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What is this discoloration in toilet? zcarenow@yahoo.com 11-26-2006
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Posted by zcarenow@yahoo.com on November 26, 2006, 1:56 pm


Hello,
I've been getting this discoloration at the bottom of my toilet. It
looks like something is peeling off the bottom, but not sure what it
is? Anyone know? Also, is there a chemical product that i can use to
get rid of this? Pic below. Thanks.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/inquisitiveman/IMG_3890-1.jpg


Posted by Speedy Jim on November 26, 2006, 2:03 pm


zcarenow@yahoo.com wrote:

> Hello,
> I've been getting this discoloration at the bottom of my toilet. It
> looks like something is peeling off the bottom, but not sure what it
> is? Anyone know? Also, is there a chemical product that i can use to
> get rid of this? Pic below. Thanks.
>
> http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/inquisitiveman/IMG_3890-1.jpg
>

Calcium buildup from the water supply (hardness).

Muriatic acid is very effective in dissolving
the minerals.

Muriatic acid is also VERY dangerous to use!!
Wear eye protection and have good ventilation.
Rubber gloves to protect skin.

Plunge the bowl to get rid of as much water as you can.

GOOGLE "muriatic acid" so you know what you're dealing with.

AYOR

Jim

Posted by Oren on November 26, 2006, 2:07 pm


On 26 Nov 2006 10:56:17 -0800, "zcarenow@yahoo.com"

>Hello,
>I've been getting this discoloration at the bottom of my toilet. It
>looks like something is peeling off the bottom, but not sure what it
>is? Anyone know? Also, is there a chemical product that i can use to
>get rid of this? Pic below. Thanks.
>
>http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/inquisitiveman/IMG_3890-1.jpg

I would try diluted muratic acid (follow directions) to clean it and
rinse well. My guess is your water causes this.

--
Oren

"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens
constantly."

Posted by Colbyt on November 26, 2006, 2:20 pm



> Hello,
> I've been getting this discoloration at the bottom of my toilet. It
> looks like something is peeling off the bottom, but not sure what it
> is? Anyone know? Also, is there a chemical product that i can use to
> get rid of this? Pic below. Thanks.
>
> http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/inquisitiveman/IMG_3890-1.jpg
>

Calcium buildup. If it is a light case a product like clr might remove it.

For a heavy layer reduce the water level to the lowest point and use about a
quart of muriatic acid with the window open. The fumes are nasty.

Be very careful if you use the acid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Posted by Frank on November 26, 2006, 2:47 pm



Colbyt wrote:
> > Hello,
> > I've been getting this discoloration at the bottom of my toilet. It
> > looks like something is peeling off the bottom, but not sure what it
> > is? Anyone know? Also, is there a chemical product that i can use to
> > get rid of this? Pic below. Thanks.
> >
> > http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/inquisitiveman/IMG_3890-1.jpg
> >
>
> Calcium buildup. If it is a light case a product like clr might remove it.
>
> For a heavy layer reduce the water level to the lowest point and use about a
> quart of muriatic acid with the window open. The fumes are nasty.
>
> Be very careful if you use the acid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vinegar may also do it and it's obviously safer to use.
Frank


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