Plumbing Problem

[wolf63]

I live in a city centre in a first floor flat.  The WC was recently changed/updated.

For the first couple of days the drains in the kitchen and bathroom were sluggish and gurgling.

Then, after visiting the toilet, the contents of the loo erupted through the shower drain.  The plumber came with a plunger on a long stick and unblocked it.  He did say that it was coincidental that it blocked just after being upgraded.

Could the reason for the blockage be that I have been using the wrong type of flush?  I thought that using the quick flush was the sensible option.  But would the full flush ensure that no blockage is going to happen in the near future?

Thanks for any help. 

[1ozzy]

It could possibly be the person that did your upgrade dumped the left over stuff, ie: grout, cement, silicone etc down your loo instead of disposing with it properly.

This happened to my parents many years ago.

Shonky tradie..

[barry1010]

I agree with Ozzie, stuff got in to drain that shouldn't have been there. Fingers crossed the problem won't recur.

I don't like short flush, I know we're supposed to save water but I don't think it's good enough.

[10ClarionSt]

Save water?! You must be joking Barry. I never even think about that. The water companies could do lots more if they didn't give all our money to shareholders when they should be using it to improve services. 

[bhg481]

The short flush is intended for wee only; any serious use of the bog requires the long flush.

[barry1010]

I don't think the short flush is good enough even for wee.

[bhg481]

I must say we never haver a problem. I had to change the flush in both our lavs and the replacements came with dual flush - a legal obligation. We've always tried to be economical with water use and normally only flush every few wees when there's just the two of us in the house; the short flush works happily in both (one a lever, the other a button).

[davebro3]

I think it's pretty poor that we use drinking water for flushing. All new properties should have rainwater harvesting & retro-fitted to existing properties where feasible.

[wolf63]

Thanks to all of you.

I confess to using generous amounts of loo paper, even for a wee.  I will avoid the short flush button.  

 

[Canary42]

Be careful what you post - I initially read bhg481 as "we normally only flush every few weeks" 🤣 

[wolf63]

Whilst I am asking questions.

What is the name for the spiral staircase used in common areas in Scotland?  Our building is old and is in a conservation area.

There is a huge central column and stairs seem to get narrower as you climb them.

[bhg481]

Good choice, wolfie. It's false economy to have to flush twice if a short flush isn't good enough.

[Gizmonster]

////  Be careful what you post - I initially read bhg481 as "we normally only flush every few weeks" 🤣  ////

 

Glad I'm not the only one, 'cos that's what I initially read as well  :P

[Togo]

Are they called Newel Staircases in Scotland. The centre column or post  that the stairs wind around is called the newel. 

[wolf63]

Togo, thank you.  Merry Christmas🎄

[New Judge]

"....any serious use of the bog..."

Love it! Terminology I've never before encountered!  🤣