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Install and Repair Toilet Bowl - DIY

Written By Unknown on Sunday, December 1, 2013 | 12:05 PM

As the toilet bowl is one of the most used sanitary ware in the home, it is often necessary to repair it from time to time. Two common parts which require attention are: toilet tank & toilet bowl. With a bit of knowledge and hand work, it is possible for you to DiY the repair works. Below are some tips on how to do that yourself.Toilet Bowl RepairsWhen the seal at the base gets defective due to age, it starts leaking at its base. Before repairing, you must turn off the water supply and remove it only when the system is dry. After removing it, clean the old joint & pipe. Subsequently, fixed back and seal it carefully and thoroughly. After all this, if there is still water leakage, most likely the porcelain has cracked. In this situation, you can't repair and have to replace the toilet bowl.Toilet Tank RepairOne of the most common problems is that water keeps running constantly. There may be a leak in the toilet tank. Test it by adding some food colouring into the water and see if the coloured water gets into the toilet bowl. If it does, it means it is leaking.Before replacement of the parts, see if you can remedied by adjusting the length of the lever wire or the positioning of the toilet tank ball. However, if these steps don't help, you will need to replace the parts in the toilet tank.Installing the New ToiletInstalling a new toilet bowl requires a bit more work. First, remove the old shut-off valve and use a Teflon tape to wrap around the pipe. Next, screw the new shut-off valve and install the wax ring or flexible ring after flipping the toilet bowl.You will now need to set the bowl in place, ensuring that it is fitted properly. After that, screw the bolt through the base to the floor. Avoid over tightening the screw as cracks may occur on the porcelain. Put a small amount of plumber's putty inside the bolt caps to seal properly. Remember to wrap Teflon tape around the shut-off valve.With the help of bolts, nuts and washers, attached the toilet tank to the bowl and tighten the flexible connector to the toilet tank. Flapper and handle inside the toilet tank must be connected to the chain. Now, it's time to start the water supply and turn off the shut-off valve to let water inside the toilet bowl.Most importantly, remember to check for any water leakages. With the right tools, time and patience, you can resolve your toilet bowl repair and installation problems. However, if you lack time and don't want the hassle, you can always engage a professional Singapore plumber for help!



Bryan Ho is the second generation of family owned myPlumber Sg, Singapore reliable plumbers which is founded by his uncle Mr Tan since 1980.

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