Leaking toilet bowl what to do 🥝 drip after flushing the valve, how to fix it, video

Did you notice that moisture constantly builds up around the toilet? Needless to say, the phenomenon is unpleasant, but it can be eliminated independently, without waiting for plumbing. Even the highest quality and most expensive plumbing sooner or later breaks down and leaks after a drain, and it immediately needs to be restored. And her stable work is one of the conditions for a comfortable life. Given the fact that the services of a master cannot be called cheap, in some cases you have to do it yourself. So, we will figure it out if water leaks, runs under the toilet when flushing - what to do? How to eliminate if a drip tank?

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Leaks are the most common cases

The procedure depends on the cause of the water leak. Here is a list of the most common leak points:

• Joint between inlet fitting and flexible hose.
• The connection point of the drain tank with the inlet fittings (the place to install the plug).
• For compact toilets - the junction of the bowl with the tank.
• The junction of the sewer pipe with the toilet.
• The presence of microcracks on the bowl.
• Violations of the integrity of the toilet (transportation or production).

Analyzed where is the source of excess moisture? Now you can start troubleshooting. Let's consider the options for what to do if the toilet leaks, in more detail.

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Hose inlet fitting

For repair you will need:

• Adjustable wrench.
• Hose or gasket.

The order of the work is as follows:

• Using an adjustable wrench (it can be replaced with a wrench), tighten the nut that is not fully tightened when installing the hose.

Important! “Tighten” and “drag” are two different things. Excessive force can damage threads and gaskets.

• If the old gasket is worn or damaged, you will have to replace it with a new one. To replace the gasket, shut off the water supply to the tank, unscrew the flexible hose and replace the consumable.
• Hose cracked? So - you need to purchase a new one and make a replacement. When buying a new hose, pay attention to product quality. Try to buy a hose, which in six months will have to be changed again.

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Inlet fitting joint with drain tank

This is a fairly common problem, in which the toilet leaks from below. Often it is confused with the formation of condensate on the surface of the tank.

Important! If the leak is not eliminated for a long time, a dark leak forms at the junction.

The procedure for resolving the problem:

• Using a wrench, tighten the inlet valve nut to the tank if the cause is a loose seal.

Important! This is especially true for tanks with a lower supply.

• If the gasket is completely missing or worn out, block the water, disconnect the nut with the hose. Buy the same gasket that was installed and replace.
• In tanks with side supply, leakage arises from incorrect control of the shut-off valve. Because of this, the water level in the tank is too high. Open the lid of the tank, then tighten the fixing screw and lower the float a little.Water will thus be shut off before it reaches a critical point.

Important! When engaging in a float, at the same time check the condition of the gasket. If necessary, replace it with a new one.

• Fuzzy operation of the diaphragm valve due to errors in the assembly of the intake valves. Just dismantle the fittings and check the condition of all threaded connections.
• Worn diaphragm valve. This fault can be fixed by completely replacing the stop valves. On average, the replacement frequency is 1 time in 5 years.

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The connection of the toilet with the sewer, the bowl with the tank

The causes of leaks at the junction of the tank and toilet bowl may be as follows:

• Loosening or not tightening the connecting bolts. Close the water, remove the cover and, using a special key, tighten the nut.
• If the metal fasteners rusted during operation, cut it with a hacksaw for metal and remove. In the future, it is advisable to use only galvanized (corrosion-protected) metal fasteners.

Important! To avoid unscrewing the fixing nuts, when using the toilet, try not to lean against the tank with your back.

• Leaking at the junction of the tank and the bowl may be caused by the rubber gasket being installed incorrectly. To eliminate the leak, disassemble the connection and, depending on the condition of the gasket, replace or correct it.
• The junction of the sewer pipe and the drainage of the bowl may leak due to the fact that the joint itself is patched up poorly. This problem is often encountered when using cast iron pipes. You can solve this problem as follows: dismantle the plumbing, clean the joint and, using modern sealant, reconnect.

Important! After the joint is restored, it is undesirable to use the toilet for 24 hours.

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Flowing toilet corrugation - what to do?

A few words about what to do if the toilet corrugation leaks. Often the problem is that there is no rubber o-ring in the pipe. Once it is installed, the flow stops. If everything is in order with the seal, the cause of leakage is in the corrugation itself. It needs to be replaced with a new one.

Important! There is one more secret. Corrugation is designed for use with plastic pipes. There may be problems with cast iron. To put the toilet into the cast iron pipe without leakage, you need to purchase an additional adapter cuff. When installing, apply silicone sealant. Then there will be no permanent puddles on the bathroom floor.

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Microcracks in the bowl

If you notice microcracks on the earthenware bowl, proceed in this order:

1. Turn off the water and dry the surface with a hairdryer.
2. Sand the surface around the crack.
3. Dissolve the two-component epoxy adhesive and apply to the treated area. Soak 24 hours.
4. Treat the sealed area with fine-grained sandpaper.

The toilet is ready for use!

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Now you can independently fix simple problems with plumbing. It is only important to identify the cause correctly.