My toilet leaks between the bowl and the tank. Can I tighten the screws inside the tank?
1139825
Probably, but check that the rubber gaskets aren't the problem. There's also the water line connection into the tank, which is where I've personally seen the most leak troubles. If it's been installed a while and just started leaking, then it's likely a rubber gasket issue which you should be able to replace for a couple bucks at any home improvement story.
1139826
You can always call customer service at American Standard as they are always very helpful. Did you follow the directions exactly when you attached the tank? If the tank seems a little loose, I would tighten those screws a bit - the same on each side. By the way, each side must have been tightened equally to begin with with. use this web address for customer service. Copy and paste to your browser. http://www.americanstandard-us.com/contactus.aspx
1139827
The answer to your question is if the screws can be tightened, if they are loose, then yes, you can tighten them. You'll have to have a wrench and screwdriver, but it can be done. However, if the tank is tight (no wobbling or looseness), then you may have a tank to bowl seal problem and the seals should be replaced. I recently had a leak from one of the tank to bowl screws and thought I would have to replace the screw seals. It turned out the bolts were lose, so a few turns of the screws to tighten them up solved the problem.
1139828
No, you have to hold the screw inside the bowl in place while tightening the outside nut
1139829
it depends. If the tank hasn't touched the bowl (base) then you can tighten the screws until they do (or almost) touch. It they've already touched, then no. In the latter case, you may try to take the tank and base apart, clean the rubber ring and surfaces on the tank and base (where the ring contacts with) really well then put them back together. Sometimes leaks can occur if there's anything (such as chips or debris of ceramic) is in between the ring and surfaces, or the tank and base are misaligned. This happened to me when I installed it the first time. Hope this helps.
475513
There are two really long screws that attach just under the regular toilet seat that hold the toilet seat and the riser together on the toilet. I have tightened mine once in several months.
2070994
Yes, but this uses some quick release hinge seats, not the typical screw on kind. I haven't attempted to try and put the old-style seats on this toilet. With the quick release it's much easier to remove/clean. I'm sure replacements are a bit more expensive though.
1997386
I had the same problem, because of the bottom rubber gasket that makes it really hard to screw down tightly. I solved it by getting rid of the gasket and using plumbers putty instead. No leaks.
1008163
You need a flange (or at least bolts) to keep the toilet from tipping and/or moving. So, while you could use this the way you suggest, and it would be effective, I wouldn't recommend doing so. If the toilet wiggled around over time, eventually the seals would erode and leak, which is what eventually happens to wax rings when they dry out or get too old.
1801912
sorry - not familiar with such an attachment. Best to contact the manufacturer of either the toilet or the attachment.
526115
My tank uses 2 bolts as well. I did not use the 3rd bolt. The bolts are stainless steel replacement bolts for re-mounting the tank on to the toilet base after you install the flush unit in the tank. The flush unit attaches to the big center hole in the bottom of the tank through a large rubber grommet and a large threaded nut. When you re-attach the tank, tighten the 2 bolts and it will compress the rubber grommet forming a water tight seal between the tank and the base.
536610
mine was the lever, the washer and the metal stem that hooks in the tank seal. very nice piece, looks great on the toilet, but it was a little hard to get into my new toilet. tank is much smaller than the older tanks. keep that in mind when you are considering this piece.
826089
Yes, After installing mine it also seemed loose front to back. The reason is the rubber seal between the base of thetank and toilet will not compress enough at first to allow the tank to mate with the toilet. I didnot want to overtightened the 1/2 nut under the toilet, so I waited a month to allow the seal to compress alittle. I tightened the nuts again until the "bumps" touched. (you must look to find the bumps and watch them make contact asper the instructions. Do not over tighten! Good luck..
1620774
after I took the toilet off the floor there were 4 screws that hold the valve on. youtube has a couple of videos you can check but the directions were pretty straight forward. the kit I bought also had a gasket that goes on the bottom of the toilet.
1443963
i have installed 2 in my home , and i have not had a problem with leaks. you might want want try to turn water off from the valve under toilet , then take the bidet off from from under toilet seat, unscrew only the connection to bidet . once free try cleaning the spray head with forced air from connection under the turn dial . if this does not work , call customer service.
1063726
I would expect that you would have no problem as long as the seat is mounted fully on the toilet and the screw in locking mechanism is fully tightened. I have a round bowl toilet and it fit tightly into the toilet prior to even tightening the locking mechanism.
438941
If I recall correctly there's a thin layer of styrofoam to insulate the tank and reduce the chances of sweating. As far as a leak I believe it's pretty much a sealed unit except for where the flush mechanism is installed. As long as you make all the plumbing connections correctly there shouldn't be any leak. I'm very pleased with the unit I purchased. I don't miss that ugly tank one bit and there's more room in the bathroom now as this toilet takes up less space.
826085
I have the elongated model. I think you should call the professional installer. He or she needs to come tighten something before it leaks.
613680
There was a insert that came with part that fits inside. You take a ratchet with extension on it and turn clockwise, this is after you've put the past in the hole. As you turn the insert it tightens up on the tank, Keep turning until tight, turn on water and make sure it doesn't leak past if it does tighten some more, remove insert and store somewhere where thou can find it again. It's really quite simple just takes some time tightening it up.
691586
Is the toilet leaking? I needed plumbers tape to make it a water tight fit on my toilet. The water does not constantly run.
1724965
I would not recommend tightening the nuts until they snap off. I have installed dozens of these and get them to wrench tight and that is it. Then the toilet seat can be removed if need be.