Increase water level in toilet bowl

[Brage1234]

Hi, how can I increase the water level in the toilet bowl (not the cistern) with this type of flushing system? Thanks!

 

[Rodders53]

You can't alter the water level in a toilet bowl. That depends on the design of the ceramic bends and soil pipe connection in the toilet.

You might be able to alter the flush volume for small and big flushes. But the water left in the bowl will remain the same.

How to depends on identifying the make of the flush valve for the instruction leaflet. That one will undo on a bayonet fitting for removal and examination (close fill valve stop tap first).

 

[opps]

As above, gravity determines the amount of water left in the pan after you flush

Water, irrespective of the volume, will enter the pan, and leave because of curves/gravity.

I too suspect that you are asking how to increase the volume of water that clears the pan. I am not a plumber. I don't recognise the mechanism that you have though, and will defer to the pros. Best of luck

 

[scbk]

In general, modern toilets are rubbish for big jobbies.

 

[reoreborn85]

In general, modern toilets are rubbish for big jobbies.

We moved last year. The toilet we had then was a modern one and honestly, it would often take two flushes.. However, the new toilet we have is a 'classic' high flow toilet. Honestly, one flush and the big jobbies is gone! Jurassic park!

 

[fixitflav]

Hi, how can I increase the water level in the toilet bowl (not the cistern) with this type of flushing system? Thanks!View attachment 299347

If the level in the bowl has decreased over time, it might be caused by a partial blockage in the downstream pipework, which can give a siphon effect. Check the manholes.

 

[Madrab]

In the UK, majority of pans are P traps. The level in the pan is determined by the P trap outflow level. Once flushed the water in the pan will always level out to the same as the lowest point of the toilets outflow spigot

 

[Munroast]

In general, modern toilets are rubbish for big jobbies.

this last few years I am eating a huge amount of veg - the only way I can get them round the bend is a bucket of water at the same time as the flush

I was once told that a shotgun fired down the bowl works well - but that seem excessive

 

[scbk]

I've also got a compost toilet down the bottom of the garden, closest thing to a flush is a small sprinkle of sawdust.

Beautiful place to go for a dump on a spring morning, sun coming through the trees, birds tweeting away, etc