have noticed that the water level in my toilet has dropped, no water on the floor etc.?

Question

It is on the third floor, do you think that this could affect water levels?

Answer 1

No. That is why it has a tank. The tank can fill slowly more slowly for the third floor but it will eventually reach the same shutoff level.

Take the top off the toilet tank. Look at how high the water level is in that tank. See if it is up to the mark that the toilet manufacturer put in there as "recommended fill level." Then flush and see if it returns there.

If it is too low in the tank see if the float seems to be cracked or waterlogged - if so it is not floating where it should and needs to be replaced. If the float is OK bend the connecting rod for the float so that the float is higher. That will make the tank fill more. flush a few times to make sure the level is where it should be.

I think if you had a leak no matter how slow you would see water on the floor (which is a nasty problem).

Answer 2

There are a number of reasons why a new flapper will not work. It could be for the wrong style of toilet. Most flappers come with extra pieces that make them more "universal" and some of these bits need to be torn off before the thing will work properly. The seat that the flapper sits in could be worn or broken. The flapper is not adjusted properly. If it sits only on the overflow tube care must be taken to make sure it is at the right height. The chains are usually too long and then get caught under the flapper causing leaks. The solution is to take up some slack by threading some of the chain with the hook.

Answer 3

If the toilet bowl is low on water on the third floor but not low on the other floors, it is a sign the vent stacked is blocked. You might want to stick a snake cameral down the vent stack to see if there really is blockage. I bet that is the problem. Because if the water is low, it means there is no pressure to keep the water in the bowl. Works much like the principle of the the straw. That is, if you block the end of the straw, you have created a vacuum. Once your release your finger from the end of the straw, you have created kinetic energy.

Check the vent pipe. I think that is where the problem is.

Good luck.

Answer 4

I'm not exactly sure what you mean, if the level in the bowl is not at its correct height then, as you are on an upper floor it is being sucked down by other users below you,( VENTURI EFFECT )
The cure is simple, go outside , look up and view the large pipe that takes waste from the toilets, it should continue up to the roofline and go nowhere, usually with an open cover of plastic or wire to keep birds out ( I don't know why they would go there ).
IF IT DOES'NT CONTINUE TO THE OPEN SKY you have to have one fitted. I have had to rectify several in the past.
If you cistern is too low its not getting enough water, has to be adjusted, but I think you mean the bowl.

Answer 5

Take the lid off your tank and look at the overflow tube. You should have a small tube from your ballcock to the overflow tube that adds water to the bowl while the tank is filling. This may have popped out of the overflow tube and is just going into the tank now, so you don't get the proper level in your bowl anymore.

Answer 6

If you mean the bottom of the bowl then one occasional cause is a blockage further down the system and no vent at the top. As the water slowly passes the blockage it can syphon water from the bowl.

Answer 7

You need to check for a slow leak. If your water was not low before, it has nothing to do with the third floor.

Answer 8

The toilet monster is thirsty and drinking the water.

Answer 9

You might have a vacuum effect problem in the pipe line that tied to your toilet. I suggest you hire a plumber.

Answer 10

omg stopp with these crazy answers.... its simply the adjustment level of your ball in the tank... adjust the screw and it should either add more water or lower it