Surely every owner was thinking about updatinginterior of a house or apartment. In particular, this also applies to the bathroom. Making major repairs in it, the owners often encounter problems dismantling the old plumbing. Dismantling and installation of the toilet - a very difficult task. However, this work can be done by everyone with a minimum of experience and tools. Further in the article we will look at how to make the dismantling of the old toilet with their own hands.
Preparation
Сперва нам необходимо подготовить рабочую зону.To do this, remove all mats and shelves from the bathroom. Ensure that there are no fragile parts around. We also need working tools, namely:
- pliers;
- a hammer;
- chisel;
- hacksaw for metal;
- wrench;
- stationery knife.
Additionally, you will need a basin, rubber gloves, goggles and rags.
Before you dismantle the toilet with your own hands, you need to turn off the water on the riser. Further, all the fluid from the tank is drained into a basin.
Phased dismantling
First you need to remove the toilet seat.This can be done with a wrench. Then the cap and support are removed from the tank. Next you need to find the elements that fix the tank to the wall. Usually the element is attached with bolts or nuts. They must be unscrewed using a tool.
What if the bolts are rusty?
Please note that fasteners may rust. In this case, for dismantling, you should use a hacksaw. We cut the necessary bolts and proceed to the next stage.
We continue work
Cutting the last nut, try not to breaktank - call for an assistant to hold a part of the toilet. Next you need to disconnect the pipes that come to him. To do this, use a wrench. Pay attention to the method of fixing the toilet. It is usually mounted to the floor on bolts and sealant. Using a sharp blade (you can use a stationery knife) cut the sealant.
Next, unscrew the bolts.If they are also rusty, use the old way with a hacksaw. Then slightly raise the toilet. It is necessary to move it relative to the main sewer pipe. Next, proceed to the dismantling of the bell. To do this, scroll slightly and shake it in different directions. Often, it immediately disconnects after removing the corrugations.
When dismantling the toilet, try not to contaminate the sewer drain pipe. If fragments get there, it can cause a serious blockage of the system.
After that, drain the remaining water from the siphon.To do this, raise the edge of the toilet. Next, install the container and plug the pipe pipe with a rag. If you do not, the smell of sewage spread throughout the apartment. This dismantling the toilet is completed.
Installation
Installation should be done only after the end.finishing works, that is, on tile or on a flat, cemented surface. Begin the installation by connecting the device to the sewer. To do this, use a corrugated outlet.
Лучше приобрести новый элемент – от старого toilet he is unlikely to fit. Next to the outlet of the toilet wear rubber seal. The latter is pre-moistened in water. Then the toilet is installed on the selected place and attached to the sewer pipe the second end of the corrugations.
At the base of any modern toilet ismounting ears. Through them with a marker or pencil make marks on the floor. Disconnect from the sewer drainage corrugation and move the toilet to the side. So we will make room for drilling holes in marked places. In the course of the work we need a punch. The diameter of the hole should correspond to the traffic jams that are included in the toilet fastener kit. You will also need special drills with pobeditovye tips. They are suitable for working with concrete and tiles.
Next, the toilet is returned to its original location.It is required to combine the holes made with the factory ears. Fastening is carried out with bolts or with the help of long hexagon-head screws. Pay attention to the torque. It is important not to overdo it, so as not to deform the ceramic floor tiles.
The final stage of the installation is the sealing of all the joints at the points of contact of the toilet bowl with the floor.
If the toilet is without ears
There is such a plumber.In this case, the installation is made on epoxy glue or cement mortar. But to make the connection quality, you need to ensure maximum surface cleanliness. For this floor, remove all dirt and dust.
Fasten the drain tank
So, the main part of the toilet is already installed.It remains only to fix the drain tank and connect it to the water supply. For this we use two bolts and a rubber gasket. The latter is put on the outlet side of the cistern. Long bolts with washers are installed in the special holes. Next, the tank is installed in its place.
You need to combine all the holes, namely twomounting and one drain. Bottom bolts tighten plastic nuts with so-called wings (metal "turnkey" will not work, otherwise you can damage the element). Enough efforts of one hand to ensure the tightness of the connection.
Water connection
Now it is necessary to connect the toilet bowl to the water supply system. To do this, use a flexible hose with nuts at both ends. How this item looks like can be seen in the photo in the article.
It is important to ensure maximum tightness. For better compaction, use FUM tape, but sometimes rubber gaskets are supplied with the hoses.
In this installation and disassembly of the toilet successfully completed. Then you can turn on the water system. Plumbing will be fully suitable for use after the sealant has completely dried.
Conclusion
So, we figured out how to assemble anddismantling the toilet. As you can see, all the work can be done by hand. When dismantling the toilet, try not to smash the tank - it is very heavy and shaky. Not be superfluous to help the second person. Also, do not move the toilet yourself. The weight of a ceramic product can reach thirty kilograms.
