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    sl4900 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 15, 2012, 07:48 PM
    Water from my 2nd floor toilet has leaked
    My toilet has overflowed for the 5 time and has caused water damage in my first floor ceiling
    The water damage in my first floor ceiling is not in the same area as my toilet my father is currently in the process of trying to locate all the damage and swearing whilst he does it and I am really worried about the damage
    Is there any advice that can be given I am very much ignorant to the world or plumbing but any advice would be helpful and question I will attempt my best to answer thank you
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    Jul 16, 2012, 08:21 AM
    Purchase a toilet auger,(see image) and auger the bowl. If that doesn't get it click on back and we'll go to plan "B". Good luck, Tom
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