Modern plumbing fixtures are quite reliable equipment. But, like any technical devices, sooner or later may also fail. And often this happens at the most inopportune moment. For example, when you come home from work in the evening, you suddenly discover that the toilet tank is leaking.

What to do? It's too late to call a plumber. And usually there is no need, because most of the malfunctions that lead to tank leaks can be dealt with on your own, saving on the labor costs of a technician.

But first you need to carry out diagnostics and determine the causes of the problem. First of all, to do this, you need to remove the lid from the toilet's storage tank.

The most common modern design is the “compact”, which involves installing the tank directly on the toilet. Control mechanisms were initially produced in two types: a ball attached to a retractable rod attached to a rubber plug that covers the drain hole and a lever located on the side of the container.

Today, almost all manufacturers have switched to producing push-button models of tanks. There are two main types of these modifications:

• with one button;
• with two buttons or one button divided into segments.

The second variation involves slightly more complex design valves for controlling drainage processes, but pays off quite quickly due to the possibility of choosing one of the modes:

• when you press one button, the tank is completely emptied;
• when the second is activated, it is partial, which allows you to significantly save on water consumption.

You can learn more about the principle of operation from the materials on our website.

How to open (remove the cover)?

Modifications are currently being made to allow the cover to be removed without any additional operations. The buttons are equipped with rods, transmitting force to the control elements of the tank fittings.

But most plumbing manufacturers continue to produce models that require some manipulations to remove the cover.

To remove the cover in one-button modifications you need to apply moderate pressure on the ring surrounding the button and turn it in the direction opposite to the clockwise movement.

If this operation does not succeed immediately, you should drop a couple of drops of any liquid oil or use a screwdriver, pressing its tip onto the ring and turning it. Once the ring comes off, it can usually be easily unscrewed by hand.

Next, you should carefully move the cover to a position perpendicular to its normal position, and carefully release the button block from the plastic clothespins. After this you can remove the lid from the tank and set aside.

How to disassemble (open) a toilet cistern with a button for subsequent repairs with your own hands - learn from a short video:

To dismantle a cover equipped with a two-button block, it is usually just press any button, after which the technological groove on the adjacent button will become available. All that remains is to pick out this button and remove it, and then dismantle the second one. Then unscrew the fixing screw and remove the cover.

Basic breakdowns and repair methods

Before repairing a toilet with a button, it is important to figure out what exactly the problem is. Regardless of the type of toilet flush tank, There are three main problems with the operation of this plumbing equipment:

• into the sewer system or indoors;
• inability to control the drain mechanism.

These malfunctions can occur for various reasons, depending on which it is decided how to repair a toilet cistern with a button:

1. Loose fit of the bulb (plug) to the drain hole. You can minimize the likelihood of such a situation occurring by initially purchasing reliable plumbing fixtures from well-known manufacturers.
   

   Diagnostics is carried out as follows: after removing the cover, additional force is applied to the plug rod, pressing it against the drain hole. If the leak is fixed, the situation can be corrected by making the plug slightly heavier by hanging additional weight on the stem in the form of stainless metal nuts, for example.
   

   If the leak does not stop, you should replace the plug or clean the surface of the drain hole from deposits problems that arise during operation (especially when using too hard water).

2. It's also possible malfunction of the mechanism regulating the supply of water to the container. In this case, the constantly incoming water is discharged into the sewer system through the overflow pipe.
   

   In this case it is necessary pay attention to the integrity of the reinforcement structural elements: rods, fasteners, float, inlet valve and, if necessary, replace/repair them. Or simply adjust the position of the float, and then securely fix it.

3. Leaking indoors is caused by two reasons: violation of the integrity of the tank itself or a loose fit at the place of threaded connections - at the junction of the tank with the toilet or the outlet of the overflow tube.
   

   Sometimes it is enough to tighten a loose connection, but more often it appears need to replace rubber gaskets.

4. Lack or insufficient water pressure at the inlet to the tank usually caused by a clogged intake valve. To eliminate this situation, it is necessary to install a water filter before the connection point to the water supply system.
   

