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Ok so I'm slightly worried...

By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

Right I don't mean to be crude but I have a toilet problem and I'm scared to flush.

For a while now I've had to push the button again after having already flushed it to stop it still flushing,if that made sense. Yesterday however it took ages to stop.

I've just had a number 2 so really need to dispose said poo,but nervous about doing so as I don't want to flood my toilet.

Please help...

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By *ax1971Man over a year ago

St helens

Get a bucket of water and throw it down toilet for now will work for emergencies...xx

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By *ebjonnsonMan over a year ago

Maldon

I’m not a plumber but can’t see how it would flood. Only a limited amount of water in the cistern and as long as you haven’t blocked the loo - all will be fine. Surely ladies don’t block the loo - unless, excess use of paper?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

You could also take the top off the cistern and control the ball-cock manually. Then you can flush the loo and control the cistern refilling itself

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By *ensuallover1000Man over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

It sounds as though you might have to pick the offending object out of there manually.....

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"It sounds as though you might have to pick the offending object out of there manually.....

I'm not digging that idea to be honest,can you come and do it for me...please?

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"You could also take the top off the cistern and control the ball-cock manually. Then you can flush the loo and control the cistern refilling itself

I'm only used to controlling certain types of cocks,toilets not being one of them. I shall delve into it more thankyou.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"I’m not a plumber but can’t see how it would flood. Only a limited amount of water in the cistern and as long as you haven’t blocked the loo - all will be fine. Surely ladies don’t block the loo - unless, excess use of paper?

That's reassuring.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Get a bucket of water and throw it down toilet for now will work for emergencies...xx"

I like that idea until I'm brave enough to flush.

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By *uciyassMan over a year ago

sheffield

Get stuck in if its a button on the top you need to unscrew the surrounding plate off then you will see two cylinders in the centre pull the middle one up if its the good old handle lift top off and pull from inside sounds like the balls and cock are not getting regular attention

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By *ady LickWoman over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Get a stick and five it a poke before you flush then follow the advice about doing the ball cock bit manually.

My daughter flushed once, the water rose to about a cm under the rim! That was quite a scary moment!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Great opportunity to answer the door to a plumber in your underwear.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Right I don't mean to be crude but I have a toilet problem and I'm scared to flush.

For a while now I've had to push the button again after having already flushed it to stop it still flushing,if that made sense. Yesterday however it took ages to stop.

I've just had a number 2 so really need to dispose said poo,but nervous about doing so as I don't want to flood my toilet.

Please help..."

Call plumber

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

There is a thing where you can use cling film/ plastic wrap over the toilet. As it fills you keep pressure on it and the pressure forces everything through the pipes. Plenty of videos online showing how to do it!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What ??

A delicate lady like you craps?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Pu your hand in a plastic bag and Fish it out dog walker style

Then just lob it over the fence

Neighbors think it’s some unscrupulous dog persons, the perfect crime

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By *ink Panther.Woman over a year ago

Preston

Get your poop knife out

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Get a stick and five it a poke before you flush then follow the advice about doing the ball cock bit manually.

My daughter flushed once, the water rose to about a cm under the rim! That was quite a scary moment!"

That reminds me of my daughter when she was due to start school fulltime. During the school hols I needed to get her to wipe her own bum after a number 2 incase she needed one in school.

Well she started crying and asked me to wipe her and I said no calmly as she was a big girl now and had to do it herself. After about the 20th time of her asking me she got the message and did it herself.

Thing was I didn't realise she was using so much toilet paper that when she flushed it came right up to the rim and was close to overflowing. It was one of those types of toilet that had a ridge inside so didn't help either.

Bless I still remind her of that infront of her friends,revenge for all those tantrums!

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By *ax1971Man over a year ago

St helens

"Pu your hand in a plastic bag and Fish it out dog walker style

Then just lob it over the fence

Neighbors think it’s some unscrupulous dog persons, the perfect crime

That's why i moved away from you. .. lol. .

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Right I don't mean to be crude but I have a toilet problem and I'm scared to flush.

For a while now I've had to push the button again after having already flushed it to stop it still flushing,if that made sense. Yesterday however it took ages to stop.

I've just had a number 2 so really need to dispose said poo,but nervous about doing so as I don't want to flood my toilet.

Please help...

Call plumber

D "

See I would call my plumber,but I know it's probably something simple.

