My toilet is clogged and we have tried using a snake and a plunger but it is still not working is there anything else we can do besides calling a plumber? My husband wants to pour mauratic(sp) acid down it... is this a good idea? Help please!
2007-01-14 08:48:54 · 10 answers · asked by Chance 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Absolutely not no muratic acid.
Do you have kids???
There might be a toy stuck over the 4 inch pipe the Toilet is over.
You can remove the toilet very simple.
Shut the valve off behind the toilet.
Drain the toilet tank.
Unscrew the the nits on each side of the toilet.
Lift toilet up and check it out.
Then place the toilet back on and screw it down.
Keep in mind that there is a was ring underneath the toilet. In most cases you can use it again, but sometimes they are so hard you must replace that wax ring and lowes carrys them for about 3. dollars/
good luck
2007-01-14 08:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
While I can't totally answer that because usually a plunger or snake works fine on our horrible plumbing, tell your husband to NOT put muratic acid in the toilet! That'll eat pipes and take away the finish of the bowl. That stuff can eat anything! There's a reason why it's also a pool cleaner.
2007-01-14 08:57:15 · answer #2 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a toilet auger, if there is any kind of blockage in the toilet itself it should clear it. If not use electric snake with 1/2" cable and go through your clean out. you can get one at your local equipment rental...... Oh.. by the way if you have one of those 1/4" cables for a sink it won't work....
Important note: NEVER EVER pour greese down the drain.....
2007-01-14 09:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by adevilchild38 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all
a snake is a tool right?
Im sorry, i'm not the best mechanic.
well anyways, use a better plunger.
The only reason why your plunger is not working, is because it's not the best plunger.
get a new one.
2007-01-14 08:53:27 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Milson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try half a cup of dishwater liquid - wait 30 mins then flush(repeat)
2nd idea - product at Wal-Mart $10/gallon - Main Line Cleaner
stuff worked wonders on a clogged sink that had a level pipe AND
the bathtub - just follow directions
ps also worked on leaves in a downspout from a rain gutter
2007-01-14 08:54:49 · answer #5 · answered by tomkat1528 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh poop... sounds like you may need to remove the toilet to get to the problem. Remember you will need to replace the wax ring if you do.
Preventative maintenance is easy... when you clean your toilet, pour in bleach or good old baking soda.
2007-01-14 09:00:19 · answer #6 · answered by yellrbird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
muratic acid wont hurt ceramic if its sealed
however removing the toilet from the base (afterempting) will allow for better understanding of what and were problem is if you can take toilet outside and run hose threw it
2007-01-14 09:15:50 · answer #7 · answered by Holister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not 1000 Positive. but you can pour some bleach down it and wait. it should break it up
2007-01-14 08:53:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy some Drain-o
2007-01-14 08:56:26 · answer #9 · answered by *certified* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plunger
2007-01-14 08:52:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