On Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:53:22 -0500, "Betsy" -0 wrote:

Here's what has worked for me several times. I've had serious plumbing
problems in the last year, and just couldn't afford the plumber.

If you have a wet/dry vac, drain the bowl contents into it. Then stuff the
flexible hose, minus attachments, down the drain as far as you can. If the
hose is too big, spend a few bucks for a narrow hose & adapter.

Stuff rags around the hose in the bowl so you get a good vacuum. Flip the
switch, and voila!

It may take a few tries, but is well worth the savings.

As for the contents of the wet/dry vac: once the toilet is cleared, then
gradually dump the contents back into the toilet in small doses and flush
lots of extra times.

Good luck. And please let me know if it works.

P.S. I learned this trick from a VERY expensive plumber who I'll never call
back--and never need to!!!!!

It seems you should be praising him and worshiping the ground he walks
on. He told you how to do it yourself and now you are saving hundreds
or maybe even thousands of dollars. Nice gratitude.
Then of course maybe he told you how to fix it yourself because your
house is a **** hole and he cant stand to go there anymore. :-P
Bubba


"Ron Hubbard" wrote in message
...
This question must come up quite often around here, but does anyone know
what to do about a severely clogged toilet, short of calling a plumber?

Ron

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