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    chadrene Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 21, 2011, 04:27 PM
    Toilet won't flush all the way
    We have done everything that we know to do. We have snaked th toilet, taken the toilet off and snaked again. Nothing seems to be blocking. We have adjusted the guts. Do we need new guts? It's our main bathroom and I get embarrassed when company wants to use the bathroom and things are still floating. :( Help
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    Sep 21, 2011, 04:42 PM
    Hi Chadrene

    Is the water level in the tank about 1/2" to 1" below the overflow tube (see image)? If not, water volume may be the issue here.

    How about the "hang time" on the flapper? Here, if you flush the toilet and hold the flapper in the up position throughout the flush... does the toilet flush well now?

    Let me know about both cases, OK?

    Mark
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    Sep 22, 2011, 07:48 AM
    As for that lazy potty. Look down at the bottom of the bowl. If there is a small hole, then that is a jet that starts the syphon action. If it's clogged the water will just swirl around and slowly go down leaving solids behind. Take your finger,(UGH! ) and run it around the inside of the opening. Over the years minerals build up and cut down on the syphon (flush) action. If it is rough or you feel build up, take a table knife and put a bend in it to get around the curve in the bowl and chip and scrap it clear. Next take a coathanger and clear out the holes around the rim. They start the swirling action. And last, check the water level in the tank. It should be 1/2" below the top of the over flow tube. Good lkuck, Tom
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