Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Update: Plumber just left. Company sent out a different guy. He checked out many things and of course, couldn’t duplicate the problem. Replaced the toilet innards, including fill/flush valve. No trip or labor charge and $31.95 for parts. Crossing fingers this solves the problem. Thanks for the suggestions. Good to know we weren’t the only ones who have had this problem.
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Mixing valves aka anti scald valves are required in showers-ONLY-
and to buckeyephan--hope he got the right toilet |
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(Marion County) Last edited by NoMoSno; 11-02-2019 at 11:18 AM. |
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I think mixing valves and anti sweat valves are being confused with each other.
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I think the sound the OP is hearing is caused by the fill valve which may need cleaned or replaced. The fill valve is kicking on when other water is being used due to the drop in water pressure in the line when the other water using appliance kicks on.
If the fill valve is kicking on at odd times without water being used elsewhere, it may be due to a leaky flapper which can be replaced easily. Sometimes the fill valve gets a little dirt in it. This can be cleared out by first turning off the water supply to the toilet. Then press down and turn counterclockwise on the top of the valve about 1/4 turn. The valve cover will lift off. Then, while holding a drinking glass (or similar) over the top of the fill valve, turn the water supply back on. This will blow water out of the top of the valve and the glass will deflect it back into the tank. After 10-15 seconds of this cleaning out, turn the toilet water supply off again. Then replace the top of the valve by pressing it down and turning it clockwise about 1/4 turn. Then turn the water supply back on and do a function check. Last edited by C. C. Rider; 11-02-2019 at 08:27 PM. |
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I have the same problem with my pipes, but I found that taking charcoal tablets and pepermint often helps alleviate the problem.
I am confined to the lanai until the pipes clear! |
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air elimination valve...
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I had the exact same problem, and it was, in fact, the fill valve inside the tank. Residue from dissolved limestone makes quite a mess around all water valves. Seemed most prudent to install a new valve purchased from Lowes for $10.
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NO problem!
If you know what it is; why worry about it. Way too many other things to worry about.
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I live in my own little world. <br />But it's OK... They know me <br />here!<br /><br />Indianapolis<br />Ft Myers, FL<br />The Villages |
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AMEN The OP had the problem fixed and everyone is still giving opinions. Len
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Maybe other people who are having the same problem would rather not call a plumber and spend $85 and then have to call the plumber back again and spend another $31.95 when, with a little information, they can fix the problem themselves for little or no money.
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