually do that but it was worth the laugh.
Before getting hooked up for sleepy juice, a nurse notices a lump that has been in my back for almost 20 years. She wondered what it was and I said it was a dependent I write off on taxes. She said it is probably a fatty noma.
Anyway, I get wheeled in the operation room and they give me the sleepy stuff.
Later, I wake up in a recovery room. The doctor brings me water and coffee. He asked if I had any questions.
I asked, "Did you find Jimmy Hoffa in there?"
He said, "No, we did not."
Never cracked a smile or chuckle. Probably use to all the shitty jokes, pun intended.
2 small polyps, 4 large polyps, all benign.
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Stomach Flu has been going around, wife rode the porcelain bus after visiting the grandson, his Mom got it too, I dodged the bullet.
"When you think you only farted and you find you've been outsmarted...
diarrhea, diarrhea ...."
Just played an epic away game. We’re staying at YMCA of the Rockies in Granby and came back to the room after dinner. My wife was in our bathroom when my guts suddenly decided that I need to go too. I hobbled out to the restroom at the front of our building and sat down just in time. Thankfully it’s not a busy time in this building because I showed no mercy.
Stank-5) Not especially heinous but it was obvious what was going on in this bathroom
Color-7) Beautiful dark stained oak coloring. Not too light or dark indicating health problems
Volume-8.5) Definitely above average but not too alarming
Effort-2) I almost didn’t make it so this was easy sailing. Towards the end I pushed to try and get it all out but most made it out of its own volition
Stank-5) Not especially heinous but it was obvious what was going on in this bathroom
Color-7) Beautiful dark stained oak coloring. Not too light or dark indicating health problems
Volume-8.5) Definitely above average but not too alarming
Effort-2) I almost didn’t make it so this was easy sailing. Towards the end I pushed to try and get it all out but most made it out of its own volition
Nice!!!!
Glad it wasnt too hard to find a spot.
Can be stressful when the need strikes and a crapper is tough to find!!
Busy day here and had a good one to write about.
About 1100 felt like it was time, so headed to the office.
Easy drop.
Easy clean up
Normal stink
But when I stood and looked down at what had just left my body…….
Disappeared the leading end. Other end sticking up out of the water as far to the front of the bowl as it could.
Good diameter.
Tried to get the woman to come look.
“I AM NOT CHECKING OUT YOUR POOP!!!”
then got smacked for calling her a hater and crusher of my dreams!
Glad it wasnt too hard to find a spot.
Can be stressful when the need strikes and a crapper is tough to find!!
Busy day here and had a good one to write about.
About 1100 felt like it was time, so headed to the office.
Easy drop.
Easy clean up
Normal stink
But when I stood and looked down at what had just left my body…….
Disappeared the leading end. Other end sticking up out of the water as far to the front of the bowl as it could.
Good diameter.
Tried to get the woman to come look.
“I AM NOT CHECKING OUT YOUR POOP!!!”
then got smacked for calling her a hater and crusher of my dreams!
I'm probably going to regret this but I think I've heard of a chart to classify stool types. Heard Othais mention it on the C&rsenal unloading podcast. Anybody have a good one?
Just trying to help..... I have nothing to share at the moment, but did eat a bunch of sliced jalapenos yesterday...
The 2 month hiatus (that means interruption) of posts had me genuinely concerned that some our more poolific contributors might no longer be full of shit.
Relieved,
MrSmith
Relieved,
MrSmith
Also, if you find that the feces looks green, like forest green, don't assume overproduction of bile. The largest percentage cause is blue food dye. I had a couple of days of that and I traced it back to a cupcake I ate that had dark blue frosting. Once it was finally out of my system it was back to looking like kalashnikev.
Yup. The greatest culprit being Grape "Kool Aid" (the unsweetened packet where you add your own sweetner). Spinach to an extent as well, but not as severe as grape Kool Aid. It'll tattle on ya when you've been hittin' the jar in the frig, too much!
Big bottle of Miralax, 40 ct bottle water and cherry pomegranate single mix packets, 2 cap fulls in bottle of water with flavor packet, drink, repeat every 30 minutes until the Miralax is gone, you can whistle at both ends at the same time and no sitting around waiting for prescription medication to kick in. After the 3rd colonoscopy and endoscopy in 6 months, a nurse shared that trick with me.
