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How do you unclog a toilet that has a funny drain making it hard to get a good seal with a plunger?
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∙ 15y ago
Get a good pair of rubber gloves.
If the pan is very full of water, bail out enough to allow you to get yourt hand in without flooding the top of the rubber glove.
Remove any visible material
When all material has been removed, straighten out the triangular part of a wire clothes-hanger.
Holding this double thickness end, poke the hooked end around the U-bend and wiggle, pulling anything which might be blocking it back into the bowl.
Remove any visible matter and repeat this until nothing more comes back with the clothes-hanger.
Pour water from a bucket into the pan... do not flush if the water might overflow. With a bucket you can control how much water gets into the pan,
If the water doesn't subside, then there is still something blobking the flow - out of sight. Do more clothes-hanger wiggling and pulling. If nothing comes, see how far you can push the clothes-hanger - if the obstruction won't come backwards, it might go forwards.
At all times, keep an eye on the water level, it might well begin to go down at some point. When you think you have enough room in the pan, pour a full bucket of water into it. The extra force this water will have may be enough to shift the blockage. Sometimes the water from the cistern doesn't have enough "ooommph".
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How do you unplug your toilet?
Either plunge it or run a plumbers snake through to rid the blockage.
How do unclog a drain without using natural chemicals?
A plunger can be used. The plunger creates a push/pull action using suction/pressure within the pipe to promote movement of the blockage
How do you unclog a drain that is clogged up with eggshells?
To unclog a drain that is clogged up with eggshells, first remove as many of the shells as possible. Then pour in a lot of vinegar, which will soften the shells, and let it soak for at least a day. Try using a plunger to clear the drain after that. Repeat the process if necessary.
How do you unclog your toilet drain when you flush all the water comes out under the bottom of the toilet onto the floor?
pull the toilet. Make sure the trap is clear on the toilet, and then snake the toilet line.
How do you unclog drain?
You find an entry point and put an auger or drain snake into it. The entry point can be where a toilet sits on the floor (remove the toilet) or any "Y" point in a pipe that has a plug screwed into it.
What would u recommend to unclog a plumbing drain?
You didnt specify where the clog is located. So, if you are referring to a bathroom sink clog, Liquid Drano really works well for me. For a toilet, most clogs can be removed with the use of a plunger. But if this is a drain in a utility closet, then you may have to contract a professional plumber who a access to device know as a Drain Snake to breakthrough the clog for you.
Will drain opener work on a clogged toilet?
Depends on whats clogging it. A plunger usually works better and quicker.
How do you unclog a sink drain full of cooked rice?
Have water in the sink and either a snake or a plunger. Either one will let a few grains go down the drain and eventually it will open. Run plenty of water after it opens to flush out the drain.
How to unblock bathtub drain?
Drain cleaner is the easiest, but may not clear it out. Use a snake to clear out clogs. Remove the overflow plate above the drain and run the snake down through there. That is easier than trying to go in the drain and making the sharp bend where it meets the drain.
How do I unclog a drain by myself?
You can unclog a drain using multiple techniques. One of the most popular ways is to use a draining liquid such as Draino, and pour it down the drain.
How do you unclog a toilet that has soap in it?
A bar of soap is going to get soft fairly quickly and should pass on through. A plumbers snake can be used to dislodge it and get it into the drain. Plunging the toilet should cause it to go one way or the other.
How do you unclog a sewer drain?
hire a plumber
