When you need to make repairs in the bathroom, the question arises how to install a toilet tank. Before you do the main work, you will have to arm yourself with simple recommendations. It is not always necessary to resort to the help of professionals. You can also cope with the task yourself.
What kind of cisterns are there?
The first thing to do is to understand which option is more suitable. The toilet bowl can be of three types:
- Compact. Fixation is carried out on the toilet bowl. The draining process is carried out by supplying flows using a button.
- Autonomous - it is attached to the wall, not forgetting about fixing the water pipe.
- Installation. The first thing you need is to buy a special toilet bowl for it. It is fixed in suspension to the wall, without a pedestal. But the drain system is mounted inside. The water is released using a button located in the wall.
How to carry out installation work?
When it is decided which toilet tank will be mounted, you can proceed to the main work. Not tomake mistakes, it is better to have instructions for each type on hand. In work, you will need to have on hand:
- Mounting components.
- Hose for water connection.
- Flush device that is located inside the toilet cistern.
- Seals so that the unit does not leak liquid.
In addition to individual features, each type of installation has common points. In this case, the actions should be as follows:
- You need to prepare a place and connect the toilet to the lower tank and sewer.
- The design is fixed on the prepared surface. To do this, there are the necessary spare parts in each kit.
- After that, the places where the toilet cistern is attached to the wall and to the main structure are marked. This will help make the whole process accurate and fast.
- With the help of a perforator, entrances are made, in which fasteners are found. We need to do everything right and without violations.
- After you should connect the tank to the drain pipe. You need to drill an entrance in the wall for a safety pipe to understand how the work is going and whether the water is turning on.
These are the things you should always do when installing the kit. Moreover, each type has its own characteristics during installation. This is what everyone should know individually.
Compact bottle
Everyone can cope with such an installation, since the system is the most elementary. But there is an important point. When all components are combined, a singledesign, therefore, it will not be possible to purchase elements separately. Basic steps to fix the tank:
- A special gasket is fixed on the shelf, which is located at the top of the toilet bowl. Usually it is with a double-sided adhesive base. If not, then ordinary silicone is used. This will completely avoid water leakage.
- Already on top of this, the tank itself is placed. Further, with the help of fasteners, everything else is fixed on the shelf.
- Using a flexible hose, the tank is connected to a water source.
- To test the design, water is drawn in and descends. It is important to inspect the presence of leaks in order to be sure of the tightness of the structure. If older models are used, additional equipment will have to be used during installation.
Standalone type
In this case, the toilet bowl is located separately. Most often, it is fixed high, and the connection is made using a special pipe (drain). In the process, you need to follow the following steps:
- Mark how the structure will rise. The drain pipe and the toilet are connected.
- It is important to mark at what height the drain structure will rise. Everyone does it in their own way. But, according to experts, you need to apply the level so that everything is as accurate as possible.
- With the help of fasteners, the entire structure is in place.
- After the toilet with the tank is securely fixed. Water is supplied with a flexible hose. It's good to check the installation for leaks.
It is clear that after installation it is worthwhile to inspect well whether the toilet bowl is leaking or not. This step is often skipped, but ends up having to re-parse the structure.
Installation tank
The name itself suggests that you will have to hide the installation in the wall, namely in the mounted structure. This means that a special flushing system is used here. It is better to use moisture resistant drywall. The material is aesthetically pleasing. Many note that when part of the structure is not visible, it is easier to clean the bathroom. The toilet itself is in limbo. Separately, you can buy a tank for the toilet. The main thing is that it fits in terms of fastenings and design.
Sometimes this type of installation is made of plastic. This is a big plus, because it is easier to carry out installation work. In addition, there is another advantage - it is low cost. Everyone will find the necessary fasteners in the kit. The device also requires a mounting frame. But it is made individually, according to the size.
How to install the plastic tank?
The first step is connecting with the rest of the frame. Then you can understand how much water is required for a thorough drain.
It has two water release buttons. One half pours water, and the other - completely. This method allows you to simply save money, which cannot be said about standard settings.
Design customization and installation
Fittings for the toilet cistern is an element without which this plumbing will not work. It not only allowsfill and drain, but also control the process, preventing overflow. The armature has components such as:
- Water drain hole (mostly on the top or side).
- Overflow hose on the left.
- Valve (top of mechanism).
- Installation for filling the tank with water.
- Drain button.
The work itself has several important elements. Need to focus on this:
- Filling procedure. It has a float mechanism. When the liquid is collected, the valve is fixed. If the water is filled to the maximum, then the supply will be closed using the lever. The whole system operates automatically and allows you to avoid leaks during operation.
- Descent. This is the process of draining water into the toilet itself. The design has a pear and a release lever. The first is an installation that resembles a plunger externally. As for the second type, it is less common. Today, there are few levers left, so most models come with a button.
When the toilet and cistern are installed, you need to take care of the fittings. So any steps take place in stages. Installation of fittings goes in several basic processes:
- The whole mechanism is secured using a plastic nut. Do not forget about the silicone gasket for sealing.
- After the washers are put on and then pass into the holes. Most often they come in a kit.
- Next, the structure is fixed on the reverse side.
- When connecting, you need to lay a siliconegasket or coat the gap with sealant.
- After the tank itself is installed and fixed.
- Water is supplied with a hose.
- The lid is put in place.
- The button is fixed.
When creating a water supply system, do not use unnecessary elements. Remember that strong bends should not be allowed, otherwise the water hose will simply break. At this stage, the reinforcement is completed.
How to adjust the armature?
Most often there are no problems when installing such equipment. But it is better to know and be able to do everything competently and correctly. So, the work will be simple if you follow these steps:
- Remove draft from overflow pipe.
- Remove cup retainer.
- Dismantle the rack up (if necessary - down).
- Adjust the glass according to the water level.
You also need to adjust the low water flow. This is required so that there is no excessive exit of the veins of the bone. Everything will depend on the damper. It goes up or down depending on the situation. After completing these works, we can assume that the fittings on the toilet cistern are fully configured and ready for work.
Conclusion
Replacing an old tank with a new one is a fairly common operation. But with an old toilet, this design will last a shorter period of time. This is not so difficult to do, but there are simple recommendations. The most important thing is the dismantling from the flow of water. But in general, it will be able to assemble such a designeach person without much difficulty and difficulty.
The collection system itself will depend on the type of cistern chosen. Do not violate the sequence of the process, otherwise malfunctions may occur. It is necessary to properly mount, otherwise leaks will occur. It is good to stock up on sealant and silicone, without them it will not be possible to make the most reliable system. It is not always necessary to turn to specialists, because this operation is extremely simple and do-it-yourself.
