clogged toilet

[trashmanssd]

water saver toilet = wasted water flushing multiple times. Proper no clogging technique is to flush the second you start to poop then flush again as soon as the water tank is full again then one wipe and flush then a second wipe and flush then a final just in case wipe and flush. Guarantees no clogs but it wastes a lot water, sure wish I could just have my old baby blue 1970's toilet back.

 

[nadogail]

Yes, tenants will report a clogged toilet especially if they become aware you won't "dump" on them for the report.

One memorable tenant took a picture of my closet auger to show her "handy man" hubby what a real clog clearing tool looks like.

 

[nes999]

Yes, tenants will report a clogged toilet especially if they become aware you won't "dump" on them for the report.

One memorable tenant took a picture of my closet auger to show her "handy man" hubby what a real clog clearing tool looks like.

That absolutely amazes me. I only rented for a short bit in my life but I assumed everything besides the major repairs was on me. Hell I even fixed the gutters.

You plug it, you fix it. You break it you buy it. How someone could plug a toilet and call someone else is beyond me.

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[meboatermike]

I was well aware of "low flush toilet issues" many years ago working in government loans and their requirements. I put 2 toilets in my house that cost quite a bit at the time but after talking with a local plumbing supply store that also sort of catered to DIY. This was over 20 years ago now and of course they no longer make this brand -- however they have an enclosed vessel in the back where the water normally would set (flushmaster perhaps) and they flush with a big noisy whoosh!!! Nothing quiet about them but they have worked extremely well over all these years (unusual to need more than one flush) and each has received just one replacement part. But are water saving toilets that actually work. We do not care that they are not quiet

 

[engineer2]

How someone could plug a toilet and call someone else is beyond me.

It's one of the most common requests on our neighborhood Facebook group. "Anybody know a plumber? Our toilet is clogged." Apparently some people have zero tools and skills. If you told them to call 911 for a clogged toilet, they would probably do it.

 

[PelicanPines]

Tried to explain how a water saver has two modes... the flick for pee... hold it for poo. They went on a rant about it not saving water that way.. I replied.. so the FIVE flushes I have to do as I unclog your ****... is better???

Last time she visited... i handed her a plunger and machette when she arrived.

 

[nes999]

My drain snake is well loved.

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[theoldwizard1]

water saver toilet = wasted water flushing multiple times.

Actually, the people who designed those things finally got a brain !

It is not necessarily the volume of water, but the speed of the water, to flush those big turds. Newer toilet now have a LARGE hole between the tank and the bowl. Yes, they use a different size flapper.

 

[theoldwizard1]

90% of the toilet clogs that happen in my house just require patients.

If the level goes UP instead of down, come back 15 minutes later. When the level is down to "normal" or lower, flush again. I have had to repeat this 4 or 6 times, but I usually don't touch the plunger.

 

[jd_1138]

I think I paid all of $8 for my toilet auger at the local Do It Best hardware store. Beats paying $100 for a pro to come out and do it. step A: plunger and step B is the auger

Also a great tool for slow bathtub drains is the $2 mini hook and pick set from HF. You can dig the hair/soap clog out with one of them. Worse case scenario, you may have to go in the basement and take the drain trap off and get it out that way which takes maybe 10 minutes.

 

[ishiboo]

I'm sorry, I'm not familer with rentals.

People actually call you if THEY clog the toilet?

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My renters called me once because they plugged it. I said plunge it. They said something clogged it. I said you broke it - call a plumber. Never heard anything back, and the downstairs tenants never complained so I assumed it was fixed. Got their rent check short $320 the next month. Called to find out.

Their plumber said he couldnt unclog it and replaced it. Of course it was a $500 Toto toilet. (A toilet is one item you don't skimp on, rental or home.) Replaced it with a $75 *************.

From an elongated to a round the new toilet doesn't come close to covering the tile, so it also looks like ****.

There was a transformer toy from their damn kid stuck in it. Why the plumber couldn't remove it or why they thought it was my responsibility blows my mind.

 

[AreYaSerious]

The Rigid auger from HD that you attach a cordless drill to works great.

I have three daughters...trust me...it works.

Backing this statement up.

 

[Marctrees]

Being in an no toddler household, I know it will be something that belongs there.

Plunger, wire coat hanger bent w loop on end.. re flushing..

When that does not work, just get in their with your entire hand water up to the elbow and do that G spot "come hither" motion, but with all the fingers..

Will make the plug wiggle back and forth like a Turtle Head, and it finally always goes down.

Wash hands if going to eat Ribs or other "Finger Lickin Good" dinner.

ALWAYS works for me.

Ya, now I will hear about this just like the Hummingbird thing.

Sad.



Marc

 

[PelicanPines]

When that does not work, just get in their with your entire hand water up to the elbow and do that G spot "come hither" motion, but with all the fingers..

Not going to tell you what this reminded me of... but... I snorted laughing so loud...

 

[isb cornbinder]

I have a 50 year old AMERICAN STANDARD toilet in my shop. This thing works. When we had a dog, my son would flush a five gallon bucket of doggy indiscretions with no problem. He would add some water to the "mix", tip the flush handle and start pouring the bad stuff in the bowl. A second flush returned the throne to ready for the next event.
Twice around the bowl and as long as your fore-arm, no problem.
My friend and I were riding our motorcycles out in the country and we stopped for lunch at a nice looking eatery. The toilet was plugged tight. There was just enough room, so I left a "little something" then hit the flush lever. There was an empty little umbrella drink near the sink. I stuck the umbrella in my turd as it circled the bowl. I then left the little boys room and tried to keep from incriminating laughter.
The toilet was one of those shared units for enlightened millennials. While my friend and I were sitting at our table we could hear screams coming from the "LOO". Apparently the screamer did not appreciate my umbrella art.

 

[CJ7VFR]

...My friend and I were riding our motorcycles out in the country and we stopped for lunch at a nice looking eatery. The toilet was plugged tight. There was just enough room, so I left a "little something" then hit the flush lever. There was an empty little umbrella drink near the sink. I stuck the umbrella in my turd as it circled the bowl. I then left the little boys room and tried to keep from incriminating laughter.
The toilet was one of those shared units for enlightened millennials. While my friend and I were sitting at our table we could hear screams coming from the "LOO". Apparently the screamer did not appreciate my umbrella art.

OMG that is so funny! I actually laughed out loud while reading it!

Jim

 

[gunguy]

We had a problem with a "new style" toilet that kept clogging. It was a bad toilet. Had a plumber come out and that was his diagnosis. Went to the Home Depot and got one of those American Standard (almost) clog proof toilets. (Remember the commercial where the kid dumped in a dozen golf balls and the toilet didn't clog - that one.)

That one gets my vote. I think maybe 2 clogs in 6 years or so.

Chalk those up to my children.

John

Golf balls don't impress me. Now if it could handle cucumbers, carrots, and potatoes, THAT would get my attention!


Jim

 

[engineer2]

Their plumber said he couldnt unclog it and replaced it.

The plumber saw an opportunity to make more money and took advantage of your tennant. I'd scratch that plumbing company off my list.

 

[b-boy]

My teenage nephew has a condition called Megacolon. You cannot imagine the horrors I've seen when he visits.

 

[ratdoggy]

My kids always plugged it them when I explained that pushing the handle and releasing it was for pee
Holding it down the whole time was for poop AND making them clear it out after they jammed it seemed to keep the lesson fresh in their minds..