No matter how ridiculous this may sound, almost every resident of the post-Soviet space can repair everything in the house. When successful, when with the acquisition of experience, but our men are in many ways unique masters. The drainage mechanisms for the toilet bowl are not part of the program at school, but the home craftsmen know a lot about them, and in the family life such knowledge will be useful.
Types of toilet flush mechanisms
Usually, by the expression "types of mechanisms" we mean the principle of installing a drain tank, as this is the difference in the discharge mechanism. According to this criterion, we will divide the existing models of the draining mechanism for the toilet into three categories:
- Classics or atavism of the past is considered to be tanks, fixed high above the toilet. These are the most hanging plastic structures, which are surely preserved in old houses. This mechanism is the simplest, and water from a height falls with great force, which simplifies the problem of draining.
- The second option is now available to many who managed to make repairs five to ten years ago. This is a design where the tank and the toilet itself are a single structure, the so-called compact .
- If the repair is only planned, or it was completed quite recently, the choice was probably made in favor of the built-in structure. In fact, it's a canister, hidden behind the wall. Outside, only the flush button.
Outlet and drainage mechanisms for toilet bowl
Again, if you look at the design, then we have two types. When the tank is located high enough, it is usually supplied with a side discharge of water. It used to be a rope or a chain for descent. In modern systems, instead of it there is a button, since they are much lower located. It is located on the side of the tank and light enough to touch.
If we are dealing with low-lying or built-in tanks, it is most likely the upper descent. The drainage mechanisms for the toilet bowl with this type of draining are usually equipped with either a button or a head. Both can be both manual and mechanical. As for practicality, the pressed buttons are considered reliable and durable, they will last longer than the pull-out heads.
Dual-mode toilet flush mechanism
Separately, I want to touch upon the issue of saving, and therefore the expediency of buying a model with two discharge modes. Earlier it was a rarity, many purchased models with two modes solely because of the popularity and fashion for such systems. Today, the economy has come to the fore. If the system has one mode, then all the water in the tank is subject to a single discharge.
Dual-mode flush mechanism for the toilet allows you to use either the entire volume, or only half of it. For a large family and frequent use of the toilet, this regime will become relevant.
Drainage mechanism for toilet bowl and water regulation in the tank
If in the near future repairs are not planned for you, but the issue of economy remains relevant, there is a sense to try to adjust the amount of water in the tank yourself. If we are talking about an old system with a wire used to change the water level, then everything here works precisely due to bending. We bend the arch upwards - the amount of water will increase, we will lower downwards - it will decrease.
If this is a so-called compact, then there is already a plastic rod and the folding method will not work. But a small float, located on the axis of the lever, will be your salvation. The closer the float to the valve body, the more water is collected in the tank. If the water supply is lower, it is enough to adjust the water level limiter or plastic rod, it connects the float itself and the valve lever.