Leah of See Jane Drill demonstrates how to remove a toilet without messy spills.
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Leah, I am a retired Physician, a Neuropsychiatrist. I wish I was still working so I could refer people to watch your work for life lessons. You MOTIVATE !!!! You believe in people and build confidence in them for one reason, you CARE !!! Love YOU, from Diamondhead Mississippi, outside New Orleans.
Right? I feel better just watching Leah. Her enthusiasm is contagious ❤
@@sandramays795 Right ? Please explain
@@davidsauls9542 I’m agreeing with you 😊
Thank you, Leah! Your tips help me plan for home improvement projects that will definitely come up in the future!
@@davidsauls9542 I was agreeing with you 😊
I just love hearing you say..."You can do this!" Thank you!
ive always just used a shop vac
I don't want to bother
I figured that out when I had to pull both of my toilets a couple of times a few years ago. I have a small Shop Vac that I leave set up as a wet vac all the time so I don't have to empty it and take out the filters. Unfortunately my large Shop Vac burned up in a fire, so I might have to start swapping the small one back and forth.
@@seejanedrill You have to go buy that package of other stuff, much bigger "bother" then using the shopvac
@user-wt5bf4rw7e She's not saying it's worth the effort to make a special trip to buy 1 package. It's a good tip for a handyman or plumber to keep on hand. Carrying a pack of that with your tools into and out of a house is much more convenient than a shop-vac as well, not to mention that your vacuum may be currently partially filled with dust and would need to be cleaned out first. Or, as a homeowner doing some DIY, maybe pick this up while you're at the hardware store getting the other supplies you need for switching a toilet. Most DIY'ers don't just have spare toilet rings laying around ahead of time. You don't need to be so negative. This isn't an easier fix for every single situation, but it definitely makes sense for some.
@@jareddautremont6258 You mean keep around like a shopvac? lol... Waste of money to buy that. Having done maintenance at a campground/seasonal trailer park I have a little experience in this area.
Before using Liquid Lock, you can remove most of the water by pouring a bucket of water into the bowl. Pour it in quickly so the water has enough velocity to create a siphon effect.
Is that not what the flush does genius ?
@@WhiskeyGulf71 The goal is to empty the bowl and 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲. You know how a toilet flush works, don’t you? The float falls and the tank and bowl refill. If you use a bucket of water, the float doesn’t drop and nothing refills.
Being a past plumber, I've used this stuff, and it's a life saver 😊
Just use a wet vac.
Leah, I’m flush with excitement about this new tip. Thank you.
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WOW! I just looked up and saw that you had 1 MILLION subscribers! Wowza! Congrats on that. I almost had a heart attack when I got 500 on my other channel, I can't imagine 1 million. You go Girl!!!
Just FYI, at $4.50 /pack it comes out to $7.50 / ounce. You can use "Thick-it" liquid thickener at ~.50 / ounce. If your a plumber using a lot of this, the packets and get expensive real fast. You might want to consider the alternative.
Thanks for sharing
You can get it cheaper than that, even. The active substance is sodium polyacrylate (the same stuff used in disposable diapers), and it's available in bulk from a variety of vendors for $0.30/ounce or so depending on the quantity purchased.
@@stevepreskitt283 Thanks for mentioning the chemical involved, as I was curious to what it was.
I wonder if this could be used to solidify old latex paint so you can just throw the cans out.
@@philippeterson9512 Yes, most of the commercial latex paint hardeners are primarily sodium polyacrylate just like this stuff.
One trick I use to minimize the water level in the bowl for this job or for just cleaning it is: quickly dump a half pail of water into the toilet, aiming for the hole. This makes the sudden flow of water clear the "S" tube, pulling extra water from the bowl. Use a full pail, if needed, for a better effect.
I'm not certain that technique elimates water completely from the tŕap
There’s no way to know for certain until you pull it, but when we use buckets to “flush” during power outages, we often get an unpleasant smell that tells me the S has been emptied.
Neat, I never knew such a thing existed. Thanks, Leah!
I'm surprised no one suggested the way I was shown at the end my career, we slid the toilet into a large trash bag during reno's which also keeps the wax seal off the floor surfaces. Your way is quite clever too.
