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One thing I did try as soon as I got some time, is I tried the hose without the drain bladder on it, so it more closely emulated gravity. And yes - it then filled up and overflowed the outside drain pipe, unlike with the drain bladder. So I figured, what the hay, lets put the drain bladder...

Great question, runs up to the ceiling and havent traced it further. Seems like a condensation outlet for something, but I havent found it yet.

Here are some more pics of the drain pipe going out of the house. I just noticed there does seem to be something along the path, I thought it was to drain condensation from the heating system or something, but Im not sure now.

would it make sense to replace that outside elbow with a T and put the vent there perhaps?

I will try the garden hose tonight without the drain bladder attached to see if it backs up. Yeah, we just moved in - Im used to sending waste , and usually there is no water running through this pipe unless the washing machine is being emptied. Its just for the utility tub/washer. I can...

Here are some pics - of the original pipe elbow, broken - found it like this when we moved in. Then there is one of the repaired one I that I put on that is referenced a bunch of times. I also uploaded a picture of the utility tub drain. I am definitely interested after seeing the pics what...

That is definitely what I was implying by gravity vs pressure. Yes, the blow bag and the drain bladder are one in the same! :) I can definitely provide some photos in short order too. Can you provide a link to what the vent looks like?

I would love some advice on next steps on this one. So the lady and I just moved into 1 story ranch house a couple weeks ago. The mud room is also the laundry room, first floor. There is a washer and dryer, and a utility sink where the washing machine drains to. The tub is a 24x24x32in...