How To Flush A Toilet Without Running Water

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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[@StevePilgrim2013]

Knew some of this, but have never seen it so well-illustrated & explained. Knowledgeable people sometimes use their jargon. Really well done!

[@crustyscab9770]

spot on bro. well said. I agree

[@eeatsvaz]

what they said ☝🏼

[@ruchamarubinger7496]

I am a 70 year old widow. A hurricane is on its way to Florida and I wanted to know how to flush the toilet without running water. Your explanation was excellent and I am very grateful.

[@TomSny35]

Thanks. I learned something here. I would have poured the water into the tank and then flushed. No need to do that - just pour the water directly into the toilet bowl. Your explanation makes it clear why this works.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Great, thanks for the feedback.

[@matt0198922]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs Actually, it may be better to pour it into the tank. That way, when press the flush lever, it will come out the spiraled pores and do a more proper "flush" that has a better chance of properly evacuating all the contents down the drain.

[@tyiu5629]

@@matt0198922 I agree. After Scott poured the bucket of water into the bowl, you can still see Fruit Loops remaining in the bowl. Alternatively, if you refill the tank and then flush, everything should be cleared out. A flush from the tank will be cleaner for a given amount of water because of the physical design of the toilet (the bowl shape, the water outlets, the swirling action etc.).

[@fortuner123]

What nonsense are you talking!

[@LordJesusChrist1968]

@@tyiu5629 your both wrong..should have did it little faster then the fruit loops wouldn't be there. I only see fruit loops in this posting😂😂

[@penniereese9458]

The water to my building is shut off today, and this is super helpful. I have two bathtubs filled with water in preparation for this, and a large bucket. Thank you for explaining how the toilet works and the purpose of the water in the bottom of the bowl. I did not know that was to protect us from toxic sewer gases. That is very good to know.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Way to plan ahead 👍

[@dougc78]

Great and very useful info. I did know this however I didn't know the mechanics of it. Makes total sense. I have found that refilling the tank and then flushing as normal works a bit more effectively at removing all the debris rather than dumping it straight into the bowl. Also produces less potential splash.

[@alexanderslee]

Exactly. I don’t understand why all the videos surrounding this topic recommend pouring directly into the toilet bowl rather than the tank. Seems like common sense to avoid splashing waste water everywhere.

[@te2952]

I was taught to put the water in the tank then flush.

[@tricatfilms6136]

yeh my squatters left a giant #2 in an old vacant house. I plan on filling the tank up several times and flushing that way to avoid any splash or contamination.

[@bb22602]

Living in houses where when your power goes out, so does your water, I've known this for a long time. When really bad weather is expected, we fill the flush buckets. But your explanation is clear and concise and good for the city folks who don't know fun facts like this. Well done!

[@grayhilliard8543]

Like other commenters, I know this cause ... old. But, I really like the drawing on the side of the toilet as an approach to explain both the trap and the suction effect that causes the flush to continue after the initial water level rises in the bowl.

[@catblue6393]

I knew this because I am older and have dealt with toilet situations over the years. This will be good information for folks new to toilet problem solving situations.

[@emalieth8220]

Loved the toilet whiteboard session!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

🙂

[@kayauman7702]

Thank you so much! I thought I would have to fill up the tank in order to flush. You explained it in a way that non-plumbers could understand. Thank you so much!!

[@candacerushing6882]

Thank you so much! I’m a 67 year-old female in the middle of a toilet repair (replacing the fill and flush valves). The 3” nut on the flush valve is stuck, so the tank is off and a 45-minute repair is stretching out (had to run to Home Depot for a bigger pair of channel locks- still can’t get it loose). I’d been trying to flush it by pouring water, and it wasn’t working. After watching your video, I grabbed my bigger bucket! You’re right- you just need a large volume of water! Thanks!

[@WillyPDX94]

I always poured the water into the tank and I never realized that I could have just poured it into the bowl. That's worth knowing. Thanks.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

👍

[@astbosslady]

Did not know this at all, thank you so much for this video it’s been a fantastic help!

[@vickiecorder5978]

Thanks! I am a widow and know nothing about so many things I need to learn to do that my husband always took care of. You did an excellent job explaining how to take care of this problem and you talked in such a patient way to explain it. God bless you❣️

[@jameshigginbotham3639]

I knew this from dealing with hurricanes. You illustrated it very well.

