0
It might be the best idea.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How do you drain a toilet?
With a WET DRY Vacuum Turn off the tap beneath the toilet and then flush.
Why water comes up from floor when plunging toilet?
The wax ring which seals the toilet to the drain is leaking. turn off water, drain tank by flushing. Disconnect water line. remove tank, unbolt toilet from floor. Remove any old wax from toilet and drain. Replace with new wax ring. Reset toilet and press firmly into place.
Can you remove a toilet and floor over drain?
The toilet flange is usually above the floor level. You would have to cut it off the drain pipe and cap it. How you do this depends on what type of pipe the drain is made of. Even if the drain should be below the floor level, you have to seal the drain or sewer gas will come up from the drain.
Why is my toilet seat turning purple?
Your Ph may be off, get your body acid levels checked
What can you do if you turn the water off on the main floor underneath the toilet can you use the bathtub upstairs?
Unless it is a very strange arrangement, turning off the toilet on the first floor should only shut off the water to that toilet. It should have no effect on the upstairs shower.
How can you prevent a toilet from backing up into a shower drain?
Don't flush the toilet while someone is taking a shower. your septic tank may need pumping off if you have one..if you have city sewage sounds like the drainage line is stopped up so the water comes in the tub before it can exit the clogged drain..hope this helps..
What should you do to prevent toilet from overflowing when water is turned on after being turned off for eight hours?
There should be no reason the toilet would overflow. The water being turned off should have no effect on it. As long as the drain is clear even if the shut off valve in the tank didn't work, the water will just go down the drain.
Why would a toilet back up into the shower?
A down line clog would cause this. The shower drain is lower than any other drain in the bathroom so it is the first to tell you of a clog in the line. Time to Roto Rooter! Y-THINK-Y The toilet and shower must have the same drain. There is a blockage somewhere after the toilet and shower drains meet. The backup takes the easiest route back which must be the shower drain. Try snaking out both drains. Start with the toilet. To do the best job, remove the toilet and start from floor level.
How do you turn the water to the toilet off?
Behind and/or under the toilet is a shut off valve. You only need to turn it like turning the faucet off. If that doesn't work, you'll have to turn off the main valve located outside the house in some cases.
What are the steps to take if your child just flushed a bottle down the toilet?
Sorry, there isn't a nice answer to this Q. The best I can offer is: If the toilets plugged, call a plumber. If your more adventuristic here's what you can do: First thing is locate the water supply valve between the toilet tank and the wall or floor. Be ready to turn it off quick. Practice turning it off BEFORE the next step and you find out it won't turn. Flush the toilet. If it flushes ok, you can try some toilet paper to see if it goes down ok. If so, the bottle may have gone on down the drain. Next is: Put on gloves and reach into the toilet and feel for the bottle. Extract it if you can. Toilets have what's called a "Gooseneck" right behind the hole you can see. It's is shaped like an "S" so unless you want your neighbors to see the Fire Dept. pull your arm out of your toilet, DON'T STICK YOUR ARM IN AND GET IT STUCK! DON'T REACH ANY FARTHER IN THAN YOUR WRIST TO FEEL FOR THE BOTTLE. Extract it if it's there. Now comes the nasty part. You will need to remove the toilet to access the back side of the Gooseneck and the drain. There is a valve with a hose connected to it and the toilet tank on the side of the toilet. This is the water supply to the toilet. Turn it off. FLush the toilet holding down the lever to get as much water as you can get out of the tank. Remove the tank top. Use a rag and bucket to sop up the remaining water from inside the toilet tank and bowl. On the base on each side there is a 7/16 nut. Remove these. Get some newspaper or disposable drop cloth and spread it near the toilet. Now you have to lift the toilet off the holdown bolts and drain and set it aside. CAUTION: IT WILL BE HEAVY AND AWKWARD!! Now you'll see why you want to get as much water out as possible. When the toilet is removed you will be able to see directly down the drain and by tilting the toilet on it's side you will be able to see the other side of the Gooseneck. You may be able to remove the bottle now. If there is no standing water in the drain and you can't find the bottle it probably went on down the drain. If there is standing water in the pipe now is a good time to call that plumber. It gets more complicated and nasty from here.The good news is you have saved on labor cost by removing the toilet. You can also save on cost by re-installing the toilet. Be sure and clean the base of the toilet and drain face and use a new wax gasket and bolts. Good Luck.
Is there a way to get scratches out of the inside bowl of a toilet?
yes, you can have your toilet refinished. Another option is to buy some porcoline patch and do it yourself. Just shut off your angle valve and drain as much water as you can out of the bowl by holding down the trip lever. The water should go down enough for you to repair the scratches and let it dry before turning the water back on. Refinishing the bowl is expensive and unecessary. A little "Soft Scrub" and alot of elbow grease will usually do it.
Should you turn off a portable generator before turning off the appliances it powers?
All items being powered by the generator should be turned off before turning off the generator. Or damage could result to both the appliance and the generator.