Me too. Checking the comments to see if anyone mentioned a shop vac which I’ve seen done by a plumber.
I try to talk that product up any time someone's doing a toilet replacement. When I first tried it, I was skeptical because I didn't think it would make a good seal. When I used it, I realized I was missing the point... it doesn't make a seal, rather it uses up all the water. Absolutely brilliant!
My dad was a plumber and I have helped him pull and change toilets on multiple occasions. Good information and right to the point. I have watched many of your videos but didn’t subscribe before…about to fix that. Thank you. Btw we use something in the hospital to do same for urine.
You are so helpful!... You taught me how to braze weld aluminum about 5 or 7 years ago and just am amazed at how you make scraps into art!
Great tip Leah. I've always used my Shop-vac to suck out the water.
Thank you Leah. Awesome tip and perfect timing.
Great content. Videos are direct, explained clearly, and easy to follow. Thanks for being informative and still entertaining.
Congrats on 1 million subs!!!!
Thanks for the tip, Leah!!
Thanks for another great tip Leah! I was not aware of this product. Looks like a must have for this job!
Leah, I really like your channel. You get right down to business and make your point. Well done!
Thank You again Leah for this info! It will come in handy some day! ❤️
Wow. Didn’t know I could use this information, it sure is helpful!
Wow Leah I've never known about this! Thank you! 🙏🏽
Just looking at the start of the video, I'm really glad that toilets in my country use side exit instead of a hole in the floor, and they much easier to be removed as they simply connect with a pipe. It's nowhere as nasty after removing but even then this is a pretty useful tip for this type of a toilet bowl too.
Nice video, never heard of that stuff. Love that retro pink bathroom tile with the blue accent. Thanks for posting this.
Love this channel. I've learned so much it's crazy it's free.
Leah is awesome! Her reassurance let's me know I can❤❤❤❤🤗🤗
Never heard of this. Wow. Cool. Thanks for sharing this.
Great product! Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
i wish i would have known about that stuff back in the day. you have the coolest tips and tricks!
Wow that was interesting! I have been doing maintenance work at various facilities, and I never heard of this. It certainly would have saved me time and effort.
Thanks for the awesome tip.
I love chemistry! Thanks for this one
You rock Leah.
I saw your other video on Liquid Lock and it helped me SO much when I had to change a wax ring on a toilet! Thank you so much for the great tips and keep up the great work with your channel!
Another great video. Love your content.
Cool tip, Leah!!
You're so motivating!!
Aloha From Big Island. Getting ready for a do it yourself update to our house. Thank you for all you do for us. Mahalo!
Aloha! Gotta love Big Island
Thank you Leah, you are so clever. This method beats pulling the toilet and setting it in a garbage bag for removal. Thank you!
Excellent advice. I did not know that stuff existed.
Thanks Leah! ❤❤❤❤
Very smart solution! Just in time too…that’s my next project!! ✨Thank you✨
Holy crap, a hack that is actually useful. Great video!
Thanks Leah. When I saw the tile, it made me laugh. I used to live in an old rent house, built in 1921, that had the exact same tile, pink with blue trim. I'm guessing your house might be that old as well. I still miss that old house...
50's
You taught me a billion times more than the "father" i have ever did. Thank you. Love your channel
Good to see you again Leah. Always helpful tips💪
Thank you, that was a great tip
Excellent tip!
Leah I just wanted to tank you so much for all your help you have been my inspiration to do lots of work around my house and family and friends I have learned so much because I can do it tank you so much ❤️ again God bless you
It's one of many types of polymers made for water absorption. I used to make those and many other types at a plant in Suffolk, VA. One of the uses is for adding to soil in arid or dry areas to absorb the water and the crystals will slowly dry out releasing water back into the soil and keep it moist for a long time so that crops or ground covers can have a chance to grow and take root. They will re-absorb water on the next watering or rainfall. Good for reclaiming desert land.
good to know. Thanks for another video.
Always good videos!
That is so cool! Thanks!