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By *ebjonnsonMan over a year ago

Maldon

"Right I don't mean to be crude but I have a toilet problem and I'm scared to flush.

For a while now I've had to push the button again after having already flushed it to stop it still flushing,if that made sense. Yesterday however it took ages to stop.

I've just had a number 2 so really need to dispose said poo,but nervous about doing so as I don't want to flood my toilet.

Please help...

Call plumber

See I would call my plumber,but I know it's probably something simple."

Must be sorted by now surely?

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"What ??

A delicate lady like you craps?

They're very delicate craps,damn it where is a man when you need one!

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By *innie The MinxWoman over a year ago

Under the Duvet

"Get a bucket of water and throw it down toilet for now will work for emergencies...xx

I like that idea until I'm brave enough to flush."

Yep use a bucket to flush it. Then check on Youtube to see how to fix it.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Pu your hand in a plastic bag and Fish it out dog walker style

Then just lob it over the fence

Neighbors think it’s some unscrupulous dog persons, the perfect crime

I don't like either of my neighbours so I'll wait til I do another one and lob one either side. Bloody good idea.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Have a look inside your cistern. Sounds like something is sticking; you might have a bit of rust or something needs adjusting/replacing.

(That'll be £120 love)

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Get your poop knife out

What the buggery is a poop knife,I don't believe I have one.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I think you need to look at the ball cock inside and also make sure you handle is tight from the bolt inside the system

Hope this helps

But definitely a bucket of water will flush away any nasty gremlins left behind

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Have a look inside your cistern. Sounds like something is sticking; you might have a bit of rust or something needs adjusting/replacing.

(That'll be £120 love)"

Exactly. Sounds like you know what you're talking about,will a fiver do?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Sounds like a sticky flush. Even if it keeps filling the cistern there should be an overflow pipe which will stop any water leaking out onto the bathroom/toilet floor.

Have you got an isolation valve on the water pipe going into the toilet? You can turn this off to stop the water until it gets repaired.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"I think you need to look at the ball cock inside and also make sure you handle is tight from the bolt inside the system

Hope this helps

But definitely a bucket of water will flush away any nasty gremlins left behind

Poo has been sent to poo land.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Right I don't mean to be crude but I have a toilet problem and I'm scared to flush.

For a while now I've had to push the button again after having already flushed it to stop it still flushing,if that made sense. Yesterday however it took ages to stop.

I've just had a number 2 so really need to dispose said poo,but nervous about doing so as I don't want to flood my toilet.

Please help..."

Sounds like the plunger seat rubber is worn and so not sealing closed properly. You shouldnt flood the bathroom...as 1, it continues to leak into the bowl and so it keeps topping up cistern. There is a auto float switch which cuts off water entering cistern at a preset level.

Flush again. It'll be ok.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Sounds like a sticky flush. Even if it keeps filling the cistern there should be an overflow pipe which will stop any water leaking out onto the bathroom/toilet floor.

Have you got an isolation valve on the water pipe going into the toilet? You can turn this off to stop the water until it gets repaired."

Ok that's good to know,I can't see an isolation valve. I think I'll just wait until my boiler needs servicing and get him to look at it then.

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By *arnayguyMan over a year ago

Durham Tees

Well it's rather a unique first meet social but count me in.

As one of your numerous admirers, I would not be de-turd. I will plop by a bit later and see if I can sort it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

When cistern is emptied... lift the ball cock (float) up until the water stops filling in (wedge up in place with a stick or tie up with string) Then reach down with other hand and clean the tank out....add water with bucket and flush again. Hopefully that may just clear and debris that may also have caused plunger to not sit properly.

Hope that sorts it. (I do property maintenance and repairs)

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By *edbath 5Man over a year ago

london

Buy some one shot. Tip that down there and leave for 15 minutes.

Question. Do you use wet wipes to clean yourself. If so these are one of the biggest reasons for blocked drains these days

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Buy some one shot. Tip that down there and leave for 15 minutes.

Question. Do you use wet wipes to clean yourself. If so these are one of the biggest reasons for blocked drains these days"

Wipes are indeed!

One tip to help clean it is to empty cistern as I suggested earlier and then put 3 or 4 tablespoons of baking powder in and ad 3 or 4 table spoons of vinegar. Stir quickly and leave for 5 mins...stir ever so often. Then add warm...NOT hot water and flush.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"When cistern is emptied... lift the ball cock (float) up until the water stops filling in (wedge up in place with a stick or tie up with string) Then reach down with other hand and clean the tank out....add water with bucket and flush again. Hopefully that may just clear and debris that may also have caused plunger to not sit properly.

