Zaoman 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Not feeling too well since yesterday and a bit of the runs, if you know what I mean. Toilet time this morning. Water supply non existant, iced up. Can't flush the toilet. It's not good! Why do these things happen at the worst possible moments! Link to post Share on other sites
Schneebored 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Go outside build yourself an snow-toilet and have an alfresco poo. Link to post Share on other sites
Zaoman 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'm more concerned about the poo that's lingering in there now! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 TMI <sticks fingers in ears - lalalalala> Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I agree! Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 But good luck! Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Stick finger where??? Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I am aware that in this technology driven society many people lose the ability to do even very simple handywork, but in this case it is not very complicated and I would just flush with a bucket of water. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Great idea, pouring down water into an iced up toilet. If the inlet has iced up, there is a good chance the ubend or outlet has frozen too. Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Originally Posted By: RobBright Great idea, pouring down water into an iced up toilet. If the inlet has iced up, there is a good chance the ubend or outlet has frozen too. Well, it said "Water supply non existant, iced up.". The ubend does not hold that much water, maybe you can break it. Or try to flush with hot water first. The main drain pipe is hollow and does not have water in it. Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Where does he get the bucket of water from? Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Kraut's too clever to be able to explain that to us Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I presume that hopefully other water in the house still work. In the very worst case, for those who don't know, snow melts into water when it gets over 0ºC. And again a practical advise, if you need to chose the "outside option" for your urgent toilet demands and still want to melt snow later do not grab your snow from the same spot! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 To the o/p, has the ubend frozen up? Link to post Share on other sites
Zaoman 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 As I said in the original post if you read it Quote: Water supply non existant, iced up. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 not too sure I would be keen to pour the kettle over the [ahem] used loo - the rising stench would be worse than closing the lid and waiting for the weather to warm up! Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Originally Posted By: Mamabear not too sure I would be keen to pour the kettle over the [ahem] used loo - the rising stench would be worse than closing the lid and waiting for the weather to warm up! Coz I anticipated this potential problem I added a 'first'.... If the ubend is solid frozen that won't help much I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Never been that cold really round here for things like that to happen. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 In an old place I rented, our shampoo froze and I once cracked the shower head by turning on the shower when it was frozen. Had wet wellies freeze to genkan floor etc. At a guess, an overnight power cut or simply a blown fuse could freeze up the water in a lot of houses round here. Lots of water pipes are protected by heating elements. Most toilets are too. "Kanreichi-shiyo". Our place is well insulated so I just bought ordinary toilets because they can be bought at heavier discounts. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Kanreichi-shiyo Toilets Japanese and their toilets. Was probably more easier when they were hole in the ground. Interesting story Mr Wiggles. Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Originally Posted By: Zaoman Why do these things happen at the worst possible moments! In order to make these here forums much more interesting, of course! If the bucket trick didn't work, there are always "adult diapers"... Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We have an electric heating system on the main pipe entering our house that we put on as soon as the first deep frost start happening in early Nov. Works a treat and doesn't use much electricity. You should look into getting something like this to avoid the problem in the furture. Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Originally Posted By: Ezorisu If the bucket trick didn't work, there are always "adult diapers"... And while on the slopes they would also add more safety padding to your snowboard gear - and as an extra plus you avoid time wasting loo times! And since you snowboarders sit next to your board in the snow anyway it they give an extra layer of warmth, plus the warm poo! More cushioning + more time on the slopes + warm ass = win-win-win! Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Will be bubbling today with the warm March weather we are in for! Link to post Share on other sites
Zaoman 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Sorted now, at last. That wasn't fun I tell ya! Link to post Share on other sites
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