How A Toilet Is Installed
Toilets seem quite complicated household devices, something that most of us would never dream of trying to install ourselves. They are relatively complicated to install, but more than that, the consequences of not installing them correctly can be horrific. The last thing you want is your toilet pouring filthy water into your house, but if you are feeling brave, it is a job the home handyman can do, so, how is a toilet installed?
The first vital things required when installing a toilet are the toilet flange and a cold water supply with a shutoff valve. The toilet flange is the receptacle that the toilet drains into and the cold water supply provides the water that fills the cistern. These are essentially the beginning and end of the toilet system.
If there has already been a toilet in this position then there will be both a toilet flange and a cold water supply. If the toilet is being replaced then these will need to be cleaned, all the wax and plumber’s tape will need to be taken off. If there has never been a toilet in this position, these will need to be plumbed in, which is a job for a professional. The flange needs to be total level, as it is the base of the toilet and if it is not level then you will have a whole raft of problems in the future. Once you have fitted it, use a silicate-based sealant around the base to ensure that it is watertight.
Once the flange and cold water supply are ready, take the bowl and place the rubber seal over the horn of the toilet. Put plumber’s sealant around the entire bowl edge, and using the bolt holes as a guide lower the bowl over the flange. The bowl needs to push into the rubber seal, as this is the seal for the toilet. Make sure the bowl is level with a spirit level, then tighten the bolts.
Now you need to place the cistern onto the toilet bowl. Depending on the type, you will either have to screw this in place or click it into the bowl itself. There will usually be a gasket between these two pieces, so make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Once this has been done and you are sure that the seal between the bowl and the cistern is tight, as is the seal between the bowl and the flange, then you can attached the cold water supply to the cistern. Use plumber’s tape to ensure that the seal is tight. Turn the water supply on and watch for any leaks.How A Toilet Is Installed
Toilets seem quite complicated household devices, something that most of us would never dream of trying to install ourselves. They are relatively complicated to install, but more than that, the consequences of not installing them correctly can be horrific. The last thing you want is your toilet pouring filthy water into your house, but if you are feeling brave, it is a job the home handyman can do, so, how is a toilet installed?
The first vital things required when installing a toilet are the toilet flange and a cold water supply with a shutoff valve. The toilet flange is the receptacle that the toilet drains into and the cold water supply provides the water that fills the cistern. These are essentially the beginning and end of the toilet system. 
If there has already been a toilet in this position then there will be both a toilet flange and a cold water supply. If the toilet is being replaced then these will need to be cleaned, all the wax and plumber’s tape will need to be taken off. If there has never been a toilet in this position, these will need to be plumbed in, which is a job for a professional. The flange needs to be total level, as it is the base of the toilet and if it is not level then you will have a whole raft of problems in the future. Once you have fitted it, use a silicate-based sealant around the base to ensure that it is watertight.
Once the flange and cold water supply are ready, take the bowl and place the rubber seal over the horn of the toilet. Put plumber’s sealant around the entire bowl edge, and using the bolt holes as a guide lower the bowl over the flange. The bowl needs to push into the rubber seal, as this is the seal for the toilet. Make sure the bowl is level with a spirit level, then tighten the bolts.
Now you need to place the cistern onto the toilet bowl. Depending on the type, you will either have to screw this in place or click it into the bowl itself. There will usually be a gasket between these two pieces, so make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Once this has been done and you are sure that the seal between the bowl and the cistern is tight, as is the seal between the bowl and the flange, then you can attached the cold water supply to the cistern. Use plumber’s tape to ensure that the seal is tight. Turn the water supply on and watch for any leaks.
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