Hope that sorts it. (I do property maintenance and repairs)"

You sound like you know what you're talking,I just don't want to mess with it though and make it worse. I'm normally not too bad at diy,but I'm being a fanny at the moment.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

Hope that sorts it. (I do property maintenance and repairs)

You sound like you know what you're talking,I just don't want to mess with it though and make it worse. I'm normally not too bad at diy,but I'm being a fanny at the moment."

*about

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Buy some one shot. Tip that down there and leave for 15 minutes.

Question. Do you use wet wipes to clean yourself. If so these are one of the biggest reasons for blocked drains these days"

But it's not really a blocked drain is it? I do on occasion use wet wipes actually.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Have a look inside your cistern. Sounds like something is sticking; you might have a bit of rust or something needs adjusting/replacing.

(That'll be £120 love)

Exactly. Sounds like you know what you're talking about,will a fiver do?"

You can pay me in kind

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It's an overflowing cistern people, not a blocked toilet. Jeez, does nobody read around here

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Have a look inside your cistern. Sounds like something is sticking; you might have a bit of rust or something needs adjusting/replacing.

(That'll be £120 love)

Exactly. Sounds like you know what you're talking about,will a fiver do?

You can pay me in kind

I wish there were more people around like you it would save me a fortune.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Hope that sorts it. (I do property maintenance and repairs)

You sound like you know what you're talking,I just don't want to mess with it though and make it worse. I'm normally not too bad at diy,but I'm being a fanny at the moment.

*about"

Shame it wasn't yesterday... I travelled from Norfolk to Liverpool and could have stopped for a coffee instead of cardboard roadside café coffee and fixed it at sane time.

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By *corpio67Man over a year ago

hillingdon

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

does your shower head reach the loo, if so give it a good hot water showering

if not a few buckets of hot water

i say hot as it breaks down any tampax or tissues etc

pour a bottle of bleach down before bedtime and leave over night , will also help break anything down

you could also get a towel , put a small soft ball in it , or even twist it so you have a ball shape at the end , use this as a plunger ,

push it into pan , and push and pull fast creating a suction noise

its not much .............

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By *corpio67Man over a year ago

hillingdon

Just sounds like the cistern needs a service!

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"does your shower head reach the loo, if so give it a good hot water showering

if not a few buckets of hot water

i say hot as it breaks down any tampax or tissues etc

pour a bottle of bleach down before bedtime and leave over night , will also help break anything down

you could also get a towel , put a small soft ball in it , or even twist it so you have a ball shape at the end , use this as a plunger ,

push it into pan , and push and pull fast creating a suction noise

its not much ............."

Ta but refer to Sybarites comment.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"does your shower head reach the loo, if so give it a good hot water showering

if not a few buckets of hot water

i say hot as it breaks down any tampax or tissues etc

pour a bottle of bleach down before bedtime and leave over night , will also help break anything down

you could also get a towel , put a small soft ball in it , or even twist it so you have a ball shape at the end , use this as a plunger ,

push it into pan , and push and pull fast creating a suction noise

its not much ............."

oops wrong advice , its a sticky ball cock / flush valve

i just bought a dual system flush valve from screwfix for 13 quid , easy to fit

wd 40 sprayed on the moving parts might work

lift the lid off the cistern , gently operate the flusher as you spray wd40

only a little not loads

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Pmsl .... sorry it won’t flood if it’s running hun it’s designed not to unless you have a blockage round the u bend then it will... it’s probably that the float in side the cistern is stuck in the open position or the return washer at the base of the flush mechanism isn’t seating correctly... just take the lid off the cistern put your hand in and lift and close it a few times might clear it if not I’m sure there’s a few plumbers on here that will come sort it as well as sort your self to lol ....

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By *edbath 5Man over a year ago

london

"Buy some one shot. Tip that down there and leave for 15 minutes.

Question. Do you use wet wipes to clean yourself. If so these are one of the biggest reasons for blocked drains these days

But it's not really a blocked drain is it? I do on occasion use wet wipes actually."

