Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Toilet overflow problems

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ThomasB
01-10-08, 04:02 PM
I'm having a problem with my toilet not flushing very well and waste coming up into my bathtub.....I remodeled my bathroom about 5 years ago and installed all new plumbing fixtures.....could this be a problem with the toilet or with a clog somewhere in the drain line?...i really need to solve this problem ...any help would be appreciated...
thanks

chandler
01-10-08, 05:36 PM
I would check for an occluded vent line. This will entail a road trip to the roof, so be careful. You can chug the vent pipe with a garden hose (water off) until the clog goes on down.
cwbuff
01-10-08, 05:58 PM
If this toilet is the only fixture you are having problems with the most likely cause is a blocked trap. Have you tried using a closet auger to clear the trap? Is the waste coming up in hte bowl the same waste that you are trying to flush or is it waste from another source/fixture?

I think a blocked vent is less likely, especially if there are other fixtures in the bathroom where the toilet could get vent air.

great
01-14-08, 07:15 AM
Last month I noticed our water bill was triple what it was in our last house built in 2002 - the water company suggested it might be the toilets. Is there any way to reduce the amount of water the toilets use to flush without replacing them? I have the same problem with some rental toilets (http://www.mesawasteservices.com/) and I really need your help. Thanks.
cwbuff
01-14-08, 12:26 PM
You are irritatingly persistant.
mikeTN
01-14-08, 09:30 PM
Last month I noticed our water bill was triple what it was in our last house built in 2002 - the water company suggested it might be the toilets. Is there any way to reduce the amount of water the toilets use to flush without replacing them? I have the same problem with some rental toilets (http://www.mesawasteservices.com/) and I really need your help. Thanks.

adjust the float so it shuts off sooner. adjust to suit refuse!