Now slide it from the inside into the tank holes. Also, secure the tank with a nut. A nut is actually one of the key components here. It squeezes the fiber washer and tightens the bolt head, ensuring a leak-proof seal. Use the new tank-to-bowl seal and place it on the base of the flapper, right under the tank.
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Photo 1: Loosen the bolts. Unscrew the water closet nut with a wrench. If the bolt spins along with the nut, grab the exposed bolt above the nut with locking pliers. Loosen the nut just enough to squeeze in a hacksaw blade below the nut and saw through the bolt.
At least 30 minutes after the toilet has been flushed, wipe the back of the toilet pan dry with toilet tissue. Place a new, dry sheet of toilet tissue on the back of the pan and leave it for up to 3 hours, even overnight. If you come back and the paper is wet or torn, you know that you have a leak.
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1. Turn off the water. Before fiddling with anything to do with your plumbing, switch the water off. Start with the shut-off valve at the toilet's base and follow it up with the main supply. 2. Remove the tank lid. Be careful as you do this, as it is often heavy or fragile. 3. Inspect the water level.
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