Totally off-topic, but I just got bought a townhouse that was built in 1986. Does anyone know how to make the toilets flush better. I had an inspector go through, but he didn't note anything about the toilets. Would replacing the wax seals underneath do anything to make it flush better. Any help would be great. I am quite confident I can fix it I just haven't looked into it yet, haven't been home long enough. Thanks.
OT: Plumbing Question, toilets??
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ReggieMRegalOne05 Legaspi
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Since the plumbing is almost 20 years old, the pipes might be restricted due to deposits that's built up in time. If you are planning to replace the wax rings, try roto-routing the pipes of all the toilets, which are usually smaller, maybe all the way to the main branch off which is a bigger diameter pipe. Warning: This job would be nasty and you need to protect yourself from possible exposure to health hazards. Good Luck... Agree with Krash on the new toilets, and I forgot about it, there are possibilities that the previous owners had a renovation and installed the water savers.
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Kerry Matthews
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Are they 'low flow' toilets? Most of the newer models are designed to use less water (1.6 gal) and don't flush nearly as well as the older models, usually requiring 2 flushes. (Saving a lot of water there!!!) Changing the wax ring won't do squat, unless it's leaking from the base of the toilet.
Mark H 2
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Are the toilets 1 or 2 piece?
3.5 gpf or 1.6 gpf?
Replacing the wax seal will not help the flush.
What is the problem with the flush?
3.5 gpf or 1.6 gpf?
Replacing the wax seal will not help the flush.
What is the problem with the flush?
Nelson Atwell
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I'm having a problem with one of mine too. It appears that water is leaking from underneath the tank -- perhaps where it and the bowl attach. It creates a puddle rather quick. I'm trying to determine whther I need to replace the whole toilet or if there is a gasket I can replace. The toilet is the original issue in a house built in 1984.
Mark H 2
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Nelson,
what brand of toilet do you have?
what brand of toilet do you have?
Evan F
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I am also having a problem with a toilet. I have to flush, it will start then stop, then I have to flush again hold it for 10 to 20 seconds then it flushes. Whats up with that?
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Nelson, ALL you need is a tank to bowl kit, costs about 6 bucks for the kit..... Comes with 2 new bolts, and gaskets...
Steve, There are 3 things you can do... Replace the flapper with a non low consumption one,
Add a round piece of foam to the flapper chain about 2 inches above the flapper to hold it open longer or when you flush, HOLD the Handel down until the water gargles in the bottom of the toilet, this will increase the water used, BUT make it flush 100% better
Todd Z
Steve, There are 3 things you can do... Replace the flapper with a non low consumption one,
Add a round piece of foam to the flapper chain about 2 inches above the flapper to hold it open longer or when you flush, HOLD the Handel down until the water gargles in the bottom of the toilet, this will increase the water used, BUT make it flush 100% better
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Nelson Atwell
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ToddZ, Just got back from Lowes and saw your answer. Right on the money! $5.02, including tax. 
Terry Schultz
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How low is the water in the holding tank ?? If it is low, you have slightly less liquid head (pressure) at the start of the flush. If you have the old float type with the metal arm, just bend it to increase the water level. They sell replacement kits that has and adjustment for the level heighth.
Just a little more pressure on the initial flush, makes a big difference. It immediately start the siphon of the main bowl.
Terry
Just a little more pressure on the initial flush, makes a big difference. It immediately start the siphon of the main bowl.
Terry
Michelle Widell
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I had a problem with one of my toilets, where I had to hold the handle down to get it to flush (otherwise it would stop). I adjusted the chain so that it was barely slack when the flapper was down.
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Nelson, Glad I can help.
Steve, Is you signature supposed to be the red box "X" ????
Todd Z
Steve, Is you signature supposed to be the red box "X" ????
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Nelson Atwell
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I guess this was the weekend for newbie plumbers. Guess I'll never be a pro though, since my pants fit properly.
Kerry Matthews
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Don't worry Nelson...
My pants fit properly too, but I've got 27 rental units, so toilets and their associated plumbing come with the territory!
My pants fit properly too, but I've got 27 rental units, so toilets and their associated plumbing come with the territory!
walter clark
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I work in a toilet factory. I am a professional toilet maker and I still have problems with mine from time to time.
P.S. That wasent a joke I do make toilets for a living...
P.S. That wasent a joke I do make toilets for a living...