   If such a problem occurs, you should unscrew the valve, first releasing all the water from the container and closing the inlet valve. After which clean the valve inlet a ton of wire or a sewing needle and rinse under running water.

Specific malfunctions of two-button models

To implement the principle of full/partial drainage, the fittings in two-button tank models are equipped with membrane valve. When you press the economy flush button the lever prevents the valve cover from moving to the bottom position, which ensures partial emptying of the tank.

The main malfunctions of two-button tanks are:

1. Constant water flow. Occurs as a result of wear of the locking membrane. To fix this problem, you need to replace the membrane itself.
2. Recession of control buttons in the drain tank, which is the most common defect, usually appearing after a certain period of equipment operation due to wear and tear. To avoid this situation, do not use excessive force when pressing the buttons. The problem can be resolved by removing the lid from the tank and returning the buttons to their normal position.
3. When the buttons are activated, nothing happens, that is, the water remains in the container. The cause of this problem is usually the breakdown of the elements of the lever mechanism or their separation. How to repair a flush tank with a button in this case? You can correct the situation by securing the hooks in the correct position or replacing broken parts.

How to regulate the water supply yourself?

The filling level of the toilet tank is regulated the same in all modifications - by setting the correct float position. Its correct position is considered to be one in which the flow of water into the container completely stops upon reaching a level that is a few centimeters short of the edge of the tank.

Depending on the design of the fittings, adjustment is carried out by bending the brass rod, sliding the float along the plastic guide, followed by fastening (if it is horizontal) or rotating the adjusting screw clockwise (if necessary, reduce the filling level) or against (if you need to reduce the maximum level) - for modifications with a vertical float layout.

The filling level of the container is also influenced by overflow tube position. Its upper edge should be located one to two centimeters above the water level in a completely filled tank.

To adjust the height of the flush valve in single-button models of toilet tanks, after dismantling the control button and removing the cover, move the control rod to the desired position and then securely fasten it.

In two-button modifications there are two such rods. To adjust a toilet cistern with two buttons, remember that one is responsible for performing a complete flush, the second activates the partial flush mechanism.

How to adjust the flush tank with a button - watch the video:

How to put everything back?

To put the toilet tank back together, the following operations must be performed:

• secure the fittings responsible for filling/draining water, using rubber gaskets where necessary;
• adjust the position of the float and drain valve;
• cover the tank with a lid;
• screw the push-button glass (in models with one button) or tighten the fastening screw and latch the control buttons - in two-button versions.

As can be seen from the above, nothing complicated about self-installation, repair and adjustment of flush cisterns for toilets with a button no. And for most people with at least some technical skills, it will not be difficult to carry out these procedures on their own, saving on calling a plumber.

Don't want to pay for a plumber's services? Do you think you can repair a toilet yourself? Then let's get to work!

The most common cause of plumbing failure is gasket wear. Its replacement is done quite quickly. The service life of the gasket directly depends on the quality of the water in the system. Therefore, before you start work, take care of the purity of the incoming water by installing coarse and fine filters. If the breakdown is more complex, the first thing you should do is study the design of the plumbing fixture.

The device consists of a bowl and a drain tank. The latter is the most vulnerable element. The operation of the tank is based on the principle of a water seal. It consists of a lever system, a float and a seal. After pressing the button, water is drained into the bowl, then water begins to flow into the tank until it reaches the desired level and the shut-off valve is activated.

The design of different models of waste cisterns is different. For example, the lid can simply lie on the tank, with the flush button on top. Repairing a toilet cistern begins with you disconnecting the button yourself. To do this, remove the decorative ring by twisting it counterclockwise or gently prying it off. If the cover is fixed, you should unscrew the fasteners.

If the plumbing fixture has a two-button drain system, you should press both buttons in turn and unscrew the ring until it comes off.

The most common breakdowns:

• Water flows into the drain tank continuously.
• The drain button does not work.
• The water is drained after pressing the button repeatedly.
• A noise is heard while the tank is filling.
• The toilet is leaking.

