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Toilet Repairs - Parts
The following videos are all the different part that one might need to replace or repair a toilet.
Toilet Repairs - Complete Toilet Replacement
Complete Toilet Replacement
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When a toilet becomes damaged or overwhelmingly inefficient it should be replaced with a new model that provides efficient function and water responsibility.
Replacing a toilet can be divided into three main tasks. First, the removal of the old toilet, second, the removal and replacement of the wax ring sealing the toilet to the sewer line. With the third task being, the installation and set up of the new toilet base and tank. Additionally, consider replacing the water supply valve and toilet tank hose during the instillation of the new toilet.
Parts Needed
Before replacing the toilet, consider the different options and types of toilets that are available. Home improvement and hardware stores generally have a good selection of toilets however; some specialty shops should be used when a higher end or handicap model is desired.
To completely replace a toilet the following items need to be purchased. The first item is a toilet bowl or base, which is sold separately from the toilet tank. A toilet bowl comes in two main styles, circular and elliptical, elliptical being offered to provide a gentleman with more room. The second item is a toilet tank that fits and matches the desired bowl. Tanks will usually include all of their working inside parts pre-installed. However, if the tank is sold empty, then a flush valve and fill valve kit along with a tank lever will need to be purchased.
The third item is the wax ring kit to seal the base of the toilet to the sewer line. The kit should include mounting bolts for the base of the toilet. The forth item is the plastic finishing caps, which cover the toilet mounting bolts giving the toilet a finished look. These caps will always need to be purchased because they are sold separately from any of the other items. The final purchase should be a cement-mixing tub, which will to facilitate moving the old toilet out of the house.
Toilet Repairs - Tools
This video playlist explains the different tools required to perform a toilet repair. For the different kind of toilet repairs included in this video series click the links below.
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