Its a slow leak but i am wondering, if i left it like that for days would it eventually overflow?
Also, i don't care about getting it repaired, water is free in my apartment building and i am moving out in a few weeks. I'm just worried about it overflowing at this point.
2007-02-02 05:27:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No it will not run over...Lift the back lid...you will see the float....Follow the rod up to the tower standing in the toilet...You will see a screw....turn it clockwise until you no longer hear the water running...
Good Luck
2007-02-02 05:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Problem: Water to the tank goes on and then off every 20 minutes or so. There may also be a gurgling sound.
Solution: A leaky valve seat, the exit hole at the bottom of the tank, usually causes these problems. Here are the two possible scenarios:
The flapper (or tank ball in some older toilets) should seal the valve. If the valve is caked with mineral deposits, it can leak. Scrub the valve seal (and tank ball or flapper if necessary) with distilled white vinegar and a scouring pad.
Another possibility is that the flapper or tank ball is misaligned or damaged. Inspect it for cracks, rips, or tears, and adjust or replace it if necessary. For a flapper, make sure it's centered and square to the overflow tube. If you need to replace the flapper, simply unhook it and install a new one.
For a misaligned tank ball, adjust the wire until the ball fits snugly. To replace a tank ball, just unscrew it. Older ones often disintegrate when handled, so unscrew the ball mount with pliers.
2007-02-02 05:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by landhermit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water flows from the tank to the bowl for flushing in normal operation. if the seal is loose or old then it will leak. As well as if the overflow from the cutoff float is not totally closing there will be leaking into the overflow tube.. raise the float and if it stops leaking there is the problem. Any home repair ie lowes, home depot sells a kit for both problems
2016-05-24 05:32:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't overflow. If the water level in a toilet gets to high it will essentially flush itself. You can verify this by dumping a bucket of water into the bowl. It's probably the flapper valve either wore out or the chain is getting stuck under it. The landlord might not like the water bill, but your apartment won't flood.
2007-02-02 05:34:34 · answer #4 · answered by bugs280 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't overflow if your sewer line isn't plugged. The bowl is nothing but a big drain that has a trap to keep the water at a certain level. If you live in an apartment, why not call the maintainence person to change the tank to bowl gasket?
2007-02-02 05:33:55 · answer #5 · answered by vineyardtech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, As long as its leaking into the bowl its a matter of the float flow valve(Black ball ) not completely turning off. As long as the water is leaking into the bowl it will just drain back through drain pipe. You have nothing to worry about it overflowing
2007-02-02 05:34:32 · answer #6 · answered by lll_scott_lll 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Into the bowl? Unless it is clogged, no, it will not overflow.
2007-02-02 05:31:32 · answer #7 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No worries, it won't overflow.
2007-02-02 06:32:11 · answer #8 · answered by Gummy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