Any tricks I should know when removing a toilet?

[RossMAN]

It should go just fine, don't worry.

If you do it right, the whole thing should only take 1 hour including clean up.

 

[dman]

Nope, wasn't you...

Link to other thread

Link to webpage w/ instructions

 

[NogginBoink]

Removing the toilet seems like a rather drastic measure.

Perhaps you should rent a snake longer than three feet, or pay a plumber/rooter service to come out. The money spent will, something tells me, be well worth it.

I've never done it, but I have this gut feeling that if at all possible, you really don't want to remove the toilet.

 

[N8Magic]

Check out this page.

Some of the testimonials at the bottom are hilarious, and i'm going to try the bucket of hot water when I get home.

 

[Goosemaster]

FROM: Ryan
DATE: Tuesday July 31, 2001 -- 9:09:39AM
Brian -- I miss those college days with the toilets that could suck down a small animal... man those things were incredible...

AHAHH LOL

THat was F-ing awesome

 

[Goosemaster]

FROM: curt [E-Mail]
DATE: Wednesday March 5, 2003 -- 4:26:05 pm
dude my roommate droped a 40 ton nuclear war head in my crapper and well needess to say its only capable of handeling up to 10tons so he cloged the shiznick out of it . but thaks to your wicked site she flushes again . thank the godess cuz that smell was starting to make me get this ervouse twitch THANK YOU !




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FROM: Jake
DATE: Sunday March 23, 2003 -- 11:47:21 pm
I have never met the turd that couldn't be bested with a solid plunging. On this day I, met my match, and a furious battle ensued. Needless to say, I have been humbled. Without the guidance of these brave souls, all would be lost, and I would have resorted to crouching in the woods in shame, like an animal. I owe you my thanks and all of civilization thanks you for delivering us from the brink of savagery. God Bless.

LOFLLMAO

 

[N8Magic]

Some of those snippets are comedy gold!

 

[Ime]

The most shoking entry on that page:

FROM: leet

DATE: Tuesday April 22, 2003 -- 4:35:33 pm
a few years ago..i stuck a highlighter up my ass...and when i took it out it was all full of crap..so i decided to flush it..and now my toilet is giving me trouble..i cant crap in it with out clogging it..if i just piss in it ...no problems..i have a snake..and that thing didnt do shit..and my plunger doesnt work either..i need to get the marker out of the toilet so it will stop clogging on me...help!

:Q

 

[Fiveohhh]

if its gonna be apart for a bit stick a plastic baggie in there or it'll stink up quick

 

[bunker]

Originally posted by: N8Magic
Check out this page.

Some of the testimonials at the bottom are hilarious, and i'm going to try the bucket of hot water when I get home.

WARM water, not hot. You'll crack the toilet if you use too hot of water.

 

[bleeb]

Try using draino... first.. then PLUNGE the toilet for HOURS until its cleaned. If that doesn't work.. I'd call professional plumber to see what my options are.

 

[N8Magic]

Originally posted by: bunker

Originally posted by: N8Magic
Check out this page.

Some of the testimonials at the bottom are hilarious, and i'm going to try the bucket of hot water when I get home.

WARM water, not hot. You'll crack the toilet if you use too hot of water.

Thanks for the tip.

I would have used the hottest water I could find. Would hot tap water be too much, or how about as hot as I would run it to wash my hands?

 

[bockchow]

dude forget the plumber a toilet is so stinking easy to do why pay a ton of money for someone to do something that you could easily do in an hour. and removeing the tank from the bowl isn't realy needed but if you have trouble moveing the whole assembly it dosn't hurt to take it apart it's just more time. and when your droping it back down on the new o-rig DO NOT MISS you only get one shot with those things. pick it up by the back end of the bowl not the tank with the bowl between your legs and the tank at your chest if you didn't already figure that out.

 

[bunker]

Originally posted by: N8Magic

Originally posted by: bunker

Originally posted by: N8Magic
Check out this page.

Some of the testimonials at the bottom are hilarious, and i'm going to try the bucket of hot water when I get home.

WARM water, not hot. You'll crack the toilet if you use too hot of water.

Thanks for the tip.

I would have used the hottest water I could find. Would hot tap water be too much, or how about as hot as I would run it to wash my hands?

I wouldn't go any hotter than what you can stand on your hands.

 

[Ornery]

Here's a bump, so everybody else can get a belly laugh out of How to Unclog a Toilet

Good Lord, I laughed till I was in pain!

That topic was started on April 17 2001 and just got a fresh post this evening. I'll be archiving that puppy!

 

[glugglug]

Smells like my next door neighbor may need to read this thread

 

[olds]

Did you fix the toilet?

 

[filmmaker]

Just remember that you can't sell a used toliet to someone else. It's against the law.

I know... I was just as surprised to find out myself.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: N8Magic

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Things will get wet no matter what...

Turn off water to toilet (there's a valve next to it)

Flush to drain tank

Remove tank

Remove bowl.

Snake & reassemble...

How wet are we talking here?

When it initially overflowed (thank god there was only a kleenex in there), water went into the vent and poured into the basement. :|

I agree with his steps. As long as you TURN OFF THE WATER VALVE which goes into the wall it's not going to turn into an ocean.

The water we're talking about is the excess water left in the toilet, I'd say it's about a bucket's worth.

Do yourself a big favor, clear out everything in your bathroom, after removing the toilet put it into your bathtub or shower stall.

Also open your bathroom door/window for ventilation it STINKS after you remove the toilet and seal. I am not kidding it really does REAK!

Of course. It's a direct line into the sewer system. Those toxic fumes can kill you if you absorb enough of them. That is why it is ALWAYS advised to keep a gallon or so of water in the bowl - to keep the fumes out.

 

[etech]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Things will get wet no matter what...

Turn off water to toilet (there's a valve next to it)

Flush to drain tank

Remove tank

Remove bowl.

Snake & reassemble...

I didn't find it necessary to remove the tank from the bowl. So the way I did it.

Turn off water to toilet.
Flush...
Take lid off of tank. Use bucket and sponge or rag to get all of the water out of the tank.
take the water hose loose from the tank. Either end, I found it easiest to take the end off that went to the valve.
take the nuts off of the two bolts holding the bowl to the floor.
Carefully lift the toilet by the bowl and have a piece of plastic ready to place it on.

Snake or do whatever you are going to do to clean out the drain.

Use a putty knife to clean the wax out of both the bottom of the toilet and the sealing surface of the drain.
install new wax ring and replace toilet.

Be very careful not to overtighten the bolts that hold the bow.

 

[N8Magic]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Did you fix the toilet?

Not just yet, i've been trying every other option beforehand.

Looks like i'll be taking it apart on Sunday, as i'm leaving for a trip tomorrow.

 

[911paramedic]

They are really easy to remove/replace. Just take of the bolts at the base (AFTER shutting off the water, flushing, and disconnecting the water feed) and pick the toilet straight up and set it down onto a towel IN THE BATHTUB. That's the secret to not getting water all over the place.

Then do whatever it is you want to the drain. If you are going to leave the toilet off without working on the drain, stuff a rag in the hole to keep the sewer gasses out.

Replace the wax gasket and place the toilet back on, tighten bolts. DONT TIGHTEN TOO MUCH! You can easily crack the porcelain if you try to tighten them too much.