There is absolutely no need to call a specialist if the toilet bowl equipped with a button is flowing. You just need to check the mounting points. In this case, it is quite possible to fix the malfunction on your own.
Causes of tank leaks
This means that the toilet bowl is faulty. There can be many reasons for such a defect. But the most common should be considered carefully:
- Constant flow of water in the tank. The cause may be a misalignment of the float lever, a malfunction or damage to the float valve. You can eliminate the defect by simply replacing the valve or the float itself. If there is no replacement, then it can be covered with heated plastic. It will be easier to just wrap it with waterproof material. For example, cellophane.
- Water is constantly flowing.The cause of permanent leakage may be damage to the siphon membrane. Then there is the need to replace the membrane. You should create a crossbar on the lid of the tank. Fix on it and fix the float lever. Remove the nut that secures the flush pipe to the tank. In the siphon, it is necessary to change the defective membrane for a new one of the same dimensions. Assemble the entire structure in the reverse order.
- Leak in the tank due to the loss of elasticity of the pear. Rubber pears are short-lived. Especially in conditions of constant humidity and dampness. The elasticity and elasticity of the part is lost. Therefore, there is no tight connection with the saddle. There is a gap in which water flows out.
Fixing leaks at joints
There are two reasons why leaks occur in the places where the connecting screws are installed. The first is that the toilet was not installed correctly initially. The second - the seals dried up, cracked. To prevent further leakage, it is necessary to unscrew the screws, replace the flat gaskets. It is best to use cone seals for replacement.
Cracks in the tank
In a cramped room in the toilet room, it is very inconvenient to work with tools, to carry out any work. It is not excluded the possibility of falling on the toilet bowl or tank of various heavy objects that can cause irreparable harm. For example, cause cracks to appear. The same defect may appear as a result of a temperature difference during the repair of the tank. How and with what to glue them? On ceramic or plastic tanks, it is better to seal cracks with universal moisture-resistant glue.
Cold welding or plumbing sealants work well too. But the most reliable tool is a two-component epoxy resin. A prerequisite for its use is a note on moisture resistance on the packaging of the product.It should be remembered that any breakdown of the toilet bowl or cistern can be repaired independently.
To do this, there are quite a lot of modern tools and tools. Another thing is if the breakdown is very serious and there is no way to fix it. Or the toilet model is expensive and requires a special approach and special tools, unique materials. In this case, it would be better to contact a professional. The cost of his services is unlikely to be more expensive than the price of a new toilet.
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