The toilet, without a doubt, is one of the most important aspects of your home, which can make extreme conditions when it is not being washed properly. Toilets are not terribly complex machines, and any washing problem can usually be diagnosed and fixed, either with a plunger or a quick trip to the hardware store.
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partial discharge
A weak fin could be the reason that your toilet flushes only partially, taking only about half the water in the container. The fin is a rubber device that "fins" in the toilet tank and covers the discharge valve between the tank and the bowl, which is where all the water drains when the toilet flushes. The fin should remain open until about 80 percent of the water has been drained from the tank, and then fall back down again. The fin, however, may decrease early if it is flooded, which prevents the rest of the water from escaping and keeps the wash bath complete. A new fin can be purchased at any hardware store and simply changed to solve the problem.
Phantom stuffing
Phantom filling is when the tank is filling with water constantly, even when the tank was not flushed. You will hear the characteristic sound of a "running toilet." This condition will make your flushes weak, as well as sewage. Phantom filling can result from a cracked fin that allow water to escape into the container instead of shut off. Replace the flap to remedy the problem. This condition can also be caused by a badly adjusted float, which causes the water to run down continuously from the toilet overflow tube and the filling valve does not close. Adjust the float so that it rises to the proper level and the fill valve goes off.
Jam
An obstruction is one of the most common problems with toilets. Clogs, can occur if too much toilet paper is used or if something strange, such as a comb or trash, is thrown down the drain. The sure sign of an obstruction is when a toilet simply does not discharge; when the discharge lever is pulled. Water will fill the container and sometimes spill on the ground. The solution is to use a plunger to aspirate what may be the cause of the obstruction. Sometimes, the obstruction can be remedied immediately, but other occasions will require the use of a hygienic snake or the services of a professional plumber.
Slow filling
Slow filling is when the toilet tank takes much longer to fill than normal, which means having to wait a long time between flushes. The filling valve regulates the water that enters the toilet tank. A floating device is used which, when it reaches a certain height, closes the valve so that the water does not overflow. The fill valve may have internal obstructions and will have to be replaced if the tank takes too long to fill. Filling valves can be purchased at hardware stores and easily changed. Just remember to close the water beforehand or it will come in spurts when the broken valve is removed.