Just cleared a clogged toilet with...

[SandEagle]

try hot water with dish detergent. works wonders

 

[Rage187]

Pussies need to try this:

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...3&langId=-1&keyword=kleer drain&storeId=10051

That thing is amazing and messy at the same time.

 

[JJ650]

Pussies need to try this:

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...3&langId=-1&keyword=kleer drain&storeId=10051

That thing is amazing and messy at the same time.

I think I want to avoid a shit spray.

 

[nageov3t]

Pussies need to try this:

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...3&langId=-1&keyword=kleer drain&storeId=10051

That thing is amazing and messy at the same time.

I tried it and found it pretty useless.

that's when I just sucked it up and bought a plumber's snake.

 

[darkxshade]

Speaking of boiling water, what are your thoughts on using it for the kitchen sink? I figure it makes sense since it's mostly grease buildup?

 

[Locut0s]

Speaking of boiling water, what are your thoughts on using it for the kitchen sink? I figure it makes sense since it's mostly grease buildup?

Don't people pour boiling water down the kitchen sink all the time?

 

[gorcorps]

Don't people pour boiling water down the kitchen sink all the time?

Yup... not sure where else you'd put a pasta strainer when you're cooking. Boiling water goes right down the drain. Maybe people don't know how to cook anymore *shrugs*

 

[Phoenix86]

D:

shit.

No, you'll get that in a few days when the seal cracks/breaks.

 

[Fritzo]

Don't toilets have a wax seal where they connect to the floor? Wouldn't boiling water have a tendency to melt wax?

-KeithP

The wax goes around the outside of the pipe. It doesn't hold water in. It's designed to keep gases in the pipe and create an airtight seal. Boiling water won't hurt it.

In general, if you can wait, letting a clogged toilet sit for a few hours will soften whatever is clogging it, allowing it to flush with no work needed.

Unless who ever clogged it is known for eating a lot of clay...

 

[rh71]

"these humans - they can fly to the moon but they still haven't solved clogged toilets yet"...

 

[Rage187]

I think I want to avoid a shit spray.

it comes with a splash guard, not pictured for some reason.

 

[Locut0s]

"these humans - they can fly to the moon but they still haven't solved clogged toilets yet"...

"flying" to the moon was a lot more of a symbolic victory than anything else. The technology wasn't all that special. The invention of the modern computer is a much greater feat.

 

[Exterous]

Speaking of boiling water, what are your thoughts on using it for the kitchen sink? I figure it makes sense since it's mostly grease buildup?

Well - the sink won't use any type of wax seal (which is common in toilets) so I don't think thats an issue. As for grease - one thing to keep in mind is the length of the drain. If your drain has a long way to go all you are going to do is have the clog form farther down the pipe

 

[lupi]

My bottom floor toilet is lower than the main sewer stack connection as that piping is in the crawlspace under the kitchen which sits a few feet higher than the room the toilet is in. So if you ddo anything stronger than rabbit pellets into it, be ready to plunge.

 

[Exterous]

The wax goes around the outside of the pipe. It doesn't hold water in. It's designed to keep gases in the pipe and create an airtight seal. Boiling water won't hurt it

At my friends house when we replaced his toilets the wax used around the gasket in order to create a watertight seal. I have no idea if thats how its supposed to be though

 

[Locut0s]

At my friends house when we replaced his toilets the wax used around the gasket in order to create a watertight seal. I have no idea if thats how its supposed to be though

Yes that's normal. However there's also a rubber/plastic seal on the inside of the wax gasket. This plastic collar should give you a tight enough seal on its own.

 

[Locut0s]

What often works for minor plugs is just a large bucket of water. Pour a large volume of water into the toilet bowl from a bucket really quickly, just be careful not to go over the rim.

 

[Charmonium]

looks like the mods are waiting for this guy to buy the rope, one tree and a tall horse.

Even so, there aren't many good NEW life hacks (probably including this one). But . . . i can attest to to at least the partial legitness of this one.

Beyond being very slippery, which given the nature of porcelain can't be of significant advantage, it also tends to aggressively break down any fats. And unless you're a herbivore (fiber, fiber . . ) , that's probably what's holding your shit together. So when you loosen that shit up and the rest of the shit might follow. OK, I'll stop now.

If for some reason what you've got is some rock hard shit (stopping, 5, 4, 3 . . . done), then it's time to start thinking about your OTHER favorite snake. We'll cover that tomorrow in our continuing series How to Play with Things but seem like you're not - fecal intransigence Part Deux.

 

[Homerboy]

God damn, it's always the best threads that are necro'ed

 

[MtnMan]

Quickly pouring water from a bucket is typically enough force to push the clog on through. I quickly pour the water from shoulder height, which usually does the trick. I have resorted to hot tap water once or twice for stubborn clogs.

Another advantage is it will never overflow, as can be the case with plunging and flushing.

 

[waffleironhead]

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