Plumb Pak K836-1 Standard Toilet Wax Gasket, for Use with 3 in Or 4 in Waste Lines

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Once the nuts are hand-tight, use a wrench to tighten the 2 nuts alternatingly. It is best to tighten the nuts alternatingly to ensure the toilet is level. If you tighten one side before tightening the other one, the toilet will slant to one side. As you know or are likely to realize, toilets are not all the same. The following are the 3 toilet types you are likely to come across: This job demands care and attention. Most toilets are porcelain and can break easily if they are mistreated. Toilets and cisterns also need to be emptied of water and waste before they are removed, otherwise, this water will leak out; causing damage to paintwork and flooring throughout the house. The number of toilets being installed

Your toilet should have an isolation valve fitted to it, which enables your plumber to stop water from continuing to be supplied to the toilet. If an isolation valve hasn’t been fitted, the plumber will need to cut off water to your entire property, which is inconvenient and can increase costs. Floor-standing vs wall hung toilets

Toilets are an essential component of all modern homes. We know that every bathroom is different, so we offer a wide range of toilets in different styles, sizes and shapes, suitable for any space from compact cloakrooms to en-suites to large family bathrooms. We're passionate about reducing water usage without compromising on quality or function, meaning many of our toilets are equipped with an eco-friendly dual flush option, meaning you can reduce water usage by up to 50%. Manufactured from high quality materials, our toilets are designed with every day in mind. From comfort to cleaning, we've thought of it all. We're proud to offer up to 10 years guarantee with our toilets and rimless options available for improved hygiene and sanitation. The cost of a downstairs toilet installation may be lower than installing a toilet in a loft room, for example, as access is more straightforward. Type of toilet and cistern Run your hand underneath the toilet bowl to locate the two bolt nuts that tighten the tank on the bowl.

The tank is installed on the bowl using 2 or sometimes 3 bolts. Loosen them using an adjustable wrench from underneath the tank. Any challenges with accessing your plumbing could increase the cost of your toilet installation. Common issues include working in narrow or tight spaces – this is a specific problem in cloakroom toilets, toilets in loft conversions and in en-suites.Have you ever entered your bathroom only to be met by a horrific sewer odor? Apart from being water-tight, the wax ring should also create an airtight seal. If there is a small opening between the wax ring and the bottom of the toilet, sewer gases will leak from the drainpipe to the bathroom through that opening.