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Test for Leaks and Flush Functionality

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Leaking Toilet? How to Replace a Wax Ring Like a Pro 💧 (Step-by-Step Fix)

What happens here

Once the tank is full, replace the lid and flush the toilet several times. Carefully inspect all connections (supply line, tank-to-bowl) and the base of the toilet for any signs of leaks. To ensure the wax ring is properly seated and there are no obstructions, flush some toilet paper. The presenter suggests treating it like a 'five-year-old' would to ensure proper functionality and drainage. Some toilet models (like those with large collars) fill quickly, allowing for repeated testing.

Goal: Flush the toilet multiple times and inspect the base and connections for any new leaks, including checking for wax hang-ups by flushing toilet paper.

Tools and materials

  • Toilet Paper

What they say

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And we'll get the toilet filling back up. Now that's filled up. Let's give it a flush. Here we're going to start treating this like a 5-year-old would treat it. It is just how I do it when I put in a toilet, whether it's new or resetting. Make sure that there's, you know, no wax hang-ups or there's no something wrong with the toilet. These colors they actually keep a lot of water in the tank, so they're pretty fast fill up. All right, we're sitting good. Let's pop cover back on there. We're going to keep flushing.

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