Toilet aficionados - this is for you!

[pajeff02]

Hmmm.....so the random "refilling" of the toilet for a few seconds is related to a leaky flapper?

Heck, we're in a rental and the sound annoys me more than anything. I need to head to home depot for some trimmer wire...may as well pick up a new flapper while I'm there.

woot.

Sometimes you can simply pop them out and clean both the flapper and where it seats in the bottom of the tank to stop it from leaking.

[SHines-IT]

Hmmm.....so the random "refilling" of the toilet for a few seconds is related to a leaky flapper?

Heck, we're in a rental and the sound annoys me more than anything. I need to head to home depot for some trimmer wire...may as well pick up a new flapper while I'm there.

woot.

Let the land lord know, it's there problem.

[86 IROC-Z]

Since we have a lot of toilet experts in here:

My toilet blocks every time on the courtesy flush.

wat do

[pajeff02]

Since we have a lot of toilet experts in here:

My toilet blocks every time on the courtesy flush.

wat do

Don't hold it so long between trips to the can! My brother-in-law has the same problem.

[0rion]

Since we have a lot of toilet experts in here:

My toilet blocks every time on the courtesy flush.

wat do

probably a low flow toilet.....we have one of each in our house. A newer low flow and an older one that'll flush a shoe if you needed it too. Guess which one is "my" bathroom?

[SHines-IT]

probably a low flow toilet.....we have one of each in our house. A newer low flow and an older one that'll flush a shoe if you needed it too. Guess which one is "my" bathroom?

I have one of them low flow toilets, what a POS... I have to flush twice to not leave evidence... Then it may or may not clog...

[86 IROC-Z]

Don't hold it so long between trips to the can! My brother-in-law has the same problem.

But sitting on the shitter is such a waste of time, I'd rather get it done all at once.

probably a low flow toilet.....we have one of each in our house. A newer low flow

House is relatively new (1994) so they're probably all low flow, right? Is there an easy way to check?

and an older one that'll flush a shoe if you needed it too. Guess which one is "my" bathroom?

Lucky.

I've always wanted one of those department store type toilets that have a jet engine aided flush.

[Detroit Power]

Let the land lord know, it's there problem.

We've only been here 6 months and we've already had them replace the window a/c unit in the sun room (the rest of the house has central air), replace the fan motor in the A/C unit outside, reseat the toilet, repair tiles that popped up in the bathroom floor, and cut a hole in the ceiling to repair a leak.

We don't want to call them unless absolutely necessary, because we have a good relationship right now.

[Nhra Firebird]

We've only been here 6 months and we've already had them replace the window a/c unit in the sun room (the rest of the house has central air), replace the fan motor in the A/C unit outside, reseat the toilet, repair tiles that popped up in the bathroom floor, and cut a hole in the ceiling to repair a leak.

We don't want to call them unless absolutely necessary, because we have a good relationship right now.

I would make them fix it... You're paying them rent for a reason.

[0rion]

We've only been here 6 months and we've already had them replace the window a/c unit in the sun room (the rest of the house has central air), replace the fan motor in the A/C unit outside, reseat the toilet, repair tiles that popped up in the bathroom floor, and cut a hole in the ceiling to repair a leak.

We don't want to call them unless absolutely necessary, because we have a good relationship right now.

sounds like it's good for them but that's about it......

[SleeperC5]

all this for a flush valve........ oh brother.

Just buy a low flow toilet and be done with it !

[SHines-IT]

I would make them fix it... You're paying them rent for a reason.

Exactly, this is the only good thing that comes from renting. No pricey repair, nothing. All you have to do is keep somewhat clean and not party to hard... Something breaks, you bitch and they fix... If it's something like a toilet or dishwasher and it affects you... It can be discounted from your rent,

[pajeff02]

all this for a flush valve........ oh brother.

Just buy a low flow toilet and be done with it !

A low flow can leak just as much as a high flow. Low flow simply utilizes less water to send it down the pipe.

[SHines-IT]

A low flow can leak just as much as a high flow. Low flow simply utilizes less water to send it down the pipe.

I want a high flow, shit I want one that has a tank up by the ceiling.

[wheeliE-maxx]

Sometimes you can simply pop them out and clean both the flapper and where it seats in the bottom of the tank to stop it from leaking.

we have extremely hard water so we have to clean and replace flapper valves frequently. Sucks

[blackcar]

Hmmm.....so the random "refilling" of the toilet for a few seconds is related to a leaky flapper?

Heck, we're in a rental and the sound annoys me more than anything. I need to head to home depot for some trimmer wire...may as well pick up a new flapper while I'm there.

woot.

If you were one of my tenants I would be glad to pay you for the part. I would rather pay you a few bucks, instead of a plumber that would be $70.

[doberman 152]

To save a couple extra more bucks, put a brick in the back of the toilet also.

[Zapper2003]

If you're having problems with the flapper, fuck the flapper. I don't literally mean put your dick in the flapper, but whatever. Go buy a fluidmaster Flusher Fixer kit. They're like 8 bucks. It's a whole new flapper and seal with a timer cup on it. Drain the tank, sop up all the water, remove and discard old flapper. With a dry towel/rag, make damn sure the old flapper seat is clean and dry as can be, and stick the new part down per instructions. Voila. No more worries about running water down the drain. Warning, for you green fucks out there or those of you who worry about using too much water, this product is not for you. The timer cup holds the flapper open until the entire tank drains clear. Works PERFECT for taking your low-flush wont-move-shit toilet and turns it into a REAL power-dump eradication device.

[Smkn_TA]

I upperdecked in the toilet while drunk and one of the sinkers is stuck under the flapper. Is the miracle valve for me?

[pajeff02]

I upperdecked in the toilet while drunk and one of the sinkers is stuck under the flapper. Is the miracle valve for me?

Skip the miracle valve and go right for the latex gloves!