Spare parts for a toilet bowl: the description of all
Everyone uses the toilet, but few know what it consists of, including the internal structure of the drain tank, and how it all works. But thanks to such knowledge, it is possible to significantly extend its operating time and even make repairs with your own hands in case of a malfunction. Next, we suggest that you take a look at the detailed structure of the plumbing equipment that is so in demand.
Bowl
Starting a conversation about the main working vessel of the toilet bowl, it is worthwhile to begin to consider its possible forms.
Forms
| Title | Special features |
| Disc | It has a gentle protrusion above the drain hole, which gives a lot of design flaws:
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| Visor | It assumes the presence of a characteristic inclination towards the sewer hole, which eliminates the formation of stagnant water, but still sometimes requires re-pressing the start lever on the drain tank for better cleaning of the tank |
| Funnel | This bowl is made, as the name implies, in the form of a funnel and has an anti-splash system. |
Tip: in case of installing a toilet bowl from scratch or replacing an old bowl with a new one, it is recommended to choose a funnel-shaped model, since it is the most efficient, comfortable and hygienic.
Water lock
Replacement of such spare parts to the toilet can only be carried out with the entire bowl. But usually such drastic measures are not required, since the most common failure in this case is the formation of a garbage plug. So, if you started to feel the unpleasant smell passed from the sewage system, it means you need to clean the valve with the help of cleaning agents, a plunger or a metal string.
Cistern
The main task of this unit is to discharge a certain amount of water into the bowl. Let's see what components for the toilet cistern are needed:
Structure
| Designation in the figure | Title | Description |
| one | Housing | Most often made of ceramic or plastic. At the same time, the price and weight of the second option is less, but some vulnerability to mechanical and thermal effects is also observed. |
| 2 | Cap | Closes the top access to the inside of the system. |
| 3 | Trigger lever | Activates drain mechanisms. |
| four | Toilet shelf | It is the basis for a flush tank. In models with mounted plum is usually absent as unnecessary. |
| five | Fastening the tank to the bowl | Reliably attaches accessories to the toilet |
| 6 | Water overflow pipe | It removes excess liquid into the sewage system to prevent it from escaping through the top of the tank. |
| 7 | Float valve | These spare parts for the toilet cistern regulate the flow of water from the pipeline. The float rises with the fluid and at a certain level initiates the closing of the valve. |
| eight | Twist float valve | |
| 9 | Float | |
| ten | Traction | Connects the trigger mechanism to the drain valve of the toilet cistern. |
| eleven | Vertical starting valve with seat | It discharges the fluid in the tank. |
| 12 | Locking gasket | Seals the toilet joint with the tank. |
| 13 | Water supply from the water supply system | It transports fluid to the drain system. It can be made of reinforced rubber or plastic. |
Tip: It is recommended to choose systems in which the start lever has a double action. One click empties half the tank, and the second - the whole. This will allow more economical use of water.
The most important repair kit for a toilet cistern consists of an inlet valve and a drain valve, the structure of which we will consider further.
Float valve
- Clamp washer. Connects the water supply hose from the water supply to the rest of the structure.
- Gasket. Seals the joint.
- Saddle.
- Membrane. Controls the passage of fluid.
- Kernel. As a result of pressure from the lever of the float opens the membrane.
- Float lever. Interacts with the float.
- Lever axis.
Repair instructions often come down to replacing the membrane, which may lose its elasticity over time, or leveling the float lever.
Starting fittings
In the event of a malfunction in the trigger valve mechanism, the following actions can usually help:
- Replacing the entire assembly.
- Replacing the locking rubber membrane, which over time may begin to pass water.
- Replacing the gasket, which also shrinks over time and loses its tightness.
The stool
This is the simplest in its structure and inexpensive part of the toilet.
But with her choice there are also some nuances.
- Material:
- Plastic. Solid, but completely hygienic and easy to clean.
- Foam rubber. Soft and comfortable material, but porous, which ensures the absorption of liquids, odors and various microbes.
- The presence of additional child seats. If you have children in your house, this will become a simple and very useful detail.
Additionally
In addition to the above components, which constitute directly the construction of the toilet, there are still parts for the installation for the toilet:
- The adapter sleeve for connecting the drain hole of the bowl to the sewer socket can be corrugated, eccentric or straight.
- A set of vessel mounts to the floor and a flush tank to the bowl or to the wall, depending on the model.
- Water connection hose.
Conclusion
Despite the fact that we see not so much from the outside when we use the toilet, its complete set has a large number of details. Some of them can fail, and their timely replacement will allow you to avoid the appearance of more significant damage. Also, an understanding of the structure of the equipment being operated will allow you to handle it more carefully, which will positively affect its durability.
The video in this article will introduce you to more information. Any equipment requires careful attitude.