If the water is rising you sound like you have a problem both ends.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Pmsl .... sorry it won’t flood if it’s running hun it’s designed not to unless you have a blockage round the u bend then it will... it’s probably that the float in side the cistern is stuck in the open position or the return washer at the base of the flush mechanism isn’t seating correctly... just take the lid off the cistern put your hand in and lift and close it a few times might clear it if not I’m sure there’s a few plumbers on here that will come sort it as well as sort your self to lol ...."

You laughing at my dumbness,charming. Well I keep taking the lid off having a look decide I haven't a scoobies what I'm looking at and stick it back down. I need to slap my rubbers on and have a closer look.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Right I don't mean to be crude but I have a toilet problem and I'm scared to flush.

For a while now I've had to push the button again after having already flushed it to stop it still flushing,if that made sense. Yesterday however it took ages to stop.

I've just had a number 2 so really need to dispose said poo,but nervous about doing so as I don't want to flood my toilet.

Please help...

Call plumber

See I would call my plumber,but I know it's probably something simple."
.

It sounds like it isnt to be honest.

Your flush valve is jamming in the open position, it's a relatively easy job for a plumber but probably beyond a novice

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Buy some one shot. Tip that down there and leave for 15 minutes.

Question. Do you use wet wipes to clean yourself. If so these are one of the biggest reasons for blocked drains these days

But it's not really a blocked drain is it? I do on occasion use wet wipes actually.

If the water is rising you sound like you have a problem both ends. "

The water isn't rising.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"does your shower head reach the loo, if so give it a good hot water showering

if not a few buckets of hot water

i say hot as it breaks down any tampax or tissues etc

pour a bottle of bleach down before bedtime and leave over night , will also help break anything down

you could also get a towel , put a small soft ball in it , or even twist it so you have a ball shape at the end , use this as a plunger ,

push it into pan , and push and pull fast creating a suction noise

its not much .............

Ta but refer to Sybarites comment."

*sigh* It's like talking to a brick wall round here sometimes.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Buy some one shot. Tip that down there and leave for 15 minutes.

Question. Do you use wet wipes to clean yourself. If so these are one of the biggest reasons for blocked drains these days

But it's not really a blocked drain is it? I do on occasion use wet wipes actually.

If the water is rising you sound like you have a problem both ends.

The water isn't rising."

Give up now.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Right I don't mean to be crude but I have a toilet problem and I'm scared to flush.

For a while now I've had to push the button again after having already flushed it to stop it still flushing,if that made sense. Yesterday however it took ages to stop.

I've just had a number 2 so really need to dispose said poo,but nervous about doing so as I don't want to flood my toilet.

Please help...

Call plumber

See I would call my plumber,but I know it's probably something simple..

It sounds like it isnt to be honest.

Your flush valve is jamming in the open position, it's a relatively easy job for a plumber but probably beyond a novice"

You ain't seen me in action.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"does your shower head reach the loo, if so give it a good hot water showering

if not a few buckets of hot water

i say hot as it breaks down any tampax or tissues etc

pour a bottle of bleach down before bedtime and leave over night , will also help break anything down

you could also get a towel , put a small soft ball in it , or even twist it so you have a ball shape at the end , use this as a plunger ,

push it into pan , and push and pull fast creating a suction noise

its not much .............

Ta but refer to Sybarites comment.

*sigh* It's like talking to a brick wall round here sometimes. "

Isn't it,I have had some good advise mind. Haven't a clue what I'm looking at,but it sounds good.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

One of my toilets does this, continues to flush sometimes. I stop it by taking the top off the cistern and poking the bits inside about a bit, it's something sticking in the works on mine, the ballcock stays down and doesn't rise to stop water intake. You could try that.

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By *illy_the_tvTV/TS over a year ago

hoorn, Netherlands

"Great opportunity to answer the door to a plumber in your underwear."

Yeah I think when they have to try to unclog a shit filled toilet, it may slightly kill the mood

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’m sniggering at some of the comments.

I like toilet humour *boom boom*

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

OP I've sent a pm if you want just get in touch. I'm around for about 20 mins.

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By *is vixen at playCouple over a year ago

Dundee

"Right I don't mean to be crude but I have a toilet problem and I'm scared to flush.

For a while now I've had to push the button again after having already flushed it to stop it still flushing,if that made sense. Yesterday however it took ages to stop.

I've just had a number 2 so really need to dispose said poo,but nervous about doing so as I don't want to flood my toilet.

Please help..."

