I'm attempting to repair a toilet. The bowl (not tank) will not completely empty.?

Question

While the tank empties, water in bowl does not flush out totally. Water does run out but bowl stays full

Answer 1

Is that the problem needing repair or are you just wanting to empty the trap? To empty the trap a big sponge works great.
If It is not flushing it's either a water transfer problem or a blockage. Take a 5 gallon bucket of water and try to fill the toilet bowl to the rim. If it flushes with the bucket test it is a water transfer problem and you'll need a new toilet. Sometimes if your fillvalve is not filling quick enough it will cause a slow flush also. If the water does not drain with the test it is a blockage. If the tubs and showers drain fine we will assume it's a blockage in the trap of the toilet itself. A closet auger that you can buy at home depot will be the first step. If that does not get it you will need to pull the toilet take it outside and auger from the bottom of the toilet. It's much easier to call a plumber that will charge less than $100 for an auger and has the experience to get it out. As easy as a closet auger is there are tricks if the blockage is hard to remove

Answer 2

Try pouring two or three gallons of water rapidly into the bowl, the siphon effect will pull most of the water out of the bowl. Or, use your toilet plunger to force as much water through the trap as possible. Remaining water can be removed with a towel, sponge, or wet vac.

Answer 3

There is a trap built into the toilet that stops gas from coming back up. I usually turn the water off and flush completely then stick an old towel in there while moving it. Keep it level or the Hankey swimming pool will dump all over your floor.

Answer 4

Inside the toilet bowl is a trap. Just like the ones under your sink. This keeps sewer gas from entering the house. You need to use a wet-dry vac or rags to soak up the water in the bowl.

Answer 5

There is a clog in the bowl or the pipe one. You might be able to plunge it out. If not try using a hand snake (toilet auger). These are usually 6 feet long and will push anything in the pipe out of the way. If you cannot push the snake thru, there may be something stuck in the built in p-trap of the toilet bowl. This instance you would have to pull the toilet from the floor to remove the lodged object. If you pull the toilet from the floor always replace the wax ring with a new one. I hope this helps. Good luck...

Answer 6

They never do, we use a small plastic cup thats cut to the shape of a ladle to dip out the rest. Dont worry though, the "S" pipe inside the toilet will keep it from going all over the floor. Also make sure to clean your flange really well before installing the new wax ring. And the best way to "seat" the new ring is by sitting on the toilet.
Cheers!

Answer 7

That is by design. Once the tank is empty, use a wet/dry vacuuum (shopvac) if you have one to empty the bowl. Otherwise, use something to dip out the water or to soak it up.

Bert

Answer 8

It sounds like it just isnt draining as quick as it is filling. Try something simple first like putting some draino down it. Maybe that will clean out the pipes. Whatever you get make sure its heavy duty. Beyond that you could always try a pipe snake, but thats gonna get messy.

Answer 9

have you turn the water to the toliet off?
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/repairtoiletproblems

Answer 10

take a massive dump in it and then throw a cherry bomb into it and run like hell.