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How do you fix singing toilet?
Just replace the ballcock valve..
How can you fix a toilet that groans at the end of the flush?
Replace the fill valve (ballcock). The type that uses a diaphragm, like fluidmaster, will shut it off quicker. Reason that occures: vibrations in the pipe from the fill valve when the water flows through the ballcock ( like a whistle does with air), but water makes a deeper sound and sometimes vibrates quite loudly once that starts. If that doesn't fix it, try replacing the supply water valve.
When did Thomas Crapper invent the ballcock?
Not 1596
Where is a ballcock used?
A ballcock is a ball float on the end of a lever in the water closet of a toilet. As the level of water in the closet rises, so does the floating ballcock. When the water level is high enough, the lever operates a sliding valve and the water coming into the closet is shut off.
What would cause the ballcock to suddenly pop up out of its fixture and water to sputter in the tank if this happened spontaneously and not during use?
A surge in water pressure can cause this. Also, a defective ballcock would pop off under these conditions. Replace the ballcock and consider installing a pressure reducing valve (PRV) on the incoming water line.
What is does a ballcock look like?
If you open the lid on your toilet you should see the ballcock. It is normally on the left side and has the float, that looks like a ball, attached to it. It is used to fill the water in the bowl and set the height of the water.
How do you replace ballcock?
Turn off the water and drain the tank. Sop up excess as needed. Remove old ballcock and install new one. Connect chain and verify slack, but not too much slack, and that the chain will not catch an anything. Turn on water and let tank fill. Flush several times and verify correct operation. Double check chain. Sometimes, the ballcock seat is bad. You can replace it, but that is usually difficult and occasionally gets out of hand. They make a ballcock with seat replacement. The seat sits on top of the old seat using some kind of putty. Ususally, you remove old ballcock, clean and dry seat, apply putty bead to new seat, and press on, following any specific directions in the kit. In all cases, you need to check the minimum drain level. There is a cup on the back of the ballcock that lets you adjust how far down the water goes before the ballcock closes. This can save water. Set it to where the flush is correct for your application.
What if your toilet makes a noise out of no were?
Your ballcock is comming on -- replace tank ball or sometimes you have to change out flush valve -- but change tank ball first and see if that will do it You hardly ever have to change flush valve -- Your ballcock is what lets water come into your tank
Why did Thomas Crapper invent the ballcock?
To allow toilets to fill from the water line without overflowing.
Do you have to remove the toilet tank to replace the ballcock valve?
No. The instructions for replacing the ballcock valve should be printed on the package for the new valve. You can also discuss it with an employee at a good hardware or home improvement store who should be able to explain and maybe even demonstrate the procedure for you.
Need a plumbing advice for knocking noise in the water pipe?
Most water hammering is a result of a ballcock assembly in the toilets. Replace the with a fluid master fillvale from your local hardware store or call a plumber to do it for you. If this doesn't fix the problem then an expansion tank can be added to the system at the water heater.
What did Thomas Crapper invent?
Thomas Crapper invented the ballcock which was the first type of toilet thank you very much.