[@Mimosa1948]

We have a big snowstorm and possibly ice storm on its way, so your advice is very helpful!!! We have BIG Rubbermaid type plastic containers in the upstairs tub filled with water incase our pipes freeze so we can flush the toilet! Thanks so much for the info!!! :)

[@FeelingGreenGoBirds]

very helpful! we're in that 20% who didn't know this, and the town shut our water today to fix a water main break. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@bretfuzz925]

I have known this for a long time but it was great to see your instructiveness. Also, the marker drawing on the bowl was very effective.

[@hannahshepherd9073]

Thank you Scott, I am a widow living alone in the Maine sticks and I knew this was possible and have done it when necessary but never knew why it worked until you showed the diagram on the side of the toilet. Great video, thank you so much.

[@faustinem9071]

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[@sziltner]

Been doing this for years. Don't know anyone who doesn't know this. But I will still send it on and give you a 👍🏻.

[@markfisher1716]

Knew all of that but great explanation for those that don't. What an amazing bit of physics a toilet works on.

[@kimberlytaylor5886]

Makes perfect sense with the way you explained this. I think I knew this but haven’t thought about it in ages

[@billconnelly4840]

I know this. A lot of people don't. Thanks for sharing.

[@coachbobbarnes8715]

Yes I knew this, but thank you for the added discussion with the markers. In fact, I dump warm-hot dish-soapy water into the bowl in addition to plunging when the flushing goes slowly, to try to break up "stuff" that might be clinging to some surfaces down there.

[@Northerngulf]

Losing our water supply has happened a few times because of hurricane damage here on the gulf coast. We used pool water but filled up the tank and flushed normally, but I didn't know you could just pour a bucket full directly into the bowl. Thanks for the info.

[@sparkonthehorizon]

This is an excellent, informative, and concise instructional video. Bravo, sir on a great job!

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Already knew how you did it. But that was a good idea explaining how it works on the side of the toilet bowl. Great job

[@Danielhustle303]

Thanks i pipe busted under my house and i had to turn my water off, this was very helpful and informative, i will definitely return to this channel for any more household problems

[@gozzman01]

I did know that, the trick is remembering to fill a bucket, or two, with water before shutting it off....just in case!! Illustrations were a great help. Keep up the great videos!

[@flowmeditationandmusic8694]

I had no clue this was a thing! My pipes bursted and my water has been turned off for a few days now. This helped tremendously!

[@EnriqueGarcia25]

I sort of knew this already but you explained it more in detail made me understand the process behind it. Great video by the way.

[@ursulab5649]

Very helpful for winter usage when the water in a seasonal camp is shut down.

[@veronical.4419]

Thanks for confirming I need to put more than the gallon(s) used, in the tank to have a complete flush! The explanation at the end was a really helpful reminder, as well!

[@anthonyg.6635]

Good idea with the blue/green hatching; it made it easier to understand how the flushing all works.

[@Jerry-bz8lp]

I already knew about adding additional water to the toilet but didn’t know the mechanics/science involved. Still appreciated the video. Thanks

[@dianebyrne89]

I knew the water in the bowl trick. I usually pore water in the tank. This tank has a Flushmate inner tank so I can't fill it. Your video reminded me to keep it simple and pour water in the bowl.

[@allieoop7024]

Had to shut our water off due to a leak, and the plumber can’t make it until tomorrow. Thank you so much for this demo, and an extra thank you for the explanation of why this works!

[@sandrathwaites9432]

The explanation, with diagram, makes me more confident in trying this today while my water is turned off... Thanks!!

[@eldeaquellas13]

Thanks man allot of people don't know the facts!

[@startupadmin540]

I knew this but it’s always good to have detailed information of how the system works. I was a kid when I first learned that this was possible, my grandmother was washing the floor and I watched her pour the dirty water down the toilet and it didn’t overflow. 😉

[@millardiii]

I knew what to do, but had never thought about the science behind it. I liked the sharpie on the side of the toilet segment.

[@jenniferlowke1581]

This is so helpful! The diagram on the side of the toilet was invaluable and allowed us to understand why pouring it quickly is necessary to push the waste/water out. Thank you so much!

[@chickensauce85]

definitely need this right now cause the water got turned off since it's too cold. thank you so much.

[@JacquieGarcia]

My mom always told me to flush 5 gallons of HOT water, and my super in SF got mad at me because he said hot water melts the wax gaskets or something… so, I have rarely tried this again. I DID NOT KNOW about the gallons needed being printed on the toilet. This really helps because my water will be off tomorrow and the last time I tried a bucket in this toilet, it was too much water and didn’t help at the same time. I’ll aim for a more precise measure. - I just liked the white board part- extra learning is always fun. Thanks!

