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Not sure the term for this. Basically when i press the button to flush, i had pressed it too hard and i could no longer flush anymore. I took a look inside and the string that is suppose to be attached down to the bottom, its no longer attached. However the thing is the way the string that is attached to it looks a lot different than other toilets. It doesn't look the things i see on the diagrams online etc. It basically looks like a string.
In the first picture you could see that black string. Its suppose to be attached to the center of the bottom. However, notice how the string goes through 2 holes circles in the white thing? Sorry dont know the term for this. That isn't the issue of course but how would i find a string that goes through 2 holes like this.
And last picture shows the flush but i can no longer press it because the string broke.
I'm assuming this can't be reattached since this string is broken. However don't most toilets not have this but something else where its not really breakable but more like comes loose?
That piece is usually a chain. I've not seen one like that. But if it broke, it might not hurt just to get the whole kit for the toilet innards and replace it all.
So if i just buy the chain, is it very easy to do it myself? Do i need a specific chain or just ask for any chain. Also what is that piece i have in the picture.
Take the photos to your local hardware store and they'll help you figure it out. I've done this repair several times and it's pretty easy with the right parts.
Okay so just buy a flapper, it could be any type of flapper right? So i just remove that string and the flapper from the picture?
Would it be foolish to call a plumbler to fix something like this?
Turn the water off to the toilet. Flush to drain. Remove the flapper, should be very easy. Take it with you to the store. Get a guy to give you the right replacement - there are different kinds.
It's less than $10. Calling a plumber would be way too expensive.
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