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Old 06-02-2007, 03:20 PM
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My upstairs toilet isn't working right. Normally you flush and it's automatic, we have to hold the handle till it's done. I'm too lazy to stand there everytime, but not too lazy to figure out the problem. What I notice is the flapper closes immediately after letting go of the handle. What do I do to remedy this situation?
Old 06-02-2007, 03:23 PM
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Get a new "flapper thing". that should do it.
Old 06-02-2007, 03:31 PM
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new toilet

problem solved
Old 06-02-2007, 05:13 PM
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my toilet has the same problem, but I don't care to fix it. 3 months til I move out, woot
Old 06-02-2007, 05:17 PM
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solution


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Old 06-02-2007, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rebeld
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I replaced the flapper, but still no go...maybe I got the wrong one
Old 06-02-2007, 05:28 PM
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http://www.stretcher.com/stories/05/05mar28a.cfm
Old 06-02-2007, 06:13 PM
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https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...=toilet+broken

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Old 06-02-2007, 06:58 PM
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Lengthen the chain so that there is some slack so that the flapper floats until the water is out, then falls and fills the drain.
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replace the flapper.... just a few bucks at home depot.



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