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1 edit | Help with toilet needed (not enough water in bowl) Hi,
I have a problem with my toilet not refilling fully bowl with water after flash (about 10% refilled only). If I open tank then I see a lot of water gushing through filler valve during flash and very little coming through overflow tube.
What would be solution for this problem?
Thanks, G
Here is how it looks like vimeo.com/2179916 |
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 jack bGone FishingPremium,MVM join:2000-09-08 Cape Cod kudos:1 | Simplest fix is to replace the whole fill valve assembly.  These are pretty cheap, usually around $10 -- ~Help Find a Cure for Cancer~ ~Proud Member of Team Discovery ~ |
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 | reply to artisticcheese Simplest fix is to re-adjust the float to only shut down the valve when it reaches the proper level. Probably it also needs to be tightened to the rod driving the valve. |
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| said by cowboyro:Simplest fix is to re-adjust the float to only shut down the valve when it reaches the proper level. Probably it also needs to be tightened to the rod driving the valve. Tank is filled to fullest, the problem is that water gushing from filler valve is much more then water going out to overflow tube (I compared to other toilets in my house). |
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 | Is the water coming out of the problem overflow tube the same, or much less, than the other toilet you compare flows with? |
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 SparkChaserR.I.P. DocPremium join:2000-06-06 Downingtown, PA kudos:3 | reply to artisticcheese I've seen this on a new toilet the tubing going from the valve to the overflow tube is very cheap plastic and was kinked, restricting the flow. |
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 | reply to boaterbob If I disconnect filler valve tube going to overflow tube then there is fountain going directly into a tank from filler valve and very tiny amount going out through pipe destined to overflow tube. |
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 | reply to artisticcheese Are you getting a "good flush"? Your problem might be a clogged toilet drain. |
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| said by cowboyro:Are you getting a "good flush"? Your problem might be a clogged toilet drain. Flush is good, just not enough water coming through overflow valve to refill bowl I beleive. |
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 SparkChaserR.I.P. DocPremium join:2000-06-06 Downingtown, PA kudos:3 | reply to artisticcheese Back to jack b post, Fluidmaster valve.  |
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 TA63ST215WPremium,MVM join:2000-11-23 there kudos:2 1 edit | reply to artisticcheese Edit: Nevermind, the video shows the problem clearly. |
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| reply to artisticcheese Here is how it looks like
vimeo.com/2179916 |
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 | reply to artisticcheese Like jack b stated install a Fluidmaster valve. The present one is shot. -- Caddy |
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 sfogliatelleWe Is Whut We AmPremium join:2002-05-29 Baton Rouge, LA | reply to artisticcheese It appears that the diaphragm or seal under the 4-screw top cap is shot.
The ballcock (fill valve) in the tank is either a HooverLine or a Coast (who furnished them to most all toilet manufacturers for years).
Since one brand won't retrofit into another, try writing down all that is printed on the top cap to see if you can buy a replacement.
An alternative, as others have noted, is to replace the entire ballcock with a Fluidmaster kind. This would eliminate the float rod and ball. Most all home centers as well as hardware stores stock replacement diaphragms for them. |
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 | reply to artisticcheese Looks like the flap is closing too early, move the float down a bit... Oh and wash that toiled bowl...  |
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 mattmagPremium,ExMod 2000-03 join:2000-04-09 NW Illinois kudos:3 | said by cowboyro:Oh and wash that toiled bowl... Glad I'm not the only one on that thought!!!!
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| reply to artisticcheese said by artisticcheese:Hi, I have a problem with my toilet not refilling fully bowl with water after flash (about 10% refilled only). If I open tank then I see a lot of water gushing through filler valve during flash and very little coming through overflow tube. What would be solution for this problem? Thanks, G You better replace the whole assembly like others also suggested before something more serious happens like water overflowing and water damage as result.Like mentioned it's not expensive and use the Fluidmaster if available |
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 GooberPremium join:2000-12-17 Naperville, IL kudos:4 | He should replace the whole toilet! That's SICK looking. Nasty . . . |
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 Doctor OldsI Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me.Premium,VIP join:2001-04-19 1970 442 W30 kudos:18 1 edit | reply to artisticcheese Buy a repair kit and fix the broken diaphragm in the flush valve. Then fix the float level to have the water stop right at the top edge of the overflow tube unless you see the fill line in the upper tank, then use that mark instead.
It is easy to fix and is made to be repaired since it has 4 easy to remove screws instead of rivets right in the top.
Your old flush valve is a better build and is made to outlast you. Don't toss it, repair it. -- Whats the point of owning a supercar if you cant scare yourself stupid from time to time? |
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 Doctor OldsI Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me.Premium,VIP join:2001-04-19 1970 442 W30 kudos:18 1 edit | reply to artisticcheese
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