Small domestic crisis

[days_unfolding]

My toilet stopped flushing late last night. I think that the chain has snapped, although I didn't look too closely at it this morning. I do have new hardware for it, so I'll probably replace all the hardware.

My question is how do I drain the water from it? I know that there's a water shutoff valve, but how do I get the water that's already in there to drain?

And yes, I have another bathroom. Otherwise, I'd be a little distressed right now-;)

Comments

re: water to drain

[tequilasunset.livejournal.com]

We flush, then turn off the knob that
shuts off the water. Not sure if this
will work.

Re: water to drain

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Sounds like it'll work. Thanks!

[cyberpigue.livejournal.com]

Reach in the tank and pull the "flap" up that the chain is attached to... that opens the pipe at the bottom of the tank and the water will flush away into the toilet. You can use long pliers or a coat hanger hook to grab the flap if you need to keep your hands dry, but the water in the tank is clean water...

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

I've already did that once to flush the toilet this morning, so it doesn't bother me. If the water's shut off, it won't fill up again....I think I get it. Thanks!

[ex-druid210.livejournal.com]

Veddy intellesting.
Some tanks will leave a bit of water in there after it's flushed.
You can either sop that up with a towel or paper towels, or let what will drain out on the floor, and then sop it up with a mop.
That's if you're taking the fill valve out, or the tank off. Otherwise, just leave the extra bit of water there.

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Thanks!