Toilet Flush Valve

Toilet flush valve troubles can be a real pain, stopping your toilet from operating effectively. This brief overview of the system will help you to decide the best method of replacement and where to find one.

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What Is A Toilet Flush Valve

A toilet flush valve is the mechanism inside the toilet tank that regulates the amount of water that is admitted to the tank after a flush sequence, moreover administers the water to the toilet bowl when the toilet is flushed. Connected to the handle through a plunger arm and a connecting pin, toilet flush valves have a two fold operation.

The lifting of the plunger starts the flush operation by “pushing” water through the outlet pipe of the toilet tank, which connects to the toilet bowl. A second (but at the same time) motion of the lowering of the float when the water level drops, opens a valve which allows water into the tank. The valve which closes when the float returns to its preset level cuts off the water supply, stopping the tank from overflowing and in case something like this happens, there usually is a little margin left with the overflow pipe.

If there is an issue with poor flush, leaking valve causing continuous egress from an overflow pipe, or a general deterioration of the flushing motion, there are several reasons why this may happen.

A defective toilet flush valve, flapper, or tank ball, or a damaged toilet fill valve, or just a build up of lime scale in a hard water area can cause any of these issues. If the wrong size parts have been fitted, or a botched job has been carried out previously, again these are a major cause of leaks, wear and corrosion.

In these days of waste management and the need for water conservation, and elevated bills from the utility companies, it is imperative to conserve as much water as possible. Poorly maintained and leaky toilet flush valves can be responsible for as much as eighty-thousand gallons of wasted water each year. If the leak goes undetected, this not only wastes precious resources, but also adds significantly to the annual water bill.

By regularly checking any external overflow pipes, and by lifting the lid off the toilet tank, a quick inspection can be made, not just for leaks but also for wear and tear on the mechanism. Careful regular checks will result in better management of water supply systems and help to avoid costly repair bills.

A toilet flush valve comes in many sizes and types, depending on the model and manufacturer of the toilet system. Spare parts can easily be sourced from your local plumbing or specialist dealers, or by searching on line on the manufacturers’ or specialist plumbing supply web sites. Even with older style toilets, that may have now ceased being made, it is not impossible to find parts.

Online Toilet Flush Valve Resources

Amazon  has a large range of  toilet flush valves  available for sale. Some of the popular items like the Toto EcoPower Toilet Flushometer Valve in chrome, the Toto Lloyd Urinal Flush Valve, the Kohler K-10956-CP Touchless DC Toilet Flushometer finished in polished chrome and the Moen 8312 Commercial Grade Electronic Urinal Flush Valve all at at least 10% off the list price available anywhere else. If that fails, get busy searching the web using a search engine, and invariably you will be able to find that all too elusive missing part, just put in the exact part number!

We hope this brief article has provided you with some useful information and helped you decide whether you need a replacement toilet flush valve.