How to repair a cistern with a flush button

The reason for continuous drainage of water is most often the displacement of the float lever. All you have to do is return it to its previous position. Typically, the float arm is placed 2.5 cm below the pipe entrance.

It is possible that the float is damaged or has become too heavy. The main stages of repairing a toilet cistern in this case:

We take out the float and pour water out of it;
- remove the hole and attach the float to its original place. You can seal the hole using heated plastic, or by wrapping the float with a plastic bag.

However, this measure is temporary. In the future, it is recommended to purchase a new float and replace it.

If water constantly flows into the toilet, or flushing occurs only after several presses of the button, the siphon membrane should be replaced. This is done like this:

We place a crossbar on the lid of the tank and tie a float lever to it;
- drain the water from the tank;
- unscrew the fixing nut connecting the tank to the flush;
- after loosening the nut, remove the siphon;
- remove the damaged membrane and put a new one in its place, after which we install the fittings in the reverse order.

If it stops working flush button, you will need to repair the damaged rod. To do this, remove the faulty element and make a new one from a piece of wire. In the future, it can be replaced with a new rod, which will provide conditions for the normal functioning of the toilet for a long time.

A leak in a plumbing fixture is eliminated by replacing the gasket membrane and fixing loose fasteners.

If the tank is filling too noisily, you can install a muffler. This is done as follows: we install a piece of plastic flexible pipe at the entrance to the float valve vertically relative to the surface of the water, while the lower end of the pipe is under water. If such a muffler does not help, install a stabilizing valve that will regulate the flow of water into the drain tank.

In some cases, it may be necessary to completely replace the drain mechanism.

How to increase the water level in the tank

If the water in the plumbing fixture does not drain, you should check its level in the tank; it should be at the top level. If the level is lower, the angle of inclination of the float valve lever should be adjusted. This can be done using a screwdriver by tightening the adjusting screw. If the valve is made of brass, you need to slightly bend the float lever up, loosen the nut and then slightly move the mount up.

How to make a drain drain smoother

The toilet flush should be smooth. If this is not the case, check the fastening of the release lever and tighten it if necessary. The lever should be held in place by a headless screw.

How to replace the drain mechanism

After the water supply is turned off, turn off the supply hose and remove the top cover. We dismantle the tank.

Scheme of operation of the drain tank

We unscrew the mounting bolts that secure the tank to the bowl. The difficulty with this operation is that as a result of prolonged contact with water, the bolts may rust. You should stock up on a set of new bolts in advance.

We remove the water supply valve and dismantle the drain fittings. Next we install new system drain and install the tank onto the bowl using new mounting bolts. When installing the tank, the gasket (O-ring) must be replaced.

To achieve high tightness of the toilet during repairs, you should additionally use silicone. The drainage tank and bowl are connected to each other by pins. Make sure the studs are made of stainless steel. If, 5-7 months after installing the plumbing fixture, the sealing ring becomes thinner, the studs should be tightened slightly.

1 - drain valve; 2 - ball valve; 3 - filling hose; 4 - overflow pipe; 5 - float suspension rod; 6 - float

After the drain system is installed, tighten the sealing washer on the water supply hose. This must be done very carefully and the washer should not be over-tightened. One turn of the wrench is enough. Otherwise, you can push through the rubber band of the gasket or completely tear off the thread on the tap, which will entail repeated repair of the drain tank and replacement of the fitting.

Toilet bowl repair

Problems with the toilet bowl are quite rare. They are caused by improper fixation of the structure to the wall or floor. If a puddle appears near a plumbing fixture, check whether the bulb fits tightly and whether the seat is damaged by corrosion. If necessary, replace the worn gasket, secure the nut in the overflow base (to do this you will have to remove the tank), replace the worn cuff.

Most modern toilets are equipped with push-button flush mechanisms. They are easy to use and quite practical.

However, during intensive use, any mechanism can fail and begin to work incorrectly.

