double flushing
#1
08-03-04, 07:32 AM
double flushing
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Hi, I have no slack in the chain to flapper, but not too tight either. It appears that the lever (you push to flush) is hitting the inside of tank lid and it is keeping the flapper from coming all the way up. When I flush while lifting the lid slightly, it all goes down in one flush, otherwise it takes two. The lever looks old, and you sure can't adjust it at all. Thanks for any advice. This is a really cool site.
Hi, I have no slack in the chain to flapper, but not too tight either. It appears that the lever (you push to flush) is hitting the inside of tank lid and it is keeping the flapper from coming all the way up. When I flush while lifting the lid slightly, it all goes down in one flush, otherwise it takes two. The lever looks old, and you sure can't adjust it at all. Thanks for any advice. This is a really cool site.
#2
08-03-04, 10:08 AM
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If you cant adjust it where it mounts to the tank, it may be an old one, that is (perhaps) longer than the newer ones...
You can get a replacement from the local HD/Lowes or even hardware store.
Ive replaced them b/4
You can get a replacement from the local HD/Lowes or even hardware store.
Ive replaced them b/4
#3
08-03-04, 10:19 AM
Thanks, So that does make a difference. I just wasn't sure and it is so tight I was afraid I would break it trying to move it. I see it has a nut holding it on. I'm an electrician, not a plumber, and man have I been racking my brain for two weeks now. Thanks again
#4
08-04-04, 12:04 PM
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That part is probably the easiest one to replace in a tank.
Once you loosen that nut, (it may be plastic...and maybe not, since this is a 30yr old tank), you might be able to adjust it down a bit more. Often, though, the hole that the lever sits in, is not perfectly round. It may have a squarish side to it so the handle, once installed, wont move.
Its a fairly inexpensive part.
Good luck..and post back with your results.
Once you loosen that nut, (it may be plastic...and maybe not, since this is a 30yr old tank), you might be able to adjust it down a bit more. Often, though, the hole that the lever sits in, is not perfectly round. It may have a squarish side to it so the handle, once installed, wont move.
Its a fairly inexpensive part.
Good luck..and post back with your results.
#5
08-04-04, 01:05 PM
Thank you soo much for your help. I have not changed it yet, I have to wait for the weekend, don't want to go without if I can't adjust it. I'll post back after that. I did however go to the fluidmaster web site, they have e mailed back, confirming that this could be the problem and they will send me the part. Does not mention costing me anything. I was amazed. Let you know. 
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08-04-04, 07:15 PM
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A note: Toilet flush handle nuts have left-hand threads which screw on and off in the opposite direction of a regular threaded nut...clockwise to unscrew it, counter-clockwise to tighten it.
One with a shorter rod should do it.
Good Luck!
Mike
One with a shorter rod should do it.
Good Luck!
Mike
#7
08-10-04, 12:22 PM
trickle causing water waste
Since I thought I knew what was wrong in the other bathroom, I started there. You know, the die test showed that water was trickling into the bowl causing the tank to refill every so often. Bought the whole new water refill tube and flapper. It still trickles. I realized the old one was a little ragged. The flapper new or not would not have a good seal and that would cause the trickle. Chain is not too short either. Now what? I have no clue why it would still be doing that. Now I am going into the bathroom I had originally posted you guys about. I bought a new tube and flapper for it in addition to the lever to cause the toilet to flush. The house is 16 years old, figured it couldn't hurt. Wish me luck!!
