Water leaks in the floor around your sterling two-piece toilet can be attributed to a problem with the tank or in its internal functioning. The tank has a water supply in the list for the next discharge. The deposit may or may not need to be removed from the toilet bowl, depending on what type of repair is needed.
American Standard 3180.016.020 Townsend Champion-4 Right Height Round Front Seatless Toilet Bowl with Bolt Caps, White
Two-piece toilet
The Sterling two-piece toilet consists of a separate bowl and tank. The two pieces are separated by a rubber gasket and connected by three bolts and nuts. The reservoir is located at the top of the back of the cup. When the discharge handle is pushed down, a rubber flap on the bottom of the tank rises, letting the water in the tank fever over the cup. A float triggers a valve to open to allow the container to be refilled with water. Once the water reaches a certain level, the valve closes.
cracked tank
A broken or cracked toilet tank should be removed from the bowl for repair or replacement. Since the tank must be water resistant, it is difficult to repair a broken tank and do not have it leaked. Replacement tanks for Sterling two-piece toilets can be had for around $ 40 as of 2011. Total tank replacement can be a better long-term solution.
Damaged tank seal
A bad seal between the container and the tank can make you think you have a cracked tank. Unfortunately, the work requires the removal of the toilet cistern. Once the tank is removed, the mating surfaces in both the container and the tank must be cleaned so that the new gasket has a proper seal. The tank can be installed in the reverse order of extraction.
Tank mechanics
A perceived tank problem can be caused by the internal operation of the tank. Water leakage can be caused by a defective flap in the bottom of the tank. If the water is passed from the fin, the toilet valve will turn on to replenish the lost water. This will go on in an endless cycle until the trap is replaced. A leak in the bottom of the tank can originate from a cracked water control valve or the gasket that seals the valve to the tank. The valve threads protrude through the bottom of the reservoir to provide a place for the water supply line to attach to. The replacement of the internal parts of the toilet tank can be achieved without the need to remove the tank from the bowl.
Removing the deposit
Removing the tank may not be as hard as a job you may think. The first step is to close the water supply to the toilet. Most houses have a shut-off valve near the base of the toilet. If you can not locate a shut-off valve, you will have to cut off the main water supply to the house. Once this is done, the water remaining in the tank must be removed. Pulling the chain will evacuate most of the water. Any remaining water will have to be removed by absorbing it with a sponge or cloth. The water supply line can be removed from the bottom of the tank. Once the three screws of the holding tank are removed, the tank can be lifted up and out of the cup.