As a rule, this is expressed in the form of constant leaks (the shutter stops holding water in the tank) and jamming/sticking of the flush button. There can be two reasons for such troubles.

1. Firstly, some elements of the drain mechanism wear out and become unusable.
2. Secondly, during the operation of the toilet, the settings of the flush tank fittings may become confused, which is why the entire mechanism begins to work intermittently.

If, after pressing the toilet cistern button, the flush valve does not always go into place, this does not mean that you will have to call a plumber or buy a new set of fittings.

In most cases, the problem is resolved in 5 minutes with a simple adjustment.

We will tell you in detail how to repair a toilet flush system yourself in this review.

To begin with, we will briefly talk about the structure of the “filling” of the flush cistern of any modern toilet - the so-called fittings.

Device modern system toilet cistern

The design, regardless of the brand and country of manufacture, has three main structural elements: a water supply/receipt mechanism, drain mechanism and overflow protection.

1. The tank filling system itself can be with a bottom or side feed (the most common option), but in any case, the mechanism works on the principle of a float valve: when the water in the tank rises to a predetermined level, the float closes the valve and the water supply stops.
2. When you press the button, the drain valve rises, opening the drain hole.
3. If for some reason the float gets stuck, the overflow system will help prevent a flood - excess water will flow through the tube into the toilet.

Instructions - how to fix a stuck toilet button

To eliminate the cause of the malfunction you must:

1. Remove the reservoir cap. In most cases, it does not have additional fasteners and is held directly by the plastic housing of the flush button, which must be unscrewed (counterclockwise). To unscrew the toilet cistern flush button no special key is needed - this is done by hand.
2. Carry out an inspection. Having gained access to the “filling” of the tank, you should carefully inspect the drain mechanism drive for damage and distortions.. Often the problem with a button sticking occurs due to accidental displacement of the pressing rod. Excessive force when pressing the button can also provoke a shift in the adjustment mechanism.
3. Adjust the drain mechanism. If tank button failed may need height adjustment drain device(flush valve). In many modern models Toilets with push-button control use a two-level water discharge system - in this case it is necessary to configure a small and full flush. To do this, you need to move the lock on the rod several positions up or down (this is determined logically depending on the specific model of the valve).
4. Often the cause of drain failure is rust and other mechanical suspensions, which are deposited over time on the working parts of the fittings, complicating its normal functioning. In this case the problem can be eliminated by simply cleaning the working units from these deposits.

Removable toilet flush buttons

If the malfunction is caused by mechanical damage (breakage) of parts of the drain fittings, the simplest and the right decision will be a complete replacement of the fittings (it is unlikely that it will be possible to glue plastic parts together).

Replacing the drain mechanism is not difficult, since it has a standard design and is sold assembled, moreover, it is already adjusted.

The main thing is to choose the right method of supplying water (bottom supply or side supply). If any questions arise during the replacement process, then just refer to the instructions that are included in each kit. You should not buy cheap Chinese drain mechanisms; a high-quality set costs from 600 rubles.

VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

The answer to a frequently asked question: why are two buttons needed on the toilet cistern?

The toilet flush cistern is one of the most active consumers of water in the house. When you press the button each time, all the water accumulated in the tank goes down the drain.

In order to save money, manufacturers of plumbing equipment have developed two-button drain fittings, which are designed to minimize water consumption. This system involves two drainage options: small and large.

When you press one (small) button, part of the water from the tank is drained (the volume of water supply is adjustable), when you press the second button, all the water is released.

A functioning bathroom is what is required for comfortable living in a house or apartment.

It is extremely unpleasant when the toilet breaks. If water constantly leaks, it is also costly. Water is paid according to the meter.

The product may not always be replaced.

In the case of a mechanical control system, you can repair the toilet cistern yourself. Before troubleshooting, you should decide on the type of drain and identify the cause of the breakdown.

Species

Cisterns

The devices differ in several design details.

