USB Toilet Tank Flush Handle

After the 2nd handle broke on my toilet, I decided that it was finally time to bring my toilet into the 21st century. As more and more devices adopt Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors, it was a quick decision to steer my toilet’s human interface towards this same cable standard.

Required Hardware

• 1.5 foot or longer USB cable
• 1 regular size safety pin
• Scissors or wire cutter

Steps Taken

• Unscrew the existing side mount toilet handle tank flush lever and disconnect from the rubber flapper chain
• Remove the connector from one end of the USB with the scissors or wire cutter
• Thread the cable through the outer hole left from the tank flush lever that was removed leaving the larger USB connector end on the outside of the tank
• Attach the saftey pin to both the cable and the chain to the rubber flapper. You can either poke the pin through the cable’s insulation or tie a knot around it with the cable.
• Remove any extra cable length not needed so that the cable retracts back into the toilet after flushing is done.
• Examine the completed solution to ensure that the rubber flapper is able to fall back into place to ensure a seal at the completion of each flush.

Additional Notes

*These instructions are for entertainment only and any modifications to your toilet are at your own risk. It is best to seek the advice of a licensed plumber. Please make sure that any changes made to your toilet do not cause water leaks.

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