On Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:16:11 GMT, home@home.org (Restless) wrote:

I assume that you have already put a new flapper on and 50%%
success rate is what you have now. That is because all flappers are
not created equally. Many generic flappers that are used for repair
are cheap and being so their dimensions vary enough to cause this
type of problem. Try to get the OEM part or at least purchase a
higher grade universal flapper that may have better dimensions.

On Dec 24, 9:16�am, h...@home.org (Restless) wrote:

if the chain is set a little short this can occur, try making it a tad
longer, by moving the hook

If this is a new flapper, the most common problem is the chain hanging
into the flush seat.
Shorten the chain (or adjust handle) to where there is a slight amount
of slack when flapper seals.

p_z

home@home.org (Restless) writes:

Flush with tank open.
Diagnose by looking.

Restless wrote:

Prolly the flapper hinge has too much play (worn out) and the flapper
falls all over the place instead of on the hole. Tighten the hinge with
a larger pin or bend the pin struts in a little or replace the whole thing.

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"Restless" home.org> wrote in message
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Check pull chain for proper alignment and that it doesn't hang up on
anything. Check flapper for tears/damage, etc.

Flappers are generally about the cheapest/easiest replacement part in the
toilet so next time you're by Home Depot, pick one up and change it out. It
will about two minutes, even if you're all thumbs.

Only exception is that some older OEM flapper assemblies are integral with
the flush valve refill tube and if that's the case, you'd need to replace
the whole flush valve assembl

The fix to this is truly trial and error.

Possibilities:
* The seat is covered with water deposits.
Scrub gently with a low-abrasive scotch-brite cloth or steel wool.
Possibly apply vinegar. Don't make scratches in the surface, or you'll
have a permanent leak.
* The seat is damaged.
Replace the seat.
* The flapper is misaligned above the seat.
Align it properly.
* The flapper is damaged or worn.
Replace it.

Just got outta jail and haven't been keeping up.

1) The local mom & pop DSL guy did all the work, including inside
installation of modem and splitter. That's good for computer-ignorant
guys like me.

2) I want to keep a cheap dial-up for back-up and didn't have to
change any of the dial-up wiring connections.

3) The ISP is 15 miles away so I won't have to talk to someone from
Outer Mongolia for support. Based on dial-up experience with them 10
years ago, they're real easy going & helpful.

4) They provide a good Usenet server when the phone companies are
dropping theirs.

5) $19.95 and without the extra bullshit fees. Rebate to cover cost
of modem.

6) No individual phone filters. The guy said that he installed one
filter on the outside phone box.
_________

DISADVANTAGE:

1) $99 fee. Verizon had to run another cable between the poles and
probably billed the ISP who then billed me.

On Sep 19, 12:55 pm, Bishop Daniel Garguillio
garguillio.com> wrote:

It's amazing that this man advertises himself as a Metropolitan
Archbishop of the Orthodox Church!

Can anybody get ordained a bishop these days??!!

Archbishop Daniel Garguillio, what's your reason for using this
obscenity?