Try a dye test to check for leaky toilet tanks, fill valves, flapper valves: we use a dash of septic dye powder but we've demonstrated this method using simple food coloring - just put enough red or green food coloring into the toilet tank to color its water, and watch for that color...
A toilet that flushes on its own, also known as phantom or ghost flushing, is a common problem. Addressing this problem may require replacing the flapper, flush valve, or flush valve gasket. In this article, I show you how.
With everything thing you need, just follow the instructions provided to repair your leaky toilet. Not sure if your toilet is actually leaking? See the article on 'Fixing Toilet Problems' for a complete listing of potential problems and solutions. The four possible locations are: (1) The ...
Watch for a leak. If you don’t find one, do the toilet paper test. Wrap some toilet paper around a screwdriver and insert it into the opening where the shower head pipe emerges. Hold it under the pipe for a few moments, and then check the paper to see if it is wet. If it is...
It will be necessary for you to replace your toilet tank or install a new toilet. Check this box and click the "Add" button to receive one free leak detector tablet with any purchase! Other Possibilities Leaking shut-off valve: Make sure water isn't seeping from the pipe connection ...
What is the process for fixing a leaky Moen shower faucet? Shut off the water supply to the shower and protect the surface of the tub or shower floor. Cover the drain to prevent accidentally dropping small parts down it. Remove the handle, trim, and sleeve, then use a plumber’s deep ...
Unless you’ve installed a few toilets, you may not know all the tips and tricks to ensure your commode will work well for years to come. The last thing you want is to make a mistake resulting in a leaky toilet. Even though installing a toilet is a commondo-it-yourselfertask, it’...
1.Fixing a leaky toilet flapper 2.Fixing a leaky water supply line 3.Fixing a leaky wax ring While these types of leaks might be common, they are also easy to fix. Just follow the link for each type of toilet leak to learn how to diagnose and fix the leak yourself! Most of these ...
See SEWAGE CONTAMINATION IN buildings for advice. Is the sewer line or soil stack clogged? If flushing the toilet leads to a backup, or worse, a toilet overflow, it's possible that the toilet drain pipe has clogged, or there may be a clog right at the base of the toilet itself. Befor...
Several years ago, after buying our house with a leaky toilet meant we had to install a new floor pronto, I had the blind ambition to install a real marble tile floor with white grout (seen here) in the most-used main floor bathroom. We often play the guinea pig role around here with...