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Several things cause the toilet to "keep running." Either the flap in the bottom of the tank isn't sealing shut. When you push the handle, a chain connects an arm on the handle to the flap on the bottom of the tank. The flap opens letting the water in the tank run through the bowl flushing the floaties down the drain. After the tank is empty, the flap should seal off the bottom of the tank and let it refill. So, if the tank isn't refilling, make sure the chain isn't too long and getting tangled on the flap and not letting it close.
Also, the float valve can go bad. When the tank refills there is a float mechanism that is supposed to shut the water off when it gets to a certain level. If the float is out of adjustment or doesn't work any longer, there is an overflow tube where the water in the tank will overflow into the tube and down to the bowl. If the tank is full and won't stop running, check for adjustment on the float mechanism (there are many differant styles). Your local hardware store will sell new float assemblies (and any other toilet parts) at a pretty reasonable price. Toilets are pretty much standard and many differant parts can bolt right in so the local hardware may recommend a differant valve than what you have. The directions that come with the valves are usually pretty good.
Even though you might have to pay an extra buck for parts, it would probably be a good idea to visit the local hardware store instead of a large homecenter. I've found that the local hardware owner is usually very knowledgeable and willing to teach you how to use his products. It can be more difficult to get the wealth of knowledge from the large homecenter store.
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When you flush your toilet the water rises in the bowl and the stuff doesn't flush away What is wrong?
The main drain is plugged. You may need to remove the toilet and snake directly down the drain.
What causes an unclogged toilet to not refill the bowl after flushing?
Check the tank and make sure it's full. Check the flapper and make sure it moves enough to drain the tank into the bowl.
Why would the water drain from the tank but not flush or suck the water down through the toilet bowl when you flush?
Do the rest of the fixtures in the bathroom drain well? If they do not drain well, my guess would be the venting of the plumbing system. If all of the other fixtures in the bathroom drain well, then there is probably something in the trapway of the toilet. Assuming it is just the toilet that is having problems, then a closet auger might do the trick. Hope it helps.
What causes brown stains in toilet?
Skidmarks account for 84.7% of all brown marks in a toilet bowl . Followed in a distant second place by Iron in your water.
Does the water in a toilet is flushed spin one way in the northern hemisphere and spin the opposite direction in the southern hemisphere?
No, the water in a toilet does not spin one way in the northern hemisphere and spin the opposite direction in the southern hemisphere. The spin of the water in a toilet is determined by the shape of the toilet bowl and the flush system, not by the direction of the Earth's rotation. In a toilet, the water is flushed by a flushing mechanism. This flushing mechanism is usually activated by pushing a lever or pushing a button, and it causes water to be released from the tank into the bowl. The shape of the toilet bowl, as well as the type of flushing mechanism, determines how the water will move once it enters the bowl. When the toilet is flushed, the water quickly fills the bowl and then begins to swirl around. The force of the swirling water will cause it to push against the sides of the bowl and create a whirlpool effect. As the water circles around the bowl, the shape of the bowl determines the direction in which the water will spin. The water will usually spin in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and in a counterclockwise direction in the southern hemisphere. The spin of the water in a toilet is determined by the shape of the toilet bowl and the type of flushing mechanism, not by the direction of the Earth's rotation. The shape of the bowl and the type of flush system will determine the direction in which the water will spin, regardless of which hemisphere the toilet is located in.
What causes water to come out of side of toilet when you shower?
you have 2 problems.1- the toilet should be sealed to the floor with a type of "dap".2- Your drain is not draining properly for your shower and causing a backup. You need a drain cleaning.Forget the "dap"Just sealing around the bowl is not enough as waste will collect under the bowl and you will have mold build up and other bacteria, You need to1- Clear the partial stoppage2- replace the wax seal (gasket)
What kind of plumbing problem causes a wet floor when toilet is flushed and water is backed up in the shower next to it. The toilet bowl has not refilled but the toilet water reservoir is full.?
Sound like you have a clogged toilet and or a clog in your main drain under your toilet. Shut off water supply to toilet remove water from toilet tank. Puchase a wax ring for your toilet prior to disconnecting toilet from supply line and floor bolt on the right and left of your toilet. Remove toilet from floor if water is standing in pipe under where toilet was this is where your problem lies. If no water or clog present, turn toilet on side and lokk in hole at the bottomof toilet. Clear was is stuck in toilet clean off old wax ring install new one and put toilet back together.
How does a toilet tank work?
Water is allowed in from the cold supply line via a fill valve which close when required amount is in tank. Most tanks have a rubber 'flapper' valve over the outlet. When this is raised (as you press the lever) , the water in tank flows to the bowl and flushes it.
How big is the toilet bowl water slide?
2" or 3" integral trap built into toilet bowl.
What causes water to turn gray in a toilet bowl?
I have lived in many places around the world, and have never seen water turn grey is a toilet bowl. I suspect this is a bogus question. Avraham HanadariANS 2 -this MAY happen if the toilet is on a well system and there's lots of fine sediment in the water. - Otherwise, yes, a bogus question.
Does toilet tank water suppose to drain all the way down?
No, it should go about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way down to the bottom of the bowl.
What minerals are in a toilet bowl?
clay used in making the porcelain bowl or the trace minerals that are in the water in the toilet bow.
