Slow dribbler

[crappyice]

Every 15 minutes or so the tank of my toilet turns on for 3-5 seconds. Any quick solutions for me before Mrs Crappy makes me remodel the entire bathroom to fix the problem?

 

 

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[ny hunter]

easy fix....run to home depot and change out that float thing.....

[First-light]

Or there is a screw you can turn to stop it from over flowing.Take that white cap off

 

[jperch]

I'm sure others will chime in who have professional experience but toilets are not so complicated.  If the toilet runs every 15 minutes as you say then you have a slow leak from the tank.  When the water level gets low enough the ballcock valve activates, refilling the tank to the level where it then shuts off.  If you are lucky the problem may just be the flapper valve.  Sometimes just cleaning it off will stop the leak.  If not, just replace it with a quality new one.  If the leaking continues, and if there is no water leaking between the tank and the bowl, then there is probably a need to replace the flapper valve assembly, they do crack.  This can cause water to slowly drain directly out to your outflow system.  It's not expensive, maybe 12 bucks at your local box store.  Below is a link with excellent instructions and explanations.  Replace the tank valve (gasket) between the tank and bowl while you are at it and use new hardware!  The cost is time, you don't want to have to do it again next year.  Good Luck!   perch

 

[crappyice]

Thanks guys...now I have a project for tomorrow and if I fix it that may just be my ticket to hunt one last time in 3S!!




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