I've replaced many toilets and always spilled water, I never know this 😮 thanks for the great tip 🤗
Leah this is awesome! I have 5 kids who’ve ALL flushed things, over the years. I wish I would’ve known about this product YEARS ago 😂
Love your videos! Bravo
Jane/Leia should be on This Old House
I really enjoy your channel! I'd never heard of this product, might try it sometime. I've used a shop vac, which seems pretty easy, espicially now that I have a cordless one.
Good job!!
As always you are amazing 💕✌️
Thanks, Leah.
Another great video!
Great tip.
You are a genius. What we will do without you. My husband and I are senior citizens. We want to know. How did you manage to lift the toilet onto the cart? Did you do this by yourself or did someone help you? Let us know. Thank you
Sometimes I have help and sometimes not....they're very heavy but I manage
Fellow senior here, @wannella. Unbolting the tank from the bowl, first, is a little more work - but with the tank off, moving the bowl might then be more manageable. If your knees and backs are up to it, and if there's enough room on either side of the bowl for each of you, you might consider something like the Forearm Forklift or Shoulder Dolly lifting strap systems: remove the caulk around the base of the bowl, unthread the bolts, then slip the bottom straps under the base of the bowl. Then you two would lift the bowl together just enough to clear the tops of the bolts and slide the bowl onto the cart. Installing the new bowl is trickier, because you have to aim for the bolts, but I'm told it's helpful to slip a plastic drinking straw over the top of each bolt: you want straws that fit somewhat snugly so they'll stick straight up, and brightly colored so as to be easier to see.
Thanks for sharing that with us, Leah.
The pleasure is all mine
@@seejanedrill Also, congratulations! After following your channel for so long, seeing that one million subscriber notation next to your channel name is a beautiful thing. You have put so much intelligent and relevant time and effort into this channel over the years without the grandstanding hype that takes over a lot of channels after a while. Your natural encouragement and down to earth content has inspired so many of us over the years. Even if the videos don’t often apply to my current situation, I enjoy learning it and will know where to come back to if that situation ever arises. Thank you very much for all of it.
What a genius product!
Love Leah's videos. To da point. 👉 💯
wow 1 million subs , well done .
What a genius invention!
Thanks, never heard of it before.
Thank you!
Great tip! I had no idea! 🚽 ✌🏼
Very good. I flush the trap using a shower hose and run the hot water through it from cold pre warm up to hot. Then I aquavac the clean water out.
thanks!❤
Thank You.!
I always use this when I replace toilets. I also add a bit into the tank to prevent residual water from leaking out of the fill valve hole.
Please tell me you did not put that pencil behind your ear. 😂 But seriously, you are super awesome. I have to do a lot on my own now, and you make things easy to understand. Thank you angel.❤
Thank You
Wallpaper paste would definitely be my best option ✌️
I love your videos. I’m always telling people to watch your channel.
Thank you
thxs for sharing...
Thanks
Leah, TY for the JIG SAW...great giveaway,
Thank you
74 and learned something new. Thanks.
Excellent
I have a hand vacuum pump so I run a vacuum through a half gallon canning jar. I also use the same technique when I need to dissolve some deposits with no water in the bowl that would dilute the cleaners.
This stuff is great! I had some sodium polyacrylate in my magic kit as a kid to turn water into gel.
I've never seen that product before. Seems like a good idea. A bit like wallpaper paste, only thicker.
Dust use diaper filler
Great tip, just ordered a pack. At one time or another I’ve pulled every toilet in every house we’ve owned. It’s a PITA but better than paying $200 for a plumber to do it. This will make it less of a PITA 👍😁
great videos
I keep a large sponge handy for that purpose. Put the sponge down in the orifice and allow it to soak up any water that's in there. Works great, and saves the client some money.
It's the water left in the trap that can spill
That does the whole trap in the toilet? Or just the bowl. What I've always done is clear the thing with a shop vac after removing it from the floor. That absolutely does look easier, and I had never heard of it. Thank you!!!
The trap too
@@seejanedrillThanks!
I'm picturing someone walking in and there's a pencil sticking up out of the toilet bowl, LOL 😂.
I like that idea. I had been using a shop wet dry vac to suck the excess water out.
Not sure why this was recommended to me, but I will be taking a toilet out in the next few weeks and I was dreading the sloppy mess that makes. Thank You!
Thank you :>
Hi 👋🏻 Leah ❤❤❤