Talk:Plunger
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[edit] Usage and cleaning
how is a plunger used? specifically, how do use it and keep it clean/hygenic ? (after you have unblocked a toilet with it what do you do to remove sewrage from the head of the plunger?) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 220.238.50.24 (talk • contribs) 06:14, November 3, 2005 (UTC)
- First of all, that's why you should never use the so-called "toilet plunger" with the funny extension. The plain and normal toilet plunger, here called a "sink plunger", is far more hygenic. It even works better; the silly extension thing gets stuck the wrong way and reduces effectiveness. 24.110.60.225 02:34, 28 December 2005 (UTC)
- Second, part of the answer is to just consider a toilet plunger to be dirty. Don't handle the business end. I'd rather not touch the handle actually; a wrapping of paper is nice. Store the toilet plunger upright, off the floor, on top of something you don't care about, with ventilation underneath. For example, a small bucket with some rocks in the bottom would be decent. (the rocks allow air circulation by preventing the plunger from sealing against a flat surface) You should swirl the plunger in the toilet while flushing a second time, maybe while pouring in a bit of bleach. 24.110.60.225 02:34, 28 December 2005 (UTC)
- Usage is ridiculously simple. Apply the suction cup to the hole and pump it. Fixes most clogged up toilets in a matter of seconds (maybe except for complications caused by unusual bathroom use -- tampons, condoms, household waste and deceased pets don't belong in the toilet). If that doesn't solve it, call a plumber. — Ashmodai (talk · contribs) 21:01, 17 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Disambig
Should this page be re-written to discuss general plunger types (air-tight pistons, as in a syringe or pop gun) and then specific types, as in the common toilet plunger? Alvis 06:40, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Reference to plunger used during CPR
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=health&res=9E0CEED81F3FF930A35755C0A964958260
Apparently, not only was a plunger successfully used to revive a man, but a company was producing a Cardiopump. However.... http://www.boogieonline.com/revolution/body/health/fda.html ...says that the FDA refused to allow this to be used in the US, although the device is apparently available in much of the rest of the world. --80.47.207.117 14:04, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] When was it invented?
Does Any one happen to know when the plunger was invented?—Preceding unsigned comment added by 222.155.118.207 (talk • contribs)
