How do you fix this and prevent it from happening?
2007-01-29 21:11:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Looking over this, from having had the same chain problem myself, I want to say that bakfanlin has the right solution.
I would add one more thing to that. Take off the tank lid and see where the water level ends up when the bowl has filled. If it is at the "water level" line stamped on the interior you don't have an additional problem. However If it is high and the water looks on the verge of going down that upright tube into the bowl you are overfilling. Adjust the water depth in the tank (bending the float rod on some or twisting the filling valve on other styles) so that it stops at the level line. Otherwise it sometimes goes over the top and keeps running over the edge down into the bowl.
2007-01-30 03:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the tank top lid off and take a look. Are there bubbles where the rubber flapper is ? That may need to be replaced. They're cheap and a quick fix. Next thing it maybe is the flush valve. Also easy to replace. Cost about $10-$15. Also a no brainer to replace. Takes less than a half hour of your time.
2007-01-29 21:22:18 · answer #2 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a million. carry (eliminate) the conceal on the water tank 2. if there's a ball pick the flow linked to a steel rod, carry it (very gently) and spot if the water shuts off. If the water shuts off once you carry the ball all you may do is regulate the ball pick the flow. there is two information on a thank you to try this. a million-the place the steel rod is linked to the valve there is an adjustment screw, merely tighten it down slightly. 2, bend the steel rod down (in an arc) approximately an inch, yet do not prepare any rigidity to the factor the place it connects to the valve, or you will in all threat harm it off!! ultimate thank you to try this, in case you have never finished it in the past is to unscrew the rod from the valve, bend it, then screw it back on. could fix the challenge, yet while the water keeps to run once you carry the ball, the completed flush valve could get replaced. (not high priced) 3. you may see a mark on the interior the tank to show the ultimate water point, it incredibly is a raised ceramic line in the tank. regulate the flush valve to close off the water while it reaches this mark. 4. ultimate selection is to swap the previous flush valve with a clean one (the better valves do not use a ball & rod, they have an adjustable pick the flow. to swap the flush valve assembly; (you would be wanting a pair of 8" slip joint pliers or a extensive adjustable wrench) a million. close of the water grant to the tank, then flush the bathroom, carry the cope with down till the tank is as empty because it could get. 2. Use a pan or small bucket, to capture the the rest water, and disconnect the water grant line on the backside of the tank. 3. unscrew the keeping nut and eliminate the previous valve. 4, set up the recent valve, and make beneficial the pick the flow would not touch the ingredient of the tank to insure it would not bind. 5. reattach the water grant line, turn on the water and verify for leaks on the relationship factor. 6. regulate the pick the flow to close off the water on the right point. installation training are generally imprinted on the recent flush valve field. Your value = approximately $5 US.
2016-10-16 07:13:14 · answer #3 · answered by pantle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because the chain that holds down the suction cap from the drain pipe has come free and you need to secure it again by opening the lip and personally putting it in place.
As to why it does that, one reason is because a lot of people press the flush button hard, causing it to jump out of place, and other times, because of the water pressure from when the tank is filling up loosens the suction.
2007-01-29 21:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by Lief Tanner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your button is getting stuck after use and letting water though to the bowl. or another reason could be that the valve that controls water to the bowl needs replacement. Check that the arms that hold the float in the cistern is not damaged or stuck first. If that is not your problem buy a new valve for the cistern.
2007-01-30 02:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by tassie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the chain or whatever is attached to the flapper isn't under the flapper. If it gets under, it might need to be shortened a little bit. Pic up the flapper and use a rag to wipe around the rim and under the bottom of the flapper to make sure there is no debris under it. If the flapper is warped, it would need to be replaced. There are step by step instructions on replacement flapper kits. Using those toiler cleaners that use bleach in liquid or solid form are notorious about warping flappers.
2007-01-29 21:18:47 · answer #6 · answered by bakfanlin 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The floats stuck, the black rubber cap that keeps the water in the tank won't go down all the way. Either fix it or wiggle the handle.
2007-01-29 21:20:54 · answer #7 · answered by roxsup 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the top off and flush it, then watch it fill back up. if you have the ball type just bend it a little. this will cut the flow of water off.
2007-01-30 01:40:40 · answer #8 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the cap off the toilet, and make sure that chain attached to the hole plug did not fall off the metal piece. If it is still doing that, you have to lift the metal piece manually while the chain is still attached to it.
2007-01-29 21:15:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The flapper valve is not working properly anymore-may need replacement
2007-01-29 21:21:26 · answer #10 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