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Toilet Float
Toilet Float
the flush valve to stop the flow of water into the bowl. The
ball is attached to a lift wire, which is in turn attached to
the lift rod. A ballcock valve is usually made of brass, with
rubber washers that can wear out. If the ballcock valve
malfunctions, you might be able to find old washers to
repair it, but replacing both the ballcock and the tank ball
with a floatcup assembly and flapper is easier and makes
for a more durable repair.
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Repairs
1. Adjust handle.
2. Shorten lift chain or wires.
3. Replace waterlogged flapper.
Handle is loose.
1. Adjust handle.
2. Reattach lift chain or lift wires to lever.
Weak flush.
Toilet rocks.
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