a) Push one button down, then put you finger under the other button and pop it out, then pop the other button out. When both buttons have been removed, there is usually a plastic pozi head screw to undo.
What is a dual flush push button toilet?
Since their inception in 1980, dual-flush toilets were made to reduce the amount of water flushed during use. They feature two different buttons to perform two different kinds of flushes. The difference in buttons depends on the waste in the toilet. One button for liquid waste, another for solid waste.
How to fix a dual flush toilet?
– Turn off the water supply to the toilet. The toilet shut off valve is located on the wall behind the toilet. Turn this valve clockwise. – Flush the toilet and hold the flush lever down to remove as much water as possible from the toilet tank. – Remove the toilet tank lid and place it away in a safe place. – Hold the dual flush valve body firmly and give it a turn clockwise or counterclockwise to remove it. – Carefully check if the seal is worn out, misaligned or is covered with debris/dirt. – If it looks worn out or has hardened over time then you will need to replace it. It’s made of rubber and hence it is elastic. – On the other hand if the seal look dirt, clean it with running water in a sink. Remember to also clean the flush valve opening where the seal sits. – if the seal was misaligned, try and straighten it. You should also consider applying Vaseline on it which helps in sealing. – Put back the valve as you removed it and align the flush buttons as they were before – Turn on water supply to the toilet and let the tank fill. – Check and listen carefully for any water trickling into the toilet bowl. – Hold a piece of tissue paper against the toilet rim and see if it remains dry. – If you are happy with everything put the toilet tank lid back on and flush the toilet a couple of times just to be sure it is working efficiently.
How does a dual flush toilet work?
When air enters the tube, the siphoning action stops. Dual flush toilets employ a larger trapway (the hole at the bottom of the bowl) and a wash-down flushing design that pushes waste down the drain.
How do dual flush toilets work?
Dual flush toilets are designed to conserve water by using less of it to flush liquid waste. A conventional toilet uses a siphoning mechanism to draw a large quantity of water and waste down and out of the bowl. When the bowl is empty, the siphoning action stops, and the toilet is refilled with a fresh supply of water.
What is a dual flush toilet?
A dual flush toilet works by incorporating a flushing mechanism that regulates the water used in order to flush either solid or liquid waste. There are two dual flush systems that you can install yourself or buy pre-installed.
