any plumbers here?

vital

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my toilet suck. it doesn't go down unless i hold the lever down until all the water flushes and sometimes if i let go too early, the water doesn't flush and i'd have to use a plunger before i press the lever again or it will overload. anyway to fix this?
 
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have you looked in the tank?

maybe the tank isn't filling enough. maybe the flapper needs replacing. maybe the chain between the handle and flapper needs to be shortened.

I would think what ever the problem is, its in the mechanics of the tank, rather than downstream in the sewer pipe.

 

AlienCraft

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There may be something blocking the drain. Either pull the toilet up and look or get a "snake" and run it through. The Flapper may need adjusting if it doesn't allow for a full tank dump before closing the flapper valve.
Check this first before pulling toilet off of floor.
 

Fausto

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Originally posted by: vital
my toilet suck. it doesn't go down unless i hold the lever down until all the water flushes and sometimes if i let go too early, the water doesn't flush and i'd have to use a plunger before i press the lever again or it will overload. anyway to fix this?
Have no fear, I'm on the job!

 

Encryptic

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May 21, 2003
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Originally posted by: Fausto
Originally posted by: vital
my toilet suck. it doesn't go down unless i hold the lever down until all the water flushes and sometimes if i let go too early, the water doesn't flush and i'd have to use a plunger before i press the lever again or it will overload. anyway to fix this?
Have no fear, I'm on the job!

I'm surprised you didn't Photoshop that pic to put a thong on the guy. :p