Reach4 likes this. Last edited by a moderator: May 15, Unless the water is evaporating, the water, and color HAS to go into the toilet, regardless of what you are telling us.
Joined: Aug 13, Occupation: Plumming. Mad Plumber , Apr 23, Reach4 , Apr 24, The last time I had water leaking out of the tank, it was the flush valve. The second flush valve worked. It's a good idea to sand the inside of the tank to get a smooth surface.
It's too bad you've done all of this and it's still a problem. If it makes you feel any better, The last one that needed two flush valves, that was 1. Any toilet at a hardware store would work better than the old Mansfield that you have there.
It's too bad they won't pay for a replacement. You may want to remove the chlorine tablet from the tank. Those things will void any warranty. They are very hard on the seals. Terry , Apr 24, Joined: Jul 27, Location: Florida. You can see it get sucked into the leak area or just linger there if no leak. JerryR , Apr 24, Chevyguy , Jun 3, People should put a value on their time. I refuse to paint as a painter can do it faster and cheaper then I can Rather then wasting time which is money and wasting water why not just replace the toilet?
Sylvan , Jun 3, IF you want to test for leaks use instant coffee inside the tank. Joined: Sep 2, Occupation: Retired Systems engineer for defense industry. Location: New England. If there is an apartment beneath you, you may want to ask them if there's anything showing on their ceiling beneath your toilet.
But to know if the water level really is the issue, check if the toilet only leaks or runs after it have been flushed. If so, the problem may really lie with the water level being too high. You see, if the water level is higher than normal, the excess will overflow and go down the overflow tube which then ends up in the bowl.
You will also hear a running sound. In case the tank gets refilled and the water is below the line, slowly loosen the screw which will cause the water level to rise.
A damaged valve seal is one other common cause for a leaky or running Mansfield toilet. But before you proceed with disassembling, make sure you have shut the water off to the toilet. This part is crucial because failure to do so will result in things getting really wet, and this is the last thing you want to happen.
To turn off the valve, turn it all the way to the right. After you have taken apart the flush valve float, you will see a red seal located at the bottom of the tank. The purpose of the seal is to stop leaks from the tank into the bowl.
So when this seal is damaged, it can be the reason why your toilet is running or leaking. Now, you will need to pull the seal off in order to replace the valve. The seal might be difficult to take off and you might need to really give it a good pull so it stretches out of its groove.
While replacing the seal is not that difficult, you do need to make sure you put the seal back in its correct spot. Take note that there are two grooves located at the bottom where the seal is. Keep in mind that it might take a few tries before you successfully get it in the right spot. The answer is easy if you have a cracked toilet bowl or your toilet has simply stopped functioning.
Sign 1 — Ongoing leaking problems. Hairline cracks in a tank or bowl, bad seals or broken flanges can all potentially cause leaking problems. This is an important issue, because if your floor becomes soft from water leaks it can attract mildew, rot or create structural damage. Sign 2 — Your water bills keep growing.
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