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Author: tnomtnom
Date: Dec 25, 2008 19:34
On Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:16:11 GMT, home@ home.org (Restless) wrote:
>About 50%% of the time, the flapper seats properly after flushing. The
>rest of the time, it does not, and it's necessary to tap the flush
>handle.
>
>Is this a flapper problem per se, or a problem with some other part of
>the mechanism? Thanks
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.
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Author: hallerbhallerb
Date: Dec 24, 2008 19:15
On Dec 24, 9:16�am, h...@ home.org (Restless) wrote: > About 50%% of the time, the flapper seats properly after flushing. �The
> rest of the time, it does not, and it's necessary to tap the flush
> handle.
>
> Is this a flapper problem per se, or a problem with some other part of
> the mechanism? �Thanks
if the chain is set a little short this can occur, try making it a tad
longer, by moving the hook
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Author: pheeh.zeropheeh.zero
Date: Dec 24, 2008 08:18
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
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Author: Dan EspenDan Espen
Date: Dec 24, 2008 08:14
> About 50%% of the time, the flapper seats properly after flushing. The
> rest of the time, it does not, and it's necessary to tap the flush
> handle.
>
> Is this a flapper problem per se, or a problem with some other part of
> the mechanism? Thanks
Flush with tank open.
Diagnose by looking.
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Author: Van ChocstrawVan Chocstraw
Date: Dec 24, 2008 07:38
Restless wrote:
> About 50%% of the time, the flapper seats properly after flushing. The
> rest of the time, it does not, and it's necessary to tap the flush
> handle.
>
> Is this a flapper problem per se, or a problem with some other part of
> the mechanism? Thanks
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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Van Chocstraw
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Author: Sharp Dressed ManSharp Dressed Man
Date: Dec 24, 2008 07:33
"Restless" home.org> wrote in message
news:49524386.7758656@news.qis.net...> About 50%% of the time, the flapper seats properly after flushing. The
> rest of the time, it does not, and it's necessary to tap the flush
> handle.
>
> Is this a flapper problem per se, or a problem with some other part of
> the mechanism? Thanks
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
-- a bigger job but still easily doable by the
average DIY guy.
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Author: SteveBellSteveBell
Date: Dec 24, 2008 07:28
>About 50%% of the time, the flapper seats properly after flushing. The
>rest of the time, it does not, and it's necessary to tap the flush
>handle.
>
>Is this a flapper problem per se, or a problem with some other part of
>the mechanism? Thanks
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.
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