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Leroy Mowry December 9th 04 08:53 AM

Toilet foaming.
 
This Niagara toilet flushes very poorly. Whenever a guy tries to
urine, foam would build up in the bowl. Flushing once won't work,
flushing twice won't either. But the third time it will work. That's
about 9-gallons wasted. My previous toilet (American Standard, -
was stolen) works exceptionally well. So well that it only requires a
third of the of the tank to flush out the foams completely. I would like
to prevent the buildup of foams or get rid of them without
spending 9-gallons. What's is a practical way to prevent foaming?

Thanks



m Ransley December 9th 04 09:04 AM

Somebody stole your old toilet, foam from pee would be from the water
or a serious urinary problem, foam is not normal see a doctor if it is
only you


Bubba December 9th 04 11:01 AM

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 08:53:32 GMT, "Leroy Mowry" wrote:

This Niagara toilet flushes very poorly. Whenever a guy tries to
urine, foam would build up in the bowl. Flushing once won't work,
flushing twice won't either. But the third time it will work. That's
about 9-gallons wasted. My previous toilet (American Standard, -
was stolen) works exceptionally well. So well that it only requires a
third of the of the tank to flush out the foams completely. I would like
to prevent the buildup of foams or get rid of them without
spending 9-gallons. What's is a practical way to prevent foaming?

Thanks

Try drinking a non foaming beer

Joseph Meehan December 9th 04 12:29 PM

Leroy Mowry wrote:
This Niagara toilet flushes very poorly. Whenever a guy tries to
urine, foam would build up in the bowl. Flushing once won't work,
flushing twice won't either. But the third time it will work. That's
about 9-gallons wasted. My previous toilet (American Standard, -
was stolen) works exceptionally well. So well that it only requires a
third of the of the tank to flush out the foams completely. I would
like to prevent the buildup of foams or get rid of them without
spending 9-gallons. What's is a practical way to prevent foaming?

Thanks


Have you started using a new cleaner, like an in tank cleaner?

--
Joseph Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math



Leroy Mowry December 9th 04 02:32 PM

"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
Leroy Mowry wrote:
This Niagara toilet flushes very poorly. Whenever a guy tries to
urine, foam would build up in the bowl. Flushing once won't work,
flushing twice won't either. But the third time it will work. That's
about 9-gallons wasted. My previous toilet (American Standard, -
was stolen) works exceptionally well. So well that it only requires a
third of the of the tank to flush out the foams completely. I would
like to prevent the buildup of foams or get rid of them without
spending 9-gallons. What's is a practical way to prevent foaming?


Have you started using a new cleaner, like an in tank cleaner?


I haven't. I was hoping someone might figure out what type of scrub
or formula to put in the tank. If it's a medical problem, I'll look into
it. The theives pretended to be a plumbing contractor, came in broad
daylight and switch it.




Joseph Meehan December 9th 04 02:50 PM

Leroy Mowry wrote:
"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
Leroy Mowry wrote:
This Niagara toilet flushes very poorly. Whenever a guy tries to
urine, foam would build up in the bowl. Flushing once won't work,
flushing twice won't either. But the third time it will work. That's
about 9-gallons wasted. My previous toilet (American Standard, -
was stolen) works exceptionally well. So well that it only requires
a third of the of the tank to flush out the foams completely. I
would like to prevent the buildup of foams or get rid of them
without spending 9-gallons. What's is a practical way to prevent
foaming?


Have you started using a new cleaner, like an in tank cleaner?


I haven't. I was hoping someone might figure out what type of scrub
or formula to put in the tank. If it's a medical problem, I'll look
into it. The theives pretended to be a plumbing contractor, came in
broad daylight and switch it.


I can't think if a way the toilet could be the cause of the problem.
While it may more force when filling that will not cause foaming unless
there is something in the water.

Have you added a water softener or changed something about it? Have you
asked any of your neighbors if they have noticed anything. Has the taste of
the water changed in any way?

I suppose some internal part of the toilet may be breaking down. If so
you will know soon.

--
Joseph Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math



bumtracks December 9th 04 03:00 PM

I've a med. problem with fluid retention occasionally. Supposed to be
careful what I eat to limit sodium intake to average out around 2000 mg
daily. Well cold cuts, cheese, pizza, potato chips and mostly submarine
sandwiches can instantly be that 2000mg and more - Foaming when I wiz -
That's become my body's WAY OVERLOAD'd indicator for sodium - my watchdog to
prewarn the upcoming accumulated fluid bloat. And you're right, foam
doesn't flush too well.



Rileyesi December 9th 04 05:54 PM

What's is a practical way to prevent foaming?


Do you have a water softener that you add salt to? If so, maybe turn down the
softness setting.

Leroy Mowry December 10th 04 02:26 PM

"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
Leroy Mowry wrote:
"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
Leroy Mowry wrote:
This Niagara toilet flushes very poorly. Whenever a guy tries to
urine, foam would build up in the bowl. Flushing once won't work,
Have you started using a new cleaner, like an in tank cleaner?


I haven't. I was hoping someone might figure out what type of scrub
or formula to put in the tank.


I can't think if a way the toilet could be the cause of the problem.
While it may more force when filling that will not cause foaming unless
there is something in the water.
Have you added a water softener or changed something about it? Have you
asked any of your neighbors if they have noticed anything. Has the taste of
the water changed in any way?
I suppose some internal part of the toilet may be breaking down. If so
you will know soon.


It uses the city water, no salt, no change in tastes. The previous
toilet foams but flushes fine. If the mechanics are the problem then I
see what I can do to get that strong flush I want. If I could drop
an anti-foam bar in the tank, I'll try that too.





Ish December 12th 04 04:17 AM

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 15:00:17 GMT, "bumtracks"
wrote:

**** outside.

effi December 12th 04 06:45 AM

why not just get another american standard like the one you had?

search www.ebay.com for american standard toilet

you might even find your old toilet lol


"Leroy Mowry" wrote in message
. com...
This Niagara toilet flushes very poorly. Whenever a guy tries to
urine, foam would build up in the bowl. Flushing once won't work,
flushing twice won't either. But the third time it will work. That's
about 9-gallons wasted. My previous toilet (American Standard, -
was stolen) works exceptionally well. So well that it only requires a
third of the of the tank to flush out the foams completely. I would like
to prevent the buildup of foams or get rid of them without
spending 9-gallons. What's is a practical way to prevent foaming?

Thanks






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