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Clogged drains & toilets Denver
A clogged toilet can put your whole bathroom out of commission. Most clogs in toilets happen in the outlet pipe on the back of the bowl.This is because the pipe is curved inside the toilet to help prevent sewer gases from seeping upwards through the closet flange where the toilet is connected.
Clearing a Clogged Toilet
You can generally clear a clogged toilet with a plunger, otherwise known as the plumbers' friend. Make sure that there's enough water in the toilet bowl to cover the rubber suction cup, then work the handle of the plunger up and down. If there isn't enough water in the bowl, do not flush the toilet; flushing a clogged toilet will just cause the bowl to overflow. Instead, bring a pan or pot of water from another source to supply the water you need to cover the plunger cup. There are two types of plungers, and the one with a bulb-type head is especially effective for toilets. Some types have a fold-out head that's designed for toilet use. What to Use for a Clogged Toilet Drain
Plunger - A plunger is used to provide suction, which will pop the clog clear and allow it to be flushed away. Place the cup of the plunger over the mouth of the drain and pump it up and down quickly several time. Flush the toilet; if the water drains away, the clog is gone. Auger - An auger is also known as a plumbing snake, and it involves a long metallic cord with a corkscrew tip that is threaded down into the drain. The end of the snake cuts up the clog or drags it back up so that it can be disposed of. A closet auger is specifically made for use with a toilet. Dissolution - You may also try to dissolve the clog. Pour a cup of that is equal parts hot water and equal parts dish detergent down the drain, wait 30 minutes and try flushing. Do not use drain cleaners, as they can corrode the pipes. Sometime a rooter is the best method for unclogging drains A clogged toilet drain results in water that drains very slowly or which rises in the toilet bowl. A clogged toilet is not something that will get better with repeated flushings, so deal with the matter as soon as possible.