Literally beats the shit out of the nasty ass liquid medication and works fantastic. Just make sure you drink a plain bottle of water between doses or you can get dehydrated.
Oh man.... I hate to have to write this particular report.
Apparently, my main sewer drain line has clogged. And it's backing up everything! The primary manifestation being, toilets that won't empty when flushed. For now, the other drains (sink, shower, etc.) don't yet seem to be "affected." But I'm about to test the main shower drain this morning because I desperately need to take a shower!
Thankfully, I had not needed to "file a report" before noticing the problem, so nothing "solid or semi-solid" remains in either bowl. After a 4-5 hour interval, the volume in the bowls reduce to the point where I can pee in them, at least, as long as I don't flush. Otherwise, they both fill back up.
First thing I checked was the "clean out" port outside. And, yes indeed, it was totally full. Not under pressure at all, but full. Whatever blockage that is happening appears to be distal to the clean out port. If the blockage were before the port, I'd expect the distal side beyond he port to be empty. But it's not.
So now begins the "negotiation" process with the Water/Sewer authority. Are they going to be responsible for cleaning it out or am I? I have some tools to help. I bough this bladder kit you can attach to a garden hose (no pressure needed) and it will "enlarge" itself to block the blow back of water but also shoot a jet of water forward. As long as it doesn't burst the main drain pipe.
But I'd much prefer the Sewer authority clean it out at their expense. We'll see.
Oh yeah, lest I forget. How did I handle my own "solid waste disposal" issue? Well, I had to get a bit "creative." Thankfully, I had been saving all of my plastic grocery store bags with the handles in them. And, apparently, they fit rather nicely inside (and over the top of) my bathroom waste cans. Thus, I was able to align the waste can with a couple. put that on top of the toilet seat, and then "back into it" (not sit on it). It worked. I could then just "bag it all up" in multiple layers and it will go out with my regular trash.
I'm "in the queue" right now awaiting the Sewer authority's response. We'll see what happens.
Apparently, my main sewer drain line has clogged. And it's backing up everything! The primary manifestation being, toilets that won't empty when flushed. For now, the other drains (sink, shower, etc.) don't yet seem to be "affected." But I'm about to test the main shower drain this morning because I desperately need to take a shower!
Thankfully, I had not needed to "file a report"
before noticing the problem, so nothing "solid or semi-solid" remains in either bowl. After a 4-5 hour interval, the volume in the bowls reduce to the point where I can pee in them, at least, as long as I don't flush. Otherwise, they both fill back up.First thing I checked was the "clean out" port outside. And, yes indeed, it was totally full. Not under pressure at all, but full. Whatever blockage that is happening appears to be distal to the clean out port. If the blockage were before the port, I'd expect the distal side beyond he port to be empty. But it's not.
So now begins the "negotiation" process with the Water/Sewer authority. Are they going to be responsible for cleaning it out or am I? I have some tools to help. I bough this bladder kit you can attach to a garden hose (no pressure needed) and it will "enlarge" itself to block the blow back of water but also shoot a jet of water forward. As long as it doesn't burst the main drain pipe.
But I'd much prefer the Sewer authority clean it out at their expense. We'll see.
Oh yeah, lest I forget. How did I handle my own "solid waste disposal" issue? Well, I had to get a bit "creative." Thankfully, I had been saving all of my plastic grocery store bags with the handles in them. And, apparently, they fit rather nicely inside (and over the top of) my bathroom waste cans. Thus, I was able to align the waste can with a couple. put that on top of the toilet seat, and then "back into it" (not sit on it). It worked. I could then just "bag it all up" in multiple layers and it will go out with my regular trash.
I'm "in the queue" right now awaiting the Sewer authority's response. We'll see what happens.
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Sounds like a shitty day.Oh man.... I hate to have to write this particular report.
Apparently, my main sewer drain line has clogged. And it's backing up everything! The primary manifestation being, toilets that won't empty when flushed. For now, the other drains (sink, shower, etc.) don't yet seem to be "affected." But I'm about to test the main shower drain this morning because I desperately need to take a shower!