[@arshooter1]

Great info, this was one of the first things I learned my 1st year as a plumbers helper.

[@marilynnelson4718]

Really Good. I’m trying to winterize my cabin and I poured a gallon of water in the toilet but it didn’t flush after watching your video. I have a much better idea what I need to do first. I’ll start by looking inside the tank to see how much water I need. Thank you very much great explanation!

[@creekfinds]

I trusted you with my entire life...until i saw those paint lines on the trim!! Great videos, glad i found your channel

[@bulldog6925]

I have been aware of this for many years. However, for my family, we would add the water into the tank for 2 reasons ... (1) so the young children would not have to handle a bucket pouring the water and (2) at night, would not have to use brighter light to handle a bucket. Thanks for the video!

[@jake9705]

The water-to-tank method is the way to go. Water just went out? Note with marker on inside of tank where normal water line is. Then use your one flush. Then refill to the marked line using the bucket of water. You can "store" a single flush by constantly filling to that line and leaving the water there for the next person.

[@stevenmoomey2115]

If you take the Lid off your tank, make sure you put it in a safe place, not balanced on the edge of the tub, or counter. The lids are expensive to replace, if broken. We fill a bathtub before a storm, and locked the door when we had small children, as a water source.

[@MichaelRoof-r9m]

Very helpful! I just discovered my main water supply line appears to be very slow-leaking underground near the sidewalk next to the underground meter. This causes me to believe I will lose my water for some unknown period of time during repair. It is good to know that if I stock up on water before it's turned off, I will be able to flush my toilet. Thank you.

[@gtw4546]

My water will be off for about 48 hours during my kitchen remodel, but I’ve got plenty of water stored with my earthquake supplies. What I really like about this video is your dry erase marker illustration explaining why this works! Thanks for that because I’m one of those people who would have stayed awake trying to figure that out!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@baire702]

I used to do this at out cottage when power was out. I went down to the lake (Michigan), got a pail if water and used the way you showed.

[@profcah]

Knew this, but only from real life experience. It’s great that you made this. It will help many.

[@RexMoore1984]

Yes. Do it all the time in my detached garage as I turn the water off in the winter to prevent freezing. Thomas Crapper would be proud.

[@lifeaschloe6516]

The struggle taught me this..thanks for the illustration

[@GlennLaycock]

I knew this but your drawing was outstanding. I did not know the measuring or how much; I figured "a gallon or thereabouts". The other solution is to just fill the tank manually with the bucket for the next person.

[@thomasgarrity2226]

One of the best help video commentators. Thanks

[@angiecarpenter9694]

Thank you! Understanding what was going on made me more confident in flushing without water!

[@daveorourke8447]

Just did this for the first time on a house we are fixing up to sell. Thanks for all your help love your informative videos.

[@shawnhowell7175]

Great demonstration. Definitely a way to resolve an uncomfortable situation. When ya’ need to know this trick, you REALLY need to know it.

[@jake9705]

You should do a video on how to stop a toilet that is at immediate risk of overflowing. Had this embarrassing situation happen to me once... ripped the lid off the tank INSTANTLY, reached down through the cold tank water, and pushed the "flapper" down by hand to prevent the flow of more water into the bowl. The water line in the bowl halted its horrific rise about an inch below the bowl rim. It would have been a mess all over the nice hotel's bathroom floor if it wasn't for my quick thinking. Unfortunately this hotel bathroom in question had no plunger so that had to be sorted out with an embarrassing call to the front desk 🙄

[@chairmanofthebored8684]

All you do is turn the water knob behind the toilet off. Left should be off if your toilet is installed correctly. (Don't feel bad. An old roommate of mine described to me how she had just been frantically trying to use a crappy plunger while the water in the bowl was rising).

[@S.Nicole1090]

Thanks for the video, I had learned this before but needed help remembering exactly how it worked and how to do it again.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet!

[@jimsmith556]

Yes I've used this method a few times while installing/troubleshooting etc. I think I'm addicted to watching it 'autoflush' as the siphoning empties the bowl. Great explanation!

