Search Results
| Search type | Search syntax |
|---|---|
| Tags | [tag] |
| Exact | "words here" |
| Author |
user:1234 user:me (yours) |
| Score |
score:3 (3+) score:0 (none) |
| Answers |
answers:3 (3+) answers:0 (none) isaccepted:yes hasaccepted:no inquestion:1234 |
| Views | views:250 |
| Code | code:"if (foo != bar)" |
| Sections |
title:apples body:"apples oranges" |
| URL | url:"*.example.com" |
| Saves | in:saves |
| Status |
closed:yes duplicate:no migrated:no wiki:no |
| Types |
is:question is:answer |
| Exclude |
-[tag] -apples |
| For more details on advanced search visit our help page | |
Results tagged with toilet
Search options not deleted
user 27217
For questions specifically regarding sanitation fixtures designed for removal of human waste, generally referred to as toilets but also including urinals and bidets. Topics include designs, installation, repair, plumbing supply and drainage, and sanitary concerns including cleaning.
6
votes
Accepted
Is there a way to make toilet porcelain dirt and stain resistant?
What you would need is a product that will apply a "hydrophobic" coating to your toilet. Hydrophobic means that it will repel water, and make it very difficult for anything to stick to the surface. … This would reduce the amount of effort required to keep a toilet clean.
At this point, there are not many products on the market with these properties which are available to consumers. …
- 3,522
3
votes
Accepted
Toilet leaking above coupler
You will need to disassemble the toilet as above. You will then needs to loosen the retaining nut on the outside bottom of the tank where the supply line goes. … If the internals of the toilet are old, or not functioning properly, then it would be a good idea to do an entire rebuild. …
- 3,522
1
vote
Can I replace a toilet tank, only? what do I need to know regarding tank size to match to ex...
The decision of whether or not to replace the tank should be based on the toilet. If the toilet is old, then it would be better to replace it. … Beginning in 1994, a new US government mandate stipulated that any toilet sold in the US has to be a low-flow toilet which uses no more than 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf). …
- 3,522
1
vote
Is there a way to fix a small water leak in a PVC pipe from inside the pipe?
The only way that I know of to repair this kind of damage without replacing the pipe is to have an epoxy lining installed.
What this essentially will do is add a tough epoxy coating to the entire pip …
- 3,522
0
votes
Why is my toilet not flushing completely?
Do the same on the toilet. If you can't find any problems, then it is time to replace the toilet itself.
Your house was built in 1988, which was before most states adopted low flow toilet standards. … Your toilet is probably using at least 2-3 times as much water per flush than a modern one. To install the new toilet, you would just want to reverse the steps to install the new one. …
- 3,522
0
votes
Cast iron pipe is too low to a use gasketed toilet flange replacement
Once that part is done, you can then install a standard toilet flange, and it should not ever leak again. …
- 3,522