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Troubleshooting Sloan Flush Valve Urinals

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Troubleshooting Sloan Flush Valve Urinals

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  1. Troubleshooting Sloan Flush Valve Urinals

  2. In a commercial building, the restrooms are one of the busiest locations. As a property manager or business owner responsible for their maintenance, understanding the basics of urinal plumbing and how to fix common problemswillbe helpful. A urinal that is leaking or overflowing can rapidly turn into a restroom nightmare. So below are quick tips for fixingyourSloanflushvalvesbefore yoursmallurinalproblembecomes abigone. Yourin-house maintenance caneasilyresolvesomeofthese issuesbut youmayneedrepair kitsand replacementpartsreadyforotherissues. Urinal won’t stop running A defective or dirty diaphragm could be the reason why your urinal won’t stop running. To check and fix the problem, turn off the main water line then urn off the second line that supplies the problematic urinal. Remove the flushhead cover and inspect the diaphragm for anythingstoppingit,as wellas whetherit’sbroken orinneed ofrepair.

  3. Low flush pressure Theurinalwon’tflushcorrectlyif theflushpressureis toolow.Incontrast,whentheflushpressureis toohigh, water can splash outside the urinal, causing a mess that neither you nor your customers will enjoy. Simply detach the cap protecting the flush head and turn the pressure regulator clockwise to lower the flow and counterclockwiseto increasetheflow. Urinal not flushing This is a common issue, yet as common as it is, there are a variety of reasons why this can happen. Forinstance,abreak inthepipingleadingtotheurinalcaneasilybethecause.Whenmainpipesare the problem, then you have a more serious problem at hand since that will necessitate huge repairs. It could also be as simple as a lever problem or as complicated as flushing system failure. If it’s a handle problem,replacethehandle.Iftheflushvalveisbroken, thenyouhaveto replaceit.

  4. There is a leak A flush valve canleak from several different places. The leak may come from the handle, the cover, the vacuum breaker, andothers. Thesolutionwilldependonwherethe leakisspecificallycomingfrom. You can’t completely prevent leaks, as some leaks are caused by normal wear and tear. However, you can reducethe likelihoodofurinalleaks andother seriousissuesby developingamaintenanceplan. Ifyoucantakepreventivemeasuresandmake periodicinspectionsaregularpart ofyourproperty’s restroom maintenance, then you can greatly improve your visitors’ restroom experience as well as extendthelifeofyourrestroomequipment. Urinal issues can easily overwhelm most business owners or facility managers because they can cost any business. Clogged and leaking urinals are not only an inconvenience but are also an added expense. Leaks can shoot your water expenses up if not addressed immediately.

  5. To avoid any problem from getting out of hand, keep a strict maintenance schedule and make sure to address anyindicatorofurinalproblemsassoonaspossible.Also,keep asupplyofsparepartsonhandforfastrepairs. Buy the repair parts and Sloan flush valve repair kits you need at Quality Plumbing Supply. Quality Plumbing Supply is one of the official distributors of Sloan Valve Company. They accept bulk orders andshipfreefororders$99andabove.

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