Toilet siphon tool

[HalM]

Good evening. I'm a DIY'er.
What is a plumber's tool of choice for siphoning the toilet bowl to get the remaining water out of the tank and bowl, before servicing and removing them? Some type of siphon or large syringe? I'm looking for something quicker than a sponge. And, where do you get them?

Thanks,
Hal

 

[Terry]

I use a Stinger 2.5 gallon wet vac

Stinger 2.5 Gallon 1.75 Peak HP Compact Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum with Filter Bag, Hose and Accessories HD2025 - The Home Depot

The Stinger 2.5 Gal. 1.75 Peak Horsepower Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum is a compact and portable vac for wet and dry applications. Expect the suction to be just what you need for your home, garage and renovation

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[Breplum]

Plumbing supply shops carry various versions of these

Home Depot also. Called hand siphon irrigation pumps.

 

[Jadziedzic]

For a one-shot deal Oatey's LiquidLoc does a good job of solidifying the water left in the bowl; I think the Blue and Orange box stores carry it.

 

[Skeezix]

Save time, aggravation, wear and tear on the car, and money. Use a towel. Takes 10 minutes to dry out a tank. Worked for me for 60 years.

 

[John Gayewski]

I use an 18v milwaukee shop vac that is kept in my truck.

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

All of the above are all good answers. I prefer the liquid lock if I'm going to pull and reset a toilet. It takes up the least amount of space and I don't have to carry any extra tools.

I've used a similar hand pump to suck water from the bowl and tank and my brother showed me that you can suck water in, then just pump it over the weir. I've used towels and sponges to do the same. Shop vacs work great to remove the water from both as well...

But one trick I doubt most have seen or used is the shop vac blower. I don't like toilet water in my shop vac so I use the narrow wand and blow the water over the trap weir with the seat down or a towel over the bowl. Start with the wand in the bowl and the vac off or you will spray water all over the place.

 

[BobJacobs]

Never knew about this Liquid Lock thing, might try it next time if I need to.