As far as Brooklyn plumbing fixtures go, few are more prone to mysterious problems than the toilet. The good news is that, with a little bit of know-how, a lot of these problems can be repaired, even by a relative amateur. If you would like to improve your home plumbing skills, read on. This time we will discuss how to fix a constantly running toilet by adjusting the fill height.
The Problem
Each time you flush your toilet, the water in the tank is released downward, thus pushing waste out through the bottom of the bowl. The tank then refills for the next flush. Problems ensue, however, when an excessive amount of water enters the tank. This extra water soon begins spilling into the tank’s overflow pipe, which in turn causes the fill valve to begin allowing more water into the tank.
The Solution
The solution to this problem is relatively simple. All you have to do is make a slight adjustment to the float valve inside of your tank. As you may be able to guess, the float valve is responsible for controlling the amount of water inside of the tank. It does this by floating upward with the rising water, then cutting off the flow once it has reached a certain height.
Two Types Of Float Valve
The adjustment you will need to make depends on what type of float valve your toilet is equipped with. Older toilets often contain ballcock floats. These consist of a metal rod with a hollow rubber ball attached to the end. By making clockwise adjustments to the screw found at the base of the rod, you can lower the fill height until it no longer spills into the overflow pipe.
Modern toilets tend to be equipped with so-called cylinder float valves. These chunky plastic rings move up and down along the fill valve itself. A spring clip at the top can be pinched together to slide the metal adjustment rod downward. This will lower the fill height, thus preventing the problem of constantly refilling.
If you continue to experience problems with your Brooklyn plumbing fixtures, contact Aladdin Plumbing today.