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assembly is the part of your toilet that seals the
opening between the tank and the toilet bowl. When the
toilet is flushed, a rubber tank ball or flapper lifts
out of the way and water rushes into the bowl. After a
few seconds, the tank ball settles back down on the
hole, sealing it and allowing the tank to refill. An
old, worn tank ball or flapper is prone to leaks.
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 Adjust the
tank ball (or flapper) so it is directly over the flush
valve. The tank ball has a guide arm that can be loosened
so that the tank ball can be repositioned. Some tank balls
have a ball guide that helps seat the tank ball into the
flush valve. Make sure these parts are lined up and
working smoothly. Turn off the water and flush toilet to
empty tank. |
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 Replace the
tank ball if it is cracked or worn. Tank balls have a
threaded fitting that screws onto the lift wire. Clean the
opening of the flush valve using emery cloth (for brass
valves) or a scrub pad (for plastic valves). |
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 Replace the
flapper if it is cracked or worn. Flappers are attached to
the small lugs on the sides of the overflow pipe. Turn the
water back on. |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Installing A
Plunger-Valve Ballcock
Installing a New Flush
Valve
Making Minor Adjustments
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