Water rises in the toilet - how to solve the problem

Fouling and other faults in the sewer system are quite common in the operation of the toilet bowl. Some of them lead to the fact that the water level in the bowl rises and as a result the toilet pours water. Below we consider the reasons for this trouble and how to fix it, as well as any other problems that may arise in the system.

Types of faults

Water in the plumbing can not pass only for one reason - clogged sewers. However, in order to correct the problem, it is necessary to understand why water rises in the toilet, or rather, where it comes from.

There are only two options:

• Flows from the cistern.
• It comes from the sewer.

Below we consider how to stop the water in the toilet in both cases and eliminate the blockage.

Common blockage

If you encounter a normal blockage, and the water enters the toilet from the cistern, then it should be shut off first of all to avoid overflow. Why there is water in the toilet - it is clear to everyone, it's all about the occurrence of a plug in the system.

At the same time, many people do not think about what to do if there is water in the toilet, and immediately call mechanics. As a result, you have to wait a long time for them to come and pay for the work done.

Therefore, in most cases it is more expedient to remove the blockage with your own hands, for example, with the help of an ordinary plunger.

This is done as follows:

• The bowl of the sanitary device is filled with water so that its level closes the drain hole.
• For greater efficiency, the plums and overflows of the adjacent sanitary appliances (bathroom, sink, etc.) are closed.
• Then a plunger is placed above the drain hole, and, moreover, it must completely block the drain.
• After this, several active strokes are made.
• If after that the water in the toilet began to curl and with a gurgle went down the drain, it means that the blockage has been removed.
• If the water from the bowl is not gone or began to leave slowly, the operation should be repeated several times.
• After the blockage will be eliminated, it is necessary to fill in a pot of boiling water in the system.

If you could not solve the problem with the help of a plunger, you can use special chemicals to clean the sewage system. The price of such drugs is quite affordable, so anyone can clean the system in this way.

The only thing with the purchase of funds you need to pay attention to what type of pipe it is intended. This information contains instructions on the packaging. If the preparation is incompatible with your type of pipe, then it can damage the sewer system even more.

Another way to eliminate the blockage is to use a plumbing cable, which is pushed into the sewer through the drain hole and slowly turns. I must say that cleaning the cable is the most effective.

Blocker riser

Now let's consider what to do if water rises in the toilet when the cistern is closed. Immediately, we note that this malfunction is more serious and unpleasant, since it is impossible to prevent the flow of water to the toilet yourself.

The reason for this is that the sewer riser has clogged below the level of your toilet bowl. As a result, according to the principle of communicating vessels, all drains will go up the drain to your toilet and can flood the apartment.

Therefore, when such a problem is detected, it is necessary to immediately contact the appropriate authorities, as well as bypass the neighbors living above the riser, asking them not to use the plumbing fixes until the malfunction is corrected.

Tip! To prevent flooding of the apartment with sewage will allow the installation of a check valve. This device is especially important for residents of the first floors of high-rise buildings.

Hydroseal stall

Often, tenants of the apartment are in trouble with a water seal, which are accompanied by a gurgle in the toilet and the spread of an unpleasant odor in the room. To eliminate them, you first need to figure out why the water gurgles in the toilet.

The reason for this phenomenon is a malfunction of the sewer system ventilation. After all, when in the apartment located above the riser, the drain is carried out, the drains falling down to a certain point increase the pressure in the system, and then cause a vacuum in it.

Pressure drops lead to the fact that the plumbing fixtures "breaks" the water seal. Hence, such troubles as gurgling. In some cases, this process may even be accompanied by splashing of water.

But what to do if water is knocked out of the toilet with air or the water level in the toilet fell after the next “gurgling”? The only way to solve the problem is to restore the ventilation, which will compensate for pressure drops.

First of all, you need to contact the specialists so that they clean the fan pipe that provides ventilation. Independently engage in such work is prohibited.

It must be said that there are cases when, even after the restoration of ventilation, the problem of disrupting the trap is not completely solved. This is due to the increase in the number of sanitary appliances in the apartments. In this case, you must install a special air (vacuum) valve.

The principle of operation of the device is based on the fact that it normalizes the pressure in the system during the discharge of drains, as a result of which the hydraulic locks remain intact. If necessary, you can even install several of these valves by placing them near plumbing fixtures.

Note! It is necessary to install a vacuum valve 10-15 centimeters higher than the highest point where sanitary fittings and sewers connect. This requirement must be observed to avoid flooding the valve.

Here, perhaps, all the most common problems of the sewer system, which sometimes have to face in the operation of the toilet and other plumbing devices. Especially often they are found in old houses, where pipes are often clogged or simply are not designed for a large number of plumbing fixtures.

Conclusion

To eliminate a malfunction in the toilet, including such as an increase in the water level in the bowl, it is first necessary to establish its cause. If it is associated with the usual blockage, then in most cases you can eliminate it yourself. More complex problems should be handled by specialists.

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