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    GLindgren Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 14, 2007, 05:15 PM
    Clogged toilet
    I have a clogged toilet, I've tried plunging but it won't free it up. If I remove the toilet to free the clog, can I reuse the wax ring?
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    Jul 14, 2007, 06:17 PM
    No. Never re-use the wax ring. Get a snake ( router tool), and snake it out.

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    Jul 14, 2007, 06:22 PM
    Yep, you need to snake it... some people call it a "closet auger" and you can rent them..

    Click the link below for lots of pics etc.


    closet auger toilet - Google Image Search

    Good luck!

    ~aaron


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