1990 FL house, split plan, pvc pipes. Grey water backup @ master tub.

[CCGriff]

Hello. I have lived in this circa 1990, split floor plan house in FL for 23 years w/ no plumbing problems. Recently, slight amounts of grey water sporadically back up in the master tub. Timing is unknown—never actually see it happen, however the dirty evidence is there. Plumber has used camera down vent and thru all pipes. Pipes have been snaked and hydro-jetted. County Public Works has checked connection to sewer lines and says all is good. Plumber rechecked pipes w/ camera thru clean-out. All clean yet still sporadically backing up. Surveyed other houses in neighborhood w/ same floor plan. This is only house w/ issue. Plumber is flummoxed and giving up—says there is nothing else to do. Very frustrating… there must be a fix! Seeking your guidance…. Thanks, Chris

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Hey Chris,

Any recent additions plumbing wise? I’d say there’s a blockage/restriction of some description, or a connection too close to another, eg a tee.

 

[CCGriff]

Hey Chris,

Any recent additions plumbing wise? I’d say there’s a blockage/restriction of some description, or a connection too close to another, eg a tee.

No additions. Plumber says no blockage as per camera and hydrojetting. Problem is recent—wouldn’t a construction problem show up earlier than now? I have run sinks, dishwasher, shower and washing machine and “watched” the tub. Cannot catch the backup happening. Plumber says he’s done unless I film the tub actually backing up.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Yes it would show up earlier unless a change in plumbing, hence the question. Well it doesn’t happen by itself, so either plumber hasn’t been thorough enough, or he’s missed something.

 

[Ben-gee]

One of the kids come home from football all muddy and had a bath?