The toilet in the guest room does a strange thing. When you flush it no water runs into the tank. Then after about 3-5 minutes the water starts running and the tank fills up. I have turned the shut off valve off and on several times and it makes no deference. The tank is connected to the supply line via a flexible connection. It is not crimped and when I take it off the water flows fine out of the supply line. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Happy New Year.
Toliet question
Dec 29, 2004
6 Replies
It sounds like the float mechanism may be sticking. Have you tried removing the top of the tank and lifting the float?
imho:
Going to ask the question to help confirm it, Do you have a lowering water level(after you shut off the supply)? Might have a leaky flapper. If so, attack that. By cleaning it, or replacing it.
hth,
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Very common problem with FluidMaster ballcocks: Look like this?
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If so, shut off the water. Twist the black cap on top 1/4 turn and it will pop off. Replace the rubber "seal" washer inside. The part is readily available.
Jim
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