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    johntroubles Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    May 27, 2008, 08:04 AM
    2 metal bottle caps flushed down accidentally
    Hello. I have a problem. My toilet just overflowed on the floor, and I think I know why.
    Yesterday a certain genius I know had peanut shells and a couple bottle caps in a bowl, and decided to throw 'em in the toilet instead of the traditional method- the trash.

    I am a little upset, and not sure what the best way to unclog this mess. I would rather go about it without the use of a plumber.. any suggestions on fixing it myself?

    Thank you!:o
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    May 27, 2008, 08:48 AM
    Bottle caps and peanut shells could cause a blockage but they don't have much sticking power. Try plunging and if that doesn't work you can use a toilet auger.
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    May 27, 2008, 09:12 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by johntroubles
    Hello. I have a problem. my toilet just overflowed on the floor, and I think I know why.
    Yesterday a certain genius I know had peanut shells and a couple bottle caps in a bowl, and decided to throw 'em in the toilet instead of the traditional method- the trash.

    I am a little upset, and not sure what the best way to unclog this mess. I would rather go about it without the use of a plumber..any suggestions on fixing it myself??

    Thank you!:o
    Go down to your local hardware store and purchase a closet auger, (see image) Auger the bowl and flush your problem away. Good luck, Tom
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    May 27, 2008, 10:03 AM
    Thanks for your help!
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