What size toilet repair kit do I need?
What size toilet repair kit do I need?
Look at the flush valve drain opening at the bottom of your tank. If the opening looks about the size of a baseball or orange, you need a 2″ flapper. If the opening looks about the size of a softball or grapefruit, you need a 3″ flapper.
Can the inside of a toilet cistern be replaced?
There are quite a few moving parts inside a toilet cistern and they do get old or break. You can sometimes replace individual parts, but if there’s something wrong with the cistern itself – ie. it has been damaged, broken or cracked, there could be leaks.
What are the parts in a cistern called?
Inside A Toilet And if you look inside your cistern, you will see there are only two parts to perform these tasks, the fill valve and the flush valve.
Do all toilets use the same fill valve?
There are several different types of fill valves commonly found in toilets, and you will need to be able to identify your type in order to make adjustments or replacements to yours. Some types of fill valves use older technologies and are best replaced with a newer type when repairs are called for.
Where is the toilet model number?
Identifying Your Toilet Model
- Toilet model numbers are located in a variety of places on the product.
- One-piece toilet: The model number is located inside the tank.
- Two-piece toilet: Model numbers are found inside the tank and the bowl, and are specific for those parts of the toilet.
Are cisterns universal?
As you can imagine, universality across concealed WC cisterns is not yet the norm, with a range of different sizing across our hidden cistern product range. However, it can be attained and for excellent value – as you can see in Drench’s very own Universal Dual Flush Concealed Cistern & Round Button.
What is a cistern kit?
A complete cistern kit will include all the components you need to refurbish your cistern. A dual flush cistern valve and push button, inlet fill valves and cistern fixing kit with donut seal – Everything you need!
How do I identify my toilet parts?
Are dual flush toilets hard to repair?
The maintenance of a dual flush toilet is another possible con. These toilets are not as simple to maintain as a traditional toilet because they have dual flushing mechanisms. This can lead to more costly repairs down the road.