Squeaky Toilet Seat (new)
#1
12-14-07, 04:59 PM
Squeaky Toilet Seat (new)
Hi,
I recently installed a new toilet seat. It is wood with an enamel coat. I am sure the hinges are plastic.
when I bagan to use it it was a little stiff, raising and lowering. So I sparayed with WD-40. Now it squeaks very loudly.
Tried lubing with 3-in1, didnt work.
Tried lubing with vaseline didnt work.
Tried rinsing the hinges didnt work.
I also canoot get the hinges appart, they seem like a interlocked deal.
Thinking of trying baby powder or silicone lube. Any ideas???
I recently installed a new toilet seat. It is wood with an enamel coat. I am sure the hinges are plastic.
when I bagan to use it it was a little stiff, raising and lowering. So I sparayed with WD-40. Now it squeaks very loudly.
Tried lubing with 3-in1, didnt work.
Tried lubing with vaseline didnt work.
Tried rinsing the hinges didnt work.
I also canoot get the hinges appart, they seem like a interlocked deal.
Thinking of trying baby powder or silicone lube. Any ideas???
#2
12-14-07, 05:11 PM
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Hi Possibly when you tightened the toilet seat down you put the hinge in a slight bind. Loosen the nuts a little and see if the squek goes away if it does retighten the nuts but don't let the bolt turn.
Good Luck Woodbutcher
Good Luck Woodbutcher
#3
12-14-07, 06:23 PM
it squeeks now even when you take it off completely from the bowl. I want to be clear it squeeks when you open or close the lid, or lift or raise the seat.
#5
12-15-07, 11:54 AM
Fixed!!
FIXED!!
got the hinges apart. Jammed petroleum jelly into the end pieces. put back together. I suppose if lube could have been delivered to those spots i wouldn't have had to do that. but all is well...
got the hinges apart. Jammed petroleum jelly into the end pieces. put back together. I suppose if lube could have been delivered to those spots i wouldn't have had to do that. but all is well...
