2006-12-30 10:05:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
At what point in the flushing process does it splash? That timing is critical to our visualizine the problem so we can answer it correctly.
P.S. how long has it been doing this?
2006-12-30 13:49:50 · answer #1 · answered by DSM Handyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean "big splashes?" Before you flush the toilet, is the water at the correct level in the bowl? If you have a stoppage downstream of your toilet, this can cause your toilet to siphon water out, until the water level drops down low enough for air to be sucked in and break the siphoning. The water level is way below normal, so when you flush the toilet, it seems like water is making a big splash. Here is a simple test, fill a 5 gallon bucket with water, and pour it into the bowl. If the lines are clear, the toilet will take all 5 gallons. If you have a stoppage, the water will back up, so stop pouring the rest of the water. If this is the case, you need to "snake" the line. These can be rented, but I don't recommend this, as the cable could get caught on something in the sewer pipe, and break. The rental store will charge you for a replacement, and they are not cheap. I recommend calling a plumber, and let him fix this type problem. Good luck to you!
2006-12-30 18:26:11 · answer #2 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local hardware store and get a flow restricting flapper. Look for Fluidmaster or Harvey brands. Follow the instructions and adjust it to suit your needs.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-30 23:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by LoneWolf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can adjust the height of the valve, that dictates how it flushes. It's not worth a try, uneiss u r replacing the whole kit
2006-12-30 18:15:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
try turning down the pressure a little (its the knob behind and below)
2006-12-30 18:18:49 · answer #5 · answered by sm_ith_jon_es 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