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submitted 6 hours ago by yonderbarn@lazysoci.al to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

I have to reach the ceiling above the toilet but the space between the sink and the toilet is too narrow for my step ladder to fit. It would be for just a couple minutes.

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[-] fizzle@quokk.au 7 points 2 hours ago

Hey I engage in all sorts of bullshit risky DIY shenanigans but... the only answer anyone can really give you is "no, it's not safe".

In this particular case though I'd give you a "hard no, do not attempt".

IDK what your cistern is like but generally the fixtures just arent going to support an additional 60 to 100kg.

As a bonus, if it goes then it will shatter on the floor and you'll come down on top of all those wicked sharp edges. Fuck that.

Kinda curious why you have to reach the ceiling there, but... find another way, like a longer tool or whatever.

this post was submitted on 18 Feb 2026
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