Drain mechanisms

1. Lever. It is installed in separate products, where the tank can be located both above and below. Water drains into the toilet bowl when the lever is pressed.
2. Pneumatic. The water is drained after pressing the button of the pneumatic chamber.
3. Rod. The rod rises up, the mechanism clears the passage for liquid. The rod is always located on the tank lid.
4. Button. The drain mechanism operates by pressing a button located on the tank lid. Models with two drain buttons are available. When one button is pressed, half of the liquid is drained; when another is pressed, the entire reservoir is drained.

The reservoir is filled with liquid to the required level, after which the water supply automatically stops.

Valves

The type of valve depends on how the water is supplied to the tank.

Floatless systems come in bottom and side versions.

Such designs are equipped with a special camera. The system works according to Archimedes' law. The tank is filled with water and the location of the chamber changes, which stops the flow of liquid.

The side valve with float is manufactured in two versions: membrane and piston. In each option, filling the tank stops when a certain amount water.

The drain mechanism can consist of interchangeable parts or be a single set.

Connection type

• Side. The tank is equipped with two holes on each side. A flexible hose is connected to one of the walls, and a plug is placed in the second hole. The disadvantages of this liner are excessive noise when drawing water and lack of aesthetics.
• Bottom liner type. The hose for collecting liquid is mounted in the bottom of the tank. Filling is almost silent.

One model can be produced with two types of connection. Three mechanisms are present in each tank.

• Locking or drain mechanism. Regulates drainage and controls overflow.
• Bulk valve. The valve for filling the tank can be located either on the side or below. The float is always on top.
• Drain device and overflow.

The main failures of the toilet tank are always associated with these three devices.

FYI. Mechanical damage to the tank itself (cracks or chips) cannot be repaired. The product will have to be replaced.

Troubleshooting cistern

Water from the tank flows onto the floor

If dampness or a puddle of clean water appears behind the toilet, this indicates that the gasket installed between the tank and the toilet has become unusable and must be replaced.

To make a replacement, you will first need to purchase an O-ring. Then follow the instructions to fix the problem.

• Turn off the water supply to the toilet.
• Drain the water from the tank
• Disconnect the water supply hose
• Release the tank from the lid
• Remove the drain tank
• Replace gasket
• Reassemble in reverse order.

To increase the seal, you can use waterproof silicone.

Water is not delivered to the storage tank

This malfunction has several causes.

As soon as the water begins to flow freely, we install the valve, valve with lever and float to their original position. Sometimes the valve cannot be cleaned, in which case it should be replaced.

Water constantly leaks into the bowl

• The reason is the incorrect operation of the float. It does not stop the flow of liquid, and it constantly flows through the overflow.
• The lever has changed position to inoperable
• The water supply valve is broken

If the design of the tank is from Soviet times, you should start identifying the fault with the float. Perhaps it burst, water flowed into it and it can no longer rise and stop the flow of water. If this is the reason, the part must be replaced.

Modern toilets have a flush column and do not have a float. This part cannot be repaired, simply replaced with a new one.

Water may leak due to a broken inlet valve.

• Check the lever next to the valve for mechanical damage.
• We empty the tank and watch how water fills
• You should move the lever. It closes the valve. If there is a bend, straighten the lever.
• The lever doesn't move. A jam has occurred. We are replacing the unit.

If the intake valve itself breaks down, it needs to be replaced. The part is dismantled, a similar one is purchased from the store and installed in the system.

The internal fittings have failed

Sometimes several faults occur simultaneously. The entire drain system should be replaced.

Replacing the drain mechanism with bottom water intake.

• Close the tap that supplies water to the tank and empty it of liquid.
• Remove the cover.
• Unscrew the flexible hose
• Turn the top of the column and remove it
• We dismantle the tank by first unscrewing the retaining bolts
• Remove the inlet valve and drain button
• We take out the old mechanism
• We install new fittings.
• We put the tank in its original position.

Loud noise when drawing water

This fact is not a malfunction. Top supply tanks are noisy.

