Toilets

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Also known as a fill valve or inlet valve. Controls refilling the tank. Consists of multiple parts, but is commonly sold as a complete...

Also known as a wax ring. Seals the joint between the toilet bowl and the drain piping in the floor. Some types have a plastic ring inside to...

Secures the toilet bolt base to the floor...

Also called a Flush Valve Seat Ball, this device sits on the flush valve seat and attaches to the trip lever with a chain, rod or guide...

Part of the Ballcock. When the water level raises it, it shuts off the valve that lets water into the tank. Made of plastic or...

Activates the flush valve ball. Usually sold in combination with the trip lever. Attaches with a left-handed screw, which screws on in a...

Located at the bottom of the tank. Surrounds the opening that lets water into the bowl. Kept closed by a rubber flush ball or flapper. The...

Made of vitreous china and finished with a high-gloss glaze. Designed to be durable and sanitary. White and almond are most common...

Creates a secure connection between the tank and the bowl. Consists of long brass bolts with rubber washers and a large foam-rubber...

Made of plastic or kiln-dried hardwood. Hardware should be sturdy and non-rusting. Metal hardware should be solid brass with a quality...

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