It does not take a genius to use some basic tools and more importantly save money at the same time. The Basics Of The Toilet: The best way to understand the working of a toilet is too split it into two sections, the pan and the cistern. The pan is the part which you sit on and the cistern is effectively the “flush”, as it is commonly called. When you flush the toilet the water from the tank is released into the pan. Gravity allows the water to level its self within the toilet trap. As it does this it pushes all the waste through the S trap and pushes it into the drain line on the opposite side. The Running Toilet Issue It is very common to find that the toilet will not stop running and it can be solved quickly. The float system within the toilet tank is designed to monitor and maintain the water level. There is a valve within the system which opens and closes when it is needed to allow water to flush the toilet. The valve is commonly manufactured from rubber and therefore may decompose over time. This will prevent it from sealing efficiently and causing it too leak. This problem can be fixed by buying a new valve for the toilet so it creates a watertight seal.
Toilet Leaks
The toilet can leak from the bottom of the pan if the seal used becomes corroded or cracks. If the toilet is not bolted down it will move ever so slightly, without you ever noticing. This movement results in the seal loosening over a period of time. Before you attempt to DIY ensure the water supply is turned off. This should empty the toilet, so it can be easily accessed. Simply remove the toilet from its place and pull it straight up. The old sealing ring will still remain so use your hands to get rid of it. Replace the ring with a new sealant ring and set the toilet firmly into it and bolt the toilet to the floor. Do not over tighten the ring as this can crack the ceramic and you will have to purchase a new one.
Common Toilet Parts Required:
• Flappers and tank balls
• Flush levers • Wax gasket rings
• Fill valves
• Ballcock repair parts
• Lift/rod floats
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