Thankfully, I had not needed to "file a report"
First think I checked was the "clean out" port outside. And, yes indeed, it was totally full. Not under pressure at all, but full. Whatever blockage that is happening appears to be distal to the clean out port. If the blockage were before the port, I'd expect the distal side beyond he port to be empty. But it's not.
So now begins the "negotiation" process with the Water/Sewer authority. Are they going to be responsible for cleaning it out or am I? I have some tools to help. I bough this bladder kit you can attach to a garden hose (no pressure needed) and it will "enlarge" itself to block the blow back of water but also shoot a jet of water forward. As long as it doesn't burst the main drain pipe.
But I'd much prefer the Sewer authority clean it out at their expense. We'll see.
Oh yeah, lest I forget. How did I handle my own "solid waste disposal" issue? Well, I had to get a bit "creative." Thankfully, I had been saving all of my plastic grocery store bags with the handles in them. And, apparently, they fit rather nicely inside (and over the top of) my bathroom waste cans. Thus, I was able to align the waste can with a couple. put that on top of the toilet seat, and then "back into it" (not sit on it). It worked. I could then just "bag it all up" in multiple layers and it will go out with my regular trash.
I'm "in the queue" right now awaiting the Sewer authority's response. We'll see what happens.
Oh man.... I hate to have to write this particular report.
Apparently, my main sewer drain line has clogged. And it's backing up everything! The primary manifestation being, toilets that won't empty when flushed. For now, the other drains (sink, shower, etc.) don't yet seem to be "affected." But I'm about to test the main shower drain this morning because I desperately need to take a shower!
Thankfully, I had not needed to "file a report"
First think I checked was the "clean out" port outside. And, yes indeed, it was totally full. Not under pressure at all, but full. Whatever blockage that is happening appears to be distal to the clean out port. If the blockage were before the port, I'd expect the distal side beyond he port to be empty. But it's not.
So now begins the "negotiation" process with the Water/Sewer authority. Are they going to be responsible for cleaning it out or am I? I have some tools to help. I bough this bladder kit you can attach to a garden hose (no pressure needed) and it will "enlarge" itself to block the blow back of water but also shoot a jet of water forward. As long as it doesn't burst the main drain pipe.
But I'd much prefer the Sewer authority clean it out at their expense. We'll see.
Oh yeah, lest I forget. How did I handle my own "solid waste disposal" issue? Well, I had to get a bit "creative." Thankfully, I had been saving all of my plastic grocery store bags with the handles in them. And, apparently, they fit rather nicely inside (and over the top of) my bathroom waste cans. Thus, I was able to align the waste can with a couple. put that on top of the toilet seat, and then "back into it" (not sit on it). It worked. I could then just "bag it all up" in multiple layers and it will go out with my regular trash.
I'm "in the queue" right now awaiting the Sewer authority's response. We'll see what happens.
Look up the term, Waffle Stomp.
No way, man. That shower drain is already semi-clogged to the hilt with hair, etc. I have to figure out currently how I can take off the steel cap to open it so I can water jet it. Those shower drains are original equipment so they have over 20 years of that. Most of that from the previous owner because it was that way when I inherited that.
We'll figure it out somehow.
Update: The Sewer Authority advises me that any blockage from the first "T" transfer point to the main sewer is their responsibility Anything prior to that transfer point is mine. So, my main sewer drain pipe goes from my house out to a main pipe with a "T" joint. Anything from that T joint to the main sewer drain is their responsibility. And if they come to clear it and it's on my side, they will charge me. I asked the fee and they said it depends on time, labor and equipment used.
So I will make one attempt to do it myself with my bladder device and see if that works. Beforehand, I'll try to vacuum out as much as I can with my old wet/dry vac (I can dump that in the woods). If I can get it flowing again for a time, then I'll know where the blockage is and how to handle it.
So I will make one attempt to do it myself with my bladder device and see if that works. Beforehand, I'll try to vacuum out as much as I can with my old wet/dry vac (I can dump that in the woods). If I can get it flowing again for a time, then I'll know where the blockage is and how to handle it.
