Black flim on toilet tank

Discussion in 'Toilet Forum discussions' started by karenb, Oct 20, 2011.

  1. karenb

    karenb New Member

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    Alderson, WV
    I, too, have a low flow toilet and the tank has that black film on it and now it is interfering with the flushing mechanism. It is always getting stuck and it keeps running. I am on well water and have lime, iron and sulpher deposits. What can you do to prevent thi?. We clean it, but it comes back quickly....
    karenb, Oct 20, 2011
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  3. LLigetfa

    LLigetfa DIYer, not in the trades

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    NW Ontario, Canada
    It sounds like managnese and it along with the iron should be treated with an iron filter. Is what you call sulfer from a bacteriological source and have you tried shocking the well and house plumbing?
    LLigetfa, Oct 20, 2011
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