The Wonderful World Of The Toilet
12/10/2008 04:21
Not much can be said about the white porcelain thrones in our bathrooms without entering into foul joke territory.
Toilets are the unsung heroes of sanitation in our homes, and have their month of recognition in October for National Toilet Tank Repair Month.
The month is dedicated to increase awareness of the amount of wasted water that results from a leaky toilet or other plumbing problems. A running toilet can waste nearly 200 gallons of water a day, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and causes homeowners' water bills to skyrocket.
John Mabry, co-owner of the full-service plumbing and drain cleaning company Mr. Rooter, said residents can save a significant amount of money by attending to every leak.
"It should be fairly apparent if something malfunctions with a toilet because it will sound as if it's running continuously or water will trickle into the bowl," Mabry said. "With the rising cost of utilities, including water, it's wise for customers to be proactive about making their homes more energy-efficient."
Mabry said the most common items on a toilet that break are the water control diaphragm, or flapper, and the fill valve.
The flapper is usually made of rubber and covers the hole between the tank and the bowl. It's on the device the chain is attached to that flushes the toilet.
Flappers deteriorate as they age and don't seal the hole as well, allowing water to seep through.
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SINC SAYS:
I can’t even think of a toilet joke, so the pictures will have to do.
