Should something go wrong and cause the refill valve to keep running, the toilet's overflow tube prevents a flood. 2008 HowStuffWorks The toilet. The commode. The john. The loo. The porcelain throne. No matter what you call it, it is inevitable that we come to discuss this device, becaus...
If you’ve tried different ways to unclog a toilet and you’re still having problems, it might be time to take it to the next level with a toilet unclogger tool. A handheld toilet auger or ‘snake’ like theDrano®Snake Plus Tool + Gel Systemcan help you say ‘see ya’ to your ...
A leaking toilet can be a sign of a cracked toilet bowl and the cause of a slow draining toilet. Usually, if there’s a crack, it forms within the lower bowl of the toilet, so make sure to examine this area thoroughly. While a cracked toilet bowl is less common than tank problems, ...
This step might not be needed to clear a toilet, but it certainly is if clearing a blocked sink or tub. Persist: don't give up too soon. We have successfully un-blocked recalcitrant clogged toilets that did not respond at first, but that began to work just fine after five minutes of...
Push youraugerinto the toilet until you reach the blockage. You can then use the handle to rotate the auger while pushing downwards, which should begin to break up the blockage. If the tip of the auger pierces the blockage, you can pull the auger and the blockage out from the bowl. ...
Should I use a drain snake? If a clog needs to be pushed after you've added a cleaning solution, a drain snake is a good tool to get to hard-to-reach clogs further down the plumbing. What is the black sludge in my bathroom sink drain? This is most likely a combination of soap sc...
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Once it has been pushed through far enough, the rubber end of the hose will snap back into it's normal shape, dumping it's nasty foulness directly into the sewer line. To be sure its properly seated, give the hose a gentle tug. If its where it should be, it won't come back out...
Using a pre-included adapter, I simply screwed the bulbous filter onto my kitchen sink faucet, and if I wanted filtered tap, I’d turn a switch, diverting the water through the filter. The unit did get in the way when I would wash big pots and pans, but compared to a water pitcher...
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