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Because of the design of the internal trap
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How do you raise the water level in your toilet?
In the tank no problem in the actual bowl YOU Cant
How do I Lower water level in toilet bowl?
YOU DON'TIt is pre determined by the seal of the trapBasically when the toilet is designed the volume of retained water at the bottom of the toilet is calculated so that it stops effluent gasses coming back up the stench pipe in to the toilet and also to stop waste that goes down sticking to the bottom of the bowl.
What would cause your basement toilet to require 3-4 flushes to empty its contents?
it is below grown level have you checked the level of water in the bowl?if it is not up to maximum level the toilet will not flush properly to check that , fill the bowl slowly with water using a bucket or some other container until the level stops rising then mark this level with a pencil . then flush the toilet and let it refill if the level in the bowl is not up to the pencil mark you need to adjust the fill tube flow . there are two screws on top of the valve one for the tank level and the other for the bowl level good luck
How big is the toilet bowl water slide?
2" or 3" integral trap built into toilet bowl.
What minerals are in a toilet bowl?
clay used in making the porcelain bowl or the trace minerals that are in the water in the toilet bow.
Why doesn't the water in your toilet evaporate?
It does, you just don't notice, because it's unusual for a toilet to remain unflushed for long enough for the amount of evaporation to be easily visible. Check your toilet bowl after returning from a two-week vacation. The evaporation will be noticeable by then.
Is a toilet bowl a safe source of water during an emergency?
Not the bowl, the tank
Do you need to pour water into the tank or the bowl to flush the toilet?
You would need to pour the water into the bowl.
Does the water in a toilet is flushed spin one way in the northern hemisphere and spin the opposite direction in the southern hemisphere?
No, the water in a toilet does not spin one way in the northern hemisphere and spin the opposite direction in the southern hemisphere. The spin of the water in a toilet is determined by the shape of the toilet bowl and the flush system, not by the direction of the Earth's rotation. In a toilet, the water is flushed by a flushing mechanism. This flushing mechanism is usually activated by pushing a lever or pushing a button, and it causes water to be released from the tank into the bowl. The shape of the toilet bowl, as well as the type of flushing mechanism, determines how the water will move once it enters the bowl. When the toilet is flushed, the water quickly fills the bowl and then begins to swirl around. The force of the swirling water will cause it to push against the sides of the bowl and create a whirlpool effect. As the water circles around the bowl, the shape of the bowl determines the direction in which the water will spin. The water will usually spin in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and in a counterclockwise direction in the southern hemisphere. The spin of the water in a toilet is determined by the shape of the toilet bowl and the type of flushing mechanism, not by the direction of the Earth's rotation. The shape of the bowl and the type of flush system will determine the direction in which the water will spin, regardless of which hemisphere the toilet is located in.
Why is there already water in toilet bowls?
Under what circumstance? New toilet, when you turn the water on, water goes down the overflow tube to fill the bowl. You don't have to flush it the first time to fill the bowl.
What would cause the water level in toilet bowl to decrease slightly with no flush?
It can happen several ways; Left alone the water will evaporate, The weather outside maybe windy causing a vacuum across the roof vent pipe, using a sink or toilet on a lower level of your home may cause some reduction of the water level... etc.
Can toilet bowl water back up in tank when flushed?
NO.
