You can't fill a toilet drain not in use as there is no 'trap' to fill with water. The best thing is to get a toilet flange cover from a Plumbing store and install it on the toilet flange - i.e. the circular fitting in the floor that the toilet would normally sit on.
By simple pouring a few gallons of cold water to replenish the trap seal of the fixture .. check it every few weeks to make sure there is still water above the crown weirThe toilet itself is plugged or the pipe from the toilet to the drain is plugged. It may be that the tub and sink have their own drain pipe that may connect to the main away from the toilet drain. Plunge the toilet or sometimes if you fill a 5 gallon bucket with water and pour it into the toilet as fast as it will take it, that will flush out the line. It is a greater amount of water all at once an forces out what the clog is.
Yes, as long as you seal the drain of the toilet you are removing.
The drain from the toilet to the main drain is plugged and the branch to the shower is not. If the main floor toilet flushes, it is between the two toilets and not between the house and the sewer.
It's not the toilet, there's a blockage in the pipes some where after the drain pipe from the toilet joins up with the drain pipe from the tub.You're going to need to have the pipe snaked.
partially clogged drain or vent, improperly installed vent or drain
Your toilet may fill up when flushed and drain slowly due to a clog in the pipes, a malfunctioning flapper or fill valve, or a problem with the sewer line. It is important to address this issue promptly to prevent further damage and ensure proper functioning of your toilet.
The toilet itself is plugged or the pipe from the toilet to the drain is plugged. It may be that the tub and sink have their own drain pipe that may connect to the main away from the toilet drain. Plunge the toilet or sometimes if you fill a 5 gallon bucket with water and pour it into the toilet as fast as it will take it, that will flush out the line. It is a greater amount of water all at once an forces out what the clog is.
Yes, you can use a drain snake on a toilet to unclog it. A drain snake is a tool designed to break up and remove clogs in pipes, including those in toilets.
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To drain a toilet properly, turn off the water supply valve located behind the toilet. Flush the toilet to remove most of the water. Use a plunger to push any remaining water down the drain. You can also use a wet/dry vacuum to remove water if needed.
Yes, as long as you seal the drain of the toilet you are removing.
To completely drain a toilet, turn off the water supply valve located behind or near the toilet. Then, flush the toilet to remove as much water as possible. Use a plunger to push any remaining water out of the bowl and into the drain. You can also use a wet/dry vacuum to suction out any remaining water.
This can be a complicated job as the toilet drain ranges from 3" -4" and a variety of materials from Plastic to cast iron to galvanized. Then there is the venting to consider and NO a shower drain CANNOT be used for a toilet discharge as the shower drain is normally 2" diameter
The water level in the toilet bowl is low because there may be a clog in the drain pipe, a problem with the fill valve, or a leak in the tank.
The toilet bowl water level drops when there is a clog in the drain pipe, a faulty flapper valve, or a problem with the fill valve.
To fix a leaking toilet fill valve, you can try adjusting the float arm or replacing the fill valve assembly. Turn off the water supply, drain the tank, and follow the manufacturer's instructions for making the necessary adjustments or replacements.
To fully drain a toilet, turn off the water supply valve located behind or near the toilet. Then, flush the toilet to remove as much water as possible. Use a plunger to push any remaining water out of the bowl and into the drain. Finally, use a wet/dry vacuum to suction out any remaining water in the bowl and tank.