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Can anyone tell me how to open this damn toilet to put one of the blue blocks in? Neither myself nor the wife can. The lid raises like a cm or 2 but feels like itβs being held down somehow.
Angle grinder, masonry grinding disc.
Unscrew the flush button
good idea but it only rotates a tiny amount and wont turn any more. Even with the buttons pressed down.
Pull the buttons out
YES! OMG thank you. now just gotta figure out how to get them back in haha
You should be able to put the buttons into the sleeve that screws in, before you screw it in.
Grip with one hand on each side. Support lid with palms and fish around with finger tips to find the little latches inside that hold it shut. Push latch(es) in and finish raising the lid. Alternatively, raise one side by a few cms, when that releases raise the other side. Insert blue block. Replace lid until it clicks. Disinfect hands. Easy. Used to have one of these.
If it's plastic, try squeezing the sides (ends towards each other) together firmly as you pull directly up
nah its porcelain. Or i assume so cause its heavy AF.
Oh. Where the buttons are, that ring there should unscrew. It maybe rusty so you might need pliers.