Toilet Tank Maintenance
By adjusting the toilet tank at least once a year you can prevent wasting water &dealing with noisy leaks.
In a typical tank, the float rising w/ the water level in the tank operates the inlet valve to shut off the water when it is full. When the flush handle is pushed, its linkage lifts the stopper off the discharge-pipe opening & the tank empties into the bowl flushing it. The stopper floats back down on the dropping water level to plug the opening again while the float sinks down to open the valve. The weight of the water in the tank holds the stopper in place until the handle is tripped.
Problem: Too much water in tank
Solution: Adjust the float arm by the adjustment screw. Do not bend the arm it’s old & may break. Most tanks have a water level mark inside. This mark is one inch below the top of the overflow pipe.
Problem: Continuously running water
Solution: The stopper gets worn & soft or mushy & will not seat properly. A new stopper w/ the wires is easily installed. It must be positioned to drop straight down when released & the wires must be straight for correct seating. Another possible source of the problem may be sediment around the flush valve so the stopper cannot seat properly. Clean the valve w/ steel wool.
