The toilet tank contains the water before rinsing. After pressing the discharge handle, the water in the tank is exhausted to the bowl and the distance colors of the wastewater. Because it is constantly carrying water, the tank has a lot of opportunity to leak. A leaking tank should not have to call a plumber immediately, however. Repairing a leaking toilet tank is something that even the average diyer can do on its own.
TOTO C744EL#01 Drake ADA Compliant Elongated Bowl, Cotton White
Instructions
1 Turn off the water in the supply. This is under the tank on the side of the wall. Cut the water by turning the knob clockwise. This will help prevent new leaks.
2 Unload the toilet to get rid of all the water inside the tank. Collect the extra with rags and sponges.
3 Disengage the water supply from where it connects to the tank.
4 Remove the tank from the bowl. The heads of the screws are in the lower part of the tank. Hold a screwdriver on their head while unscrewing the nut from below with a wrench. In most models, two bolts are holding the tank to the cup.
5 Set a towel on the floor. Carefully lift the tank from the cup and put it upside down on the towel.
6 Remove the cone gasket at the bottom of the tank. This is the part that connects the tank to the cup. Check this for leaks. Even if it is in good condition, it is a good idea to change these each year more or less. Replace the cone seal or replace it with a new one.
7 Check the rubber gaskets on the bolts. As with the cone gasket, they can deteriorate over time. Replace those that are cracked or broken.
8 put the tank back in the cup. Make sure that the cone seal is correctly aligned with the hole in the container.
9 loosen the screws and rubber washers through the holes in the bottom of the tank and through the container. Tighten the nuts of the tightened hand, and then an additional turn with the key.
10 Wrap a strip of plumber's tape around the water inlet in the tank. This will help prevent the water supply from leaking. Squeeze the water hose in the inlet, the hand tightened at first, and then use a wrench.
11 Open the water supply and allow the bath to fill.
12 Pull the chain. Check for leaks around the tank.
Tips and warnings
- Be careful not to over tighten the nuts around the toilet, as this could break the porcelain.
- Do not try to repair a fissured toilet tank crack with putty. Replace the entire tank.