Chuck it out the window. G

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

this post is shit

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

updated 3 hours ago

"does your shower head reach the loo, if so give it a good hot water showering

if not a few buckets of hot water

i say hot as it breaks down any tampax or tissues etc

pour a bottle of bleach down before bedtime and leave over night , will also help break anything down

you could also get a towel , put a small soft ball in it , or even twist it so you have a ball shape at the end , use this as a plunger ,

push it into pan , and push and pull fast creating a suction noise

its not much ............."

oops wrong advice , its a sticky ball cock / flush valve

i just bought a dual system flush valve from screwfix for 13 quid , easy to fit

wd 40 sprayed on the moving parts might work

lift the lid off the cistern , gently operate the flusher as you spray wd40

only a little not loads

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By *eardsandboobsCouple over a year ago

north of lincoln

Go to YouTube and search for how to unblock your toilet with cling film , will soon sort it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

BREAKING NEWS

Women poo!

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By *ig_eric_tionMan over a year ago

IPSWICH

As long as the toilet isn't blocked it won't overflow if it keeps running. Sounds like your ball cock is sticking.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Right I don't mean to be crude but I have a toilet problem and I'm scared to flush.

For a while now I've had to push the button again after having already flushed it to stop it still flushing,if that made sense. Yesterday however it took ages to stop.

I've just had a number 2 so really need to dispose said poo,but nervous about doing so as I don't want to flood my toilet.

Please help...

Call plumber

See I would call my plumber,but I know it's probably something simple..

It sounds like it isnt to be honest.

Your flush valve is jamming in the open position, it's a relatively easy job for a plumber but probably beyond a novice

You ain't seen me in action. "
.

Well I could watch you in action while fixing said valve

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"updated 3 hours ago

"does your shower head reach the loo, if so give it a good hot water showering

if not a few buckets of hot water

i say hot as it breaks down any tampax or tissues etc

pour a bottle of bleach down before bedtime and leave over night , will also help break anything down

you could also get a towel , put a small soft ball in it , or even twist it so you have a ball shape at the end , use this as a plunger ,

push it into pan , and push and pull fast creating a suction noise

its not much ............."

oops wrong advice , its a sticky ball cock / flush valve

i just bought a dual system flush valve from screwfix for 13 quid , easy to fit

wd 40 sprayed on the moving parts might work

lift the lid off the cistern , gently operate the flusher as you spray wd40

only a little not loads"

I'll try it ta.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"As long as the toilet isn't blocked it won't overflow if it keeps running. Sounds like your ball cock is sticking. "

Cock's eh they're a bloody nuisance.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Go to YouTube and search for how to unblock your toilet with cling film , will soon sort it "

It's not blocked.

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By *ig_eric_tionMan over a year ago

IPSWICH

"As long as the toilet isn't blocked it won't overflow if it keeps running. Sounds like your ball cock is sticking.

Cock's eh they're a bloody nuisance."

Especially when they get stuck.

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By *ink Panther.Woman over a year ago

Preston

"Get your poop knife out

What the buggery is a poop knife,I don't believe I have one."

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5271389/Man-discovers-having-poop-knife-isnt-normal.html

You’re welcome

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By *ink Panther.Woman over a year ago

Preston

So, is it sorted?

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"So, is it sorted?

No I threw some water down it so I didn't need to look at last night's tea then went and did some gardening.

I'm sure it'll sort itself out if I ignore it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

could dig a hole in the garden ....

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Get your poop knife out

What the buggery is a poop knife,I don't believe I have one.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5271389/Man-discovers-having-poop-knife-isnt-normal.html

You’re welcome

I feel a bit sick now thanks for that.

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By *edbath 5Man over a year ago

london

"It's an overflowing cistern people, not a blocked toilet. Jeez, does nobody read around here

If people are trying to help but you’re not 100 clear what the problem is I don’t think having a go at people is a good thing.

What’s your poo got to do with a Cisten that flushes twice before stopping.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Is your ball cock getting trapped while it rises ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It's not the ballcock and it's not blocked.

It's your flush valve that's jamming open

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"It's an overflowing cistern people, not a blocked toilet. Jeez, does nobody read around here

If people are trying to help but you’re not 100 clear what the problem is I don’t think having a go at people is a good thing.

What’s your poo got to do with a Cisten that flushes twice before stopping. "

That wasn't me that said that by the way.

