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Toilet not clearing properly

  • 12-10-2014 09:41AM
    #1
    Kebab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭


    We had the flushing mechanism in the cistern replaced a couple of weeks ago as the previous one had broken. Since being replaced the toilet flushes but doesn't clear whats in the toilet properly. Toilet paper and heavier "material" is left still in the toilet after a flush.

    Any idea what could be wrong?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    GrumpyMe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭GrumpyMe


    Does the cistern fill completely up to the marked max level?
    Does the cistern empty completely?
    Does it flush on one movement(sic) of the lever handle?
    Did it always flush the contents properly before the mechanism broke?


  • #3
    Kebab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭Kebab


    Hi grumpy me thanks for the reply.

    In Oder of your questions

    Yes
    Yes
    No
    Yes

    It seems to flush fine but when we check there's still stuff left in the bowl.


  • #4
    GrumpyMe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭GrumpyMe


    Kebab wrote: »
    Hi grumpy me thanks for the reply.

    In Oder of your questions

    Yes
    Yes
    No
    Yes

    It seems to flush fine but when we check there's still stuff left in the bowl.

    Mabye clarify the NO above - do you have to build up pressure by cranking the lever multiple times before the syphon takes over and pulls the water from the cystern?
    Or are you just saying it takes multiple flushes to shift contents of the bowl?


  • #5
    Kebab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭Kebab


    Kind of both? We are cranking the lever to try and oush more water through, not sure if that would even happen? But certainly it takes multiple flushes to clear the contents of the bowl.


  • #6
    GrumpyMe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭GrumpyMe


    Sound like the problem is from the bowl onwards maybe a partial blockage...
    Try a plunger as a first step.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGndCGSEVwQ
    It might just be a few cotten buds lodged at the wrong spot!
    If you can clear the bowl with multiple flushes it doesnt appear to be blocked completely.
    If plunger doesn't work I think you need a pro!


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  • #7
    Kebab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭Kebab


    Ok will get the husband at it with a plunger so, thanks for the YouTube link and your help!

    K


  • #8
    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    GrumpyMe wrote: »
    It might just be a few cotten buds lodged at the wrong spot!

    Who in their right mind flushes cotton buds down the toilet?


  • #9
    GrumpyMe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭GrumpyMe


    No one that I know!


  • #10
    Kebab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭Kebab


    Us neither! Grumpyme, the plunger seems to have worked, thanks again :)


  • #11
    GrumpyMe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭GrumpyMe


    Kebab wrote: »
    Us neither!
    :D
    Kebab wrote: »
    the plunger seems to have worked, thanks again smile.png
    Woo hoo!


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