I have 1.5 baths and the 1/2 bath has the same unit in the tank and it seem to be fine. We do not use the 1/2 bath no where near as much as the full bath.I do not have a floater ball in either one of the tanks. I replaced them 6 months or so ago and it started doing this yesterday in the full bath. Help...
2006-11-30 00:43:27 · 11 answers · asked by William M 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If I don't stop the water then yes it does overflow the tank and then on to the floor it goes.
2006-11-30 12:21:23 · update #1
Your shut off mechanism in the fill valve is probably no good. I have changed the ball types in my bathrooms to the type that have no floats too! They work fine and fill real quickly, but I had a problem similar to yours after a few months in one of the tanks. I just changed the fill valve again. There's a lot of manganese in our water and it coats the pipes and everything. I'm sure there was a build up in mine ... maybe you have a lot of minerals in your water too. They're not very expensive ... just change it.
2006-11-30 00:50:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
some fill valves have a plastic float on the unit itself check to see if it is adjusted about 1 inch lower than overflow tube when all the way up.also if it is a fluid master 200a or 400a the is a seal in the top of the valve sometimes debris gets stuck in there.the top just unlocks from valve with the float up by twisting gently counterclockwise a quick rinse with water and the seal is clean. replacement seals are also available at most hardware stores or plumbing supplies.
2006-11-30 14:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you have already replaced the ball-cock, you must reset the position of it, you can do this by (depending on what type you have) one has a screw type end that adjusts, but one can also adjust this type by bending the arm down. The other type is the floating ball-cock and needs to be adjusted in height on the pole, the lower it sets the less water there will be flowing into the tank.
2006-11-30 06:51:02 · answer #3 · answered by lisads1973 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has an arm and you have it adjusted properly and the water still will not stop then you will need to replace the fill valve. Maybe this time get a better quality.
2006-11-30 00:48:48 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that float is what controls the water "tells it when to stop"
you may need to adjust the float.
if its a ball on a rod there is usualy a screw right next to where it mounts that will allow you to set it to a lower level by tightening (clockwise) the screw.
on the floats that are simply a floating ring over a rod... im not sure exactly how to adjust those, i usualy just replace em.... there only like 15 bucks
2006-11-30 00:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by dark_desparado66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if adjusting the float doesnt work there may be a piece of dirt or something in the float valve no allowing it to close properly. a new valve assembly is usually less than 10 bucks. not worth fighting.
2006-11-30 00:52:55 · answer #6 · answered by mongo862001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the top off the tank,see if the water valve will manually shut off.If it wont go off replace valve. If it dose flush with top off look to see if floatation is sticking.
2006-11-30 00:56:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
adjust your float if that does not work then u have a bad float and just go get a new one and replace not hard to do and not expensive. this should keep you from calling a plumber.
2006-11-30 03:32:03 · answer #8 · answered by shelle3030 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer this detail - is it over flowing the "tank" , or the bowl? This is a major difference, and I'm surprised no one else checked on this. Tell us please. K
2006-11-30 11:40:55 · answer #9 · answered by kfhaggerty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may need a new rubber stopper asAP...you need the balls too
2006-11-30 00:54:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