Toilets in the San Francisco
Bay Area
Leaking Waste Water
We need to save water every way
we can. If we don’t conserve, we’re pouring water — and money —
down the drain. It is estimated that each person in our region
uses an average of 124 gallons of water each day. You can
reduce your water consumption by taking just a few simple
steps. So stop the leaks, slow the flow and use water
wisely!
Check Your Toilet for leaks
Leaks inside your toilet can waste up to 100 gallons per day.
Some leaks are silent, some produce a running water sound and
others may be visible as a small trickle running from the rim
to the water in the bowl.
To detect silent leaks, remove
toilet tank lid and any colored cleaning agents. Flush to clear
water in the bowl. Add dye tablets, leak detector fluid or a
few drops of food coloring to the tank. If the tank is leaking,
color will appear in the bowl within 10 to 15 minutes. Flush as
soon as the test is complete.
Toilets Fix
leaks
If your toilet is leaking, try the following
procedures:
Water level in the tank should
be about one-half inch below the top of the overflow tube in
the middle of the tank. To adjust the water level, use a
screwdriver to adjust the screw on the end of the ballcock
float arm or bend the float arm up or down (very gently) until
the correct water level is achieved.
If you need to jiggle the handle to stop the water running
after a flush, you should oil, tighten or replace the flush
handle. To tighten, use an adjustable wrench to tighten the nut
attached to the handle on the inside of the tank.
Check for holes and cracks in the float ball. If the ball is
filled with water or no longer appears to float, it needs to be
replaced. Replace by unscrewing it from its tubing and screwing
another on in its place. Adjust lift chain so it hangs straight
from handle lever with about one-half inch slack. Check the
rubber flapper or flush valve at the bottom of the tank. If it
is worn or corroded, it needs to be cleaned or replaced. If the
water won’t shut off at all, replace both the flapper and the
ballcock.
If these simple procedures don’t stop the leak, you should
call Magic Plumbing.
Install a low-flow toilet.
Since the mid-1990s, all new toilets have been redesigned to
conserve water, using 1.6 gallons of water per flush. Older
models use 3 gallons or more per flush. If your toilet is not a
newer water-saving fixture, consider purchasing a new
toilet.
Save
Money And Water With Dual Flush Caroma Toilets
Magic Plumbing can install a dual flush toilet
in your home
call us at 888-588-7606 for a free estimate.
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