Easy Plumbing Knowledge

Hello guys and gals! Today we will be covering how to install a toilet bowl. This t ask is of an intermediate difficulty and takes under 2 hours. One of the tools you will need is an adjustable wrench, which will help you remove the old toilet. Other tools and supplies you will need in addition to the new toilet will be a replacement wax ring, rubber gloves, hacksaw, a putty knife, a plunger, a bucket, and old rags. When you have removed the toilet, you will also need to remove the residue left on the wax wring when the old toilet was installed. It may also be the case that the water supply line may need to be replaced at the same time when you are replacing the toilet. It is definitely recommended to take a look at it so that you can replace it at the same time, if necessary. The basic steps to replacing a toilet are: 1) Turning off the water 2) Disconnecting the water supply line 3) Separating the tank and bowl 4) Unbolting the tank and the toilet bowl 5) Removing t...

We continue with our Toilet parts education. Last post we learned about the post of the toilet tank and now we resume with the toilet bowl parts. Let's get started. Well first, just to make sure, we identify the toilet bowl. This is the lower part of the toilet unit. It's purpose is to hold water and waste. The top part of the toilet bowl is the lid. The lid is a cover that goes on top of the toilet seat. The purpose of it is not only for aesthetic reasons. It also helps to make sure kids or pets do not touch or drink the contents of the toilet bowl. This is definitely an important feature, know that kids are super curious all the time. The rim: The rim of the toilet bowl is the uppermost part of the toilet bowl and it is designed so that as to decrease splashes and also to help with water overflow. A water overflow is certainly an occurrence that no one desires and toilet bowls do their best to minimize such negative experiences. Seat: The seat of the toilet bowl i...

Hello Everyone! Today we are in for a lesson on what are the parts of a toilet. I know what a toilet looks like and how it works, you may say. Let's test your knowledge and see how much you really know your toilet parts. You never know when this information can help you and get you out of a tough emergency. Ok, so, the first thing to know is that the toilet tank is the part of the toilet that servers as a small water reservoir or tank. It contains the flushing mechanism. So, what are the parts of the toilet tank. Inside of the toilet tank we find the chain, which is a series of metal links that connects the toilet to lever to the flapper. The tank lever is connected to the handle. It is what lifts the rubber flapper and activates the flush. The handle: This of course, is located outside of the tank and is used to manually flush the toilet. In modern toilets, it is often replaced by two buttons for dual flush. The float: This is a buoyant devise that regulates the...

Hello everyone! You have a suspicion that your heater is not working or is having issues? How can you know when to replace your water heater? The first piece of knowledge to consider is that if your tank is more than 10 years old, it may be time to consider a replacement. Different types of water heater have different life expectancies: - Gas water hear: Between 8 and 12 years - Electric Tank: Around 15 years - Tankless electric water hears: 20 years or more In order to make sure that you get the most out of your water hear, remember that servicing it is very important. One useful strategy is to drain, flush and clean your water heater once a year. Now, here are some ways to tall that you have a problem going on: 1) You use the same amount of hot water every month, but your bill is increasing despite same rates by your utility company. 2) Your water heater is leaking. When this happens, it is crucial to replace your tank right away. If you ignore this, this could lea...

In order to connect your faucets with the supply tubes, you will need the following tools: - Adjustable Wrenches - Cleaning pails In addition, you will need the supply lines.  The time required for this project is about 2 to 4 hours and the difficulty level is for beginners. Here are the steps: 1) The first step is to turn off the water. This can be done by using the shutoff valves that are located under the sink. You can also use the shutoff valve located at the main water supply.  2) The second step consists of attaching the connectors to the faucet, unless they are already attached to the faucet.  3) The third step is to attach the faucet. This is accomplished by inserting the tailpieces and supply connectors. Then, one has to secure the faucet to the sink using a rubber gasket and retainer ring. Use your fingers to tightening the nut without applying too much force that could damage the counter top. 4) The fourth step consists ...