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If the toilet flush is working in that it cascades water in to the pan then the flush IS working. If the water in the pan is not flushing away and the bowl fills with water and is slow to empty leaving waste in the bowl then you have a blockage behind the "S" Bend and in to the stench pipe that carries the grey water from the shower and sink away.
Common Causes;
Sanitaryware caught in the bend and waste pipe.
Toilet cleans which have plastic or metal fixing to the bowl broken free and flushed (caught)
Toilet wipes etc caught on a breaking pipe join
Card from a toilet roll flushed and jammed
All of the above.
It might require the bowl to be removed checked. - You can by proprietary toilet unblocker liquid. However, tis can be dangerous in the hands of someone not conversant with the effects
You might need a plumber with a jetting system to break up the waste.
If the flush is NOT working in that it does not cascade water in to the pan then there are a number of causes;
Handle from the flush to the siphon is broken or unhooked from the siphon
Lift rod to the siphon has snapped
Diaphragm inside the siphon has spilt causing loss of water lift
Ballcock is jammed and not filling the flush/Inlet value on the ballcock is jammed stopping the water fill.
Corrective options;
Take the lid off the flush and check its filling, If not check that ballcok is not jammed, check the valve is allowing water through - if this area is the issue replace the upstand and ballcock
Handle has snapped from the uplifter on the siphon - - replace the handle of connecting hook
Uplifter rod broken/ water not being lifted (damaged diaphragm) - replace siphon
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∙ 17y agoYour drain line from the toilet is likely plugged. as far as the tub filling up, the tub probably drains into the same large line so it is also plugged, but the sink drain line comes into the main drain downstream from the plug, so it is still working ok. You need to call roto-rooter or similar and have the main drain snaked out. To do it yourself as much as practical, you can buy or rent a plumber
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∙ 12y agoThis could be your wax seal. You may need to drain the reservoir (shut off the water and try to flush the toilet, otherwise get something to drain it in and start to loosen the water line to the toilet and let it drain that way). Once drained, simply remove the bolts on the side of the toilet on the bottom. Once removed you will have to lift the toilet up (you may need help since it is heavy). If there is any water in the bowl, it will release once the toilet is lifted so be prepared. Get a new wax seal from the hardware store and replace the one that is in the toilet now. This gets messy so again be prepared. If you have any other questions, ask the sales person at the hardware store. They are always willing to help.
Good luck.
Not your wax ring. Your toilet simply is blocked use a toilet auger to clear obstruction without pulling toilet. Agreed that sales people at hardware stores are always willing to help. They are like the first answer. Willing to help even when they have no idea what they are talking about.
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∙ 11y agoYou may have a clogged or obstructed vent pipe, you can locate the vent on the roof of the home or building just about directly over the toilet. vent pipes are aprx. 160 you should be able to clear the obstruction by running a garden hose with a jet nozzle attached down the vent pipe. vents are commonly block by debris from bird nests and or leaves built up over time. while on the roof with the hose you may want to run it down any other vent pipes on the roof.
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∙ 14y agoyour toilet wont drain because your excrements are to big or you use to much paper when you wipe. To get your toilet working again, use a plunger. (see how to use a plunger) To stop this from happening again, flush down your excrement in multiple parts and cut down on toilet paper. Good luck!
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∙ 12y agoUp along the rim of the toilet there are little holes that pour the water out when the toilet is flushed. Check the holes, they get clogged from build up over the years... Use a paper clip to clean them out....
A dirty job but could save you some $ replacing a toilet. You can check to see if that's the problem by filling a bucket with water and pouring it into the toilet. If it "flushes" correctly then it is not a drain line problem and is a problem with the water getting from the reservoir fast enough... that is likely the holes are clogged or you need new reservoir components.
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∙ 13y agobecause it is clogged < nope
If a toilet has a blockage it will over flow
When you say the toilet will fill are you talking about the tank?
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∙ 13y agoThe flushing assembly in the water tank must be broken.
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What is wrong if the sink and the bathtub will drain but the toilet wont flush?
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.
Toilet wont work on floor drain?
Probably not. There is no vent for that drain, it did not need one for a floor drain. A toilet is trying to push against the air pressure in the drain.Normally a decent plumber will install a floor drain with in 15 feet of a vented line or will vent the FD in case irt exceeds the 15 ft ruleA Floor drain can be as small as 2" diameter and thus it is undersized for a toilet and a floor drain alread has a trap and a toilet would thus be drouble trapped
Do you glue the toilet flange into the toilet drain?
Usually toilet flange is glued down onto plastic drain pipe. There is a toilet flange that can be glued inside of plastic drain pipe also.
Can a toilet drain be reduce to a tub drain?
Yes as long as the drain has a trap and is vented
How close to the concrete do I cut a drain pipe to install a toilet?
On a standard toilet in America the drain is 12 inches from the back wall to the center of the drain.
Hwy when you flush your upstairs toilet does your downstairs shower drain erupt sewage?
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.
When you have a shower toilet gurgles water backs up what do you do?
Your drain line is plugged somewhere after your shower and toilet line are connected. The reason for the gurgle in your toilet is because air is trapped in the drain and your toilet is the closest place for air to flow to. If you had a vent on your toilet trap arm then it would gurgle in the vent rather in your toilet but your drain is still plugged and needs to be snaked out and maybe your drain line needs to be examined for right grade or broken.
Can you put the toilet drain outside on a down stairs toilet?
By plumbing codes, no.
Is the toilet drain pipe a big job to move and can you use a shower drain instead?
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
When installing a shower can the drain be placed in front of the toilet without concern?
I can be but the toilet needs to have 24" in front of it to be legal. Plus you cannot tie your shower drain in the the horizontal branch of the toilet.
Can you unstop a toilet with drain cleaner?
no
How do you drain the water from the toilet in i remain?
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