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sky_driver · 03-17-2005, 12:31 PM

There is a constant trickle of water comming from one of the water outlet holes under the rim of the toilet bowl where the water comes from when the toilet is flushed. I have already replaced the flapper, so I am sure it is not that. My only other guess is the seal where the fresh water flows into the bowl rim is worn and needs to be replaced. And if it is that, can it be replaced or do I just need a new toilet tank. The toilet is only 6 years old. Thanks

Martel · 03-17-2005, 01:10 PM

if your toliet is running, you'd better go catch it!!! AHAHAHAHHAHA!

no, seriously... have you called up Lowe's/ Home Depot to ask their plumbing guys? They're usually helpful with this kind of stuff. Also, you could call the manufacturer of the toilet, and they might be able to tell you what to do. Good luck!

Cynthetiq · 03-17-2005, 01:13 PM

replace the ball and cock...

that's the stick in the middle with the float and chain that holds the flapper.

jhkayakr · 03-17-2005, 01:18 PM

Home depot has kits ( about 20 dollars ) that has all the parts to replace the entire guts to the toilet, if you have to. Good instructions, it's easy, I've done it a few times and I am by no means a plumber. Also, whille you are there, grab one of those how-to books and look through it. They usually have diagnosis charts.

cj2112 · 03-17-2005, 01:26 PM

before I started buying parts, I would try adjusting the float. It could simply be that the float is adjusted so that it never actually shuts the flow of water off

duck0987 · 03-17-2005, 04:08 PM

I would point my finger at the float or the chain that is pulled when you push the handle. In ether case they can both be adjusted. If the float is the issue the toilet is overflowing water because it is hitting the overflow point before the float stops it from filling, if it can't be adjusted, just bend the rod down

In the case of the chain it is too taught so it is keeping the flap in the bottom of the tank slightly open, let out a few links so it gets a good seal.

kazoo · 03-20-2005, 12:36 AM

This may be a stinker to fix. A 6 yo toilet won't have bad seats unless your water is terrible. What I have seen is the overflow tube (usually plastic) has a crack which allows flow to support the condition queried.

sky_driver · 03-20-2005, 04:51 PM

Well, I ended up replacing everything in the toilet, and Kazoo was correct. I discovered the overflow tube did have a hairline crack at the base and. I did purchase an entire replacement kit for $20.00 at Home Depot which had everything. It took me about 1 hour and now it works great.

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.

ScottKuma · 04-12-2005, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kazoo

This may be a stinker to fix. A 6 yo toilet won't have bad seats unless your water is terrible. What I have seen is the overflow tube (usually plastic) has a crack which allows flow to support the condition queried.

When I moved into my house a year ago, I had a brand new toilet that trickled constantly.

This was due to sediment from the pipes getting caught in the membrane mechanism that shut off our water...making pinholes & preventing a true seal. It got worse over time.

I could have called for repair work, but that generally tkaes time. A $6 trip to Home Depot & some on-the-job training fixed it>

Antrocka83 · 04-14-2005, 03:49 PM

buy a bag of water softer tabs and place them into the tank every month. That will prevent the problems of the water killing the seats and anything rubber. Plus don't replace the fill valve unless there is a crack or you have no water filling.

03-17-2005, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
sky_driver Insane	Running Toilet There is a constant trickle of water comming from one of the water outlet holes under the rim of the toilet bowl where the water comes from when the toilet is flushed. I have already replaced the flapper, so I am sure it is not that. My only other guess is the seal where the fresh water flows into the bowl rim is worn and needs to be replaced. And if it is that, can it be replaced or do I just need a new toilet tank. The toilet is only 6 years old. Thanks

03-17-2005, 01:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Martel Insane Location: Sage's bed	if your toliet is running, you'd better go catch it!!! AHAHAHAHHAHA! no, seriously... have you called up Lowe's/ Home Depot to ask their plumbing guys? They're usually helpful with this kind of stuff. Also, you could call the manufacturer of the toilet, and they might be able to tell you what to do. Good luck! __________________ Anamnesis

03-17-2005, 01:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	replace the ball and cock... that's the stick in the middle with the float and chain that holds the flapper. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

03-17-2005, 01:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
jhkayakr Insane Location: under the skirt	Home depot has kits ( about 20 dollars ) that has all the parts to replace the entire guts to the toilet, if you have to. Good instructions, it's easy, I've done it a few times and I am by no means a plumber. Also, whille you are there, grab one of those how-to books and look through it. They usually have diagnosis charts. __________________ ........gotta need for speed....

03-17-2005, 04:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
duck0987 Crazy Location: ohio	I would point my finger at the float or the chain that is pulled when you push the handle. In ether case they can both be adjusted. If the float is the issue the toilet is overflowing water because it is hitting the overflow point before the float stops it from filling, if it can't be adjusted, just bend the rod down In the case of the chain it is too taught so it is keeping the flap in the bottom of the tank slightly open, let out a few links so it gets a good seal. __________________ "I've got a lot of friends who don't know how to cook, which I could never understand because not knowing how to cook is like not knowing how to fuck." --Robert Rodriguez

03-17-2005, 01:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
cj2112 Unbelievable Location: Grants Pass OR	before I started buying parts, I would try adjusting the float. It could simply be that the float is adjusted so that it never actually shuts the flow of water off

03-20-2005, 12:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
kazoo Psycho Location: Where the night things are	This may be a stinker to fix. A 6 yo toilet won't have bad seats unless your water is terrible. What I have seen is the overflow tube (usually plastic) has a crack which allows flow to support the condition queried. __________________ There ain't nothin' more powerful than the odor of mendacity -Big Daddy

03-20-2005, 04:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
sky_driver Insane	Well, I ended up replacing everything in the toilet, and Kazoo was correct. I discovered the overflow tube did have a hairline crack at the base and. I did purchase an entire replacement kit for $20.00 at Home Depot which had everything. It took me about 1 hour and now it works great. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.

04-14-2005, 03:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Antrocka83 Upright Location: Stamford, CT	buy a bag of water softer tabs and place them into the tank every month. That will prevent the problems of the water killing the seats and anything rubber. Plus don't replace the fill valve unless there is a crack or you have no water filling. __________________ Anthony T. Townes Victim of the Glass Ceiling