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irisblue

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3. I tried that. I noticed after showering Sunday am, the tub drained slowly

Reply to LogDog75 (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 11:30 PM

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The tub drain is less then a foot from the toilet. Apparently, from Google research cast iron pipes hold up for 80-100 yrs, depending. My house is 70 yrs old.

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I'm having company this week....now plumbing problems in the one bathroom [View all] irisblue Monday OP

Good luck, irisblue gademocrat7 Monday #1

Have you tried dish washing soap? LogDog75 Monday #2

I tried that. I noticed after showering Sunday am, the tub drained slowly irisblue Monday #3

This is a good, reliable method I have often used JoseBalow Monday #4

Tuesday am update irisblue Tuesday #5