Models are available where you can adjust the diameter of the hole. It won’t get rid of the noise completely, but it will reduce its level.

If it is not possible to make adjustments, there is a modification option.

Take a rubber tube with an inlet diameter and a length of up to 30 cm.

The tube is placed over the inlet hole, fixed, and the end is lowered to the bottom of the tank.

This prevents water from falling from a height; filling begins from the bottom, which means the noise disappears.

A button or two buttons are stuck

A toilet model with two flush buttons is in demand. In this product, sometimes the buttons get stuck. To make repairs, you need to remove the cover.

First, the nuts holding the buttons are unscrewed, after which you can open the tank. Pressing the buttons at the same time sometimes helps them fall into place.

If the manipulation does not work, you should check the button shaft. Sometimes it gets clogged. After cleaning the shaft, repeat the check. If there is no result, a new part must be installed.

The unit is dismantled, exactly the same one is purchased and installed.

Results

If there is a malfunction, it is not always necessary to buy a new product; repairing it yourself is often very simple.

Today it is impossible to imagine life without water supply and plumbing. Plumbing fixtures are used very often in everyday life. One such device is the toilet. Due to frequent use, it can fail, the drain button is especially vulnerable. Therefore, this article will discuss how you can fix the problems associated with it.

Toilet device with a button

The toilet cistern is a reservoir for storing water for flushing. In order for it to work, it contains some fittings.

The flush tank mechanism with a button consists of the following two elements:

• Drain mechanism.
• Fill valve.

Drain mechanism directly connected to the button, and is responsible for draining the water. The drainage mechanism has a sealed membrane, which is located at the bottom of the device. It protects against the appearance of gaps through which water can flow into the toilet.

The device of the toilet cistern flush mechanism with a button

The drain mechanism can be equipped with:

• Single-mode button. When pressed, all the water in the tank drains.
• Dual mode button. The button has several operating modes and is divided into two parts: large and small. When you press the large part of the button, the water will drain completely from the tank. When draining water with a small part of the button, the water flows partially, up to half of the available liquid in the drain container.

Dual-mode toilet button

Responsible for collecting fluid into the tank fordrain valve . This mechanism has a float, thanks to which the water level in the drain tank is adjusted.

Toilet fill valve

There are two options for supplying water to the tank:

• lower supply;
• lateral inlet

When installing a valve with bottom water supply, all connections must be sealed. Tanks with a side intake of water are more common than those with a bottom intake. A feature of this type is the appearance of noise when drawing water.

All parts of the fittings that are located inside the cistern are completely interconnected. When you press the button, water begins to drain from the tank. Accordingly, the fill valve float moves to the bottom of the tank, thus opening the inlet valve. Water begins to flow into the container, and with the water level the float rises until it is completely filled, until the inlet valve is closed.

Types of breakdowns and their elimination

There are several common malfunctions that manifest themselves as follows:

• water continuously flows from the cistern into the toilet;

• constant flow of water from the water supply into the container;

• To drain the water, you must press the button repeatedly;

• the button on the drain tank does not work completely;

• the toilet is leaking;

• The collection of water into the cistern is too noisy.

In any of the above cases, you can carry out the repair yourself, because the process of such work is not very complicated. The most important thing is to determine the cause of a particular problem and eliminate it.

Tank leakage

A cistern leak can occur for four reasons. The first and most common is due to the tank overflowing, when all the excess liquid begins to flow out through the overflow. This can happen for several reasons:

1. The gasket located at the outlet of the drain valve is not pressed enough. It is necessary that the gasket is securely pressed to the toilet part. After all, leakage can occur not only due to loss of elasticity or deformation.

2. During use, the rubber gasket may become deformed and lose elasticity, so a gap appears through which water begins to flow.

3. A crack in the drain valve may appear inside the drain tank, through which water flows.

Drain valve

4. There is a pin in the valve body that holds the float. Due to frequent use, it can rust, which also leads to water leakage.

