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JustMe
332 posts |
#127003 2008-02-25 07:07 GMT |
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I flushed a large bottle of aftershave down the toilet by accident.
It fell in and i went to get something to get it out with and got distracted, then flushed the toilet later forgetting it was in there. It didn't sound too healthy going down. Are the pipes big enough to allow something like that through? Or will it be permanently lodged in my plumbing system somewhere? Yes Nik B, it'l smell like Issey Miyake now! ha ha Thanks for you help folks. |
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BrightStar
344 posts |
#127004 2008-02-25 07:11 GMT |
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It will probably get stuck at a joint, and there's a good chance that this willl cause a blockage.
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Clatterkeys
360 posts |
#127005 2008-02-25 07:12 GMT |
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give the toilet a few consecutive full flushes if it is blocked you will see the pan fill up
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electric
375 posts |
#127006 2008-02-25 07:13 GMT |
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Only one way to find out, time! It should be ok though, if it's got around the u-bend it should be fine.
Does your sewers smell nice now? |
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Helen
347 posts |
#127007 2008-02-25 07:15 GMT |
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The pipes are usually big enough but the bottle may get stuck on the elbows and fittings. Sorry for the bad news.
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MorningAfter
361 posts |
#127008 2008-02-25 07:15 GMT |
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Call a plumber it is gonna be stuck down their. It wouldnt be too good for the plumbing system.....
Also dont go for a no 2 it may block the system even more with your aftershave bottle down there... Then again the plumbing system is gonna be smelling good for a while. |
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LoneWolf
357 posts |
#127009 2008-02-25 07:17 GMT |
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Don't worry it should be ok,if it does eventually block up it will just need the pipes rodding out.It may have even broke at the bottom
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thruthelookingglass
347 posts |
#127010 2008-02-25 07:20 GMT |
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If it didn't try to overflow when you flushed it, then it will be ok.
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Moonhaze
357 posts |
#127011 2008-02-25 07:31 GMT |
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Standard drain pipes are 4 inches in diameter so should be able to handle an aftershave bottle. But there is a good chance it could stick at a joint, if it got around the u-bend of the toilet then maybe you'll get away with it. Just keep an eye on the water level in your toilet bowl when flushing, if it rises call the plumber!!!!
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Goldfish
362 posts |
#127012 2008-02-25 07:31 GMT |
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I think you don't need to worry...yet. Your system will let you know within a day or so. Meantime there's not much you can do, except invoke divine aid or allign yourself better with the Universal Flow.
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Splash
364 posts |
#127013 2008-02-25 07:45 GMT |
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I recently just flushed a little plastic cup and my husband had to take the entire toilet off and extract it that way
It would flush OK with it in there, but we didn't use it. so get it fixed before you take a dump! |
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John30
398 posts |
#127014 2008-02-25 09:02 GMT |
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oh dear. your hubby aint gonna be best pleased.
lets get this right a whole bottle of aftershave down the loo still in the bottle. good luck |
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Preditor
345 posts |
#127015 2008-02-25 10:00 GMT |
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And there was me saying you've had your share of bad luck. Sorry, I must have jinxed you!
I'm not laughing........honest........lol! |
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Jake
345 posts |
#127016 2008-02-25 10:02 GMT |
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yes it will probably block your pipes you silly sausage.it will probs get stuck in one of the u-bends so nothing or only little will get passed it so beware of your toilet water spilling over after you have used the loo a few times.but for your sake hopefully you were right and your pipes will be able to shift it.x
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Gunship
351 posts |
#127017 2008-02-25 10:51 GMT |
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did you use Brut force or was it more of a Hai Karate chop ; )
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