Common Toilet Plumbing Symptoms

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HOW TO FIX A LOO

Symptoms

Symptom One

  1. Symptom
    High water leaks into pan via overflow tube
  2. Problem
    Faulty inlet valve or washers
  3. Solution
    Replace inlet valve (Product #229885) or inlet washers

Symptom Two

  1. Symptom
    Cistern will not fully flush
  2. Problem
    Faulty lifter or suction washer or lifter arm
  3. Solution
    Replace outlet valve (Product #229854 or #229878) or replace suction washer

Symptom Three

  1. Symptom
    Water leaks into pan not via over flow tube
  2. Problem
    Faulty outlet valve or washer
  3. Solution
    Replace outlet valve (Product #229878, #229847 or #229854) or seating washer

Symptom Four

  1. Symptom
    Water leaks at base of outlet valve
  2. Problem
    Faulty seal around outlet valve
  3. Solution
    Replace wedge outlet valve seal (Product #206398)

Symptom Five

  1. Symptom
    Water leaks at top of flush pipe at screwed joint
  2. Problem
    Faulty flush pipe ring or cap nut
  3. Solution
    Replace flush pipe ring or cap nut (Product #208484 and #208149)

Symptom Six

  1. Symptom
    Water leaks from base of inlet valve
  2. Problem
    Worn sealing washer
  3. Solution
    Replace stepped washer (Product #206367)
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