Plumbing assignments such as replacing a toilet seat, replacing a tap washer, fixing the tap leaks etc. are not major enough to call for the involvement of the professionals.
Replacing a broken or an old toilet seat with a new one is one such task that requires minimal expertise and knowledge. The operation would broadly include the utilization of the wrenches/pliers and the screwdrivers along with a roll of masking tape.
Beforehand the measurements of the old toilet seat have to be evaluated in order to buy the new seat. If the new seat deters from the old one in terms of shape or size then it may not fit properly on the toilet bowl.
Move to a plumbing store to pick the new seat and also invite feedback of the toilet seat you chose from the salesperson. He may also guide you with the purchase of a better suited toilet seat.
Move to your toilet to detach the old or broken toilet seat. In order to do so, pick up the toilet seat from it's front and make it stand to the cistern. Bend down a bit to locate the bolts that connect the toilet seat to the lower ceramic bowl. If the bolts are of plastic then use an adjustable wrench to loosen them a bit. If however the bolts are of metal then loosen them a bit with the appropriate screwdriver and hand-loosen them thereafter.
If some problem is encountered during the detachment then apply some lubricant onto the bolts and try unscrewing them again after some time. Sometimes the nuts located on the underside turn along with the bolts. To hold the nuts in place while the bolts are unscrewed, use a plier. The plier will prevent the nut from turning along with the threads of the bolt.
If however the metal screws are corroded and don't look like turning even with the help of screwdrivers then a hacksaw has to be employed to cut the nuts. Make sure that the masking tape is applied on the ceramic bowl and the cistern to prevent them from getting roughened up.
After the screws are removed, pick up the seat gently to completely detach it from the bowl. Make way for the new toilet seat and fix it on the bowl in accordance with the alignment of the old seat. Tighten the screws well and render a new toilet seat to your toilet.
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Scott Rodgers is a noted writer who has been providing exemplary guidance on plumbing works all over the nation. His unique knowledge has, in fact, sparked significant rise in revenue for talented plumbers across the nation, from Armona Plumbers (Need one? click here !) to Orosi Plumbers (Need one? click here !).
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