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The fill tube could be disconnected if you see that the toilet has a weak flush, or that thetoilet bowl is not filling properlywith water supply after pulling the flush lever. You’ll also see that the stream of water doesn’t meet up with the flushing loo’s water overflow tube. This...
Water should begin flowing down the drain after several tries. Repeat plunging as needed until the toilet seems to be draining again. Give it a flush to make sure, but use caution: When you’re dealing with a toilet clog, flushing it again and again can make things worse by increasing th...
If you have a somewhat old float ball flushing mechanism, try lifting the float above water level. If water stops running, bend the float arm (the wire that holds the float ball) slightly downward so that the float ball will reach its shut-off level sooner as the water in the tank rise...
Although most toilets do not have the built-in mechanism to flush themselves, individuals can purchase a self-flushing toilet. Some public restrooms will be equipped with self-flushing urinals and toilets. These are usually established to help save water, as they only flush after a certain point...
For a newcomer, flushing this Kohler hatbox toilet could be a bit of a mystery. Searching for a flush lever or button finally leads to a round silver button located on the right side (if the user is seated) of the unit (photo, below right). Pushing the flush button on the older uni...
In cold weather, your RV toilet might not flush due to the freezing conditions. Water in the tank becomes solid, making flushing impossible unless you own a four-season RV. In hot weather, your toilet may not flush because of evaporation from the flush water tank. ...
With these simple facts in mind, operating the toilet’s flushing mechanism without the handle is not difficult – now you know how everything works. Now, let’s check out three simple ways in which you can approach this issue: Three Methods of Flushing a Toilet With a Broken Handle ...
Clogged rim holes will slow the delivery of some of the toilet flush-water volume and can contribute to poor toilet flushing. Using a vinegar soak, lime or scale removers or even dishwasher detergent can help clean up a toilet bowl and clogged rim (along with a toothpick - Ed.) ...
Materials that the pipes aren't designed to handle, like thick hair, cloth and oil will make a clogged toilet worse. So the first line in toilet maintenance should be to avoid flushing anything that is likely to get stuck. But, even with precautions, clogs may still form over time, and...