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I wanna un-block my toilet!
pixie1
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Not sure if this is in the right place really but i could really do with some help as Im having a mare of a week. Central heating packed in, house alarm failed since power cut at the weekend and now this :mad:
My downstairs loo is bloked, no idea why. Tried the usual, I really dont want to have to call anyone in (£££) does anyone have any ideas?
Many thanks
Pixie
My downstairs loo is bloked, no idea why. Tried the usual, I really dont want to have to call anyone in (£££) does anyone have any ideas?
Many thanks
Pixie
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You could try caustic soda from a hardware shop. Most prob caused by a back up toilet paper/tissue/nappies or sanitary towels. If possible, you could hire or borrow some drain rods and lift the man hole cover nearest to the toilet and try clearing the blockage yourself.
Good luck, it's a bit of a sh*tty job!Don't lie, thieve, cheat or steal. The Government do not like the competition.
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Do i just put the caustic soda straight into the loo?
many thanks
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Yep. Pour it in, let it stand for a few hours, over noght if poss. Then flush. When you flush does the water come to the top of the bowl and slowly drain?Don't lie, thieve, cheat or steal. The Government do not like the competition.
The Lord Giveth and the Government Taketh Away.
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NB Don't mix any other chemicals (like bleach, for example) with the caustic soda - let it do a solo job! (Job lol lol lol)Ex board guide. Signature now changed (if you know, you know).0
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inmypocketnottheirs wrote:Yep. Pour it in, let it stand for a few hours, over noght if poss. Then flush. When you flush does the water come to the top of the bowl and slowly drain?
Yes thats exactly it, i will go and get some caustic soda tomorrow and give it a go - thanks!:jDebt Free At Last!:j0 -
You could try soda crystals and vinegar if you have any, although that probably won't be strong enough for 'heavy' paper blockage.Don't lie, thieve, cheat or steal. The Government do not like the competition.
The Lord Giveth and the Government Taketh Away.
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If we get a blocked toilet, I normally use a largish sink plunger and plunge it up and down a few times. It's never failed so far....0
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Try a wire coat hanger? See if that dislodges anything or finds anything that should not be there.Grocery Challenge 2008
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Best bet is lift the manhole cover outside - if thats clear then the caustic soda may work - if not then the blockage is further away. Go buy a set of drain rods from B&Q if you can't borrow anyTANSTAAFL !0
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The loo in our house blocks regularly.
We always clear it with buckets of hot water.
Will try the custic soda trick as well next time though.
Thanks for the tip!0
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