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CibbuanoHow to fix a leaking toilet cistern
August 31st 2006 00:09
Ok, so this post may seem a little bizarre and random. Nevertheless, I found myself having to deal with a leaking cistern a couple days ago so I figured I’d share my newfound domestic fixing skillz and since I’m living in America, I’ve decided to put a decidedly American slant on my instructions.
How to fix a leaking cistern yo!
So homies, the first step is to figure out what a leaking cistern is. If there is an incessant water running sound coming from your toilet cistern – word up, you’ve got a leaking cistern. A leaking cistern is bad because it is an unnecessary waste of water and if you’re in the unfortunately situation as I was the sound will keep you up all night. Luckily, it is generally a problem that is easily fixed so there’s no need to be calling the local plumber. Anyone should be able to make an attempt at fix their own leaking toilet cistern problems. The usual problem is that a washer in your cistern needs replacing.
The tools of the trade are a screwdriver, pliers and you’ll need a fresh new washer. Roll down to the local hardware and an assistant should be able to get you sorted with all the hardware needs. Now tools in hand, venture into the noisy toilet. Before the bitches start getting squeamish about screwing around near their own toilet remember, the cistern just stores the bowl flushing water. There shouldn’t be any icky waste hanging about in the cistern.
To get started turn off the tap that’s near the toilet bowl. It should feed to the cistern. Pop the lid of the cistern and give the toilet a flush. It should drain the cistern and since you’ve turned off the feed tap, the cistern won’t refill. Now there is going to be some funky mechanical gadgets in the cistern which you probably never knew existed in there. Look for a float which should have a rod attached to it. You’ll probably be able to figure it out but here’s toilet flushing mechanics 101 for those that are bemused by all the gadgetry hanging out in their shitter.
In normal operation the cistern is full of water. When you flush you push down a button which opens a valve and lets the water stream out of the cistern and to the bowl. When the cistern empties, an inlet valve will let water into the cistern to refill ready for the next useage. The inlet is attached to the pipe that you should have just turned the tap off at. As the cistern fills with water the float will rise. Notice that the float is attached to the arm which is suspended at the water inlet pipe and has a vertical arm running parallel to the push down flushing button.
More instructions to follow tomorrow...
How to fix a leaking cistern yo!
So homies, the first step is to figure out what a leaking cistern is. If there is an incessant water running sound coming from your toilet cistern – word up, you’ve got a leaking cistern. A leaking cistern is bad because it is an unnecessary waste of water and if you’re in the unfortunately situation as I was the sound will keep you up all night. Luckily, it is generally a problem that is easily fixed so there’s no need to be calling the local plumber. Anyone should be able to make an attempt at fix their own leaking toilet cistern problems. The usual problem is that a washer in your cistern needs replacing.
The tools of the trade are a screwdriver, pliers and you’ll need a fresh new washer. Roll down to the local hardware and an assistant should be able to get you sorted with all the hardware needs. Now tools in hand, venture into the noisy toilet. Before the bitches start getting squeamish about screwing around near their own toilet remember, the cistern just stores the bowl flushing water. There shouldn’t be any icky waste hanging about in the cistern.
To get started turn off the tap that’s near the toilet bowl. It should feed to the cistern. Pop the lid of the cistern and give the toilet a flush. It should drain the cistern and since you’ve turned off the feed tap, the cistern won’t refill. Now there is going to be some funky mechanical gadgets in the cistern which you probably never knew existed in there. Look for a float which should have a rod attached to it. You’ll probably be able to figure it out but here’s toilet flushing mechanics 101 for those that are bemused by all the gadgetry hanging out in their shitter.
In normal operation the cistern is full of water. When you flush you push down a button which opens a valve and lets the water stream out of the cistern and to the bowl. When the cistern empties, an inlet valve will let water into the cistern to refill ready for the next useage. The inlet is attached to the pipe that you should have just turned the tap off at. As the cistern fills with water the float will rise. Notice that the float is attached to the arm which is suspended at the water inlet pipe and has a vertical arm running parallel to the push down flushing button.
More instructions to follow tomorrow...
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