The toilet tank lever, also known as the flushing lever, is a toilet handle and is situated on the left side of the toilet. Sometimes, it is a button that sits on top of the toilet. The flushing process begins here when you push the lever (or button) down.
The lid of a toilet tank is a type of cover that is made up of the same kind of material as a toilet tank. It is typically situated on top of the toilet tank and will stop dirt and pets from entering it.
The toilet tank flapper is a rubber seal situated on the toilet tank floor. It permits water to flow outside of the toilet tank and into the bowl. However, this happens during the flushing process only and the water will be sealed off most of the time.
A flapper lift chain is a thin chain that connects the tank flapper to the tank lever. The link is usually quite slack when the lever is not in operation. When you push the toilet lever down to flush it, the chain will go from being slack to picking up all the tension, and then it will lift from the ground to allow water to flow from the tank into the bowl.
The toilet flush valve is situated on the toilet tank floor. It is an opening that permits water to flow from the tank and go into the bowl, in order to flush the contents. The flush valve can range in diameter, encompassing anything between 2-4 inches. The toilet flush valve will have the toilet flapper situated at the top of it.
The toilet overflow tube is a tube shaped like a cylinder. It is situated in the center of the toilet tank and it acts as the failsafe of the toilet. Its main role is to send excess water away from the toilet tank into the toilet bowl to try and prevent the toilet from flooding.
The toilet tank-to-bowl gasket is situated around and outside the flush valve, directly where the toilet tank is placed on the bow. It is a seal made from rubber. Toilet tanks to bowl gaskets provide a seal that helps to prevent water from leaking from the tank and the bowl when the toilet is being flushed.
Toilet tank bolts come with rubber washers, steel, and nuts. Their purpose is to make sure the toilet tank and toilet bowl are secured. However, this securing can look a little different depending on the toilet brand.
Toilet tank bolts come with rubber washers, steel, and nuts. Their purpose is to make sure the toilet tank and toilet bowl are secured. However, this securing can look a little different depending on the toilet brand.
The toilet float ball is a toilet tank part made from plastic and shaped like a balloon. A plastic or metal arm will connect it to the toilet fill valve. This toilet tank part has control over when the fill valve opens and closes.
The toilet refill tube is connected to the overflow tube via the fill valve. It is a narrow tube that will send water through the overflow tube into the toilet bowl after the toilet is flushed. So, when you see the water at the bottom of your toilet bowl, know that this is where it comes from!