Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Hairline crack in toilet tank.

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FairviewOwner
05-19-07, 08:47 AM
If anyone used to be a plumber, can a hairline crack develop in a toilet tank in a very short period of time or does it have to take a long time to develop?

Thank in advance for your inputs

CSG
05-19-07, 11:57 AM
That depends on how tight the nuts and bolts connecting the tank to the bowl were made.

We're only talkingg about a ceramic porcelain. A crack can develop at anytime during use. Cause are overtightened nuts, people leaning back too hard on tank, overtightened fill valves(ballcocks) etc.

So no..it isn't out of the ordinary for a toilet to develop a crack.
FairviewOwner
05-19-07, 09:09 PM
Thanks for the reply.

But I have one other follow-up question, would this hold true of the crack was in the corner of the tank and not anywhere near a bolt?

Thanks

CSG
05-20-07, 03:50 AM
Sure. it is porcelain. it is very fragile. Bumping in to it could cause a crack.