S shroon7 New Member Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Feb 8, 2005 #1 The flapper doesn't seem to be sealing properly, so the toilet keeps running. Any thoughts on how to fix this? Sharon
The flapper doesn't seem to be sealing properly, so the toilet keeps running. Any thoughts on how to fix this? Sharon
hj Master Plumber Messages 33,613 Reaction score 1,057 Points 113 Location Cave Creek, Arizona Website www.terrylove.com Feb 8, 2005 #2 flapper We cannot tell you without seeing it, but some old toilets with a brass overflow pipe will not work with a flapper. And if you used a universal flapper, you have to cut the round ring out of the back before you connect it to the two ears.
flapper We cannot tell you without seeing it, but some old toilets with a brass overflow pipe will not work with a flapper. And if you used a universal flapper, you have to cut the round ring out of the back before you connect it to the two ears.
S shroon7 New Member Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Feb 8, 2005 #3 Thanks, hj. We already did that and it didn't work. The problem seems to be with the flapper not sealing the hole properly, kwim?
Thanks, hj. We already did that and it didn't work. The problem seems to be with the flapper not sealing the hole properly, kwim?
hj Master Plumber Messages 33,613 Reaction score 1,057 Points 113 Location Cave Creek, Arizona Website www.terrylove.com Feb 9, 2005 #4 flapper Since there is no adjustments on it, if that is true then you must have a defective one. Especially if the old one did not have the problem.
flapper Since there is no adjustments on it, if that is true then you must have a defective one. Especially if the old one did not have the problem.
S shroon7 New Member Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Feb 9, 2005 #5 Thanks, I guess we'll go buy another one and try it.