My toilet is not flushing well.I really have to pump the handle-can it be fixed or do I need a plumber?
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It sounds like the diaphram in the syphon unit has split (the diaphram is a small piece of polythene). If its a close coupled pan and cistern you have to take the cistern off the wall to gain access to the nut that holds the syphon unit in the cistern. It can be fixed. Depending how DIY you are, you may prefer to get a plumber to do the job.
Home Depot sells internal toilet kits that are relatively easy to install. You might as well install the entire kit (its not expensive), because if you fix one part, another adjoining part will go before long. If you're pumping the handle it appears the rubber stopper that keeps the water from leaving the tank to flush the toilet is getting stuck.
The flush toilet is a wonderful invention and uses a ball **** to work the valve on the water inlet. Check your ball **** and google 'water closet'.
There is a chain inside the tank that raises the flap. It is too long and not lifting the flap high enough. Adjust the chain length where it is attached to the lever so that when the lever is depressed the flap is vertical
you definitely do not need a plumber for this- at least not yet. try the home depot kit but if there isn't anyone who works there (or a nice fellow shopper/plumber) to explain how to install and adjust it, go to a smaller local plumbing supply, play dumb and they most likely will walk you through it step by step. there's no advanced technology in flushing a (normal) toilet so roll up your sleeves and have fun.
Jean R is correct . But I will add that some modern syphons come apart its worth checking before you start taking the cistern off the wall.
You can do it yourself go to Lowes, or Home depot just dont overtighten the works to the tank or you will crack it.
You need a new syphon, the diaphafrm is probably punctured. If you can sort it, will save money or get a plumber.
I think Jean R has nailed this one...99% certain its the diaphragm washer thats torn or folded & thus not creating a vacuum to syphon the water out. Pumping it will only make it worse. As others have said access to this washer is relatively easy especially if you have one of the newer '2 part syphons' which separate into 2 bits without taking the syphon out completely. The diaphragm washer is inside the bell shaped part of the syphon & once you have access to it you can either buy one at any DIY or plumbers merchant or cut one out of thick polythene yourself using the old one as a template. If your syphon is one of the older types you will need to remove the whole syphon to get to the washer out, but still the same job just a bit more fiddling about
JeanR is spot on, the diaphagm washer is either split or deformed. It is possible that if you use something like toilet blue, or similar product in the cistern, this could get caught up with the mechanism
The diagphram in the body of the cistern is worn and has insufficient suction to give a full flush. It is very fiddly fitting a new diagphram and there are not many stockists now. You are better off fitting a new unit complete. Just remember to turn the cold water off. Empty the cistern of water by baling out, and don't lose or forget any washers. Finally,don't overtighten plastic fittings.
don't pump it, jiggle it
i would get some one in to have a look.you never know you might need a number 2 and then it wont flush.then some one has to come and have a look
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