mez
Jun 13, 2007, 10:21 PM
Hello, hoping someone may be able to point me in the right direction!
Old aussie toilet, from the '60s. 2 nights ago when flushed, it flushed fine, then the water rose very high up in the bowl, and took ages to get back to normal level. Tried plunging it last night; same deal. The pipe goes straight into back of wall. The previous owners did internal renovations, and hardi-planked the dwelling - I can't find the pipe outside! Not much room underneath house to go looking; almost ground level here. Am on stumps. Does this sound like a blockage in the pipe, beyond the pan? Do I need a plumber seeing as I can't find the pipe outside? Should I get a plumbers snake and try... something? The shower is in another room, but seems to be fine. I'm not very technical (or confident with things like this!). Any suggestions please? I'm willing to try what I can up to a point!
Old aussie toilet, from the '60s. 2 nights ago when flushed, it flushed fine, then the water rose very high up in the bowl, and took ages to get back to normal level. Tried plunging it last night; same deal. The pipe goes straight into back of wall. The previous owners did internal renovations, and hardi-planked the dwelling - I can't find the pipe outside! Not much room underneath house to go looking; almost ground level here. Am on stumps. Does this sound like a blockage in the pipe, beyond the pan? Do I need a plumber seeing as I can't find the pipe outside? Should I get a plumbers snake and try... something? The shower is in another room, but seems to be fine. I'm not very technical (or confident with things like this!). Any suggestions please? I'm willing to try what I can up to a point!