How To Flush A Toilet Without Running Water
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This is a skill that all homeowners should have to avoid any situations where you have things hanging out in your toilet which are not wanted. The overall solution is simple but I will also give you a better understanding of how flushing a toilet actually works.
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Knew some of this, but have never seen it so well-illustrated & explained. Knowledgeable people sometimes use their jargon. Really well done!
spot on bro. well said. I agree
what they said ☝🏼
Loved the toilet whiteboard session!
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Thanks. I learned something here. I would have poured the water into the tank and then flushed. No need to do that - just pour the water directly into the toilet bowl. Your explanation makes it clear why this works.
Great, thanks for the feedback.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs Actually, it may be better to pour it into the tank. That way, when press the flush lever, it will come out the spiraled pores and do a more proper "flush" that has a better chance of properly evacuating all the contents down the drain.
@@matt0198922 I agree. After Scott poured the bucket of water into the bowl, you can still see Fruit Loops remaining in the bowl. Alternatively, if you refill the tank and then flush, everything should be cleared out. A flush from the tank will be cleaner for a given amount of water because of the physical design of the toilet (the bowl shape, the water outlets, the swirling action etc.).
What nonsense are you talking!
@@tyiu5629 your both wrong..should have did it little faster then the fruit loops wouldn't be there. I only see fruit loops in this posting😂😂
The water to my building is shut off today, and this is super helpful. I have two bathtubs filled with water in preparation for this, and a large bucket. Thank you for explaining how the toilet works and the purpose of the water in the bottom of the bowl. I did not know that was to protect us from toxic sewer gases. That is very good to know.
Way to plan ahead 👍
Great and very useful info. I did know this however I didn't know the mechanics of it. Makes total sense. I have found that refilling the tank and then flushing as normal works a bit more effectively at removing all the debris rather than dumping it straight into the bowl. Also produces less potential splash.
Exactly. I don’t understand why all the videos surrounding this topic recommend pouring directly into the toilet bowl rather than the tank. Seems like common sense to avoid splashing waste water everywhere.
I was taught to put the water in the tank then flush.
Living in houses where when your power goes out, so does your water, I've known this for a long time. When really bad weather is expected, we fill the flush buckets. But your explanation is clear and concise and good for the city folks who don't know fun facts like this. Well done!
I have known this for a long time but it was great to see your instructiveness. Also, the marker drawing on the bowl was very effective.
This is so helpful! The diagram on the side of the toilet was invaluable and allowed us to understand why pouring it quickly is necessary to push the waste/water out. Thank you so much!
I sort of knew this already but you explained it more in detail made me understand the process behind it. Great video by the way.
Like other commenters, I know this cause ... old. But, I really like the drawing on the side of the toilet as an approach to explain both the trap and the suction effect that causes the flush to continue after the initial water level rises in the bowl.
I knew this because I am older and have dealt with toilet situations over the years. This will be good information for folks new to toilet problem solving situations.
This worked, thank you sooo much! 👍🏾😊 Unfortunately dealing with a subpar management office (apartment complex) that has ignored my requests for emergency maintenance for non-working toilets. Great video and also a new subscriber! Absolutely life saver, I definitely learned something new. Shared this video with my adult children.
Makes perfect sense with the way you explained this. I think I knew this but haven’t thought about it in ages
This is an excellent, informative, and concise instructional video. Bravo, sir on a great job!
Yes I've used this method a few times while installing/troubleshooting etc. I think I'm addicted to watching it 'autoflush' as the siphoning empties the bowl. Great explanation!
I knew this but it’s always good to have detailed information of how the system works. I was a kid when I first learned that this was possible, my grandmother was washing the floor and I watched her pour the dirty water down the toilet and it didn’t overflow. 😉
Thank you for this! As a newish homeowner on well water, we just experienced our first long power outage, and this video was incredibly helpful!
I already knew this and experienced it just the other day when I was emptying a bucket of water I used during a foot soak. I can certainly see a lot of people, especially new home owners, not knowing about this. Good info!
Already knew how you did it. But that was a good idea explaining how it works on the side of the toilet bowl.
Great job
Just did this for the first time on a house we are fixing up to sell. Thanks for all your help love your informative videos.
