Rats

[GeorgeBramwell]

I don't do sanitary work much. I have a case of a rat coming up a drain and into a house via a toilet. They want to know if there are any toilets that can prevent rats from climbing up. Do siphonic toilets prevent rats climbing up? Is there a non-return valve in that can be fitted in the drain?

thanks

 

[bengasman]

I don't do sanitary work much.

Congratulations George, you have finally said something that is true about yourself.

 

[Nige F]

There is a flap valve for the purpose...can`t remember the manufacturer have a google

 

[GeorgeBramwell]

There is a flap valve for the purpose...can`t remember the manufacturer have a google

There may not be space for a an in-line flap valve. A toilet made to stop rats climbing up would be the best bet here. Is there one?

 

[GeorgeBramwell]

I don't do sanitary work much.

Congratulations George, you have finally said something that is true about yourself.

Yes, I leave drains to others.

 

[Onetap]

There is a flap valve for the purpose...

I think it's called the toilet lid.

 

[gremlin16]

Easy solution. We use a 12g shotgun and blast away at them.

ps
Always ensure you know where the water turns off, and have a spare w/c ready to replace damaged one.

 

[seco services]

There is a flap valve for the purpose...can`t remember the manufacturer have a google

There may not be space for a an in-line flap valve. A toilet made to stop rats climbing up would be the best bet here. Is there one?

it doesn't need no more room in the pipework to fit the flap it replaces the wc connectors rubber seal on the end of the connector that fits into the wase pipe.

mcalpine ARB-1.

 

[Agile]

But isn't that made of plastic which rats love to eat?

I do have to say merely closing the toilet lid would be an easier option, perhaps with a weight on top.

Tony

 

[JohnD]

I've often wondered if it is true that rats climb into houses through the WC trap. Do they get out again the same way? How do they climb up the smooth porcelain and open the lid?

I've been told that they can't climb up inside plastic soil pipes as the surface is so smooth (not to mention slimy).

 

[Agile]

If they have a firm footing they can jump up about 900 mm.

I have never heard of this problem before but there is always a first time.

I have heard of many snakes entering that way before though.

Tony

 

[Nige F]

There is a flap valve for the purpose...

I think it's called the toilet lid.

Thanks seco

 

[mickyg]

I don't do sanitary work much.

don't you mean sanity?

 

[glasgowgas]

If they have a firm footing they can jump up about 900 mm.

I have never heard of this problem before but there is always a first time.

I have heard of many snakes entering that way before though.

Tony

what part of London do you cover??????

the place is crawling with bowler hats, they come up sewage pipes,through toilet pan,squeeze through a hole the size of a 50p.

you have never heard of this, but you have heard about snakes!!

 

[seco services]

what part of London do you cover??????

the place is crawling with bowler hats, they come up sewage pipes,through toilet pan,squeeze through a hole the size of a 50p.

ilford, oxford st, lea valley, is swawming with them day/night.