Another update. I got outside this morning, opened the clean out port, and I used my 1.5 Gal Wet Dry Vac to vacuum as much of the sewer water out of the port. To quote Loudon Wainwright III, it was "Stinkin' to high Heaven!" But it had to be done. I vacuumed out about 6+ gals of sewer water out of the system (had to dump the vac maybe 4 times), But eventually, I got the clean out port emptied to where I could see the connections to the house main and the sewer feeding pipe. One would think those pipes run in a "T" fashion to the clean out port, but it's the opposite. They run "perpendicular." The house main comes right out of the house to the clean out port into a 4" port pipe. It then flows directly into the pipe that feeds the sewer main. Both of those pipes I believe are less than 4 inch pipes, but I'm not sure how big they are.
Having empited the port, I noticed a small trickle of water from the house sewer main that made the bottom of the port fill with maybe 1" of water. But it seemed to reamin there. It didn't go back up. I assume this was due to my not putting any water in the house sewer main (i.e. from either the toilets, the sink or the shower drains). So, I went back in, flushed one toilet and it flushed properly. Check the port and it seemed to be at the same level. I then flushed the other toilet. It also flushed properly and, still, no change in the port level. Then I went and took a shower (FINALLY!)! It drained completely dry, but I think that was enough to fill up the system again. Flushed a toilet once more and it failed as before. Checked the port and it was full again. So, something is still blocking sewer main pipe somewhere and it needs to be cleaned out.
Obviously, the plumber's bladders won't work here. Can't even fit it into the lower pipes within the port. So I ordered a Sewer Jetter kit. That arrived this evening. Once I vacuum the port again, I should be able to the jet the sewer pipe distal to the port and see what's going on there. It's a matter of making sure I can align the jetter tip into the distal sewer main line. Should be able to do that. I'll then itry to clean it out. I'm thinking that the clog is a bit way down into the distal sewer main because it took an extra bit of water to fill up the clean out port once I had vacuumed it.
If that doesn't work (eventually),, than I guess it's time to call "Roto-Rooter" or their local equivalent. They have to be somewhat cheeper than the Sewer authority itself.
Having empited the port, I noticed a small trickle of water from the house sewer main that made the bottom of the port fill with maybe 1" of water. But it seemed to reamin there. It didn't go back up. I assume this was due to my not putting any water in the house sewer main (i.e. from either the toilets, the sink or the shower drains). So, I went back in, flushed one toilet and it flushed properly. Check the port and it seemed to be at the same level. I then flushed the other toilet. It also flushed properly and, still, no change in the port level. Then I went and took a shower (FINALLY!)! It drained completely dry, but I think that was enough to fill up the system again. Flushed a toilet once more and it failed as before. Checked the port and it was full again. So, something is still blocking sewer main pipe somewhere and it needs to be cleaned out.
Obviously, the plumber's bladders won't work here. Can't even fit it into the lower pipes within the port. So I ordered a Sewer Jetter kit. That arrived this evening. Once I vacuum the port again, I should be able to the jet the sewer pipe distal to the port and see what's going on there. It's a matter of making sure I can align the jetter tip into the distal sewer main line. Should be able to do that. I'll then itry to clean it out. I'm thinking that the clog is a bit way down into the distal sewer main because it took an extra bit of water to fill up the clean out port once I had vacuumed it.
If that doesn't work (eventually),, than I guess it's time to call "Roto-Rooter" or their local equivalent. They have to be somewhat cheeper than the Sewer authority itself.
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Do you have an oak tree downstream of your clean out?
If so, you might have a root penetration issue.
You're probably better off saving your Amazon bucks and just going with roto rooter guys.
They will run a snake down the line.
If you want to know the cause of the problem, then you'll want to pull the manhole cover and watch to see what comes out.
If you have a root issue, they can run a cutter down the line and give you 6-12 months of temporary relief.
Eventually, the pipe section will need replacing.
Not an "Oak" tree, but there is a tree, and a rather large one at that. The mains that lead to the sewer main are all PVC pipe with sealed and secure joints. My understanding is that they aren't as susceptible to a root infestation, but I guess we'll find out. I'm tending to believe that it's just accumulated paper and "cotton swabs" where I'd use Isopropyl Alcohol to swab my face as an "After Shave." While I did not see any masses of paper come up in the effluent from when I was vacuuming, I did see a couple of those swabs, as if they had never disintegrated. Won't be flushing them down anymore. 'Matter of fact, I will be adopting the philosophy of my former dive boat Captain. As part of his standard briefing, he'd go over the use of the marine "head" on the boat. His signature line being, "Don't put anything in that toilet that does not come out of you... and/or the paper we provide."
