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Cyborg Ninja · 11-20-2007, 09:38 PM

I'm not sure what is wrong with my toilet. The handle is loose and so I cannot flush. What could possibly be wrong? Does this happen when there's a clog?

Martian · 11-20-2007, 09:43 PM

The chain's come loose or broken. Open up the tank and you should be able to see it. If it's still intact you may be able to re-attach it to the handle, otherwise you'll have to replace it.

Short-term solution: if the chain is broken and you have no replacement handy, you can flush the toilet manually by flipping up the stopper at the bottom of the tank. The water in the tank is clean, but may be grey water, so I suggest using an implement of some sort.

EDIT - just did a bit of reading. Apparently grey water is not used for this application, meaning the water in your tank ought to be safe. Still and all.

snowy · 11-20-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Martian

The chain's come loose or broken. Open up the tank and you should be able to see it. If it's still intact you may be able to re-attach it to the handle, otherwise you'll have to replace it.

Short-term solution: if the chain is broken and you have no replacement handy, you can flush the toilet manually by flipping up the stopper at the bottom of the tank. The water in the tank is clean, but may be grey water, so I suggest using an implement of some sort.

In the United States, there are laws against the use of gray water in toilet tanks in many jurisdictions. You have to have a special system and special permits to use gray water, so the water in the tank is most likely clean.

So don't worry about getting your hands wet. Plus, it's an easy fix. Replacements are available at any hardware store if it is broken beyond repair. But there are lots of ways to jury-rig a broken toilet stopper chain. i'm sure you can figure it out.

Plan9 · 11-20-2007, 09:50 PM

When replacing / repairing: Make sure you get the proper distance of the line (little chain) from the flapper (rubber piece that flushes) to the flush lever extension. I use a little black plastic cable tie to ensure that it doesn't come off. The supplied metal clip has a habit of rusting and snapping.

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Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	The chain's come loose or broken. Open up the tank and you should be able to see it. If it's still intact you may be able to re-attach it to the handle, otherwise you'll have to replace it. Short-term solution: if the chain is broken and you have no replacement handy, you can flush the toilet manually by flipping up the stopper at the bottom of the tank. The water in the tank is clean, but may be grey water, so I suggest using an implement of some sort. EDIT - just did a bit of reading. Apparently grey water is not used for this application, meaning the water in your tank ought to be safe. Still and all. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame Last edited by Martian; 11-20-2007 at 09:46 PM..

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Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	When replacing / repairing: Make sure you get the proper distance of the line (little chain) from the flapper (rubber piece that flushes) to the flush lever extension. I use a little black plastic cable tie to ensure that it doesn't come off. The supplied metal clip has a habit of rusting and snapping. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."