I need help trying to figure out how to get my toilet to stop filling. After a flush, the tank start filling and wont stop. And it floods my bathroom. It is to the point that you have to turn the water on to fill it and flush it, then turn it off when it's full again. Otherwise....flood. Most toilets have that air filled ball in the back. This one doesn't. It has a plastic drum... I don't know what to make of it or how to get it to stop. So if anyone has any ideas, I would appreciate it very much. Thanks and Happy Holidays!
2006-12-15 14:19:16 · 7 answers · asked by LuciLill 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Your going to need to buy new guts for your toilet.
Don't be scared---
They are inexpensive (under $20), usually come with good instructions, and you will only need a pair of channel lock pliers to fix it.
It's very easy to do, and should only take you about 30 minutes.
(If you knew what you were doing, I'd say less than 10 minutes)
Good Luck
2006-12-15 16:17:42 · answer #1 · answered by dropkick 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you may have a Fluidmaster valve. Your overflow tube (the tube that rises above your flapper) should stop your tank from overflowing. This is the part that concerns me. I can understand the toilet continuing to run but the overflow should stop any flooding from the tank. I suppose this tube could have become clogged with something, but I have never heard of this.
The first thing I would do is determine if it has a Fluidmaster valve. The he riser is gray and it has a black "drum" wrapped around it , it slides up and down the gray riser. If this describes what you are looking at you may be in luck. There is a black cap on the riser that has a rubber disk inside of it. Before you do anything turn the water supply off! Turn the black cap 1/8 turn counterclockwise. This will allow you access to the disk, it should stay attached to the bottom of the cap. Take it off and replace it and you should be O.K. If not , you may have to replace the cap entire assembly.
You may have to replace the flush valve, because the overflow should stop the tank from overflowing. To do this you need to remove the tank and unscrew the large nut on the assembly that the flapper is attached to. Be careful reassembling the tank so you don't crack the porcelain.
All of the repairs I have talked about should cost from .99 for the disk to $8 for the flush valve. They are available at any hardware store. I hope you have the Fluidmaster, your repair should be simple.But as I said, over and over, That overflow thing bothers me.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-15 16:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by LoneWolf 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This easy, all you need is a screw driver. Look inside the tank, be careful laying the lid down as it will break. You will see a Tube from where the water line enter the tank. On top is a screw, turn it about 1/2 turn and flush and see if that help. If, you can not adjust the screw to stop then you may need a new Valve, that where the screw on. It very easy to replace and cost less than $15. Ask a Hardware store what to do.
Turn off the water, I hope there a valve under the tank at the floor. Remove water line and then the big plastic nut on the valve. Replace as you removed. IF, the water leak from the shut off valve at floor, screw knob all the way out tight and usually it will stop dripping.
Below is a link to Ace Hardware, maybe it help you know more.
2006-12-15 14:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a Fluidmaster Ballcock and a flexible toilet supply. Shut off the water, flush and remove the remaining water from the tank. Remove the nut from the supply to the tank, remove the nut directly under the tank that holds the ballcock. Remove the entire valve from the tank, place the gasket on the thread of the new valve, place the small overflow hose at the top of the valve, place the valve in the tank and secure it with the new nut, place the overflow tube in the overflow with the clip. Attach the flexible supply. Adjust the height of the valve just below the overflow.
2006-12-15 14:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My fiance says that you need to upgrade that mechanism inside (not sure what it is called exactly. . . but I work for a national hardware company and just go to Home Depot or Lowes or your local hardware company find someone that says they are knowledgeable and explain the situation. They should point you in the direction of a kit to replace the whole thing inside. It should be fairly easy, just keep the package and follow the directions. . . but just ask for a manager or a specialist in the plumbing department. These people are paid to either know or find out for you. Otherwise, go the expensive route and call a plumber or keep paying for the expense of the water bill and new flooring. Be careful, each time water is exposed to your floor, depending on the exposure, you might be causing more damager than you realize. If you are on a wood subfloor, you might end up having to replace the wood and even vinyl on top of concrete can cause mold or mildew. . . and I am sure that you realize the damage and health issues if your bathroom is one of the few with carpet. Well good luck. . . Just be honest. . . tell the guy at the hardware store that you are new to plumbing projects and you need some help. You will be able to tell if he/she has no clue about what they are talking about. . . if you run into that. . . go to the manager. You don't have to be rude. . . just say that you aren't quite sure if you are seeing how they explained it and need someone that can take a few minutes out of their busy day to help you out, which in turn will have you shopping and spending money in their store. good luck!
2006-12-15 16:08:03 · answer #5 · answered by FlaGal 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You absolutely need to replace the "guts" in your tank. You can buy a kit at the plumbing store. I had to do the same thing.
2006-12-15 14:23:16 · answer #6 · answered by yakimaniacs 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Miracle Child is right
2006-12-15 16:35:04 · answer #7 · answered by johnnydean86 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