toilet acts like it is clogged but is not???
Shannon01
15 years ago
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Comments (27)> what is this about the Drake II flapper? The standard flapper looks like this: That hole on the side allows it to fill with water and fall closed fairly quickly. But you can get a flapper designed for Toto's (now discontinued) low-end "Power Gravity" commodes (rather than "G-max", etc.) that is interchangable, but doesn't have the hole on the side (and sometimes a hole gap reducer on the bottom) which makes the flapper stay open longer before falling shut: These pictures are actually not of the Toto-branded flappers but rather of generic Korky replacements, but from what I read, they actually make the part for Toto, and the ones they sell under their own brand, in this case # 2022BP, are identical except for packaging, and even have "Toto" embossed on them, but are less expensive. You can also get this Korky 3060BP adjustable flapper which Home Depot sells in their stores, which lets you rotate the sleeve that opens or closes holes on its side: > I will be installing the Maris (has the same flushing system as the Drake II). Are you sure? A quick look online shows a more elaborate dual-flush setup > Your flap solution is an awfully expensive upgrade. You can get a replacement flapper for $10. > Questions: > Where did you get your information about the flap? From a plumber who has worked on these > How would I find out what kind of flap I have on the Maris? Toto's website has parts diagrams for all their current products. They show two versions of the Maris, one with a conventional tank and one with a tank that's hidden behind the wall between the studs. Both of them are dual-flush units, which I have no experience with, but these don't seem to use conventional flappers but rather a more elaborate flush valve assembly, either THU356 (regular tank) or THU322href> (in-wall tank). Note: I have not actually used this exact product on my Drake II; rather I bought the adjustable flapper to replace a solid flapper from a Gerber Viper 1.28gpf that I thought could use more water per flush, then moved the old Gerber flapper to the Toto, which made it flush using a bit more water, though I should note that it does a fine job even with 1.28gpf and I may switch back. I'm just paranoid about overflowing toilets when there's expensive new carpeting right outside the bathroom....See MoreToilet doesn't flush...Vent clog??
Comments (3)The only way you are going to find out if the vent pipe is plugeed is go up on the roof and look. To save yourself a trip take a plumbers snake with you to run down it to see if you have something clogging it. You should not have any water in it at all. It should be empty to the bottom....See Moretoilets clog too easily
Comments (6)Actually alexbar001 I've been trying to picture a camera that will negotiate a 3/4" or 1" galvanized pipe. You've been posting on all the plumbing post wih pipes regardless if they are supply or waste. In the U.S. our normal house supply is 3/4" to 1 1/2" and waste is 4" . Is your supply really 3" clay pipes? This is from one of your other posts. ""Our problem was also in the supply line and guess what - had tree roots. I'm not an expert but tree roots are pretty strong and the water pressure would have to be pretty strong to prevent tree roots wouldn't u think? Also, who knows the companies might not even be able to line galvanised pipe, i don't know I only had clay pipes.""...See MoreNeed help! Low flush toilets keep clogging
Comments (11)We had a problem in this house -- most often with one son's bathroom. We kept telling him not to use so much toilet paper, flush twice if needed, etc. Not until we had family guests using the bathroom and flooding our master bathroom and causing us to have to rip out the ceiling did we discover that the original plumbing had been run in such a way that any solid waste had a junction where it could easily catch and not flow as it should. We rerouted that plumbing and I don't think we've had a back up since. We have also experienced a main drain line section that was not cemented into place on either end, resulting in dirt and sludge filling it in over time. That didn't cause toilet stoppages so much as back up in the shower on the other end. Another one that took time to discover and $$$ to fix. Another thing I have heard of but not had to deal with it construction debris in the drain lines causing problems. Sometimes it isn't the toilet and it can be hard to figure out. I would talk to some neighbors and find out if any of them are having plumbing issues and it they are satisfied with their toilets. Research online to see if there are issues reported with that toilet. Document the problem with both the builder and the the toilet manufacturer and stay on top diagnosing the problem so you don't lose any right to have them address it....See Morehomebound
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