Toilet float pin

The second reason is bolts that connect the toilet to the cistern . Bolts are either plastic or steel. In the case of the first, due to use it bursts and the liquid gradually leaks. If we talk about steel ones, the problem is that over time it rusts, and the effect is the same.

Connecting bolts

The third reason is faulty rubber bulb . Over time, any rubber part becomes less elastic than when it was new, and a rubber bulb is no exception. It becomes hard and does not take the desired shape, resulting in water leakage.

Drain valve bulb

The fourth reason for the breakdown is the skew of the tank, or the shift of the float lever in the tank.

There are two main reasons for the misalignment of this device: poor-quality plumbing parts, or the presence of a hole in the float into which water flows. Another reason is the frequent use of the plumbing fixture.

Toilet cistern repair

If the water flows without yet reaching the overflow, it means the problem is in the bolt . To solve this problem you need to do the following:

1. Check whether water flows only to the overflow level.

2. Shut off the water supply and drain the drain tank.

3. Remove the hose that supplies water to the tank from the water supply system.

Removing the water supply hose from the toilet cistern

4. Next, you need to unscrew the bolts holding the shelf on the toilet, and pay attention to the fittings, inspect them in order to understand what condition they are in. If it is working, then you should simply replace a couple of bolts, or purchase a new set of fittings.

The process of unscrewing toilet bolts

Old rusty bolts, if they prevent the tank from being removed, must be cut off with a hacksaw or other cutting tool.

6. Next, you should assemble the tank using new, preferably brass, bolts and repeat the above steps in the opposite direction.

It will not be superfluous to replace all rubber gaskets.

How to determine if the drain tank is faulty

Solving the problem does not require much effort or knowledge; the most difficult thing is to determine the cause of water leaking from the cistern into the toilet. To find the problem, you should conduct the following experiment:

1. Remove the lid from the toilet.

2. Raise the float one centimeter. If the liquid stops flowing, then the reason has been found. Water flows because the lever is slightly bent and does not shut off the water at the moment of reaching the filling line.

4. However, if it is discovered that the pin has broken, it can be temporarily replaced with a thick piece of copper cable, and if the problem is the deformation of the hole intended for the pin, then you simply need to replace the valve itself.

5. If the problem is still not solved, then the last reason may be that the gasket (diaphragm) is not pressed to the valve hole. In this case, it should be adjusted, but if it still leaks, then you need to purchase new gasket and replace it.

Valve hole gasket (diaphragm)

If the problem is in the pear, then there is no point in repairing it; it’s easier to just replace it with a new one. However, when purchasing, you should choose the softest one from all those offered, because with use they all become more rigid. The bulb is secured to a thread, so to remove it, you need to unscrew the bulb from right to left, respectively, to screw in a new one, you need to turn it in the opposite direction.

To temporarily solve the problem, you can use some kind of weight; it should be hung on the rod. Thanks to the additional weight, the rubber bulb will be pressed against the saddle.

Siphon membrane repair

If water drains from the tank only after repeated pressing or the liquid constantly leaks, the membrane should be replaced.

Installation of a flush cistern with a side drain:
1 – overflow pipe; 2 - water supply; 3 - float valve; 4 - float; 5 - float lever, 6 - siphon; 7- membrane; 8 - metal plate with holes; 9 - traction; 10 - water release lever; 11 - gasket; 12 – siphon retaining nut; 13 - fixing nut; 14 - drain pipe.

This work is carried out as follows:

1. Instead of the tank lid, place a crossbar; for this you can use a small rail or tube.

2. Float lever (5) tie to the crossbar.

3. Completely drain the water from the cistern.

4. Nut that connects the drain pipe to the tank (13) should be removed.

5. Siphon nut (12) just loosen it up a little.

6. The siphon itself (6) must be disconnected and removed.

7. Remove the damaged membrane (7) and install a new one, which should be exactly the same size and shape as the previous one.

8. Install the cistern fittings in the reverse order.

Faulty tank drain button

If the drain button does not work, then in most cases you need to repair the damaged rod (9), which connects the toilet button to the flush mechanism.

