CJ BC Plumbing Tips

Finding water around the base of a toilet can make it seem like the wax ring has failed. But water on the floor does not always mean the leak is coming from underneath the toilet. Water can travel down from a loose supply connection, shut-off valve, tank bolt, or tank-to-bowl connection and collect around the toilet base. Before removing the toilet or replacing parts, the first step is to identify exactly where the water is coming from. In this guide, I’ll show you a simple inspection process that can help narrow down the source of a toilet leak. Start by Drying the Area Completely Before testing the toilet, dry the floor around the entire toilet base. Wipe the front, both sides, and as much of the rear area as you can reach. Also dry the supply line and the visible connections around the toilet. Starting with a completely dry area makes it much easier to identify where new water first appears. If you skip this step, water that was already on the floor may make it look like the ...

 A bathroom sink that drains slowly does not always have a deep blockage in the drainpipe. In many cases, hair, soap residue, toothpaste, and other debris collect around the pop-up stopper and restrict the flow of water. Because the pop-up stopper is located directly inside the drain opening, even a small amount of buildup can cause water to drain slowly or remain in the basin. Before using chemical drain cleaners or removing the P-trap, inspect and clean the pop-up stopper first. Cleaning the stopper and reconnecting the pivot rod correctly may restore normal drainage without disturbing the rest of the drain system. Watch the video below to see how to inspect, remove, clean, reinstall, and test a bathroom sink pop-up stopper. Slow Bathroom Sink? Why Does a Bathroom Sink Drain Slowly? Bathroom sinks are used every day for washing hands, brushing teeth, shaving, and other activities. Hair, soap, toothpaste, and skin oils can gradually collect around the stopper and inside the drain ...