fsrph
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I noticed the fill valve in my toilet was making a bubbling sound near the top. Though it had a leak. Also the fill valve was coming on occasionally to add a few inches of water to the tank. I replaced the fill valve and that's working fine. However, the new fill valve is still coming on occasionally to add water to the tank. I thought the flapper may be the cause.
I read about the dye test so I completed that next. The dye did eventually show in in the bowl but it took about 3 or 4 hours before it began showing. So, off to change the flapper. Bought this http://www.homedepot.com/p/Korky-2-in-Easy-Fix-Flush-Valve-Repair-Kit-2003PK/100147930 and installed it per the directions. Well, wouldn't you know it, I am still losing water from the tank. So, I leave the water supply off and after 2 or 3 hours the tank water goes down an inch or so.
I am at a loss what to do next. The water must be getting by the flapper, right? There is no wet area on the floor so how else can the tank be losing water? If it matters I have an older American Standard toilet with a 2 inch flush valve. Could it just be the toilet is old so you have to expect some water loss? Anyone have any ideas on what I can do next? Thanks.
Francis
I read about the dye test so I completed that next. The dye did eventually show in in the bowl but it took about 3 or 4 hours before it began showing. So, off to change the flapper. Bought this http://www.homedepot.com/p/Korky-2-in-Easy-Fix-Flush-Valve-Repair-Kit-2003PK/100147930 and installed it per the directions. Well, wouldn't you know it, I am still losing water from the tank. So, I leave the water supply off and after 2 or 3 hours the tank water goes down an inch or so.
I am at a loss what to do next. The water must be getting by the flapper, right? There is no wet area on the floor so how else can the tank be losing water? If it matters I have an older American Standard toilet with a 2 inch flush valve. Could it just be the toilet is old so you have to expect some water loss? Anyone have any ideas on what I can do next? Thanks.
Francis