[@brendanoel8899]

I knew this but needed to prove to my husband that it worked. Thank you.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Here to help 😁

[@brisvegas859]

Lifesaver, flushed my huge no. 2 after we lost power. Thanking you

[@margievalentine1]

You did an amazing job of explaining how the toilet holds and then flushes water. Great illustration! I was aware of being able to flush the toilet with a bucket of water, but never knew that the gallon amount needed was listed on the toilet itself. So, some info that I knew, but overall I gained some great new info. Keep up the good work and keep the information flowing!!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks for the feedback and kind words 👍

[@kaitlingalow2059]

I definitely learned how to flush a toilet without running water whether you have water in the tank or not. I also liked how you explained how just adding water to the toilet bowl makes it flush. Thanks for a great and easy to understand video!

[@hayden4778]

I desperately needed this 😅 my flipper broke and maintenance couldn’t come out but I needed to flush manually for the mean time!

[@axelbrode4673]

Knew about the bucket flush, but the explanation of how it works was new to me.

[@ladv]

Excellent and clear demonstration of how and why. Very useful to me.

[@lizzieaftertaylor939]

I knew it, but your short class was great to hear and see the demo. Great job.

[@michaeldavidov3166]

Thanks for sharing! Very useful information.

[@lisap6356]

Thank you, this was new information for me! I went searching after my water pump went & the emergency repairs can't happen until tomorrow. 😱 I just subscribed to your channel as a new NON handy homeowner! Now I'm off to get some gallons of water from somewhere!

[@sarahvickery2748]

Thank you for this! As a newish homeowner on well water, we just experienced our first long power outage, and this video was incredibly helpful!

[@cavevd]

We’ll explained. But I’ve done that several times. Thank you.

[@toms.3977]

Already knew it. Good advice and I'm sure you helped a lot of DIYers.

[@gregbarnett3141]

I knew it would work, but I had no idea why it worked, so it was still very educational. Thank you for this channel

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet, thanks for the feedback 👍

[@jtrain32]

Thanks ,my son broke the tank and Ive been peeing in a 2 liter bottle. I knew I could flush by adding water. I didn't know it can be done with the valve off and keep adding water til I replace the tank. The diagram was very informative. Thx again

[@dido1803]

Great explanations!! I knew about dumping water into bowl will work, but didn't know the mechanical part.

[@514thom]

Thanks for the info. I did know to pour a bucket of water into the bowl but did not know how it worked.

[@rosie7640]

Thanks for this. The water to my area was cut cause of a broken water main

[@marlahardin]

Thank you. I didn't know this information. Our water has been off for 3 days so far due to water main line that broke.

[@carlesposito9385]

very helpful and extremely well presented

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks Carl 👍

[@stephenhaggard2194]

Knew that it worked, but the diagram on the toilet was very informative!!

[@debramiller8529]

I already knew, but you explained it in a way that someone who didn't know, would be informed.

[@moondom]

Thanks for the whiteboard explanation, very cool and clear!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Handy knowledge. I would have suspected that would be the procedure, but it’s good to have it confirmed.

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Love the video. Helping to push this beyond the normal viewers.

[@Chris.from.1950]

Yes, I knew this before viewing this video, but I’m learning a lot from your videos on electrical work! Thanks!

[@bjmason3697]

Very useful info Scott

[@SteveKillman]

Thank you Sir. Flushing mechanism is broke here. I wish it was fruit loops coming up. Gonna wear a face mask to protect against splashback.

[@scottf.5472]

I knew this but you did a great job explaining with the white board method for those that didn't know

[@2200chuck]

I already knew this but didn't know why it worked. Thanks

[@virginiagerardi2056]

Thanks for the white board explanation.

[@lightsaber9590]

thank you for giving us an explanation on the "science" behind this.

[@jt9498]

Already knew this, but it's still useful information for those who don't know about it.

[@catlady5398]

Thanks so much. We are undergoing a water main break and haven’t had water for hours. I had to use random water from all over the house, because I have a ragin’ case of the “Rona, so I can’t hop in my car and go get some water. Problem solved, next time I’ll know what to do, no sweat. Appreciate ya’!

[@ginalombardo7358]

Didn't know the details but kinda knew the basics. It is still good info for those who don't have any idea of what is what. You explain things in normal, understandable terms for anyone to follow. Thank you.

[@factsoverfeelingspam2220]

Thanks! Trying to figure out how to use a mountain cabin with water shut off this winter.

[@kennethbolton951]

A significant drop in air pressure often has this effect. Like a tornado going by or hurricane or a storm cell or wind gusts go past the vent. That is when I first noticed this effect