There are a variety of possible reasons that would cause water not to go down when flushed. The most common reasons are (1) an object has been accidently (or spitefully!) flushed in a previous flush and lodged within the toilet or the drain pipe. (2) Build up has formed in the toilet line so that the normal contents plug the line temporarily. Solutions: mechanical snake. If necessary remove toilet. Prevention: (1) None known (2) Treat toilet line with microbial build-up remover product periodically.
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Presuming there is water in the tank...the chain from the handle to the flapper is disconnected.
A toilet tank, located at the back of the toilet bowl, holds clean water for flushing the toilet.
to use less water when flushing
Filling the bathtub with water during a storm is recommended as a precaution in case of a loss of power or water supply. The stored water can be used for drinking, sanitation, or for flushing the toilet if necessary during a storm-related emergency.
Having a toilet with a sink combined in a single unit saves space, conserves water by using the sink water for flushing, and promotes better hygiene by encouraging handwashing after using the toilet.
To remove algae from a toilet tank, you can start by turning off the water supply and flushing the toilet to lower the water level. Then, scrub the affected areas with a mixture of water and bleach or vinegar to kill the algae. Finally, let the solution sit for a while before flushing the toilet and turning the water supply back on.