Toilet Leaks When Flushed, Gasket at Tank-to-Bowl , Seal Replaced, Bolts
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Replacing the toilet tank to bowl gasket because of leaks are rare, but toilet gaskets do dry out and crack over time that leads to water leakage on to the floor.
How to Replace Tank-to-Bowl Gasket
1a. Shut off the water.
Hold the flush handle down to empty the tank.
Sponge out the remaining water.
1b. Remove the toilet tank.
Disconnect the water supply hose from the tank.
Unscrew the toilet tank-to-bowl bolt nuts.
Lift the tank off the bowl and place on a flat surface.
2. Remove the rubber gasket
Slide off rubber gasket and bring to the store to match a replacement.
3. Attach the new gasket
Slide on the new gasket assuring the tapered side facing away from the tank.
Move it around so it seals correctly.
4. Replace the tank
Set the toilet tank onto the bowl.
Press down on the tank so the gasket seats properly.
5. Tighten the toilet bolts
Use new rubber tank washers.
Insert the rubber washers in to the tank, then the bolts through the washers. Do not use metal washers inside the tank.
From under the bowl, hand-tighten the bolts with another washer and nut.
Tighten the toilet bolts alternately, first one side then the other until the tank doesn't wobble.
The tank will still move some because the rubber gasket is not supportive or firm.
NOTE: Don't over-tighten the toilet tank bolts to crack the porcelain.
6. Reconnect the water supply hose to the fill valve
Flush and check for leaks.
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Forgotten if I fixed mine years ago by replacing the gasket. Had the same problem again after replacing the broken bolts. Your video just confirmed what I suspected.
Wow, this looks easy! Famous last word's, i know, but i think i could handle this myself.
Perfect! I really appreciate the walkthrough
You saved my day. I placed the tank without valve and water kept on coming upon flashing. Came to know the valve is for that purpose later.
very good video I had the same problem thank you for the info
Thanks for the update,kmt I got a seal instead of the gasket, o boy,, thanks again
Crazy the plumber i used years ago insited it would never seal! UGH thank you for this
I have old toilets that have three screws/bolts … replacement kits I’ve seen have only two screws/bolts. Are most rubber seals the same size? Can I use the old screws/bolts?
We sell those kits in both two bolt and three bolt packages. If the old bolts are the solid brass ones, of course you can reuse those, the hard part will be finding a nice rubber washer that fits them properly. The seal in the tank is the moneymaker, the washer and the nuts underneath only hold everything together.
From what I've learned about solving toilet issues it seems there's almost no instance where you'd need to buy a new one.
Thanks man.
Great I have a Kohler Toilet I could not find a gasket to fit the tiding nut, where can I buy a gasket?
Tiding nut? Call Gilbert’s, 586-776-9532, ask for Daniel and he’ll sell and ship.
Mine doesn't leak when not in use, but it leaks and wet the floor when i flush... am i facing same problem?
Could be, or there is a leak at the wax ring. Tape paper towels around the bowl halfway up to confirm the water comes from the tank.
Nice tip, thank you.
Thank you, I figured I put this on wrong
I was requested to change the flush valve at work and I had to reuse the old flush valve seals because they got a 3” kit. The tank mounting bolt nuts are pretty damn snug
Can this seal cause bad odor from sceptic? It seems like it should be fresh water flow only.
You’re correct only freshwater gets to this point. You’d have to go to the wax ring to get to the septic fumes.
I replaced the tank bolts and gasket but still leaking (while not flushing) and believe it's from the center gasket as I see droplets coming from there. Is it the flush valve that needs to be replaced now? I believe I tightened the wing nuts enough to secure gasket between tank to bowl. Been at this few days, hopefully this is the last stop for leakage!
It could be, you did get the metal washers out from inside the tank on the tank bolts, correct? Typically the inside gasket on a flush valve never goes bad however, sometimes when you rub it with your finger and black comes off on it, it’s starting to decompose.
@@MrHardware1 Found out I had to tighten wing nuts which seals the gasket. With my set up, the regular nuts just tighten the bolts and need extra wing nuts to seal tank to bowl. Thanks.
Darn you Uncle Harry!
Simple thanks
This is the second one for the basement bat. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxOuLt8IL_GxhhaK8DBuKEL-zV0UJVpWZn , works great
I wonder if the tank-to-bowl gasket is standard for all toilets?
No, one size fits most toilets, but not all.
That particular gasket wouldn't be compatible with Briggs vacuum tanks. I've tried.
Could a bad gasket cause condensation behind the water tank?
A leaky tank that is constantly getting refilled with cold water is the cause of the condensation. The fact that your tank doesn’t hold water is because the flapper or whatever type gasket on your flush valve you have needs to be replaced.
@@MrHardware1 Thank you for your response. I bought a new toilet yesterday,and endup putting it on my own. Have a wonderful day. 🙏
I have an another problem that the water tank dosent stay.
I like when he said “when it wears out” he did not mention that the seal in 99% is decomposed because of the water and he installed the same type of the seal to welcome you in his store)))
Freaking Uncle Harry.
Make him fix it
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My toilet is leaking soon as I turn the water on
Does the tank fill or does water just come into the tank and go right to the bowl?
@MrHardware1 once the tank gets around half way full, is start leaking between the tank and bowl gasket, it is a brand new toilet, I don't see any cracks
@@crazycardcollectibles9678 all I can say is you gotta pull the tank and check the big nut that holds the flush valve to the tank and then make sure that nuts hold the tank to the bowl we’re done properly
Hope u got it fixed,im dealing with the same thing now,im assuming its the gasket as its leaking right from underneath the tank
@MIGGYME1 yes I got it fixed, I had to unscrew from inside of the bottom of the tank, recenter gasket and then install