That will definitely be what I'll do if the sewer jetter doesn't work. I just have to try it once on my own and hope for success. I guess I'll go with the Roto-Rooter guys, if only to snake the camera down the pipes to see what's going on. Did not want to spend like $600.00 on a sewer cam that I wouldn't use all that often.
The boat captain was absolutely correct.
The Q-tips will not disintegrate. They aren't designed to. Same with anything other than TP.
You wouldn't believe the kind of things I've pulled out of lateral drains.
Underwear
White rats. (AKA tampons)
Pads
Toys
Flushable wipes
Paper towels
Socks
And a whole lot more.
Shit, piss and TP. That's it.
Then there's the shit people put in sinks.
Hair clogs too.
Got called to this woman's house because her tub wouldn't drain.
Pulled the stopper and it was packed full of nice, red pubes.
She was in the bathroom when I opened it.
She explained that she had removed her bush in anticipation of a guest she had coming over that night.
I asked if she was pleased with the results, hoping for a closer inspection.
All she said was it was a lot more sensitive and she felt kind of naked.
Oh well...
The Q-tips will not disintegrate. They aren't designed to. Same with anything other than TP.
You wouldn't believe the kind of things I've pulled out of lateral drains.
Underwear
White rats. (AKA tampons)
Pads
Toys
Flushable wipes
Paper towels
Socks
And a whole lot more.
Shit, piss and TP. That's it.
Then there's the shit people put in sinks.
Hair clogs too.
Got called to this woman's house because her tub wouldn't drain.
Pulled the stopper and it was packed full of nice, red pubes.
She was in the bathroom when I opened it.
She explained that she had removed her bush in anticipation of a guest she had coming over that night.
I asked if she was pleased with the results, hoping for a closer inspection.
All she said was it was a lot more sensitive and she felt kind of naked.
Oh well...
No, these are small "discs" sort of like Silver Dollars.
And, in some countries (Chile for example, which I know first hand), they don't even allow TP. They put a small trash can right near the toilet to contain any of your used "paper/sanitary products." Man. was that embarrassing, having to have the chamber maid collect what was in that trash can. Then again, it could be worse. I could be a woman during "that time of the month...."
Well, with those, hopefully I can pull the P-Trap and try to clean that out.
I'm having that exact same problem with my main shower drain. But I think it's more like the 12 years of accumulation from the former owners. as I don't "shed" that much. And the tub has one of those "screw on" metal covers which make it hard to get anything significant down except pubes, etc.
How would I take one of those covers off if I ever wanted to snake or jet the drain one day? I can't figure out how to do it.
TMI, but yeah.
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@Fx51LP308
I had a similar issue years ago, called a plumbing service with a camera, they found the blockage. It was a piece of concrete accidentally dropped in the city clean out when they poured the drive. I was able to bust it up with a piece of rebar, wasn't to solid. I was surprised at how well the camera worked in near blackout conditions.
Once I removed the clog, they rechecked it all the way to the main line and gave me a 5yr guarantee against future issues. Builder reimbursed me for the plumber. It wasn't to bad price wise and I liked that they were able to tell me exactly what and where I was dealing with. It worked out for me. Hopefully you get this resolved.
I had a similar issue years ago, called a plumbing service with a camera, they found the blockage. It was a piece of concrete accidentally dropped in the city clean out when they poured the drive. I was able to bust it up with a piece of rebar, wasn't to solid. I was surprised at how well the camera worked in near blackout conditions.
Once I removed the clog, they rechecked it all the way to the main line and gave me a 5yr guarantee against future issues. Builder reimbursed me for the plumber. It wasn't to bad price wise and I liked that they were able to tell me exactly what and where I was dealing with. It worked out for me. Hopefully you get this resolved.
Having Googled Roto-Rooter rates, I'm finding things in the area of $160-450. That's not "horrible," but I still one my "one shot" at it first.
No, these are small "discs" sort of like Silver Dollars.
