toilet flush handle - Handyman WIRE - Handyman USA
Mar 23, 2024 · Recently replaced flush handle. Now randomly the toilet seems to run for long periods after flushing. Thinking it's the chain getting under the flapper, remove the tank top to look. The chain is not under the flapper but it is pulled taunt....too taunt for the flapper to reseat. Turns out the flush arm isn't dropping back into position.
Mansfield Model 160 Toilet Does Not Flush Properly
I have a Mansfield 1994 Model 160 toilet that does not flush most of the time that someone leaves a dump in it. ( I say "leave" because I never have actually "taken" one.) I have plunged it multiple times and I have snaked it with a 25 ft auger a couple of times. A 5 gallon bucket of water goes down the toilet almost as fast as I can pour it in.
I fixed my own toilet problem - Handyman WIRE - Handyman USA
Feb 7, 2024 · Probably saved $100 in not having a plumber come out. Not bad for an old lady. P.S. I never liked that toilet flushing mechanism - a rod with a knob in the middle of the toilet tank lid to pull up! I also don't know why the flapper disintegrated so quickly. The guy that worked on the fill valve last summer also replaced the flapper.
Elongated Toilets - Handyman WIRE - Handyman USA
Why were elongated toilets invented? Are there any advantages over the standard round front design? In my area, all of the tall toilets I've seen have been of the elongated design till recently. Now, I'm seeing tall round front toilets which are more economical than the tall elongated fro...
toilet seat 6.25 mounting bolts - Handyman WIRE - Handyman USA
Hello folks, Just bought a new house with a SaniCompact toilet. IT needs a new seat. Mounting bolts are 6.25 inches apart for the seat. Internet searches are failing me. I'm in Central Jersey. While I continue searching, does anyone have any leads? Thanks! Tara
Standby generator - Handyman WIRE - Handyman USA
Dec 1, 2024 · I want to wire in a transfer switch for my generator. My panel is in my basement and would like to have a plug in for generator outside of my garage. That is approximately a 40 run. Is there a problem running the lines that far
Kohler Forte Faucet Leaking - Handyman WIRE - Handyman USA
Apr 5, 2020 · In looking at this faucet parts breakdown it looks as though the spray hose is the only optional parts replacement and not the copper supply lines that extend up into the faucet body. To replace the spray hose reference the first link and there are a couple of links for instructions showing how to replace this hose based on the type of ...
KitchenAid Ice Maker - Low Voltage - Handyman WIRE
Sep 12, 2024 · The water value and water hose bracket were not attracted to the unit, so remounted them in case that caused the ground issue Tested the voltage at the icemaker harness and reading is 34v 1. Removed the tape from both switches and plugged the …
Hitachi Gas blower no start - Handyman WIRE - Handyman USA
Hitachi RB24EAP. Three or four years old. Always ran great.I just cleaned the gas tank, and cleaned the carb. Took carb apart, removed the three flimsy diaphrams carefully, sprayed with carb cleaner and soaked in vinegar in a sonic tub. Poked holes with a wire.Put it …
HandymanWire - Painting Hints
Sealing a lid How do you minimize the evaporation of paint or varnish that's kept in a store-bought can? With the lid on securely, turn the can upside down for just a second or two, then return the can right side-up. This coats the entire inside top surface of the can with a thin film, therefore, helping to seal the lid. Another idea...