I'm scared to flush incase it flows over,I've been assured this is not the case though,so I'll be able to sleep peacefully in my bed tonight.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Is your ball cock getting trapped while it rises ? "

Erm...

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"It's not the ballcock and it's not blocked.

It's your flush valve that's jamming open

Don't roll you eyes at me I know it isn't blocked I never said it was. The next person to say anything about it being blocked will be sat on.

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By *tuartsCelloCouple over a year ago

Bristol

Sounds like you have lime scale in the button mechanism, just unscrew it and give it a clean ?? Xx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is your ball cock getting trapped while it rises ?

Erm..."
some times it can get trapped on the side of the system as it rises and keeps filling

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A good loo plunger can be made with a carrier bag over a mop head or something put the back over the head let it retain a little air and hold on with some rubber bands when to put it down the loo the water surface with flatten out the bag creating a seal so as you work it up n down it forces anything in the u trap out yes soil pipe

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By *ophieslutTV/TS over a year ago

Central

"Buy some one shot. Tip that down there and leave for 15 minutes.

Question. Do you use wet wipes to clean yourself. If so these are one of the biggest reasons for blocked drains these days"

Wet wipes were one of the major contributors to the gigantic 250 metre long London 'Fatberg'

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/londons-monster-fatberg-finally-defeated-after-two-months-of-gutwrenching-work-a3675866.html

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

But as others are saying it sounds like the float valve ( ball cock ) isn't closing properly . If you look at the water pipe attached to it under the cistern lid you will see a plastic knob / nut to adjust the pressure on the valve try a 1/2 turn or so on that ..

( not a plumber but it's a very simple valve )

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"A good loo plunger can be made with a carrier bag over a mop head or something put the back over the head let it retain a little air and hold on with some rubber bands when to put it down the loo the water surface with flatten out the bag creating a seal so as you work it up n down it forces anything in the u trap out yes soil pipe "

But...

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By *izzy.Woman over a year ago

Stoke area

"Is your ball cock getting trapped while it rises ?

Erm..."

The ball cock is the round thing that looks like a ball and it's on a long strip of metal. When you flush and it comes up on top of the water, does it rise with the water level smoothly. Is the problem that it doesn't stop at the top ?

If it goes too high you can weight it down or gently bend the metal lever it floats on.

Or there might be a valve stuck to do with it.

Take the top off the cistern and watch what happens. If you are worried have a plastic jug with you, then if the flush does go too high in the toilet you can bail it out ( like a sinking boat). But this should not happen as there isn't enough water in the cistern to overfill the loo .

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Sounds like you have lime scale in the button mechanism, just unscrew it and give it a clean ?? Xx"

The lid just comes up with the mechanism attached.

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By *cduck and Blue eyesCouple over a year ago

nr chester

I’ve been following all day quietly to see if you’ve flushed yet!!

The intrigue is killing me

So have you? If so, what happened?

Mrs blue eyes

P.s sorry that I have nothing constructive to add,I’m not very good with loo’s and poop and stuff

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

But..."

You're losing this battle.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"I’ve been following all day quietly to see if you’ve flushed yet!!

The intrigue is killing me

So have you? If so, what happened?

Mrs blue eyes

P.s sorry that I have nothing constructive to add,I’m not very good with loo’s and poop and stuff

Nope I'm going to ignore it and hope it corrects itself. Cross your fingers for me will you.

I would go and flush it but I need to go out soon,so I'll do it tomorrow now.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

She doesn't need a plunger, it isn't blocked!

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

But...

You're losing this battle."

I am I keep getting messages on how to unblock it.

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By *orwegian BlueMan over a year ago

Iceland, but Aldi is closer..

Sounds like one of those cisterns that has a trap door valve at the bottom rather than a syphon (syphon cannot continue to flow once the cistern empties), they get scale around the edge of the valve and don't seal properly, thus leaking.

Check to make sure it is that type, it has a cap that is pulled open by the handle rather than a big plastic syphon assembly. If so, hold the ball cock valve up to stop it refilling, flush the toilet to empty the cistern and then clean around the rubber seat of the valve with vinegar or limescale remover.

Don't worry about the toilet flooding, the waste pipe can take the water away faster than it can fill unless you have had an elephant sized dump or your cistern is supplied directly by niagra falls..

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

You've had the roofer, now you need a plumber.....

