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Default Toilet clog problem

On Sep 16, 11:46*am, Daniel Prince wrote:
My toilet has been plugging up a lot recently. *I do not think it is
the trap in the toilet because when I put a toilet auger down the
toilet, it did not hit the clog until it was about 26 inches down.

Is there a SeeSnake type inspection camera that is flexible enough
to go through a toilet trap? *Is there anything else I can do to
identify the problem? *Thank you in advance for all replies.
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Ok basics

Flush toilet with bucket of water, does it always fush OK?

If it does NOT then pull toilet and make it into a big project.....

If using a bucket flushes properly the toliet asnd drain lines are
fine

the problem is the internal passages inside the toilet that send water
around the bowl rim.the water comes from the small line that goes to
the dip tube in the tank

these passages and exit holes under the rim can get sediment buildup
over time, it slows water flow,.

flush toilet and watch water in bowl, does it just swirl around?

if so acid is your friend for 5 bucks and a few minutes time its
easily fixable. its safe effective easy and worth trying before you
pull toilet, which can have downsides.

like ooops the flange cracked, ooops the water line in the wall has
developed a leak, the wife says as long as your pulling the toilet
lets remodel the bathroom, etc etc etc,..,

try the bucket flush and report back here with the results