Losing our water supply has happened a few times because of hurricane damage here on the gulf coast. We used pool water but filled up the tank and flushed normally, but I didn't know you could just pour a bucket full directly into the bowl. Thanks for the info.
Yes I knew this, but thank you for the added discussion with the markers. In fact, I dump warm-hot dish-soapy water into the bowl in addition to plunging when the flushing goes slowly, to try to break up "stuff" that might be clinging to some surfaces down there.
Great info that can come in handy and a particularly clear way of showing how it works. Thank you.
Already knew it. Good advice and I'm sure you helped a lot of DIYers.
My water will be off for about 48 hours during my kitchen remodel, but I’ve got plenty of water stored with my earthquake supplies. What I really like about this video is your dry erase marker illustration explaining why this works! Thanks for that because I’m one of those people who would have stayed awake trying to figure that out!
Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you so much! I thought I would have to fill up the tank in order to flush. You explained it in a way that non-plumbers could understand. Thank you so much!!
I definitely learned how to flush a toilet without running water whether you have water in the tank or not. I also liked how you explained how just adding water to the toilet bowl makes it flush. Thanks for a great and easy to understand video!
Didn't know the details but kinda knew the basics. It is still good info for those who don't have any idea of what is what. You explain things in normal, understandable terms for anyone to follow. Thank you.
Thanks! I am a widow and know nothing about so many things I need to learn to do that my husband always took care of. You did an excellent job explaining how to take care of this problem and you talked in such a patient way to explain it. God bless you❣️
Yes, I knew this before viewing this video, but I’m learning a lot from your videos on electrical work! Thanks!
Excellent and clear demonstration of how and why. Very useful to me.
I knew this from dealing with hurricanes. You illustrated it very well.
Thanks for the video. Sadly there are new homeowners who don’t know how features work in their new home. Your simplicity of explanation is outstanding.
Now, did your kids know you flushed their breakfast? 😁
heck I gotta remember this next time the kids think they can eat two bowls of cereal and decide to make the two bowls at once instead of doing one at a time only to wind up not being that hungry so now I have a bowl of cereal with milk that has sat out all day greeting me when I get home from work. Usually pour down the kitchen sink but the strainer plugs up fairly fast.
Your video was very well done and the processes were clearly explained. Loved the colored diagram and additional information at the end. I knew some of the information in the first half, but none of the information in the second half. Two thumbs up! I subscribed to your channel!
Great explanations!! I knew about dumping water into bowl will work, but didn't know the mechanical part.
You did an amazing job of explaining how the toilet holds and then flushes water. Great illustration! I was aware of being able to flush the toilet with a bucket of water, but never knew that the gallon amount needed was listed on the toilet itself. So, some info that I knew, but overall I gained some great new info. Keep up the good work and keep the information flowing!!
Thanks for the feedback and kind words 👍
Thank you! I learned something new and I love that you explained why it works like that in a way that I can understand as well
Thank you Scott, I am a widow living alone in the Maine sticks and I knew this was possible and have done it when necessary but never knew why it worked until you showed the diagram on the side of the toilet. Great video, thank you so much.
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Great info, this was one of the first things I learned my 1st year as a plumbers helper.
Thank you for this! I didn’t know the mechanics of this and it helps a lot in my understanding and will help when I need it
Thanks for sharing! Very useful information.
Really needed this. Worked beautifully! Thank you!
Thank you for the time you spent making this video. I did not know some of this. I welcome the illustration & detailed tools. Please continue to more videos like this one. I will share with others as well. God Bless you James
Thanks James, appreciate the support 👍
Simple and easy fix. Did learn a bit more, thanks!!
All new info and I appreciate the extra lesson with the graphics. Thanks!
I knew it, but your short class was great to hear and see the demo. Great job.
Thanks for confirming I need to put more than the gallon(s) used, in the tank to have a complete flush! The explanation at the end was a really helpful reminder, as well!
Thanks for the video. Informative and helpful. Kinda knew this but always enjoy
Handy knowledge. I would have suspected that would be the procedure, but it’s good to have it confirmed.
Did not know this at all, thank you so much for this video it’s been a fantastic help!
Love the illustration explanation, thanks
Knew all of that but great explanation for those that don't. What an amazing bit of physics a toilet works on.
