Jaydog109
New Member Join Date: Dec 2006
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Toilet Question

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I read one of your replies about a toy being in the toilet and you stated that you could explain how to remove the toilet. I am having the same problem and would love to get some advise on how to remove the toilet... Thanks

Jason

Pulling a toilet and going into the bottom to clear a obstruction is a dirty messy job best left to us dirty messy plumbers. Having said that.
If you have used a closet auger,(see image) on it and it's still clogged, chances are you will find it in the bend of the trap in the bowl. Turn off the water at the angle stop. Sponge out the tank and bowl. Remove the closet bolts and lift straight up. Have a piece of cardboard to set it on. Now tilt it over on its side. Careful, you still have about a gallon of water left in the trap. Now take a coathanger, put a hook in it and go fishing up the bottom to see if you can hook the ,comb, ballpoint pen, pencil or whatevers caught up there. All you will need to reset the stool is a new wax seal. Good luck Tom