TOILETS
Have you ever flushed a toilet after using it and instead of emptying it just keeps filling up and then starts overflowing? I'll venture to say that the first words out of your mouth were OH MY GOD. Have you ever drank to much and then find yourself kneeling in front of the toilet. I venture to say that the first words out of your mouth were OH MY GOD. Have you ever been sick and stuff just wants to come out of both ends while running to the toilet. I venture to say that the first words out of your mouth were OH MY GOD. The toilet appears to be a place of great reverence and maybe that's why it is referred to as the throne.
Problem: Damage. Broken tank lid or seat. The toilet may not be usable if the seat is missing or broken. Missing or broken tank lids may allow foreign materials into the tank.
Problem: Floor damage suspected. Floor damage is usually the result of leakage around and below the toilet. Damage to the subflooring, structure and finishes below are the implications.
Problem: Inoperative. This is usually a mechanical disconnection inside the tank. The toilet won't work if you can't initiate a flush.
Problem: Leaks. Leaks may be caused by cracks in the tank or bowl, poor connections, corrosion or splitting of the supply pipe. A defective wax ring or gasket at the toilet/floor intersection, a toilet not well secured to the floor, poor connection between the tank and bowl, a failed gasket at the tank/bowl connection and/or a dislodged bowl refill tube. Toilet leaks can cause water damage and waste water.
Problem: Loose. The causes of a loose toilet include the toilet may not have been well secured initially, the support bolts corroded and/or the floor system to which the toilet flange is secured may have problems. The implications of a loose toilet are leaks, particularly at the wax ring and at the supply piping connection.
Problem: Obstructed. Toilets may be clogged because of solids that were intended to be put down the toilet and/or objects that were not intended to go into a toilet. The toilet won't work and you run the risk of flooding the bathroom if the toilet is obstructed.
Problem: Odor. An odor around a toilet usually indicates leakage of the wax ring or gasket where the toilet connects to the waste piping. There are health implications and damage possibilities to finishes and structural members around and below the toilet.
Problem: Water is running continuously. Toilets may run continuously because of a problem with a fill valve or a flush valve. The implications of a running toilet are wasted water, sweating (condensation) and/or nuisance noise.
Problem: Shut off valve is missing. All toilets should have a shutoff valve located adjacent to the toilet. The toilet can't be shutoff in an emergency.
BIDET
In many parts of the world bidets are a standard item in a bathroom but for some reason you seldom see them in North America. They seem to be installed in very expensive homes only.
Problem: Floor damage suspected. Floor damage is usually the result of leakage around and below the bidet. Damage to the subflooring, structure and finishes below are the implications.
Problem: Leaks. Leaks can result from failures in supply piping or connections, failures in drain piping or connections, leaks at the vacuum breaker, leaks in the bowl of the fixture itself and/or leaks in the gasket where the bidet sits on the floor and connects to the drain system. Bidet leaks can cause water damage and waste water.
Problem: Loose. Bidets may be loose because of poor original installation, bolts rusting, floor deterioration and/or bolts working loose. The implications of a loose bidet are leaks at supply and drain connections.
Problem: Shut off valve is missing. All bidets should have a shutoff valve located adjacent to the bidet. The bidet can't be shutoff in an emergency.
Problem: Spray/rim wash diverter inoperative. This could be a defective or worn diverter. It could also be an improperly installed diverter. The unit cannot be used as intended if the diverter doesn't work.
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