Wire traction

Tube-shaped push button

It is necessary to disconnect the mechanism and the broken element, remove and install a new one. However, for temporary use, you can do traction with my own hands using a thick piece of wire. But for normal and long-term operation, you should purchase a new, serviceable mechanism.

Noise from the toilet tank when filling with water

Sometimes the problem is the loud noise that appears when the drain tank is filling. There are several ways to solve it.

You can try reducing the water pressure. To do this, you simply need to tighten the water supply valve.

If this does not help, then you will have to disassemble the drain barrel and check all the gaskets. Perhaps one of them is leaky or very worn out, and it is its rubber that is the source of noise. Then you should replace it.

Worn float valve gasket

If everything is in order here, then you should check all the hoses and pipes of the toilet. Perhaps they are clogged with dirt or other deposits.

As a last resort, you can make a muffler that will absorb excess sound. To do this you need:

1. have or purchase a flexible plastic tube;

2. mount it vertically in relation to the liquid level at the entrance to the float valve;

3. Place the lower end of the plastic tube under water.

More details about this muffler can be seen in the video:

If such a homemade muffler does not solve the problem, you need to buy and install a stabilizing valve, which will independently regulate the pressure of water entering the drain tank.

In rare cases, it is necessary to replace the entire drain system.

Problem with the toilet bowl installation

Breakage of the bowl is extremely rare. This is only possible if the toilet was initially fixed incorrectly to the floor or wall. Therefore, you should install the device correctly and repair the installation in a timely manner, thanks to this you can avoid serious and expensive breakdowns. If a puddle appears on the floor around the toilet, then most likely the breakdown will be in the tank itself. Here are some possible reasons:

• the seat is damaged due to corrosion;

• the pear does not stick tightly enough;

• float valve is not adjusted correctly;

• insufficient tightness of the nut connection.

When any gasket wears out, it should be replaced immediately with a new one.

Replacing the installation gasket

In order to tighten the loose nut at the base of the overflow in the tank, you need to remove it and tighten the nut. However, sometimes a retaining clamp can be used. You can also replace a worn cuff.

Faulty intake valve

A malfunctioning inlet valve can also cause water leakage. To check, you need to press the button to drain the water, and if at this moment the valve does not close tightly or moves, then it should be repaired. This problem can occur due to clogging or a worn rubber gasket. To solve it you need:

1. turn off and drain the water in the tank;

2. remove the valve and check its gasket;

The intake valve is removed by turning its entire body clockwise

3. if it is worn out, then replace it with the same one;

4. if the problem is not with the gasket, then disassemble the valve and carefully remove all dirt from it and its parts (for example, with an old toothbrush).

5. assemble everything in reverse order.

You can also watch a video about repairing the intake valve:

However, simple cleaning of debris or even replacing a part does not always help. In such cases, a new filling mechanism should be installed.

Toilet float repair

There are many reasons why water constantly leaks. The float lever may have shifted or become skewed. In order to bring it into good condition, you need to put it in correct position. Basically it is located 2.5 cm below the pipe through which the water is supplied. If necessary, it must be adjusted as in the image below.

Adjusting the toilet float

Also, to solve the problem of water leakage, you can pay attention to the float located inside the tank. If upon inspection it is found that there is water inside it, or damage is visible, this means that it has become too heavy and, accordingly, water is leaking. You can repair the float as follows:

1. Remove the float;

2. Completely pour out the water;

3. Seal the resulting hole securely;

4. Put the float in its original place.

To seal the hole on the float, you can use heated plastic or a regular plastic bag, which must be securely fixed to the float. However, sealing the holes in this way will only allow the float to be used temporarily, because over time this problem will make itself felt. Therefore, in the near future it is advisable to purchase a new float and install it in place of the old one.

Cistern float

Based on the above, the most important thing is to find the cause of the breakdown, then either repair it or replace it with a new part. When installing a new mechanism, it is important to adjust it correctly. If you really want to, all this work can be done without a specialist.