Thank you so much for this video! I learned something new and it was super simple to follow.
very helpful! we're in that 20% who didn't know this, and the town shut our water today to fix a water main break. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Nice! I always like to know how things work! Keep up the good work.
Great job
I knew that but your explanation was spot on.
Have a great day and be safe
God bless America 🇺🇸
Thanks! This really helped and I liked the informative explanation at the end too 😊
Knew that already but almost always learn something new from your videos!
Very helpful specific explanation. Thanks.
Good information, thank you! I liked the whiteboard illustration on the side of the toilet, I did not know that information. Good job!
Great job explaining.
I always just put water back into the tank then flushed normally and didn't realize I could just pour it into the bowl. Thanks for the video which makes it easier than my way. Also new subscriber due to your great attitude~!! 😉
thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Very useful info Scott
I had no clue this was a thing! My pipes bursted and my water has been turned off for a few days now. This helped tremendously!
very good explanation and demonstration!
This was just what I was looking for. Thank you!
Knew this, but only from real life experience. It’s great that you made this. It will help many.
Needed to know how to do this, thanks for the help!!!
Yes, I knew this, but not the works of it. I do appreciate your educational vids, especially the electrical. Keep it coming!
Thanks for the whiteboard explanation, very cool and clear!
definitely need this right now cause the water got turned off since it's too cold. thank you so much.
One of the best help video commentators. Thanks
I desperately needed this 😅 my flipper broke and maintenance couldn’t come out but I needed to flush manually for the mean time!
Knew this information previously. Thanks for the update.
Very informative and helpful!
The explanation, with diagram, makes me more confident in trying this today while my water is turned off... Thanks!!
I didn't know this. And the diagram and explanation helped a lot too!!
Thanks! Had heard this, but good to see how it works
I knew it, but your explanation was very didactic. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much for the video!
I learned something new today! Thank you!
I used to do this at out cottage when power was out. I went down to the lake (Michigan), got a pail if water and used the way you showed.
Thank you! Understanding what was going on made me more confident in flushing without water!
This was very helpful. Thank you
Very useful info and well-explained!
Had to shut our water off due to a leak, and the plumber can’t make it until tomorrow. Thank you so much for this demo, and an extra thank you for the explanation of why this works!
I knew this but you did a great job explaining with the white board method for those that didn't know
Thanks for great information…..very helpful
I figured it would be a bucket, but it's nice to know how much to fill it. I love the side diagram. Maybe you could explain why the path goes straight down the back and makes a hard left before exiting the bottom of the toilet.
Definitely learned from this detailed video. We have a hurricane coming and needed this info! Also nice to know the theory behind it. THANK YOU
Be safe down there.
Love the video. Helping to push this beyond the normal viewers.
good explanation! Thanks
Excellent information!
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Really Good. I’m trying to winterize my cabin and I poured a gallon of water in the toilet but it didn’t flush after watching your video. I have a much better idea what I need to do first. I’ll start by looking inside the tank to see how much water I need. Thank you very much great explanation!
I knew what to do, but had never thought about the science behind it. I liked the sharpie on the side of the toilet segment.
I did know that, the trick is remembering to fill a bucket, or two, with water before shutting it off....just in case!! Illustrations were a great help. Keep up the great videos!
You should do a video on how to stop a toilet that is at immediate risk of overflowing.
Had this embarrassing situation happen to me once... ripped the lid off the tank INSTANTLY, reached down through the cold tank water, and pushed the "flapper" down by hand to prevent the flow of more water into the bowl.
The water line in the bowl halted its horrific rise about an inch below the bowl rim. It would have been a mess all over the nice hotel's bathroom floor if it wasn't for my quick thinking. Unfortunately this hotel bathroom in question had no plunger so that had to be sorted out with an embarrassing call to the front desk 🙄
All you do is turn the water knob behind the toilet off. Left should be off if your toilet is installed correctly. (Don't feel bad. An old roommate of mine described to me how she had just been frantically trying to use a crappy plunger while the water in the bowl was rising).
We have a big snowstorm and possibly ice storm on its way, so your advice is very helpful!!! We have BIG Rubbermaid type plastic containers in the upstairs tub filled with water incase our pipes freeze so we can flush the toilet! Thanks so much for the info!!! :)