I did some research regarding your question and the type of shut off valve you presumably have installed is called a ball o stop. these types of shut off valves are turned off by turning the handle a quarter turn
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Normally yes, so long as the pan does not have a plastic handle.
The handle is made out of plastic.
Because most people are right-handed, so when they are facing it, it will be on the side of the hand they normally use.
There is about four to five gallons wasted if you flush a toilet but I don't believe that it makes a difference if the handle is loose or not. Unless, the toilet is leaking from the handle or somewhere else.
If a toilet handle breaks off there are many places to buy cheap handles that will fit the toilet in need. One store is Lowe's which has handles for many popular brands of toilets.
Because the plastic handle act as a thermal insulator, to avoid burns on your skin.
You usually depress a handle on the tank.
Because the plastic handle act as a thermal insulator, to avoid burns on your skin.
Replacing a toilet flush handle is inexpensive and is generally a one person job. The handle can be replaced by opening the tank and unhooking the chain. Using a wrench you can now remove the handle. To replace the handle simply attach the chain and secure in place.
Yes, but not as many as there is on the handle of a sink, or even the flusher.
if it was a plastic bottom, it would melt. if it was a metal handle, it would burn you.
It is made an plastic