Low Flush Toilet - Water Running ?

10-09-2010, 06:35 AM	#1
GBunny GBunny   Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 24	Low Flush Toilet - Water Running ? I recently had a new low flush toilet installed. Every couple of hours it sounds like the water is running in the tank. This only happens for about 5 seconds. Any idea what is causing it?

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10-09-2010, 07:41 AM	#2
Just Bill Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 3,097	Low Flush Toilet - Water Running ? Most likely cause, flapper valve not seating properly. Check chain for a little slack when the valve is down. Check proper alignment, seating.

10-09-2010, 08:52 AM	#3
majakdragon Member   Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,670	Low Flush Toilet - Water Running ? I agree with Bill. When the tank water level reaches a certain point, the fill valve opens and adds enough water to replenish to the proper level. __________________ If you have never made a mistake, you haven't done much.