Tank not filling after flush

[Philipe Sanchez]

I've just replaced the fill valve, float, and supply line on my toilet.
I live in a condo (not sure if that changes anything) and I have never worked on a toilet before.

Everything is connected fine and there are no leaks. The tank will fill when the supply line is first connected. Once I flush, I can hear a sound as if someone abruptly turned off the water and the tank won't fill. If I loosen the supply line and then tighten it again (so it doesn't leak) the tank will fill, but then stop again after being flushed.

The supply line is on hand-tight, and just a slight bit (about a quarter to half turn) more with a wrench.

For the full picture just in case, the fill valve I got is a bit too big, so the lid can't actually be put back on. We're going to have to return it and get one that is a better fit. The supply line is a braided flex line.

Am I missing something? Any ideas as to what the problem might be?

 

[Cacher_Chick]

If you hold the lever down so that the flapper stays up, will the water continue to run non-stop?

 

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[Smooky]

A picture of what type and how you installed the fill valve might help.

 

[Philipe Sanchez]

Thanks for the fast responses!

@cacher_chick it seems not

@Smooky I've attached a few pictures. Sorry about the angle inside the tank. That's the best I can do because of the counter above.

 

[Cacher_Chick]

I believe you may have a "flood-safe" supply line, which is causing your problem. There is an automatic valve in the bottom end of the line, and they are known to cause more problems than solve them. Throw it away and install a standard supply line.

https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/watts-floodsafe-not-very-part-1.26673/

 

[Philipe Sanchez]

@cacher_chick thanks for the fast responses and the great advice! I'll take it back and try to get a standard one tomorrow.

 

[Dj2]

A regular flex connector will set you back a couple of dollars.

If after you install it your problem persists, write back.