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Posted by buffalobill on May 28, 2007, 9:01 am
> Some months ago, I noticed our toilet handle on our 30 year old bathroom
> toilet was loose. It could have been the original handle on this toilet,
> I don't know, but upon opening the top tank lid, I saw the handle nut
> had become loose. I tightened it and within a week upon inspecting, I
> saw it had become loose again. So, I just took the handle, chain, etc.
> out and replaced with a new one. It seemed to be working fine, but this
> morning, upon inspecting it, I saw this handle's nut loose again. Now, I
> should mention that I hand tightened the nut upon installation and gave
> it an extra little bit of 'force" if you will with my hand, nothing
> major but I didn't use a wrench with the nut for fear I might damage the
> porcelain by tightening too much. My question is, since it's worked
> itself loose again after a few months, is it recommended that I tighten
> it with a wrench this time (and if so, how much?), or has the porcelain
> behind the nut worn away to where it's not making a good tight hold?
> Thanks in advance for any assistance.
>
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replacement may have a bit too much slop where the stem doesn't fill
the handle hole, allowing nut to more easily wiggle its way loose.
there are a variety of handle sizes, shapes, and arm lengths.
perhaps just add a dab of silicone seal to the dry threads and screw
the nut back on.
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