and if so, do they even sell a bigger diameter hose?
2007-05-21 04:34:30 · 8 answers · asked by You may be right 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The minimum restriction in the total piping system will be the limiting factor on the flow rate to the toilet, as will the pressure in the supply line.
In most areas, due to water conservation considerations, there are strict building code limitations on the supply lines used. These are usually the limiting factor.
If the supply hose has a diameter equal to the nominal size of the pipe or tubing of the supply system, then due to the smaller ID through the hose connection the hose will be the limiting factor to flow. This is also true if the hose hose has a diameter smaller than the nominal size of the pipe or tubing of the supply system.
If either of these is the case you should benefit from the use of a slightly Larger Diameter Hose.
To use this Larger Diameter Hose it will either need to be equipped with reducing end fittings, usually available on these smaller hoses, or the use of an adapter to convert from one thread size to the other.
Obviously the fewer threaded connection, or potential points for leaks the better. So the hose with reducing fittings in the configuration you need is the best choice in that situation.
You might also want to check with your plumber, who will be familiar with local building codes, and see if the fill valve inside the toliet might not be the source of the slow fill rate.
Bill
2007-05-21 07:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by Fittings Doc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have a 75-gallon tank, and I did use the garden hose to fill it up, bringing it in the window. This was the mid '90's and I lived out an an acreage where our internet was still dial up, so I didn't have as much information accessible as I have now, so I didn't think about the temperature thing much. It was well water, so I didn't have to worry about water conditioner. All I can say is that none of my fish died from it. I had several big silver dollars, a couple of plecos, and some green tiger barbs in there, but that's the only fish I can remember. I'm sure I had more, but no goldfish. I'm sure it isn't the best choice, but that's my experience.
2016-05-18 22:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by gina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your toilet fill valve inside the tank may be clogged with calcium deposits. Fluidmaster (available at any hardware store) makes a new fill valve designed to increase the rate at which your tank will fill.
Most supply lines to the toilet are the same diameter, so that won't help.
2007-05-21 05:02:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the internal guts in the tank have 1/4" hoses for water to fill the tank so
2007-05-21 04:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by Tutto Bene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Most supply lines to toilets are 1/4 or 3/8" and larger lines will not connect to the fill-valve. I agree with purchasing a Fluidmaster fill-valve. They are usually less than $10 and the installation instructions are easy to understand. Can be done in less than a half hour with no previous plumbing knowledge.
2007-05-21 06:22:25 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No but you may need to check your pressure tank if you have a well or check the hose itself for obstructions.
2007-05-21 04:56:15 · answer #6 · answered by Crowdpleaser 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry no the line to and in toilet will stop any thing you do from increasing the flow .
2007-05-21 06:51:04 · answer #7 · answered by knightrunner13 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check PepBoys for hose
2007-05-21 04:40:48 · answer #8 · answered by bmxtacoblue 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