How To Tell If The Toilet Seal Is Broken

The toilet is an indispensable sanitary ware in our life. It needs a sealing ring during installation, which mainly has a sealing effect, which can effectively prevent the odor of the drain pipe from going up and down, and can also prevent the function of returning water.

How to tell if the toilet seal is broken

If in the process of using the toilet, it is found that the toilet is leaking, clogged, smelly, etc., it is very likely that there is a problem with the toilet sealing ring. At this time, check to see if there is any stain in the groove of the sealing ring. If so, clean it up and install it again. If it still doesn't work, try to buy a new seal and install it again.

What problems should be paid attention to when replacing the toilet seal

1. Before replacing the sealing ring, be sure to close the water valve first, and also pay attention that there is still residual water in the water tank and toilet at this time. Drain the water in the water tank, and then use an absorbent sponge to dry the water tank and toilet. remaining water in the pit. Then open the nut cover that fixes the toilet base on the ground, and unscrew the nut with a screwdriver. If it is not easy to screw, you can use some lubricating oil for better effect.

2. After disconnecting the water supply pipe, slowly shake the toilet back and forth. Be careful. The purpose of this is to loosen the sealing ring and caulk. Be careful not to grab the water tank during the shaking process. Grasp the tank carefully, it is very likely to damage or crack the connection between the tank and the toilet, then remove the old sealing ring on the two joints.