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what are the parts in a toilet tank?

Water Control is the means of supplying & controlling the water level in a tank Trip Lever is located on the outside of the tank & is used to actuate the flush valve to initiate the flushing cycle Flapper is a rubber disc that retains water in the tank. Upon flushing it lifts to release water out of the tank & into the bowl for a complete flushing cycle Flush Valve is located at the bottom of the tank & is used to discharge the water from the tank into the bowl

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