And, in some countries (Chile for example, which I know first hand), they don't even allow TP. They put a small trash can right near the toilet to contain any of your used "paper/sanitary products." Man. was that embarrassing, having to have the chamber maid collect what was in that trash can. Then again, it could be worse. I could be a woman during "that time of the month...."
Well, with those, hopefully I can pull the P-Trap and try to clean that out.
I'm having that exact same problem with my main shower drain. But I think it's more like the 12 years of accumulation from the former owners. as I don't "shed" that much. And the tub has one of those "screw on" metal covers which make it hard to get anything significant down except pubes, etc.
How would I take one of those covers off if I ever wanted to snake or jet the drain one day? I can't figure out how to do it.
TMI, but yeah.
For the sink in your bathroom, just pull the stopper out and most of the hair clog will come up with it.
If your shower is part of a tub, the stopper usually has a set screw under the stopper rim.
You might have to rotate it to find the screw.
Loosen the screw a couple of turns and lift the stopper away from the stem.
Use needle nose pliers to pull the hair out. Reinstall the stopper.
If the clog is really bad and you can't remove all the hair, then remove the overflow cover above the stopper. It also has a single screw on the center of the face.
Run a 1/4" snake with the expanded spring end. It'll pop the clog right out.
Replace the stopper and fill the tub at least 1/2 way. Open the stopper and check to see if it drains quickly
Have to comment on the Pee Colors here. If you see that amber or brown, you need to worry about blood in the urine or rhabdomyolysis (if your muscles are aching) which can put your kidneys in jeopardy. Very serious.
But if the pee is green, that means you celebrated St. Patrick's Day at the Greenville Ave parade.
Another Update: Apparently, the original "clog," as of this morning, has cleared without any intervention on my part. Everything is flushing normally, it seems! I checked the clean out port and it's as clear as is usually is. I'll be careful on the system and use it only for toilet flushing and mild sink drains. Then I may try a shower. Assuming that doesn't fill the port, I can then resume normal operation and run the dishwasher and the clothes washer. I'll check it every now and then to ensure it's not filling anyway.
Later on, I'll go back into the clean out port with a sewer cam (probably rent one) and then take a look at it. I can also then set up some annual maintenance on it (a flush). But I think this is most likely a temporary paper/cotton clog and not roots. I will, of course follow my dive boat Captain's advice and "not put anything in that does not come out of me, or the paper I provide... and very little at that"
Thanks all! Back to the regular poop reports!
Later on, I'll go back into the clean out port with a sewer cam (probably rent one) and then take a look at it. I can also then set up some annual maintenance on it (a flush). But I think this is most likely a temporary paper/cotton clog and not roots. I will, of course follow my dive boat Captain's advice and "not put anything in that does not come out of me, or the paper I provide... and very little at that"
Thanks all! Back to the regular poop reports!
2 nice poops in by 1100 today.
Had some green chili and a nice Cobb salad with grilled chicken last night and man, really got things moving even more than usual!
Sad part, it is my day off.....
Had some green chili and a nice Cobb salad with grilled chicken last night and man, really got things moving even more than usual!
Sad part, it is my day off.....
Reminds me of the story that Ron White told. He got so drunk that he thinks someone else wore his pants. Because whoever did that shit in his pants. Evidently the guy likes whole kernel corn.
One last follow up. Having been able to flush both toilets successfully, yesterday, I took a shower as well (usually the heaviest and quickest load on my sewer plumbing/drain at one time). I noticed it struggled to lower for a bit, but then I heard it drop with intensity, as well as the toilets themselves lowering in volume. I guess it seemed as though a clog in the system had cleared on both ends. Hmmm... Interesting.
Today, I went ahead and took 3 different poops and flushed normally. All went down quite successfully. I did not deposit the paper in the toilets and no longer will. In fact, I purchased from Amazon a pair of those cheap little mini trash cans with the swing lid like you see near toilets in South America, etc. I'll just have to ensure that any guests using my facilities do not flush paper down. I should be ready for the dishwasher and the clothes washer to resume their duties.
I checked the clean out port once quickly after flushing and there was nothing but a trickle down the depression in the pipe. Not full at all! It was empty, in essence. But I will go ahead and sewer jet it at least once a year for maintenance.
Life back to normal (well, "new normal").
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