In this post we explain how you can detect and repair the common faults of the toilet . The toilet is composed of a tank that contains water and two mechanisms inside:
The discharge , which empties the toilet tank when the button is pressed, and the water inlet , which is responsible for automatically filling the tank when empty.
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It is common for the discharge to spoil every two or three years, as it is a plastic mechanism that is used daily. A damaged discharge is constantly throwing water into the drain and can cause high water costs, so it is very useful to know when to break it and repair it right away.
We recommend that you periodically review the correct functioning of both the discharge and the feeding mechanism, thus saving you scares with the water bill at the end of the month.
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Here are some irregularities that can occur when the flushing or flushing of the toilet is broken:
- Water comes out from inside the cup constantly
- The shooter does not work
- The toilet button is broken
- No water comes out when pulling the chain
- The input key does not close
1. Water comes out from inside the cup constantly
This is one of the first warnings given by the discharge when it breaks down and means that it does not close well the water flow. If this happens, it may also be due to the failure of the water inlet mechanism inside the tank.
To know which of the two pieces is failing it is essential to open the toilet tank by the lid that usually has on the top. You will have to remove the button or handle from the toilet and pull the lid upwards. With the lid already removed, you can see the water level inside:
If the water level exceeds the discharge
rock mechanism feed low odorless metal thread It means that the water inlet mechanism is broken: if it does not close properly, it makes it fill more than necessary, exceeding the level of security that all the discharges incorporate.
To solve it, the simplest thing is to replace the mechanism with a new one. To do this you have to look at whether the water reaches the toilet tank on the side or below.
We recommend that you close the water passage whenever you are going to replace the mechanism and while it is damaged, with this you will avoid wasting water.
Find input mechanisms here .
If the water level does not exceed the discharge
universal rock double loading mechanism It means that it is the discharge that is broken.
Again, the simplest solution is to replace it with a new one. Today you can find many universal downloads that allow you to make the change easily.
Here is the guide Choose the download for a toilet and if you already have it clear, here you will find toilet downloads of various brands and models.
2. The shooter does not work
If the discharge is a shooter and it has stopped working, it may be due to the release mechanism that is inside the tank. To know, you have to remove the lid of the tank and look at a rod that makes a union between both parts: if it is broken you can find a spare part or acquire a new discharge.
3. The toilet button is broken
If the discharge is a pushbutton or double push button and it is broken, you will have to remove the lid of the toilet tank. There are downloads that connect the button by cable and others directly with a plastic rod. Check if the cable is stuck or broken. If it's broken, you'll have to replace the entire download. In the case that it is the plastic rod that has been broken, you will have to replace the complete discharge.
4. No water comes out when pulling the chain
Two things may be happening:
- The water tap is closed and for this reason no water enters the toilet.
- The water inlet mechanism has broken down or is clogged. This mechanism has spare parts but it is always advisable to change it for a new one as it is an inexpensive piece that is easy to replace.
5. The input key is very hard and can not be closed
It is very common for these types of keys to be obstructed by lime and stop working when they are most needed. To avoid this, it is necessary to open and close the key regularly. If it has already been obstructed, it can only be replaced by a new one. Before dismantling anything, remember to close the general passage water of the house to avoid flooding.
We show you through this video how you can install the download mechanism yourself: