The tank-to-bowl gas gasket is a simple device made of soft rubber. As its name suggests, it provides a watertight seal between the tank and bowl. A broken gasket will leak at the base of your toilet tank. How to Fix a Broken Tank-to-Bowl Gasket Difficulty level: Turn off the water...
An inadequate flush can also be caused by a broken link between the handle and trip lever or a tank stopper that closes before the tank empties. Back to top Featured Resource:Get a Pre-Screened Local Plumbing Pro Next See: Ingenious Methods to Unclog Your Toilet Without a Plunger ...
(the flange) around the cup. The flange is inserted into the toilet drain, sealing in the air and increasing the suction power. In a pinch, you can fold the rubber ring back into the bell of the plunger and use it to unclog a tub or sink drain, but a true cup plunger will be ...
Install the wax seal or gasket of the new toilet according to the manufacturer's instructions. (Hardware and fittings are usually included with the toilet.) Install the offset collar/adapter of the new toilet to the closet flange, the fitting that connects to the drain line. Put the toilet ...
Today Charlie was installing three toilets, and two of the toilet flanges were in good shape. For those all he needed to do was clean away the old wax rings and remove the old closet bolts. The flange in the third bathroom was broken, and Charlie went about replacing it with a new on...
You probably have a plunger lying around the house, which can be very helpful when it comes to unclogging a sink. There are two kinds of plungers: the toilet or flange plunger and the cup plunger. What you need to unplug the sink is a cup plunger. Step 1: If you are trying to uncl...
If the area above the ceiling leak is a habitable floor instead of an attic, try to locate the exact area above the ceiling leak by measuring inward to the leak from the walls. If a bathroom is directly above the leak—specifically the bathroom's toilet, shower, or bathtub—there is a...
First, go to your sewage line where you dump the gray or black tank. Either pull the rod out by hand or grip the broken piece with pliers and slide it out a little. Then, grip the metal rod behind the handle with pliers to hold it still and keep it from spinning while you replace...