how to 'flush' the toilet with a bucket

[jinglebells]

Our only toilet (close coupled) has finally died. I pulled the chain too hard (the handle had snapped off so I had made an impromtu clothes hanger handle while we sourced another) and managed to completely break the siphon/piston part. I've called the plumber - he's coming round tomorrow to fix it but said in the meantime, all I have to do is flush the loo with a bucket of water.

I've had one go but I'm not sure I've got the right technique. Do I need to fill a standard size bucket with water and then chuck it in with force or is it better just to pour the water in?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[breezer]

just pour it in, if you "chuck it in with force" you may get a "splash back" (not a nice thought)

 

[jinglebells]

Lucky I hadn't tried to chuck it in yet! Will go and try the pouring method then. Thanks for your help.

 

[oilman]

This is a do it yourself forum, not a (flu) sh it yourself forum.