All of a sudden my toilet hisses when I flush it. As well as being an annoying sound, it also refills the tank very slowly. I'm no handyman but I'm loathe to pay a plumber if it's something simple I can fix myself. In the video I push the float down to demonstrate what happens on flush. Any ideas? flush video
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 8 answers

So, I've got this red splotch on my chest. I've only had it since a sunburn last year, and it gets redder if I'm flushed. [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2007 - 6 answers

I've noticed some of the women in my office flush the toilet before they do any of their business. Does anyone know what superstition or purpose this is supposed to help with?
posted on Feb 8, 2007 - 48 answers

Why do toilets in private homes generally have a tank, whereas in most commercial/public/dormitory/stadium/etc. restrooms they do not have a tank? [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2006 - 16 answers

Long term side effects of using Pepcid AC to combat the Asian Flush? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2006 - 4 answers

PlumbingFilter: Help me understand my new tankless toilet with no shut-off valve. What do I do if it clogs? [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2006 - 6 answers

I have heard that some people have successfully used Pepcid AC to combat the effects of the so-called "Asian Flush"--the condition where an indivdual experiences severe flushing of the face after consuming a small amount of alcohol. What is the basis for this claim if any?
posted on Oct 1, 2005 - 11 answers

Autoflush-filter: My company's new building has fancy new toilets that are supposed to flush themselves. I get there early in the morning, and for a while, the toilets appear to be 'hyper', and will flush multiple times while on the throne. Later in the day, it's almost like they become 'fatigued', and sometimes fail to flush even once per use. I also seem to get them going when I wear striped or camo shirts to work. Anyone know how these little beauties work, and what might might be making for the variations noted?
posted on Feb 7, 2005 - 17 answers