How to Install a Power Flush Commode
Low flow toilets have changed bathrooms forever. More states and counties are mandating low flow toilets and making the installation of larger commodes illegal despite consumer dissatisfaction with the quality of the flush. Low flow toilets use a maximum of 1.6 gallons of water, which is better for the environment and cheaper for homeowners. However, when two or more flushes are needed to remove waste, no one benefits, as one flush from an older 3-gallon commode would use less water. Low flow power flush toilets solve the problems of frequent clogs and multiple flushes. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Soil pipe
- Closet flange
- Handsaw
- PVC primer
- Plumber's cement
- Wax ring
- Silicone grease
- Level
Instructions
-
-
1
Insert the soil pipe into the closet bend in the floor, and the closet flange into the soil pipe to test for proper fit. The closet flange collar should be flush with the finished floor. If the closet flange rests too high, trim the soil pipe with a handsaw. Secure the soil pipe to the closet bend with PVC primer and plumber's cement.
-
2
Secure the closet flange to the other end of the soil pipe, using PVC primer and plumber's cement. Before the cement sets, quickly align the screw holes on the closet flange collar perpendicular to the wall behind the toilet. Insert screws into the slots on the closet flange collar.
-
-
3
Insert the closet bolts into the slots on each side of the closet flange and slip a washer on each bolt. Put the wax ring in the center of the closet flange, flat side down.
-
4
Set the toilet bowl in place, allowing the bolts to slide into the holes on each side of the bowl. Press down on the bowl until it is flush with the floor. Add a nylon washer to each bolt and thread the nuts. Tighten each nut with a wrench. Alternate between each nut as you tighten and stop when you feel resistance to avoid cracking the bowl.
-
5
Trim the closet bolts with a handsaw so they raise only two threads above the nut. Add the closet bolt covers.
-
6
Line the edge of the inlet hole, where the tank attaches to the bowl, with silicone grease. Insert the rubber tank washers and tank bolts into the toilet tank from the inside and attach the tank to the bowl. Tighten the tank bolts, ensuring that the tank remains level.
-
7
Attach the handle to the outside of the tank and connect it to the flapper.
-
8
Attach the supply line to the commode tank. Put the plastic nut, compression nut and compression ring on the supply line. Apply thread sealant paste to the outlet valve and insert the supply line into the outlet. Press the compression ring into the outlet and tighten the compression nut.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Fill the toilet cautiously and slowly the first time, looking for any signs of improper operation and leaks.
References
- Photo Credit Toilet bowl and bidet in a toilet image by terex from Fotolia.com
