toilet tank

Porcelain water box

The toilet tank is the upper reservoir that holds water for flushing.

When you press the handle, water rushes from the tank into the bowl below, creating the flush.

The tank then refills automatically.

Most toilet repairs involve components inside the tank: the flapper, fill valve, or float mechanism.

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running water · water level · lever · handle · float · fill valve · valve · refill · porcelain · lid · overflow · plumber · bathroom · commode · ballcock · chain · reservoir · gurgle

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toilet component

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Porcelain waste receptacle

bowl · pedestal · drain · toilet seat · flush valve

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G