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16-04-2014, 01:10 AM
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Why is My Toilet Running

This question has probably been asked a million times but our toilet has begun running after it's flushed. I give the handle the usual quick push & it stops.

Tired of waiting around to see if it's going to stop running.
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16-04-2014, 01:13 AM
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Re: Why is My Toilet Running

see if this helps
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16-04-2014, 01:23 AM
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Thanks Honey, I'll send this link downstairs to my hubby.
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16-04-2014, 01:25 AM
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Re: Why is My Toilet Running

if it doesn't help, just Google the problem and you'll find many other solutions
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16-04-2014, 07:33 AM
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Re: Why is My Toilet Running

When our toilet did that we had to buy a new ball cock. As its that
which controls the water flow. It does break every now and again
and once you have got a new one put in the flow should be OK.
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16-04-2014, 09:17 AM
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Re: Why is My Toilet Running

Its what's known as syphoning.

Basically the cystem is filling up to fast.
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27-04-2014, 04:56 PM
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Hi sue ..have you sorted it ....used to be my job ....
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03-05-2014, 12:48 AM
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Thanks everyone! We'll get one & see if it works. Can always take it back if not.
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03-05-2014, 06:44 AM
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Re: Why is My Toilet Running

Without seeing it and assuming that it is not over filling which it doesn't sound like then replacing the outlet valve (basically just a piece of rubber) should fix it. (and assuming it is not a cistern out of the ark).

That and the inlet valve are the most common/likely problem with a modern cistern.

A visit to the local hardware plumbing section with the model of your cistern should solve that problem - it is very easy to do.
 

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