I used sink plungers in toilets pretty much my whole life until i scrolled across a similar diagram one day and discovered the truth.

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      2 months ago

      The toilet plunger doesn’t splash, but toilet augers whip back and forth while you crank them, causing splashing, plus scrape up the toilet bowl.

      Augers are way more work than a toilet plunger.

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      2 months ago

      Every home should have an auger, but a plunger will work quicker, easier, and cleaner, 99 out of 100 times.

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        Yeah, I’ve had to help a neighbor with that 1 time out of 100. The plunger was just causing the water to slam against the turd that had created a perfect seal and splash back outside the toilet. It probably took at least 5 uses with the auger to finally clear out enough crap to finally break it apart enough to let it flush.

        Fortunately, the second time I helped them with a nearly identical situation, the plunger worked. But it still took a few forceful plunges in quick succession. I was worried I might have to use the auger again.