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water leaking into toilet even after changing flapper janesire 04-24-2008
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Posted by Calab on April 26, 2008, 6:03 pm
>>I just changed flapper inside the water tank hoping it would fix the
>> leak. I'm willing to change the valve mechanism because I don't like
>> the ball floats and the rusty twig that holds the ball. While I'm at
>> it should I also change the overflow pipe as well?
>>
>> How else can water get into the bowl other than 1. through the flapper
>> drain 2. Over the overflow pipe?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> One possible cause is that the replacement flapper does not fit quite
> right. I had to exchange a flapper for one that cost a few pennies more just
> to get a proper fit even though they were nominally the same. It appears
> "they just don't make 'em like they used to".

Also, make sure that the surface where the flapper rests is smooth. You
might have some hard water buildup around the hole.

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Posted by Marilyn & Bob on April 26, 2008, 9:11 pm

Try this:
http://www.castlewholesalers.com/FLUIDMASTER-555C-FLUSHER-FIXERKit.html
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>>I just changed flapper inside the water tank hoping it would fix the
>> leak. I'm willing to change the valve mechanism because I don't like
>> the ball floats and the rusty twig that holds the ball. While I'm at
>> it should I also change the overflow pipe as well?
>>
>> How else can water get into the bowl other than 1. through the flapper
>> drain 2. Over the overflow pipe?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> One possible cause is that the replacement flapper does not fit quite
> right. I had to exchange a flapper for one that cost a few pennies more
> just to get a proper fit even though they were nominally the same. It
> appears "they just don't make 'em like they used to".
>
> Good Luck.
>



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