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2. Flush toilet - Wikipedia

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   In tanks using a flapper-flush valve, the outlet at the bottom of the tank is covered by a buoyant (plastic or rubber) cover, or flapper, which is held in place against a fitting (the flush valve seat) by water pressure. The user pushes a lever to flush the toilet, which lifts the flush valve from the valve seat.

3. How To Clean A Toilet Tank To Prevent Rust And Mildew ... - AOL

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   Then, use your scrubbing brush to wipe down the tank walls, taking care not to disturb the internal parts like the fill valve and flush valve. "Lightly wipe the flapper and other components, too ...

4. 5 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Toilet, According To ... - AOL

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   Common repairs include faulty flapper valves, toilets that don't stop running, corroded bolts and gaskets, or broken flanges. ... Non-Functioning Flush. A toilet that won't flush is essentially ...

5. Ballcock - Wikipedia

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   When the handle of a flush toilet with a tank (British, cistern) is turned, a discharge mechanism is activated by means of a rod or chain. The mechanism may be a flapper valve, which is designed to sink more slowly than the water - allowing the water to exit to the toilet bowl below, so that the tank may empty.

6. Vacuum breaker - Wikipedia

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   A vacuum breaker is a device that prevents water from being siphoned backward in a direction it is not desired to go. They are commonly placed on a bibcock valve or toilet or urinal flush valve, in which application they can prevent hose or drainage water from back-siphoning into the public drinking water system.

7. 5 Easy Ways To Unclog A Toilet Without A Plunger - AOL

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   First things first, remember to turn off the water supply by shutting off the valve that's found behind the toilet. This is vitally important to stop the water flow so you prevent an overflow from ...