Got an upstairs toilet where the water in the tank leaks down (apparently thru the flapper valve because there are no visible leaks) slowly. I've changed the flapper valve a couple times now and also cleaned the tank area where the valve sits. any idea what might be causing this? Thx!!!
are you using any chemical cleaners in the tank? Sometimes they can cause damage to the "seat" where the flapper sits.
nothing at all. I checked for chips and stuff too but it all looks good to me
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by champ223 »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">are you using any chemical cleaners in the tank? Sometimes they can cause damage to the "seat" where the flapper sits.</td></tr></table>
I just had to change one of ours out cause the wife put some blue chit in the tank.
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<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Astro-T »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Got an upstairs toilet where the water in the tank leaks down (apparently thru the flapper valve because there are no visible leaks) slowly. I've changed the flapper valve a couple times now and also cleaned the tank area where the valve sits. any idea what might be causing this? Thx!!!</td></tr></table>
the flapper you replaced it with may be bad too.......have had that happen a lot to me. only other thing i think of would be your flush valve gasket may need to be replaced
I've replaced it twice already but will take a look at the gasket. thx!!
I guess the only thing not mentioned so far is a hair line crack. The crack can be so small that you won't see it, but water seeps through. I had this happen and was lucky enough to repair it by spreading a thin layer of silicone on the leak area, after letting the tank dry.
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I never backlash, but each time I go fishing I practice fixing them, just in case I ever do really backlash.
Thats possible. Its still doing it. I think I'm just going to end up replacing the tank. Thx for all the suggestions!!
Put some food coloring in the tank and then watch to see what area the colored water is coming from. Works on livewells too!
I know where its leaking to I just cant figure out why. Its going back down the drain. I've changed the flapper 2 opr 3 times now and lightly sanded the area where the flapper sits. still leaks out.... sometimes. I'm about ready pull it out and just get a new one
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Astro-T »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I know where its leaking to I just cant figure out why. Its going back down the drain. I've changed the flapper 2 opr 3 times now and lightly sanded the area where the flapper sits. still leaks out.... sometimes. I'm about ready pull it out and just get a new one</td></tr></table>
did you replace the flush valve gasket?? seals the the flush valve to the tank, and when it goes bad water seeps through the system. it's going to be either that or likely a crack at this point
haven't tried that. guess thats worth a shot. thx for the suggestion!!!
forgot one other thing...........some of the flapper style flush valves can get a fracture or hair line crack. usually, it's where the fill tube meets the body of the valve near the flapper........just a thought, for the trouble you've gone through already, you should be able to pick up a cheap korky valve w/flapper kit under $20 and just replace the hole thing
Sounds like the flapper valve is not seatting . Cut the stop off andlet the water drain down below the the fapper drain then wipe clean and feel for any nicks and if no nicks try useing some sand paper around the drain any way then fill and see if it will seat ,if not then you have to take the tank off and install a new drain " the black drain in the bottom of the tank "" thats the only way that water can leave the tank .
I've already tried the sandpaper trick and that didnt change anything. It doesnt happen all the time. I think I'm gonna just change the whole valve assembly etc. Now my downstairs one which is about a year old keeps running. I give up!! Thx for the suggestion!
had one do this all the time.changed everything in it.the one i put in then was flat so the flapper was flat on it and not at a angle.then the other started doing it.these pots were old so i put two new ones in with smaller tanks.
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