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2. 2000 Flushes - Wikipedia

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   In October 1993, toilet fixture manufacturers reported rapid degradation of flush valve flappers; some new, water-saving toilets (introduced to meet a 1994 US federal water conservation deadline [10]) were leaking within months of installation. The growing popularity of in-tank drop-in cleaning tablets quickly drew suspicion as many contain ...

3. 5 Easy Ways To Unclog A Toilet Without A Plunger - AOL

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   Lay down several towels around the base of the toilet and grab a cup you don't mind parting ways with after, to remove excess water from the bowl and into a bucket. How To Unclog A Toilet Without ...

4. Ballcock - Wikipedia

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   Note: These diagrams represent a configuration typical in the USA, mechanisms may vary in other countries [citation needed]. The toilet ballcock, long made of brass and later made of plastic, was superseded by the float cup, pioneered in 1957 by the Fluidmaster founder Adolf Schoepe , which is integrated with the tank’s fill valve and so ...

5. Flush toilet - Wikipedia

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   A flush toilet (also known as a flushing toilet, water closet (WC); see also toilet names) is a toilet that disposes of human waste (i.e., urine and feces) by collecting it in a bowl and then using the force of water to channel it ("flush" it) through a drainpipe to another location for treatment, either nearby or at a communal facility.

6. Tap (valve) - Wikipedia

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   This is called a "globe valve" in engineering and, while it gives a leak-proof seal and good fine adjustment of flow, both the rubber washer and the valve seat are subject to wear (and for the seat, also corrosion) over time, so that eventually no tight seal is formed in the closed position, resulting in a leaking tap. The washer can be ...

7. Russia says Trump Ukraine aid cut would be 'death sentence ...

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   Russia's deputy U.N. ambassador said on Wednesday any decision by President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration to cut support for Ukraine would be a "death sentence" for the Ukrainian ...