It is seeping fluids at a slow pace from the crack. Thank you for all you can tell me.
2007-03-26 17:44:46 · 12 answers · asked by Monica 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thank you all for your responses. I will indeed replace the tolet. I didn't consider the rotting floor problem. So, I thank you for that reminder
2007-03-29 16:07:58 · update #1
Replace it. You can't repair it effectively. Besides: you don't want "fluids" leaking out, and, if you ignore it long enough, the moisture will rot the floor around the base of the toilet. Replacing a toilet isn't really hard.
2007-03-26 17:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by Gary 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Toilets have been known to shatter when they are cracked, so I would seriously think about buying a new one.
You could try using a waterproof silicone sealant, which you can buy at any DIY shop. You would need to push all of the water out of the U bend, and get all of the residual water out with a cloth, and allow to dry for a good few hours. Then apply the sealant to the area that is cracked. It would be best to do just the outside of the bowl, and hope that this fixes it, as if you do the inside as well, you are going to get a build up of deposits around the sealed area, that would be difficult to keep clean.
Hope this helps.
2007-03-27 01:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by wonkyfella 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it was me I would probably replace it. But if you feel like tinkering around you could first turn the water off at the supply and drain the toilet. Buy some epoxy at the hardware store and use a little spatula to push it into the crack. Then fill the toilet up with water to check for leaks after the epoxy has set up. If it keeps leaking keep repeating the same steps. Dont forget to pull your hair out after the 4th or 5th time.
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2007-03-27 00:52:44 · answer #3 · answered by twogreeneyz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Repairing porcelain is very tricky even for someone who has done it before and quite frankly is subject to fail even after an expert repair. This is due to the inherent structure of the materials. You might effect a temporary repair by applying silicone sealant to the water side of the crack if you can get to it.
Best bet is to replace the toilet, because a failure can be instantly total and the resulting mess would at best be unsanitary to deal with.
2007-03-27 00:53:21 · answer #4 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've had a similar problem where the toilet tank cracked a few inches. Every time we tried flushing, a "waterfal" would come out through the crack. Crazy glue/hardware glues did not work. Sorry, you're gonna need new potty...
2007-03-27 00:49:25 · answer #5 · answered by PiNk IcE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once they crack, they're a goner.
If you follow advice to try and fix it, which means unhooking the plumbing and bolts from the floor, you might as well just replace the whole thing to make sure you won't have anymore problems.
2007-03-27 00:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by GeneL 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may be able to remove it, and dry it off really good. then put some good epoxy on the crack both sides. Your best bet may be to get a new comode/toilet. Thats pretty crappy!!!!!!
2007-03-27 00:51:37 · answer #7 · answered by fishfly_73 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, and you need to replace as soon as possible... when it does crack into pieces... just a matter of time... the porcelain is sharp as a razor blade... someone will get hurt...
2007-03-27 00:49:16 · answer #8 · answered by prop4u 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would get a new one, but Bondo should work. Or try an epoxy.
2007-03-27 00:48:33 · answer #9 · answered by cicabunn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
short answer, no
long answer, nooooooooooooooooooooo
you sit on it, it's cracked, it's now weakened. see where this is leading?
2007-03-27 01:13:34 · answer #10 · answered by Brian M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