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Toilet problem

liames
liames Posts: 173 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
Toilet flushes okay but does not take take paper etc away. Usually takes about 4 or 5 flushes to clear. I have used a plunger and also tried a bucket of water which drains straight away. So I assume the toilet is not blocked. Checked the ballcock and that seems okay. Mind you the toilet has been in for a good number of years.
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  • BobProperty
    BobProperty Posts: 3,245 Forumite
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    Are you having to wait for it to refill, or are you meaning you have to push the handle "4 or 5" times in quick succession to get it to work?
    A house isn't a home without a cat.
    Those are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others.
    I have writer's block - I can't begin to tell you about it.
    You told me again you preferred handsome men but for me you would make an exception.
    It's a recession when your neighbour loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours.
  • EliteHeat
    EliteHeat Posts: 1,382 Forumite
    Syphon or syphon diaphragm needs changing. It's also possible that the WC bowl waterways are scaled up.

    Depending on the state of the WC, not a job I would recommend a DIYer to start unless very confident and you have the correct tools.
  • liames
    liames Posts: 173 Forumite
    Hi BobProperty
    Only have to flush the handle once for it to refill. Husband not DIYer EliteHeat. Thanks
  • liames
    liames Posts: 173 Forumite
    Oh forgot to mention the house is an old terraced house built early 1900.The bath is cast iron and in beautiful condition as well as the handbasin .
  • BobProperty
    BobProperty Posts: 3,245 Forumite
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    Suspect option B then, the waterways are getting scaled up. Where in the country are you (since it's not a problem where I am but I'm guessing Eliteheat is used to seeing and dealing with it)?
    A house isn't a home without a cat.
    Those are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others.
    I have writer's block - I can't begin to tell you about it.
    You told me again you preferred handsome men but for me you would make an exception.
    It's a recession when your neighbour loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours.
  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=100996&ts=72872&id=44047

    you probably need a new one of these to start with.
    Get some gorm.
  • liames
    liames Posts: 173 Forumite
    From the North East and I live about two miles from Screwfix. Thanks.
  • niccy
    niccy Posts: 597 Forumite
    regarding the blocked waterways, how do you tackle them?
    living on the "edge"
  • BobProperty
    BobProperty Posts: 3,245 Forumite
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    niccy wrote: »
    regarding the blocked waterways, how do you tackle them?
    I don't know because we don't have the problem round here. That's why I was hoping EliteHeat would reply as they do have hard water in his area. Check your water hardness (approximately) here:
    http://www.dwi.gov.uk/pubs/hardness/index.htm#4
    A house isn't a home without a cat.
    Those are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others.
    I have writer's block - I can't begin to tell you about it.
    You told me again you preferred handsome men but for me you would make an exception.
    It's a recession when your neighbour loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours.
  • plumb1_2
    plumb1_2 Posts: 4,643 Forumite
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    EliteHeat wrote: »
    Syphon or syphon diaphragm needs changing. It's also possible that the WC bowl waterways are scaled up.

    Well thats a new 1 on me, never heard of or seen the bowl waterways scaled up.

    It will either be 1 of 3 things

    1- toilet could be blocked down the line
    2- Soil pipe not venting
    3- Part of the plastic syphon disc has torn and made is way into the waterways.

    imo- option 3 is more likely.
    A thankyou is payment enough .
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