How Do You Force The Trap Of A Toilet?
Forcing the trap of the toilet is a great way to empty the toilet completely before you remove it. Forcing the trap is also a good way to unblock the drain. If something gets dropped in the toilet, too much toilet paper gets stuck or something else obstructs the drain, it may be necessary to force the trap to release the obstruction. Step 1 Turn off the water supply to the toilet if you plan to remove the toilet or will be performing repairs on the toilet. It is not necessary if you’re just unclogging the toilet. Step 2 Flush the toilet to remove the water standing in the bowl and tank. You won’t have to do this if you leave the water on. Step 3 Dump a couple of gallons of water into the bowl very fast. The water will force past the trap. Using a bucket is a good way to quickly get the water to force through the trap. If you haven’t emptied the tank, this will force the toilet to flush. Step 4 Push a plunger into the toilet drain with several hard pushes. This should force the trap, pu
