When you need to make repairs in the bathroom, the question arises, how to install a toilet tank. Before you do the main work, you have to arm yourself with simple recommendations. It is not always necessary to resort to the help of professionals. You can independently cope with the task.
What are the tanks?
The first thing to do is to understand which option is more suitable. The tank for the toilet can be of three types:
- Compact Fixing to the toilet bowl is in progress. The draining process is carried out by supplying flows using the button.
- Autonomous - it is attached to the wall, not forgetting about fixing the water pipe.
- Installation. The first thing you need is to buy a special toilet for it. It is fixed in suspension from the wall, without a pedestal. But the drain system is mounted inside. Water is drained by a button located in the wall.
How to carry out installation work?
When it is decided which toilet tank will be mounted, you can begin the basic work. In order not to make mistakes, it is better to have instructions for each type on hand. At work, you need to have at hand:
- Fixing components.
- Hose for connecting the water supply.
- The drain device, which is located inside the toilet flush tank.
- Seals so that the unit does not leak liquid.
In addition to individual features, each type of installation has common points. In this case, the actions should be as follows:
- It is necessary to prepare a place and connect the toilet with the lower tank and sewer.
- The structure is fixed on the prepared surface. For this there are the necessary spare parts in each kit.
- After that, the attachment points of the toilet flush cistern to the wall and to the main structure are marked. This will help to make the whole process accurate and fast.
- With the help of a punch, entrances are made in which fasteners turn out to be. It is necessary to do everything correctly and without violations.
- Then you should connect the tank to the drain pipe. You need to drill the entrance to the wall for the safety pipe to understand how the work is going and whether the water turns on.
These are the points that you must always perform when installing the kit. In addition, each type has its own characteristics during installation. This is what everyone should know individually.
Compact tank
Everyone can cope with such an installation, since the system is the most elementary. But there is an important point. When connecting all the components, a single design is obtained, therefore, it will not work to purchase elements separately. Basic steps for fixing the tank:
- On the shelf, which is located in the upper part of the toilet bowl, a special gasket is fixed. Usually it is with double-sided adhesive core. If not, then ordinary silicone is used. This will completely avoid the flow of water.
- Already on top of this is the tank itself. Further, with the help of fasteners, everything else is fixed on the shelf.
- Using a flexible hose, the tank is connected to a source of water.
- To check the design, water is collected and descended. It is important to inspect for leaks to ensure that the structure is leak tight. If more obsolete models are used, additional equipment will have to be used during the installation process.
Standalone type
In this case, the toilet tank is located separately. Most often, it is fixed high, and the connection occurs using a special pipe (drain). In the process you need to perform the following steps:
- To note how the construction will rise. The drain pipe and toilet bowl are connected.
- It is important to note at what height the drain structure will rise. Everyone does it his own way. But, according to experts, it is necessary to apply a level so that everything is as accurate as possible.
- Using fasteners, the entire structure is in place.
- After the toilet with a tank is securely fixed. Water is supplied using a flexible hose. It is good to check the installation for leaks.
It is clear that after installation it’s worth a good look to see if the toilet bowl is flowing or not. This step is often skipped, but in the end you have to reassemble the structure.
Installation tank
The name itself suggests that you will have to hide the installation in the wall, namely in the mounted structure. This means that a special flushing system is used here. It is better to use moisture-proof drywall. The material looks aesthetically pleasing. Many note that when part of the structure is not visible, it is easier to clean the bathroom. The toilet itself is in limbo. Separately, you can buy a toilet tank. The main thing is that it fits the mounts and design.
Sometimes this type of installation is made of plastic. This is a big plus, because it is easier to carry out installation work. In addition, there is another advantage - it is low cost. Everyone will find the necessary fasteners in the kit. The device also requires a mounting frame. But it is made individually, in size.
How to install a plastic tank?
The first step is to connect to the rest of the frame. Then you can understand how much water is required for a thorough drain.
It has two buttons for discharging water. One pours water in half, and the other completely. This method allows you to simply save, but not so with standard installations.
Design setup and installation
Fittings for the toilet bowl is an element without which this plumbing will not work. It not only allows you to fill and drain, but also control the process, preventing overflow. In the reinforcement there are such components as:
- Water discharge hole (mainly located on top or side).
- Overflow hose on the left.
- Valve (upper part of the mechanism).
- Installation for filling the tank with water.
- Button-drain.
The work itself has several important elements. It is necessary to focus on this:
- Filling procedure. There is a float mechanism here. When fluid collects, the valve locks. If the water is filled to the maximum, the feed will be closed using the lever. The whole system operates automatically and allows you to prevent leaks during operation.
- Descent This is the process of draining water into the toilet itself. The design has a bulb and a release lever. The first is a setup reminiscent of the plunger external data. As for the second type, it is less common. Today, there are few levers left, so basically the models come with a button.
When the toilet and the tank are installed, you need to do the fittings. So any steps take place in stages. Installation of fittings goes into several basic processes:
- The whole mechanism is fixed using a plastic nut. Do not forget about the silicone gasket for sealing.
- After the washers are put on and then pass through the holes. Most often they come in the kit.
- Next, the structure is fixed on the reverse side.
- When connecting, it is necessary to lay a silicone gasket or to lubricate the gap with sealant.
- After the tank itself is installed and fixed.
- With the help of a hose, water is supplied.
- The lid fits in place.
- The button is fixed.
When creating a water supply system, do not use unnecessary elements. Remember that strong bends must not be allowed, otherwise the water hose will simply break. At this stage, the reinforcement is completed.
How to adjust fittings?
Most often, no problems occur during the installation of such equipment. But it is better to know and be able to do everything correctly and correctly. So, the work will be simple if you perform these actions:
- Remove draft from overflow pipe.
- Remove the glass retainer.
- To dismantle a rack up (if necessary - down).
- Adjust the glass to the water level.
You also need to configure the flow of small water flow. This is required so that there is no unnecessary exit of bone veins. Everything will depend on the damper. Depending on the situation, it goes up or down. After completing these works, it can be considered that the fittings on the toilet flush cistern are fully configured and ready for operation.
Conclusion
Replacing an old tank with a new one is a fairly common operation. But with an old toilet, such a design will last a shorter period of time. This is not so difficult to do, but there are simple recommendations. The most important thing is the dismantling of the water stream. But in general, every person can assemble such a design without much work and complexity.
The collection system itself will depend on the type of drain tank you select. Do not break the sequence of the process, otherwise there may be malfunctions. It is necessary to correctly mount, otherwise leaks will occur. It is good to stock up with sealant and silicone, without them it will not be possible to make the most reliable system. It is not always necessary to contact specialists, because this operation is extremely simple and quite do-it-yourself.