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What would cause the toilet to make a loud high pitched sound when flushed?
On a syphon type, the diaphragm will scream if perforated or cracked. Depending on which system you have fitted, this could be anything from the ball valve to the flap valve and all points between.Below are instructions to change something completely. If you recognise what system the contributor is referring to all is well. For the rest of us it makes little sense.Explanation of a repair to an unspecified flush systemI don't know why but follow these instructions EXACTLY to fix it.Turn off the water supply to the toilet. Follow the hose attached to the bottom of the toilet tank to the cut-off valve. Turn this valve clockwise to turn off the water. Empty the tank by flushing the toilet, then dry out the toilet tank using old towels or a sponge. Place a bucket under the toilet tank to catch any water that is still in the tank.Unscrew the nut holding the hose to the bottom of the tank with vice grips or channel locks.Remove the nut screwed on to the toilet pump. This is under the toilet tank. After you loosen this nut, you may need to hold the toilet pump with one hand while removing the nut with the other because the toilet pump may turn with the nut.Remove the clip attached to the refill tube from the overflow pipe. Remove the toilet pump from the toilet tank.Attach the refill tube that came with your replacement toilet pump to the new toilet pump. Slide one end of the refill tube over the nipple on the toilet pump to cover the nipple completely. Attach the angle adapter to the other end of the refill tube.Place one of the shank washers that came with your replacement toilet pump on the threaded shank of the new toilet pump. Place the threaded shank into the hole in the bottom of the toilet tank.Fit the other shank washer over the threaded shank and push the washer firmly against the toilet tank.Replace the nut on the threaded shank of the toilet pump and tighten fully.Clip the refill tube to the overflow pipe using the angle attachment provided.Screw the water supply hose tightly onto the threaded shank. Turn the water supply back on and check for leaks. If water leaks from around the new toilet pump, check to make sure both shank washers are firmly in place and tighten both nuts fully.
Why does toilet bowl fill lower than previous waterline?
If the toilet bowl fills lower than the previous waterline, the tank may not be working properly. Check that the float is moving freely and allowing the tank to refill all the way. Also make sure the filler tube is filling the toilet and is not directed elsewhere.
Why would the toilet not empty all water from the bowl when flushed?
It sounds like you need a new ballcock valve or either your fill tube has come off your flush valve. Just take tank lid off and check to see if water is going down the tube in middle of tank.
When I turned on valve to toilet after being off for a while no water is filling the tank?
Make sure your main water is turned on by turning on another sink or bath and if it is then turn your toilet valve off and on a couple times and see if any water comes out in your tank. If still no water is filling the tank then shut off the valve and take the supply tube off the valve and turn the valve on slowly to see if you have any water comming out. If still no water then your valve is plugged or your pipe to the valve is plugged which then you would need to clean out your valve or lines with the whole house water shut off. Sometimes I have seen that the plug is in between the valve an supply pipe connection and as soon i take the supply pipe off and turn on the valve it works just fine even when I put the supply pipe back to the toilet. I don't think it would be in your fill valve in your toilet tank unless you have pressure assist tanks and with them all you need to do is take out the screen inside them.
How do you change the expansion valve on a 1996 Geo Prizm?
You'll have to discharge the system then raise the car and put it on jack-stands. You've got two fittings on it, you hold the stationary one and loosen the other fitting. Once you separate the pipe, you'll have to use a pair of needle nose pliers to pull the orifice tube(expansion valve) out of the tube. Put in your new one, put it all back together and refill the system. Do not listen to the answer above it is wrong answer. An orfice tube is not the same as the expansion valve. An expansion valve is a block valve so therefore you cannot take a pair of needle nose pliers to pull it out. The expansion valve is in a box where the eveporator and heater box. In order to change it you need to pull it out under the dash(passengers side) then put it all back together.
What is a Sloan Valve used for?
A Sloan Valve is used primarily on toilets. The Sloan Valve is the device that allows one's toilet to flush normally and properly, releasing all of the water at once.
Why would it be necessary to refit a valve when a toilet is broken?
If the toilet is not running right, won't stop running, or not running at all, it could very well be the fill valve. This means that the valve will need to be replaced as soon as possible or the toilet will not work properly. If not replaced (or refitted), it could start to leak and end up costing one even more money in the long run.
Why does your toilet bowl not have mounting holes for the tank?
not all toilet bowls and tanks are compatible. If your toilet bowl has no holes for a tank it most likely a bowl that is made for a flush valve, or a high or low boy mounted tank.
How does a sloan valve work?
A "Sloan Valve" is the well known valve used on (primarily) commercial toilets and urinals. Touching the chrome handle causes the toilet to flush, violently washing your troubles down the drain. What does that handle do and what makes the toilet flush with such great force? If you look closely, the pipe coming into the valve is much larger in diameter than an ordinary toilet's pipe. This is the secret to the Sloan Valve. The normal water pressure in the building pressurizes the big pipe and when the famous chrome handle is moved, the water in the big pipe is allowed to dump all at once into the toilet. When most of the water pressure in the big pipe is depleted the chrome handle resets and the water stops flowing. If the toilet had a small pipe like most other toilets, the large water volume would not be possible, and the high power flush that we have all grown to love would not be possible. So, the Sloan Valve is not the secret at all. It's the large pipe ahead of it that stores all the water and it's associated pressure. The Sloan Valve is just a large valve capable of releasing it all at once.
Why would you replace a toilet flush valve?
You would replace a flush valve or 'flapper' when it gets distorted or leaks slowly as they all eventually do. Take it out and go to Home Depot and you will see many better ones than there were when your toilet was made. Average cost $6-10.
Why does toilet over flows when doing laundry?
The laundry waste pipe is fitted to the main drain near the toilet and the main pipe down the line past toilet is partly plugged, forcing the laundry waste up the toilet waste tube. You need to auger the pipe from toilet to outside. If all the piping is in ground you will have to remove toilet from floor to do this properly.
How do you change bleeder valve on dodge intrepid?
either way, if you have just the bleeder valve or the valve attached to the coolant transfer tube, you have to remove the intake manifold to get to the bolts on the valve. I tried to do it myself, but I had theube attached to it, and couldn't get the manifold off enough the replace the tube, so I'm a bit less helpful I that sense, but if it's just the valve, you can get to the bolts and take off the valve and replace all the tubes and whatnot relatively easily.
