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Old 11-04-2016, 10:00 PM
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Default Kohler K-GP1059291 Canister Flush Valve Seal

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Originally Posted by maryanna630 View Post
We live in Lake Deaton and purchased our begonia in July 2015.
In the last few months the toilet will start running to raise the water level. Obviously there is a slow leak but my husband doesn't see it.
Has anyone else had this issue? Any ideas? My husband says the ballcock is unlike any he has seen before.
If your toilet looks like the inside of the one in this YouTube video, it's a real easy job to replace. (Except where he turns the plastic part at 42 seconds) It turns hard and you think you're going to break it. Also for those that are unfamiliar with the cheap plastic water shutoff valve. You turn the water off by pulling straight out.

How To Replace The Seal On A Canister Style Flush Valve From Kohler - YouTube

Kohler K-GP1059291 Canister Flush Valve Seal

$6.99 at Amazon and about the same price at hardware stores. Make sure you get the yellow one made of better material than the original red one.

Last edited by HiHoSteveO; 11-04-2016 at 10:17 PM. Reason: Additional info