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I have a toilet plunger that is about 10 or 15 years old. It is starting to crack. So I thought I would buy a new one. I have been to 2 local hardware stores to look. There are about 6 different ones. They are all the best and most efficent. But I am thinking that one may be better than the others. But I have no way of knowing. I am wondering if any one here is a plumber or has any knowledge of which toilet plunger would be the best? Thanks for any advice. | ||
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I've had great success with these Korky Beehives: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ko...ger-99-12A/203765220 (Also available at Lowes and other places.) I actually saw a plunger testing/rating article or YT video years ago and this one won out above the rest, so I've been using them ever since. They just don't fit in normal hinged-style plunger holders like some folks might have sitting next to the toilet, if that's a concern. | |||
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My post won’t be helpful as much as it is entertaining. Many years ago in my youth I had a summer job at an equipment rental company. There was a women’s room and a men’s room that shared a plumbing stack. One day the men’s room sink clogged completely. It had been draining slowly for years I was told. So I decided to get a bazooka air charged plunger. It was a hand held air tank that sealed to the drain and when triggered it would send a blast of air through the pipes. This would presumably dislodge any obstruction. My coworker went into the women’s room to monitor their side and I manned the bazooka plunger. Count down from three and then fire. Now, you’re supposed to charge the tank with a supplied bicycle style pump. But why do that when you have a commercial grade compressor? BAZOOOMBA!!! I immediately heard a shriek from the women’s room. I ran over and through the door. There he was with the filthiest, stinkiest black slime blasted all over his face and upper body. Not to mention the mess all over the ceiling and one of the stalls. Lol we just closed off the bathroom and walked him outside to a pressure washer. Good thing it was hot outside. He went home to shower and change. Still stunk when he returned. I had to clean the women’s after closing. So, don’t use a bazooka plunger and over-charge the tank. You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier | |||
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I generally have success clearing a stoppage with a cupful of Dawn dish detergent followed by a small trash can full of hot water from the tub faucet. | |||
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Speaking as a professional with a lifetime of... lol Thinking about it, I almost never used a plunger doing that stuff professionally, unless it was a secondary thing. (the line was blocked, now the toilet is too) My professional opinion is, you don't need the best one.  I have the plastic "honey dipper" looking one at home and it works great. I use that one because it was free, I found it somewhere.  | |||
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Dad was a plumber. Running a snake thru the line was the go to if a clog happened at home. But I don’t have a snake anymore. First attempt is a cup of dawn poured down the bowl and let it sit for 15 minutes. That usually does the trick. But if that doesn’t work I use one like this from lowes https://www.lowes.com/pd/PFWat...t-Plunger/5005375499 it gets more water into the plunger and forces more into the clog "Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.” Robert A. Heinlein “You may beat me, but you will never win.” sigmonkey-2020 “A single round of buckshot to the torso almost always results in an immediate change of behavior.” Chris Baker | |||
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Thanks! I just ordered one. SIGforum is an awesome resource. Don’t argue with fools. | |||
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| Cogito Ergo Sum |
Never had much luck with plungers. Finally acquired one of those toilet snake augers. Works like a charm. Wish I had gotten one years ago when the kids were still in the house. https://www.homedepot.com/p/RI.../a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a | |||
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Buy the toilet that flushes golf balls. Kids and slobs cant plug these. Installed these years ago, no problems since. | |||
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Messed up the post. | |||
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Sounds like a really shitty situation | |||
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I have a rather standard plunger, works most of the time, seldom needed. When the kids were here, I ended up buying a ‘snake’, goes in about 5’ or so. The snake can be slightly messy, but gets the job done. I have a few stories, one was at the ‘Old Faithful Inn’, Yellowstone Park. We just got in the room after a longer day, I was still carrying in gear. Low & behold in short order the toilet is plugged. There were added flushes, so now it’s overflowing on the floor. Since there weren’t any tools I said, I’ll go report it. I went to the desk, notified the issue, then went to the hotel bar for a few beers. I opted out on this one, let the maintenance staff handle it. | |||
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Don't overthink it. The old fashioned version works fine. I'd find one that has rubber that looks like it would last. Since most don't get used much, you don't want to see cracks when you finally need one. ___________________________ Avoid buying ChiCom/CCP products whenever possible. | |||
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Newer toilets have a different shape at the bottom and the old cheap-o units won't seal it, since we upgraded all the toilets in the house needed a new plunger. The Korky beehive is what we got, works great. | |||
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I will try one of those barb-wire looking white plastic things (about 2' long) first. If it's just some paper gumming up the works, that usually fixes it. If that doesn't work, then it's the plunger. I have an aluminum snake, but it can often mark the bottom of the toilet bowl so it's the last resort. _________________________________________________________________________ “A man’s treatment of a dog is no indication of the man’s nature, but his treatment of a cat is. It is the crucial test. None but the humane treat a cat well.” -- Mark Twain, 1902 | |||
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I don't use one. I have a 2 gallon bucket nearby. I fill the bucket from the bath tub or shower. I slowly pour the bucket of water into the clog. For water-ver reason, the additional water poured in from three feet above moves the clog through the line. ------- Trying to simplify my life... | |||
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The Korky Beehive is the answer. | |||
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Our house has 3.5 baths and each one has its own 'distinct' plunger. Both the downstairs powder room and office bath have a 'decor' plunger in a sleek white enclosure - perfect (as the wife says) for discretely hiding the plunger, should guests see it. Wife's bathroom (she prefers the confines of the smaller toilet room) has a standard black plunger with the wood handle - given her leafy diet, it rarely gets used. My toilet room is equipped with a plunger, IMHO, that could clean out the NYC sewers, industrial strength, black rubber, extending base with a metal handle. Admittedly, when I had to use it - it worked amazingly well. The bell is wide enough to cover the base of the bowl and it has extendable 'flaps to provide additional suction - if needed. When we move, it's coming with me. | |||
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