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

BTW I had a loo that did that (you sometimes had to flush again to get it to stop) and it was a pathetic flusher anyway, and after a couple of new innards we just got the whole thing replaced!!

I can flush anything in nano-seconds now!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

There's no metal in cisterns and hasn't been for like ten years, there's no ball on the ballcocks in fact they were renamed float valves years ago, there's no bendy arms, no lime scale build up, most of them have no adjuster nuts, there's no lever and no coat hanger wire, no overflow pipe and no Syphon washers or Syphoning!.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"There's no metal in cisterns and hasn't been for like ten years, there's no ball on the ballcocks in fact they were renamed float valves years ago, there's no bendy arms, no lime scale build up, most of them have no adjuster nuts, there's no lever and no coat hanger wire, no overflow pipe and no Syphon washers or Syphoning!.

Losts of people still have many older systems..like my own which has all of what you describe as being absent. When terminology changes only those in the know realise this but when talking to ordinary people then older terminology needs to be used.

Oh and mine does gave lime scale build up as my water supply is like that. Some water is hard others soft depending on you location.

Why change something that works well and can be fixed. New isn't always best

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"BTW I had a loo that did that (you sometimes had to flush again to get it to stop) and it was a pathetic flusher anyway, and after a couple of new innards we just got the whole thing replaced!!

I can flush anything in nano-seconds now!!

So you're a real 'gusher' then frisky

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"BTW I had a loo that did that (you sometimes had to flush again to get it to stop) and it was a pathetic flusher anyway, and after a couple of new innards we just got the whole thing replaced!!

I can flush anything in nano-seconds now!!

So you're a real 'gusher' then frisky

Haha, there is gushing in my bathroom.....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It's not the ballcock and it's not blocked.

It's your flush valve that's jamming open

Don't roll you eyes at me I know it isn't blocked I never said it was. The next person to say anything about it being blocked will be sat on."

Have you tried a turd knife?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It's an overflowing cistern people, not a blocked toilet. Jeez, does nobody read around here

Try socials or clubs.

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By *orwegian BlueMan over a year ago

Iceland, but Aldi is closer..

No scale? what type of softy water do you have up north?

And i thought northerners were made of tougher stuff..

The water in London is so hard that we have to have a half an hour soak in calgon after every shower...

Bloody softy norvenas!

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"You've had the roofer, now you need a plumber.....

What I need is the roofer to come back soon again which he has done a couple of times now wink wink and have a wee. Then I may just kinda slip in there that's it's playing up and fingers crossed he'd have a look.

If life was only that easy.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

I can't see any ball in mine.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

There's local hero for that.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"It's not the ballcock and it's not blocked.

It's your flush valve that's jamming open

Don't roll you eyes at me I know it isn't blocked I never said it was. The next person to say anything about it being blocked will be sat on.

Have you tried a turd knife?

Pink has already mentioned one of those and strangely enough I haven't.

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"There's local hero for that."

Yeah I'd have to pay them though,I'm a single mum to ten kid's,seven animal's and three ageing parents I don't have spare cash for that.

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By *reemindCoolMan over a year ago

between Barnsley and Wakefield

the ball cock needs adjusting bending or replacing

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It's not the ballcock and it's not blocked.

It's your flush valve that's jamming open

Don't roll you eyes at me I know it isn't blocked I never said it was. The next person to say anything about it being blocked will be sat on.

Have you tried a turd knife?

Pink has already mentioned one of those and strangely enough I haven't. "

Please don't sit on me.

Did you manage to have a tug on the ball cock?

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By *gnitemybody OP Woman over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"It's not the ballcock and it's not blocked.

It's your flush valve that's jamming open

Don't roll you eyes at me I know it isn't blocked I never said it was. The next person to say anything about it being blocked will be sat on.

Have you tried a turd knife?

Pink has already mentioned one of those and strangely enough I haven't.

Please don't sit on me.

Did you manage to have a tug on the ball cock?"

Last Friday yeah. Wink wink

As for my toilet I have still haven't flushed and it doesn't look like it has a ball cock. So I don't know.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Prob a bit of grit in your flush valve jamming it open. Sorry, can’t remember what the solution was. I googled but got bored at all the men in sheds talk.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Plumber

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

No scale? what type of softy water do you have up north?

And i thought northerners were made of tougher stuff..

The water in London is so hard that we have to have a half an hour soak in calgon after every shower...

Bloody softy norvenas!

"
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We got reservoirs

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