HELP! I have a clog in what seems like the back of that snake-like pipe in the toilet. I have tried two buckets of hot water and dish soap to no avail. I think it is because it can't sit right on the clog. I don't have an auger, and no place nearby has one. Before I have to disassemble, any help?? Again, it seems to be at the top of the snake at the back... thanks.! And please hurry!!!!!
2007-06-25 20:58:47 · 6 answers · asked by Matthew 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Use a plunger, also known as a "plumber's helper".
2007-06-25 22:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by dokon@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plunger or wire coat hanger may have modest success. With no offense meant, unclogging will depend in large measure, on what's causing the clog. IE: A comb or disposable razor, or plastic applicators from Fem Hygene products, etc.,,, all can "wedge" and cause build up.
If nothing else works, try running a garden hose down as far as you can. Prepare for a wet floor. Removing the toilet however, may be your best bet, although if you have No supplier in range with the ability to get a "Snake" then perhaps you have no supplier of toilet parts/pieces either?
2007-06-26 01:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing I've ever seen to unclog a toilet, or any drainpipe, is a special pressure bladder that goes onto the end of your hose. Once you snake the hose and bag to a point in the trap where it would seal, then turning the water on expands the bag inside the trap, sealing it and once sealed shoots out extremely high pressure water to unclog your trap, drain pipe, whatever. Be sure to call around to find one first as many places do not carry it. Ace usually does though and they run about $10.
2007-06-26 03:24:38 · answer #3 · answered by barterjunkie12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you have a wax ring if you do take apart the toilet ... if you have small kids as i do, it is good to keep 1 or 2 around for this purpose. the tank and toilet can be set in the tub on a few towels while you grab the clog with some pliers. with some (unplanned) practice it is about a 20 minute task
2007-06-27 10:02:45 · answer #4 · answered by mrrosema 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All bathroom paper clogs lavatories in case you employ too lots of it at as quickly as. yet I definitely have got here across that the Charmin extra comfortable is thicker and does seem to clog lavatories with much less quantities of tissue whilst in comparison with say northern.
2016-10-18 22:16:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go get a small snake or auger as you call it.
2007-06-26 02:08:35 · answer #6 · answered by Larry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