Toilet tank leaks in the bowl: Possible causes
If you suspect that the toilet tank is leaking into the bowl, there are some possible causes and simple ways to check the problem. Confirm that the toilet tank is leaking First of all, make sure that this is indeed the case. One of the easiest ways to do this is to put a few drops of blue food colouring in the water tank. Do not use the toilet for a few hours or, if possible, overnight. If the water in the tank turns any shade of blue, it means that the tank is leaking. Another way to know that there is a leak is if the toilet runs water into the tank by itself, then stops and starts running again later. Investigation of probable causes There are a few possible reasons why the toilet tank may be leaking water into the bowl. Once the cause of the problem has been identified, measures can be taken to remedy it. Toilet washer malfunction The most common cause of this leakage is a malfunction of the rubber tab at the bottom of the tank. When the rubber flap malfunctions, it does not...