How do I know what type of toilet I have?

The number: Look under the water tank lid (on the bottom), or on the inside walls of the tank. * The number on the lid may or may not be the same as the in the tank or the number of the complete toilet model.

What are the parts of a toilet called?

On a gravity-fed toilet the tank houses the fill valve (frequently called a ballcock), the flush valve (usually including an overflow tube with a flapper and flapper seat) and the flush or trip lever. These parts are called trim.

Where is the serial number on a toilet?

Identifying the Toilet Model Number The serial number can be located on the back or side of the inside of the toilet tank. It can also be found on the back of the toilet tank or the toilet bowls underside.

Which Toto toilet do I have?

On the china walls inside your tank you will see a model number stamped or engraved in the porcelain. They will have letters with a three-digit number. There may be more letters following, depending on additional features available on that model of the toilet. This stamp maybe on your tank lid as well.

What are the three types of toilet?

The Three Main Types Of ToiletsWall Hung toilets.Close Coupled toilets.Back To Wall toilets.

What are the two types of toilets?

There are generally 2 types of toilet bowl types – round and elongated. According to popular opinion, round toilets are better for smaller bathrooms, while elongated toilets are more comfortable to use.

What is toilet flush called?

Toilet flapper: Situated at the base of the tank, this lifts and triggers a flush of water to the toilet bowl. It is also called a flapper valve. Toilet lever: Connected to the handle, this lever lifts the rubber flapper, which triggers the flush. It is also called the lift rod.

Can you replace the inside of a toilet?

Rather than replace your entire toilet, you can replace the guts inside the toilet tank. You can purchase the toilet tank parts separately, or you can find them packaged together in repair kits. Turn the shut-off valve beneath the toilet tank clockwise until tight. Hold the fill valve with one hand to stabilize it.

How can you tell how old a toilet is?

If you look inside of the tank, you will find the date stamped somewhere near the top of the water line. We recommend that you replace your toilet every 10-15 years depending on the make and shape of the toilet. If your toilet predates 1992, it probably uses more than 2 gallons per flush.

Where is vortens model number?

A Vortens™ stamp is shown on the inside of the tank (see photos below) The numbers 3464 or 3412 are stamped on the inside of the tank (see photos below)

How long does a Toto toilet last?

four to five years Old Toto toilets can last four to five years due to wear and tear.

What are the 2 types of toilets?

There are generally 2 types of toilet bowl types – round and elongated. According to popular opinion, round toilets are better for smaller bathrooms, while elongated toilets are more comfortable to use.

What are the two type of toilets?

What are the different types of toilets?Low-level toilet. Low-level toilet - the cistern is positioned on the wall just above the pan with a short length of plastic pipe connecting the cistern and the toilet. Close-coupled toilet. Back to wall toilet. Wall hung toilet.

What is sitting toilet called?

A squat toilet (or squatting toilet) is a toilet used by squatting, rather than sitting. There are several types of squat toilets, but they all consist essentially of a toilet pan or bowl at floor level. Such a toilet pan is also called a squatting pan.

How do you know when a toilet is bad?

8 Signs Your Toilet Needs to Be ReplacedConstant Clogging. Nobody likes to deal with a clogged toilet. Cracks. When you notice puddles of water around your toilet, you may want to check for cracks in the porcelain. Plentiful Repairs. Excessive Age. Wobbling. Inefficient Flushing. Surface Damages. Built-Up Mineral Deposits.30 Nov 2016

What is VorMax Flushing?

VorMax is the solution to maintaining a cleaner toilet bowl by simply flushing the toilet. VorMax Flush Technology has been independently tested and proven to clean 2 times better than conventional toilets*. With a flush that cleans that well you can say goodbye to skid marks, streaks, and splatter for good.