The toilet water storage pipe is one of the important components of the toilet, in order to ensure the normal use of the toilet, if the water storage pipe is leaking or aging, it needs to be replaced in time. Here's how to replace the toilet pipe.
1. Prepare tools and materials.
Replacing the toilet water storage pipe requires the preparation of tools and materials such as wrenches, rubber pads, bolts, sealant, new water storage pipes, etc.
2. Turn off the water source and empty the water tank.
Start by turning off the water source from the inlet pipe, and then drain the water in the tank as you would like to use the toilet, preferably using a suction device to drain all the last bit of water.
3. Remove the old water storage pipe.
Use a wrench to loosen the original water storage pipe and the corresponding connecting screws on the water tank, and gently remove the water storage pipe. If the connection between the water reservoir and the tank is difficult to remove, you can wrap the nut with a rubber pad or coarse cloth and slowly rotate it with a wrench to remove it.
4. Clean the old connections.
Use some old towels or paper towels to wipe down water and debris at the junction to prevent water leakage issues.
5. Install a new water storage pipe.
Install the new water storage pipe to the connection of the toilet tank, tighten the screws, and seal the connection again with sealant to ensure a complete seal to prevent water leakage.
6. Reconnect all parts and try it out.
Reconnect and fasten all parts to turn on the water source power trial. If there is no water leakage, the replacement is successful.
The above is how to replace the toilet reservoir, and it is important to note that if you are not familiar with this type of repair work, it is best to have it repaired by a professional.