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Asiya Azim Posted on Sep 30, 2019

My toilet flushes but when it fills up again, it fills up in instalments

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Check to see if the float is hitting something or rubbing on the side of the tank as it comes back up. If so, if the float arm is metal, bend it slightly to clear obstructions. If plastic take old of the column it is attached and rotate it slightly to clear. Becareful, old plastic parts can become brittle, so handle with care. If you have the float that slides up the column, check to make sure the surfaces are smooth. Finally, the filler mechanism can be replaced after shutting the water off to the toilet and draining all of the water. Replacement instructions come with the filler. It is easy.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 21, 2008

SOURCE: American Standard Elongated toilet bowl water level slowly drops

The tank holding the proper amount of water is a good sign. The inside of the stool is like the GOOSE NECK under you sink. It always holds water. This may sound like a bit of a hassle to do but if all 3 toilets are identical, here is what you can try if you are a bit handy. Go to the hardware store and purchase 4 toilet wax rings with a plastic flange and a few sets of toilet floor flange bolts(they are cheap and you can always return if not used, as It is better to have xtra parts on hand). Turn off the water supply to the "Mystery Toilet". Leave the tank and everything connected to the stool. Flush the toilet and remove all excess water from the tank and bowl. This can be done with a shop vac, sponge or towel. Disconnect the water supply to the tank. Remove the bolts holding the stool to the floor and carefully remove toilet. Scrap off all the old wax from the floor flange and bottom of stool. Now go and repeat this proceedure to one of the toilets that is working properly. In other words Switch the "Mystery Toilet" with a "Working Toilet" and see how they react. If the working toilet does it in the same bathroom and the "Mystery Toilet" does not do it in the other bathroom then you probably have a VENTING PROBLEM. If the "Mysery Toilet" Does it in the other bathroom then you most likely have a Defective Toilet. This Job is best done by 2 people, as it can sometimes be challenging to center the new wax ring on the toilet flange. Reconnect to the floor and reconnect water supply to the tanks. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN BOLTS to the floor flange as you may crack the toilet. All drain lines must be vented properly for water to flow. If you are curious check out drain venting on the internet. Also, sometimes a vent can become obstructed with debris, ice, bird nest, etc.. I would 1st check the vent on the roof visually and then have someone flush and listen. If you believe the vent is clear....Then do the toilet switch and go from there.....Hope this helps and Happy Holidays....Joe

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 03, 2009

SOURCE: Toilet fills up slowly

buy a universal fill valve and replace it

karl fink

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  • Posted on Mar 14, 2009

SOURCE: Toilet will not fill up

Some Toto fill valves have a plastic debris screen located at the inlet connection. Turn off the supply valve and remove the supply connection at the bottom of the tank. Use a mirror to inspect the screen for debris.
I agree w/ Smithbrother, the Fluidmaster fill valves are cheap and work well. The only thing they ever need is an occasional seal for $1.50 and 5 minutes to replace.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 01, 2009

SOURCE: When i flush the toilet, the bowl doesn't fill

there is an ajustment on top of float assembly
to adjust level of water in tank

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 04, 2009

SOURCE: Kohler one-piece has no flushing power

Don't flush more water! Trash the toilet and replace it with a toilet that uses less water and flushes efficiently; practically every manufacturer makes a dual flush or eco model. Spend your money on a good toilet rather than paying for and wasting water every day.

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I would return it for a new one...

http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/pdf/1066506_2.pdf

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