Is there a particular type of tool/snake I should get to clean out a drain for a toilet? The clog is close to the toilet, as it doesn't affect the other bathroom toilet. I don't know much about cleaning out plumbing. Thanks for the help in advance. Brian O.
toilet paper buildup in drain
Sep 20, 2005
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The most simple first attempt and cheapest is to invest in a "plumber's friend". It is a suction cup affair that you put down in the bowl full of water and vigorously pump up and down. It is often enough to clear a simple stoppage.
Here is a picture of one:
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Probably in the toilet passages itself. Ask for a "Closet Auger". Hand-operated snake just for this job.
Jim
get what is called a closet auger .
-> Is there a particular type of tool/snake I should get to clean out a drain
-> for a toilet? The clog is close to the toilet, as it doesn't affect the
-> other bathroom toilet. I don't know much about cleaning out plumbing. Thanks
-> for the help in advance.
-> Brian O.
Have you tried a plunger?
This particular clog is a bit more stubborn than the tool you call for. Tried it already. I figured most people were smart enough to try a plunger, that's why I didn't mention it. B
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No but I stuk ma arm down in thar as fer as Ah kud and came out wid a nekid mole rat. B
I use this model, it's called the Master Plunger:
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much more powerful than an ordinary plunger. Also the closet auger as described above. First you might try doing some "fishing" with a solid copper wire. I usually use 12 ga THHN (doesn't scratch the porcelain) with a little hook in the end. Let's see I've pulled out GI Joes, tooth brushes, hair brushes, If you've got kids it could be anything. Richard
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