Folks, can this tool be used to thoroughly flush the system? I have junk in the reservoir and want to really clean it out (like the Gates System)
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This tool removes air from the cooling system by pulling a vacuum. The vacuum then pulls the coolant mixture into the system, eliminating any air pockets. It is not designed for flushing.
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This is about the only thing I've found that you can use in toilets. As long as you have a little bit of water flow, it works great. You put a scoop in a container, add warm (not hot) tap water, give it a stir and pour it in your toilet. Flush, and then let it sit for several hours. It works great. If water flow is still sluggish, do it again. I usually use it double strength on sluggish drains and toilets, and it clears them right out!
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I've had no problems at all---works like a charm. I love it. Now, I'm amazed at how long other toilets take to flush---all that water gone. But, mine is used with the American Standard toilet--don't know why that would make a retrofitted not work right, though. Maybe you just got a bad one.
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Not sure about that. I did have a plumber tell me he put a few of these containers in a septic tank and it cleared out the system (pretty impressive). Drain Flies? I would "Google" that (how to get rid of drain flies). Hope this helps.
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According to the instructions that came with it you should be able to siphon gas from the tank. However, as of now I have only used the sump for removing oil from the Engine and it works well for this job. I have not as yet tried to siphon gas with it so I can't answer how efficient it is for that purpose.
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I didnt flush... I wiped access away with a cotton ball...even dabbed down into the earThe results in a few days are AMAZING
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Yes, you are correct! There are two flush options, one that you would use is you need less water, second that you use when you need more. Hope this helps.
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I have not but I am fairly sure it would work fine. I used one similar to this with one of the nozzles leaking and it still worked fairly well. You might have to go a little slower but it is still worth it. I love the time this thing saves.
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In my experience, it's hard NOT to get a complete--and very effective--flush whenever you push the lever. This thing is FAST. It's hard to explain the difference in the way it works, but there's nothing gradual about the way it flushes, and I still can't believe that it takes less than 1.6 gallons to flush everything down.
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No, I would suggest at least a five gallon vac. When the water level reaches a certain level in the vac it will sometimes squirt out the exhaust before it stops. If the toilet will flush, pour a 5 gallon pail of water into the toilet to forch water out without it refilling and that will lessen the amount of water in the bowl. If that works should be able to get by with a 1.5 gallon vac.
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Yes, it will do that until all of the water is out of the reservoir. If it continues then it probably needs to be cleaned.. Hope this helps..
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No, that device is a no go. The feed simply does not work. It is very random and unsteady. Get instead the Gilmour 362 hose end sprayer. Works like a champ!
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I just read John Moore's answer and that actually might be the best way, at least if your cleanout is upstream of the blockage. Pour the stuff in dry and let the next flush expand the product, and carry it toward the blockage. Just guessing here.
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i am unable to answer as i have no experience with the fluidmaster duo flush. sorry
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Yes call in the professionals - Bio-clean works great in drains but this is entirely different issue.
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I'd would think maybe so if you have already tried some sort of cleaning of the pipes regiment. I don't know for sure what to mix but I think I read somewhere to run a mix of water vinegar or bleach then flush thoroughly with 5 gallons. If google doesn't have an answer on how to flush it clean then yeah I'd chunk it and get another.
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not sure if this is the ultimate in cleaning techniques - however for the past two seasons , we use a weak bleach/water solution - wipe all services that we can reach and fill reservoir then drain using port on the bottom of the machine. ( monthly)