replying to pete, shutterbug wrote:
jlguth wrote:

I have been told my toilet is"worn out" and that is why the water
flushes so slowly......that the porcelian is worn
out.................have not heard of that before......suggestion by a
plumber was to pour dishwashing soap in bowl every couple of
days.....would improve but not much
ANy ideas??? Toilet might be 20 years old


I was told the same thing today. Apparently, the water is forced into the
drain so that the flushing action can take place. Carbon build-up can
slow that forced water stream, neutralizing the flushing action. Go
figure.


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