My toilet won't flush

[cgoyette]

you can also put 2 gallons of vinegar in the toilet. Let it sit for 2 days, it will clean out just about everything in the S drain it touches.

Its cheap and it works.

Curt

PS

Make sure you use RIDEX a couple days later...if you have a septic tank...public don't worry about it.

[David A. Andersen]

There was a post floating around here about this problem and how to try to fix it with acid.

I have one of those too, but I have not tried to fix it.

You have to block the vents under the rim before adding acid.

Try: http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/SlowFlush.htm

[relliott]

Dave ..you are speaking of hydrocloric acid and I would never recomend that to anyone.
If it mixes with other chemicals the guy and his family will be found dead the next morning.
Vinagar is a much safer alternative as it dissolves soap.
In a toilet rodding is the only solution.

[dgiblin]

There is a hole in the front of the toilet on the inside near the bottom. On an inspection one day a toilet was not draining properly. As I was noting it my client (the buyer) pulled a small childrens toy out of the small hole..We then tested the toilet again and Swooooooosh...Problem solved....

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

Originally Posted by Matt Piercy

My toilet won't flush with enough force to even flush a cigarrette butt down. So far I've replaced the flushing mechanisim twice, and taken the whole toilet off. I've also checked out the line to the sewer. Everything is fine. What could be causing this? I have another toilet in the house and it flushes just fine.

Matt

I agree with my fellow inspector Brian K. call a plumber,however if you are handy than just buy a new toilet and install it yourself. Use this link to read how to.

http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/b..._1/install.htm

[sparksnmore]

I've fixed hundreds of limed up water closets with Calci-solve (hydrochloric acid)
You just have to follow instructions on the label and know what you're doing.
For a non experienced DIY'er I would rather recommend a new quality toilet.

[bdoles2]

Spend $60 and get a new bowl.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by bdoles2

Spend $60 and get a new bowl.

Don't forget to replace the wax ring...

Sounds stupid, but...

Inspected a Realtor renovation last month...complete bathroom remodel...toilet leaked around wax ring...realtor/owner said they didn't replace the ring, old one still looked good...

And they call us deal killers !!!

Cheap arz...trying to save what...2 bucks???