float arm in toilet doesn't shut off water to tank
#1
03-07-05, 07:04 AM
float arm in toilet doesn't shut off water to tank
I just installed a brand new toilet - no leakages and toilet works but there doesn't seem to be enough water pressure in the tank to raise the float arm enough.
I have turned (both directions) the screws (2) that hold the float arm to the fill valve yet it got worse - water continues to fill tank. The flow is not a great deal, the water doesn't overflow the tank, but it seems like a waste and a little noisy.
Can I just bend the arm of the float? is there a more bouyant float? or some other way to get this to work?
Thanks in advance.
I have turned (both directions) the screws (2) that hold the float arm to the fill valve yet it got worse - water continues to fill tank. The flow is not a great deal, the water doesn't overflow the tank, but it seems like a waste and a little noisy.
Can I just bend the arm of the float? is there a more bouyant float? or some other way to get this to work?
Thanks in advance.
#2
03-07-05, 03:16 PM
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#3
03-08-05, 11:47 AM
it is a new toilet/tank combo from lowes -- Jameco Acuacer with the provided accessories. Everything was pre-assembled, I simply connected the toilet to the flange, attached the tank, and connected the water line. The float just won't close the last ~1/32" necessary to stop water in-flow.
#4
03-08-05, 11:55 AM
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Have you tried just lifting the arm to see if it shuts off the water? The "button" that gets depressed to stop the flow of water is on the very top of the fill valve. The screw that presses it in is also on top at the end of the arm. There may be something stuck inside the fill valve keeping the shut off from working. May be able to take a small screwdriver and work the button up and down a few times to correct it. Bending the arm down is an option but should not have to be done. Then again, how many times do we do something that should not have to be done? Good luck and reply back with any other questions.
#5
03-09-05, 12:13 PM
Thanks for the couple of suggestions and I have some feedback:
- manufacturer of fill valve = Atlantis, model = unknown
- only a slight amount of upward pressure and the water in flow completely stops. literally only a hairwidth and it works perfectly.
any thoughts?
- manufacturer of fill valve = Atlantis, model = unknown
- only a slight amount of upward pressure and the water in flow completely stops. literally only a hairwidth and it works perfectly.
any thoughts?
#6
03-09-05, 12:40 PM
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The ball is filled with air. The screw at the end adjusts the angle of the float arm and shuts off the water. Turn the screw in a couple turn (clockwise) and it should stop the flow earlier. When you tighten the screw you are changing the angle and the pressure the ball has to fight of the rising water. That is what shuts the water off. You could bend the rod arm down a bit but the screw does the same thing. Good luck and let us know how it works.
#7
03-10-05, 06:42 AM
THanks for the help. Turning the screw clockwise was the trick. The directions said to turn counter. When I did that i got worse so I turned clockwise but must not have been enough. I had to give it almost 4 complete turns but it worked. Thanks for the help.
