By the end of the 1850s, most middle-class homes in British cities had water closets. Thomas Crapper (yes, his real name) ran a plumbing company in the late 19th century. Contrary to popular belief, he did not invent the flush toilet; he made some changes to the toilet design patented...
Prepare the toilet: Turn off the water supply to the toilet. Locate the shut-off valve behind or beside the toilet and turn it clockwise until it’s tightly closed. Flush the toilet to drain as much water as possible from the tank and bowl. Cover flush holes: Use the waterproof duct ta...
Fortunately, even when there is no water running into the home, there are still ways to get rid of the toilet's contents. Whether you turned off the water because of a plumbing repair, or the municipal supply has been shut off because of a water main break or other problem, there is ...
Turn off the water supply to the toilet. Remove water from the toilet by flushing it repeatedly. If there is any water left after flushing, try suctioning it up with a shop vacuum. To make it easier to remove the toilet, put plastic down along any carpeted hallways or rooms between you...
Step 3: Turn off water to the house If your toilet is still overflowing, the next thing to check is the tank cover. Lift the float ball high enough so that the water stops running. If that doesn’t work and if the water continues to run after this, you’ll need to shut off the ...
Don’t rush to call a plumber—chances are good you can banish toilet trouble on your own by taking these smart steps!
We should turn off the tap after washing．We should take a shower，not a bath．我们应该在用完水后关上水龙头。我们不应该淋浴.We should recycle water．我们应该循环利用水。After washing dishes，we should use the water to clean the toilet．在洗完盘子后，我们应该用这水来冲洗厕所。W...
Turn off water supply and flush the tank. Reach inside the tank with your right hand under the float cup and lift it up. With your right hand hold onto the gray shaft keeping the float cup all the way up. Do not allow the float cup to drop or valve shaft to turn. ...
Turn off the water supply located behind the toilet. This knob should be at the bottom of the toilet near the wall. Illustration by Claudia Rhea How to Unclog a Toilet With a Plunger After the water is turned off, try using a conventional plunger to unclog the toilet. Put the plunger...
Turn the Water Off Turn the water off. Make sure the water at the supply lines is turned off all the way before moving onto the next step. Let the Water Out Remove all water from the bowl and the tank before you remove any part of the toilet. Do so by flushing the toilet multiple...