The toilet in modern life is a common household item. He is not given any special place in life. The only thing he regularly gets is the timely cleaning of the outside. But at the time of the breakdown of the named element of plumbing, its importance for the normal existence of people is sharply indicated. What should I do if the toilet is not flushing well?
Causes
First of all, you should understand the causes of the breakdown. Regardless of the model, design, manufacturer and other factors, the reasons why the toilet is poorly flushed are the same in most cases:
- One of the most unexpected reasons is the design of the bowl. There are certain models - very beautiful from an aesthetic point of view and much less pleasant from a practical one. In some of them, the shape of the main bowl simply does not allow the quality to wash away the waste.
- Distortion of the float (this happens both on old and relatively new plumbing devices).
- A clogged drain or a clogged drain tank is the most common cause.
- Damage to the enamel can also cause the toilet to rinse poorly.
- Not enough water in the tank.
All of the above are the main reasons, but other problems are possible.
Device
In order to correctly identify the reasons why the toilet does not flush well, and find the right solutions, you need to know how plumbing works.
A toilet bowl is a bowl with a flushing tank connected to it. The material from which it is made can amaze the imagination - from glass to cast iron. There are both floor and hanging models, the tank of which is built into the wall.
According to the variation of flushing, the toilets are divided into cascade, with horizontal drainage of water and shower, where the discharge occurs vertically.
Another point of difference is the type of descent. There are only 3 of them, but they are all different:
- The most famous is horizontal descent. This is a modern subspecies. It is found in almost all houses erected since the restructuring.
- Oblique descent of the drain (mainly from 35 ° to 45 ° of the pipe inclination) is also quite common. Similar solutions are found in the so-called Khrushchev.
- The latter (vertical descent) is the rarest species to date. It was used in houses of Stalinist construction. The vertical descent is undeservedly forgotten, and yet this method allows you to rinse with maximum quality, giving the opportunity to descend to a large pressure of water.
Tank device
If everything is relatively clear with the toilets, then the device of the tank needs to be considered in detail.
After all, it is often in it that the reasons for the poor flushing of the toilet lie. Ways to solve the problem can be determined only after studying its structure.
Types of tanks
They, like the toilet itself, can be made of different materials. If the plumbing is integral, then the tank is, respectively, from the same material. But there are models where the tank and toilet seat are not connected by a single design, and their material is different. However, this is not the only difference, and we will dwell on them in more detail.
Types of mechanisms
Everything is pretty simple here. Mechanisms are lateral and upper. This is a drain button that opens a valve that holds water.
The button is located at the top of the tank cover, or on the side on it. The side mechanism pulls a lever, which in turn raises the valve. And the upper mechanism lifts a rubber bulb, which holds back the pressure of water. There are also various methods of descent device. This is the usual mechanical, when the water is drained by direct contact with the drain button, or automatic, where the whole process takes place without user intervention.
Types of installation of the drain tank:
- The most common option - the tank is mounted above the toilet seat or it is a monolithic design, where the tank and toilet seat are a single unit.
- The modern type of installation is built-in. The tank is mounted on the wall. Outside, only the control buttons remain.
- The rarest is the installation of a drain tank at the top, almost under the ceiling. This is a vertical descent option.
Tank components
This is a container made of various materials in which the main structural elements are located:
- float;
- float valve;
- rubber bulb;
- device levers;
- overflow device.
All parts can be of special shapes and sizes, made of different materials, but the principle of operation remains unchanged. Each component is very important. For example, if there is a breakdown of the control lever, this will cause poor flushing of the toilet. And this part can be repaired exclusively in conjunction with all the details of the tank.
The toilet flushes poorly: what to do?
Having determined the cause of the breakdown, in most cases you can fix it yourself. It is clear that the design of the bowl can not be fixed. In this situation, it remains either to come to terms with the problem, which does not wash the toilet well, or replace it.
The distortion of the float is very simple to eliminate. It is enough to open the lid of the tank, hands to give the float the necessary position, and the problem is solved.
If the reason that the toilet does not flush well is a clogged drain, water from the tank will drain without pressure. The cause of the blockage can be limescale or various impurities in the discharged water. The easiest way to eliminate it is to fill the tank with chemicals as intended, carefully reading the instructions and strictly following the instructions.
But chemicals lead to accelerated wear of the rubber parts of the sanitary structure. There is a more gentle method: fill up several packs of citric acid at night, leaving about a liter of water in the tank.
If enamel is damaged, restoration of the toilet is quite possible. The bowl can be puttied and covered with a new layer of enamel. But before that, it is worth considering the need for such a repair. Bowl restoration is not durable enough. No matter how and who restores it, the best solution to this problem is to replace the damaged toilet with a new one.
If the tank does not have the required amount of water, first of all it is necessary to find the reason for its shortage. The problem may be in the valve. In this case, it is necessary to adjust or clean it.
If water does not enter the tank at all, then a set of measures must be taken to eliminate the malfunction. So, be sure to clean the wiring to the toilet. It is better to carry out this procedure together, as this is a process of medium complexity. Then clean the tank as described above and check the health of the constituent components. Even if they are not the cause of such a malfunction, they may shift during a sharp supply of water.
Minor issues
The inlet hose may cause poor flushing. Having disconnected the hose from the tank, you need to direct the free end into the container and open the water supply. If there is pressure, then the hose is working. If not, replace it.
When installing the toilet, it is necessary to correctly organize the work of the component parts of the tank, since if the parts are not connected tight enough, water will continuously pour into the bowl. If you overdo it with fixation, the fluid flow will be weakened.
If the water continuously enters the bowl, and after checking the attachment, the toilet still rinses poorly, the float may be damaged. If the latter has damage in the housing, water gets into it, makes it heavier, and the supply valve is ajar all the time. It is enough just to get the float, drain the water, find the damaged place and close it. Then you can put the float in place.
Damage to the flush button occurs due to traction breakage. You can build such a part yourself, or purchase and install a new one. Also, the reason may be in the fastening of the elements.
Preventative measures
We list the rules, the implementation of which will extend the life of the toilet:
- In order for blockages to occur less frequently and parts to wear less, the toilet bowl and the bowl itself must be covered with lids. This will significantly increase the life of plumbing.
- The system must be cleaned not only from the outside, but also from the inside. About once every few months it is worth carrying out preventive cleaning.
- It is important to monitor the operation of the drain tank and monitor the status of components in it. A malfunction noticed in time can significantly reduce the possible consequences of a breakdown.
- It is necessary to use modern means to protect against limescale and hard water. For example, various powders poured into the tank, special tablets for the tank, and others. As a bonus, such products generally have an antibacterial effect and a pleasant smell.
Conclusion
So, we found out how the named plumbing device works and what to do if it does not work well. Following simple tips, you can prevent an unexpected breakdown of the device, eliminate the existing problem without resorting to the help of narrow specialists and saving a considerable part of the family budget. Knowing the principle of operation and the device of this or that subject, it is possible to competently operate and maintain it.