A running toilet may seem like a minor issue that could be overlooked.
Toilet tank pump leaking.
The largest seal is the one between the tank and bowl.
A screwdriver adjustable wrench small wire brush sponge white vinegar and rags.
A water leak typically springs from a toilet s water supply fitting the joint between the tank and the bowl or water.
Leaking toilet tanks can be repaired by changing out the rubber gaskets around the tank bolts and the spud washer which can deteriorate and fail due to hard water and minerals.
The toilet pump also known as the fill valve is a simple component to replace.
A standard toilet has at least five seals with the potential for leaking.
A break here will cause a major leak with water shooting out from underneath the tank at every flush.
To remove the old valve you empty the tank and loosen and remove the nut holding it.
The repair plan for leaky toilet tanks depends on where the leak occurs.
And you can t blame the water department for this because this is actually water being wasted hour after hour day after day non stop.
But with time you will see a staggering water bill piling up after a couple of months ignored due to this type of water leaking from toilet tank into bowl without even our knowledge.
For this project you ll need the following tools.