Low Toliet Bowl Water
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06-19-06, 06:58 PM
Low Toliet Bowl Water
I noticed in the last week one of our toilets has the water line at least an inch lower than before. Maybe lower.
Why? Nothing has changed. House is 6 yrs old on a slab. No water stains under the vinyl, no sound of running water. It jsut stops before it fills to the water line.
Why? Nothing has changed. House is 6 yrs old on a slab. No water stains under the vinyl, no sound of running water. It jsut stops before it fills to the water line.
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06-19-06, 07:03 PM
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There may be an issue with the fill valve not properly replenishing the water in the bowl for the next flush.
Or it may be a partially clogged trapway with toilet paper possibly "wicking" the water out of the trapway. I've seen this happen before.
Or it may be a partially clogged trapway with toilet paper possibly "wicking" the water out of the trapway. I've seen this happen before.
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06-20-06, 04:18 AM
Does your water level fill to full and then drop, or does it just not fill up completely? If the latter, adjust the water valve float to compensate the water height in the tank.
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06-20-06, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by foreverkeeps
It doesn't fill all the way.
But it WAS. Why would it change?
But it WAS. Why would it change?
If it is the fill valve, plunging will not solve the problem.
"Waiting it out" usually doesn't fix plumbing problems but I've seen clogged drains "unclog" before I arrive at the house to clean it.
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06-20-06, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by foreverkeeps
It doesn't fill all the way.
But it WAS. Why would it change?
But it WAS. Why would it change?
