Old toilet: how to handle an old but reliable device

Most of the toilets and bathrooms in urban apartments and private houses of the old building have already been modernized and the sanitary equipment has been replaced with modern and ergonomic models. However, in some dwellings an old toilet bowl, made in the USSR, is still installed.

Therefore, it is unlikely that anyone would find useless instructions on how to handle this engineering miracle.

Design features of the old toilet bowl

Internal organization

Quite a few residents of Russia and other countries that make up the USSR continue to use the old-style toilet bowl, bought back in the era of scarcity. And this is not so much about saving money, but about reliability. Not only what modern technology is able to work out such a long period of time.

Let's consider the device of a toilet bowl of an old sample in more detail.

The main features of this engineering marvel are:

• made of earthenware or cast iron;
• has a drain lever, which is located either in the center or on the left;
• water inlet is located on the side (no other options are provided).

As for the appearance, there is nothing to say. All products of the Soviet era were designed and manufactured without regard to any design, the main emphasis was only on functionality and reliability.

The drain tank of the described sanitary device is especially allocated. After all, it depends on him how much the toilet installed in your toilet will last.

The scheme of his work is as follows:

1. Water is fed through the side inlet, which is blocked by valves for the toilet with a special "automatic" float type.
2. Water is drained through a wide siphon, which is blocked by a rubber or plastic stopper, in the form resembling a rubber part of a plunger.
3. Drainage control is performed using a rod that is attached to the lever. The latter is brought out in the center or side of the tank.

The principle of operation of the described mechanism is extremely simple: after filling the tank to the desired level, the float rises, and the lever connected to it presses the inlet valve stem and blocks the flow of water from the water supply system. To activate the drain, simply press the side lever or pull up the center lever.

Note! In the tank of the toilet bowl of the Soviet type there are no different springs and other small parts that often fail and need to be replaced. Therefore, it works so long. In the event of a breakdown, a home master who has no experience and knowledge of plumbing can deal with the problem.

In fairness it should be noted that the proportion of old technology is still steadily declining. After all, stores selling spare parts for the toilet of the old sample, for the gas column produced in the last century, for the old electronics - are becoming less and less.

In case of failure, it is impossible to replace the mechanism with a new one, due to the design features of the tank itself. Therefore, sooner or later, you still have to do it yourself to dismantle the old toilet and replace it with a new one. This is what will be discussed in the next section.

Replacing the plumbing device

Before starting work on the removal of the toilet bowl, it is necessary to carry out the preparation

• stock up with lots of rags and a pair of buckets;
• to block the access of water to the hose connected to the nozzle of the drain tank;
• disconnect it from the toilet bowl;
• drain the water from the tank and unscrew the container from the base.

Note! Most likely, your toilet is installed on a concrete cushion and with concrete its foot is poured from above. This was done for greater strength. In addition, the junction of the drain siphon with a cast-iron sewage pipe is sealed with a rag soaked in paint. Therefore, to remove the toilet whole will not work, you have to break the device.

We describe the order of dismantling:

1. Work begins with a discharge siphon.. You just need to hit him with a heavy hammer and split it, then disconnect it from the sewer. This action will simultaneously swing the entire device, which will facilitate further work.

Never hit the cast iron pipe. This material is very fragile and can collapse, which will lead to serious problems (most likely, it will be necessary to replace a fairly long stretch of sewage).

1. Having finished with a mouth, we are taken for the toilet. If you managed to remove it from the concrete - well. Otherwise, break the thicket and use a chisel to knock out the remnants of the concrete solution from the place where the device was fastened. Water may run out of the leg, clean it with rags.

At destruction of a toilet bowl a large number of splinters with sharp edges are formed. Be careful not to cut them. This is very dangerous, as they can be pathogenic microbes and other dangerous microorganisms.

1. As soon as the toilet is removed, start cleaning the site.. In order for your new toilet not to be loose, you need to remove all the remnants of the solution and perfectly level the floor.
2. Clean sewer pipe. Here it is necessary to be careful not to split the cast iron.

Having completed the operations described above, you can begin to install a new toilet bowl. It is better to fasten it with studs or anchor bolts, and to connect to the sewage system, use a rubber or plastic cuff. Its price is low, but it will facilitate both installation and subsequent dismantling (if necessary).

Toilet bowl cleaning

If your plans for repair in the toilet is not the first item, it is useful to find out how you can clean the toilet surface from mineral deposits, rust and biological residues.

The following substances are most effective:

1. Scouring abrasives Wear gloves when using them to protect the skin from the harmful effects of aggressive chemical elements.
2. Alkaline solutions. This is a well-known Domestos and dressing duckling. But you can use the usual bleach.
3. Acid household products. The principle of their action is similar to the previous one.
4. Citric acid and acetic essence. Well washed old stains on the surface of the toilet.

Conclusion

If you periodically maintain the tank drainage device and you know how to clean the old toilet - it will serve you well for many years. However, sooner or later it will have to change. Moreover, the market offers a huge selection of sanitary devices that can satisfy even the most demanding customer.

For more information about them, see the video in this article.