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    Oct 28, 2013, 02:43 PM
    flushed condom
    So I'm a total control freak and my boyfriend flushed a condom in its wrapper down the toilet and I have a septic system. It's been 2 days and it hasn't come up and it's flowing fine my questions are
    1.) is there a possibility it can clog and I'm screwed
    2.) could it come back up through the pipes? (It's stuffed in the wrapper)
    3.) could they find it some other way?
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    Oct 28, 2013, 02:57 PM
    1.) is there a possibility it can clog
    NO
    And I'm screwed,
    NO, you said condom was still in the wrapper.

    2.) could it come back up through the pipes? (It's stuffed in the wrapper)
    NO
    3.) could they find it some other way?
    NO, its in the septic tank and will stay there until you have the tank pumped. Something you should do about every 5 years.
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    Oct 28, 2013, 03:50 PM
    Well it was used just put back in...
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    Oct 28, 2013, 03:55 PM
    He was joking, but still plumbingly correct.
    You will never see the condom or the wrapper again, and neither will anyone else.
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    Oct 28, 2013, 04:16 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by joypulv View Post
    He was joking, but still plumbingly correct.
    You will never see the condom or the wrapper again, and neither will anyone else.
    A control freak? I never would have quessed, but remember;

    The shadow knows!
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    Oct 28, 2013, 05:14 PM
    ma0641's responses are always plumb good!
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    Oct 28, 2013, 06:31 PM
    How do you know if your toilet is draining/ refining to the correct point? Will it make a sound?
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    Oct 28, 2013, 06:33 PM
    Toilet
    If I have a clog or block will I have the correct drainage/ refilling levels in my toilet ? Will it make any sounds?
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    Oct 28, 2013, 06:47 PM
    It is draining correctly when everything disappears.

    What does refining mean?
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    Oct 28, 2013, 06:51 PM
    The refill level in the tank is purely a function of the float level. Nothing else.

    Below the adjusted level the valve opens... when it gets to the adjusted level it shuts the water off.

    What kind of sounds do you mean....I've never heard a silent one yet.
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    Oct 28, 2013, 06:52 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hkstroud View Post
    It is draining correctly when everything disappears.

    What does refining mean?
    Re-filling* sorry
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    Oct 28, 2013, 06:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by smoothy View Post
    The refill level in the tank is purely a function of the float level. Nothing else.

    Below the adjusted level the valve opens... when it gets to the adjusted level it shuts the water off.

    What kind of sounds do you mean....I've never heard a silent one yet.
    I mean when it's not in use if the was a partial / clog would there be a sound or no
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    Oct 28, 2013, 07:10 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by MirandaR View Post
    I mean when it's not in use if the was a partial / clog would there be a sound or no
    Once the tank is full there shouldn't be any sounds at all if there is a partial clog or not... they are completely unrelated.

    If you hear water running at intervals you have a leaking flapper valve. A few drops of food coloring into the tank will let you know....if you see ANY of it in the bowl after sitting overnight before you flush you have a leak.
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    Oct 28, 2013, 07:53 PM
    When the tank and bowl are refilling you will hear the sound of water running. Some toilets are a little louder than others but all make a little noise.

    Quit worrying, your toilet is OK. Just tell you boyfriend the house rule is.
    "Don't put anything down the toilet that you haven't eaten first."
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    Oct 29, 2013, 03:51 AM
    could they find it some other way?
    It's not her toilet guys... it's her PARENT's toilet!

    Now you know why she is so concerned... ;)

    Mark
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    Oct 29, 2013, 05:54 AM
    Very insightful Mark, missed that entirely.
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    Oct 29, 2013, 06:21 AM
    SHe's got more to worry about with the fact condoms are only 80% effective... than if one is going to block the toilet drain.


    If she's in a house with a septic system... its going to be in it for a very long time.
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    Oct 29, 2013, 06:27 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by smoothy View Post
    SHe's got more to worry about with the fact condoms are only 80% effective... than if one is going to block the toilet drain.


    If she's in a house with a septic system... its going to be in it for a very long time.
    We had our tank cleaned out last year, and my oh my... what had floated to the top of the cleanout? You got it... condoms. The kids had some explaining to do!
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    Oct 29, 2013, 06:28 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by teacherjenn4 View Post
    We had our tank cleaned out last year, and my oh my... what had floated to the top of the cleanout? You got it... condoms. The kids had some explaining to do!
    Glad you said it... because that was exactly what I was hinting at.
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    Oct 29, 2013, 08:01 AM
    But don't most homeowners not even look at what is being pumped out?

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