Question on a Leaking Toilet - how to fix? - Now with pics!

[TheGoodGuy]

you need to determine if the float level is set incorrectly or if the valve is leaking.

to check this you can:

1. hold the float arm in the up/off position with your hand

2. flush toilet while still holding arm up

3. see if water fills the tank or not

If the water is still flowing while you are holding up the float arm then the valve is leaking and you need to replace it.

If the water stays shutoff as long as you hold the arm up then the float level is set wrong and you can simply adjust it.

That worked! The water still filled with the float arm raised, its coming from the bottom. I think I'll just get a new piece and install it instead of messing with a valve.

[bettingpython]

http://www.antonline.com/p_242-GP_345450.htm


This part will fix your problem.  ^

The big box stores have them, home depot, lowes etc. Usually ace as well.

[natedawg120]

yeah the float/valve assembly is junked up.  It could be just the rubber seal at the base but the entire assembly isn't that expensive so i would just replace the entire thing.  Any hardware or everything store should have them. 

[scottpA_GS]

 I know the economy is bad and all.. I just always think.. hey, I can spend time thinking about all this or... I can replace everything in there for less than like $15... Then I know its all good to go for a while and no trouble shooting or wasted time/money..

In all reality, if that went un-fixed for 1 month it prob. cost you more than $15 in wasted water and sewage bills.

Replace all of it!

 

[yamahonkawazuki]

you need to determine if the float level is set incorrectly or if the valve is leaking.

to check this you can:

1. hold the float arm in the up/off position with your hand

2. flush toilet while still holding arm up

3. see if water fills the tank or not

If the water is still flowing while you are holding up the float arm then the valve is leaking and you need to replace it.

If the water stays shutoff as long as you hold the arm up then the float level is set wrong and you can simply adjust it.

'Zactly, was gonna ask/say this, but he beat me to it, in gstwin terms, think of it like a carb.. if float dotn work, youll have issues liek you are describing, ( methinks)