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How to Stop the Mess Being Created by a Leaking Toilet Tank
by Jo Green
Isn't it annoying to keep mopping up that mess behind your toilet and it just keeps coming back? Every toilet has its day and sooner or later they all start to leak. When this happens you have to either call your local plumber to have it fixed and be prepared for a hefty bill, or do-it yourself.
I always opt for doing it myself, not only is it rewarding when you get the job done, but it also saves you a whole lot of money. I don't know about you, but I'm all for saving money.
So let's first look into why the toilet is leaking so you can determine what you need to do. If your leak is coming from the center of the toilet in the back you will need to change the rubber seal between the tank and the bowl. What happens is the rubber becomes brittle and cracks with age causing it to give out and leak.
You are going to need a few simple tools some channel lock pliers, screw driver, some gasket sealant and the replacement toilet tank gasket set.
Start by shutting off the water supply to the tank at the bottom left side of the tank near the wall if you can't find one there you will need to locate your water main and shut it off. Next you need to remove as much water out of the tank as possible by holding down the lever until it doesn't drain anymore.
Then soak up the last of it with a towel or large sponge so you won't make a mess when you remove the tank. Now remove the water line from the bottom of the tank using your channel lock pliers.
The next step is to remove the bolts in the bottom of the tank that hold the tank to the bowl and carefully lift the tank off the toilet bowl and set it down on its side so you can get at the rubber gasket on the bottom.
Now remove all traces of the old gasket from the tank and make sure it is good and clean so the new gasket will form a proper seal. After all you don't want to have to repeat the process because it leaks after you put it back together.
Apply some gasket sealant around the side of the new gasket and insert it into the tank wiping off any excess sealant and do the same for the gasket you insert into the bowl.
Now insert the rubber washers that are for the bolts into the bottom of the tank and push the bolts through from inside the tank and fasten them into place with washers and nuts. You are now ready to put the tank back on the toilet bowl and tighten each bolt down evenly until they are both tight.
Connect you water line back up make sure it's good and tight so it won't leak and turn the water back on. Inspect your job and see if you have any leaks if all is well you are good to go.
Reward yourself for a job well done you deserve it!
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