Attaching Water Tank To Toilet Bowl

The tank to bowl kit can break down causing leaks.

Attaching water tank to toilet bowl.

First thing we need to do is shut off the water to our toilet tank and go ahead and drain the toilet tank. Once you re satisfied it s securely in place connect the water supply tube to the fill valve and flush away. Place a washer and nut on each toilet bowl bolt and evenly tighten the nuts onto the bolts. Tighten each bolt by alternating from side to side while having a level across the tank to check for level.

After the bolts are tightened on both sides install your flush valve gasket and proceed to set the tank onto the bowl. Professional plumber shows you how to fix that leakin. Alternate from one side of the toilet to the other as you tighten the nuts a little at a time. Dry the area surrounding the connection between the tank and bowl with a dry rag.

If the bolts extend too far over the top of the washers and nuts cut off the excess with a. Place a torpedo level on the front edge of the tank to ensure that it sits level on the toilet bowl.