The contents
- Why the water flows from the reservoir into the toilet
- Why the tank is leaking No. 1
- Why the tank is leaking No. 2
- Why the tank has a leak No. 3
- Why the tank is leaking No. 4
- How to resolve leak from toilet tank
- The solution to the problem posed by the No. 1 reason
- Resolve the cause of No. 2
- Work and the elimination of reason # 3
- The solution to problem No. 4
- Conclusion
When it begins leaking toilet, no reason to experience joy: the noise causes irritation; counter pulls big numbers that will have to pay; on the toilet appear rust on the pipes and walls occurs the condensate, which in the short term, threatens to result in corrosion, mold and rot. And to avoid negative consequences for their nerves and the home, and the wallet should start to solving the problem as quickly as possible. Fortunately, the majority of the cases when there is a leak from the tank into the toilet, easy fix, and deal with them on their own. Simple solution to the problem of the leak from the tank into the toilet cheap and cheerful you can see in the video (in its own way shows ingenuity in solving problems):
Why the water flows from the tank into the toilet ↑
Not to say that the cause of leakage, there is only one solution to the problem of leaks like this. A possible reason might be special each special structure. Yet widespread «classic» design, and consideration of the problems of leaks and their elimination will be considered on it. Also offer to watch an informational video that will allow you to understand the structural feature of the functioning of the toilet tank of the toilet, to better understand the nature of the flow:
Why the tank is leaking No. 1 ↑
The most popular reason is quite obvious – the toilet cistern is overflowing is elementary, and all excess water escapes through overflow. And that reason has some causes that lead to it:
- The deformation of the rubber strip in the process of operation, when the rubber loses its elasticity and due to the loose overlap of the water starts flowing.
- Insufficient level of the gasket is compressed against the outlet of the drain valve. She was not deformed and have not lost its elasticity – just a little strip is pressed against the part of the toilet and the water is flowing.
- A frayed or rusted in the process of operation, the pin holding the float in the valve body.
- Corpus crack the drain valve inside the toilet tank, through which the flow.
Look brass valves as pictured:
Why the tank is leaking No. 2 ↑
If the tank is not full, but the flow is – what then is the cause of leakage of the toilet tank? The second most popular reason for a leak is the problem with the bolt between the tank and the toilet. Steel bolts rust and leak, the plastic burst and water begins to flow.
Why the tank has a leak No. 3 ↑
Another popular cause of leakage is the problem with a rubber bulb. The fact that the pear, as with any rubber part of the bowl gradually loses its elasticity and becomes more rigid and no longer takes the desired shape, whereupon water begins to flow. You can find it focusing on this photo:
Why the tank is leaking No. 4 ↑
Could also be that the malfunction of the toilet tank due to misalignment or displacement of the float arm. Reason to skew quite a lot so it could be the hole where the float numb in the water, or simply displaced in the process of active operation. Or purchase of plumbing parts, about the quality and period of service which, as well as about the possibility for leaks from the tank can not speak.
How to resolve leak from toilet cistern ↑
But if there are reasons why the water flows from the reservoir into the toilet, then there must be ways to prevent this unpleasant and unprofitable for the wallet action. Now you will be able to see the optimal ways of overcoming trouble when water flows from the reservoir into the toilet.
The solution to the problem posed by the No. 1 reason ↑
To solve the problem when water leaking can be quite easy, if only we knew what the root cause to blame in water flow from the tank into the toilet. You need to conduct a little experiment:
- Remove the lid of the toilet;
- Lift one centimeter float. If water ceased to flow, the goal is achieved. The problem is a little bent float arm, which now does not cover the water, and it continues to flow. To fix a leak, enough to slightly bend it so the arm was off the water more accurately when approaching the verge of filling.
- If the flow from the reservoir to the toilet is not stopped, it is necessary to inspect the valve. Make sure the locking pin is in place, it is intact and when using locks the float arm in the valve. You should also check the hole that holds the pin if all is normal and as it should be?
- If the pin is really destroyed it can be replaced with a piece of thick copper wire. If deformed hole for her, you should go to the store for a new valve.
- You are reading this paragraph, because others did not come? Okay, you need to press the gasket to the valve opening. If when pressing the water ceased to flow, so the strip is pressed is weak, it needs adjustment. With continued flow out of the toilet you need a new gasket.
During the inspection the reasons and ways of solving problems it was thought that the toilet tank has a classic design that has been used for 30-40 years. But given the continuous appearance of new designs of toilets and their tanks, we can recommend to get acquainted with the principle of their operation.
The elimination of the causes No. 2 ↑
For a start, inspect the fittings. You may need to replace just a few bolts. But just in case it would be better to buy a new kit for the toilet, fortunately it is pretty cheap. In any case it is necessary to completely disassemble the toilet tank to understand why there is a leak and why he is leaking. So when problems are unnoticed to the naked eye you will only be glad that he bought a full set of bolts. Process of replacement:
- To turn off the water supply to the toilet tank;
- To empty the tank;
- Disconnect the flexible hoses it off a toilet tank;
- Loosening the bolts. If they hid the rust better cutting them with a hacksaw. Acquisition of bolts is always cheaper toilet broken, due to the large amount of efforts;
- Pushing the toilet tank back, you should pull out the shelf with the cuff, which connects it with the toilet;
- Drain remaining water and remove rust from all places, wherever you find;
- Repeat all steps in reverse order, only this time with new bolts and it is advisable to change to new rubber gaskets, even if they are not deformed even enough to pass water
Work and eliminate reason # 3 ↑
Because the pear has already lost its shape, its repair does not make sense to correct the problem from an economic point of view. The solution is buying a new bag. The store should ask several pears, and choose the most lenient of them, because over time they become more stringent (you can see in the example of his own pears). Secure the pear through the threads, and when viewed from above to loosen it must be turned clockwise to remove, and counterclockwise to tighten the new one. Temporary solution bag may be a load suspended on the rod, which will push the punching bag to the saddle. The function of such goods can perform any heavy nut. Take a look at the photo, where a play on a similar solution:
The solution to problem No. 4 ↑
If you purchase poor quality of the float solution – buy a new float, more quality. If formed a small hole, it can be repaired using conventional polyethylene or heated with a lighter plastic. To be honest, the repair can be considered only as a temporary measure. After a certain time, buy a new float will still have.
Conclusion ↑
While studying the article you can see the most popular problems of the toilet tank, which arise during operation of the toilet. But this is not the end for you was a small piece of information. Finally I suggest to watch a full video tutorial about how to repair the tank that is leaking:
