Flush Tank - Do-it-yourself - Part 3
July 17th, 2008
This is the final part of the article. In the picture below you can see that the tank has been fitted on to the wall. There are two brackets into which the tank slides into.
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In the picture above you can see the stream of water gushing into the tank since the float is down and the valve is open.
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In this picture you can see two things. We have filled the tank completely and the float has effectively closed the inflow of water.
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We have also fitted the “bridge” before going on to close the tank.
This is an alternative view of the tank.
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Here the tank has been closed and now is fully operational.
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Some tips to ensure that your tank is hassle free..
- Periodically clean the interiors of your tank and remove debris, dirt from the interiors.Â
- Check if the rubber washers are in a good condition. Replace them if they seem to have worn out.
- Once in a while let the tank drain out completely and let the unit dry for a while.
- Do not keep any heavy item on top of the tank lid.
- If any part is not operation - replace immediately as you can save precious water.
- Wipe clean the tank with a cloth to prevent salt stains.
Hope you found this article useful.


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