YAPT: Toilet repair issues

[Saint Nick]

I installed a bidet and realized the toilet needed a new valve/float assembly so I bought one at Wal-Mart. This thing sucks. My old set up used a floater attached to an arm, but this one is attached to the fill valve.

The toilet has lost a lot of flushing power, and I have to hold the handle down for a long time for it to flush. I noticed the tank doesn't fill nearly as high as it used to, but the floater can't be adjusted to go any higher. I certainly solved the "constant running" issues of the toilet, but have a new set of problems.

Did I replace it with the wrong parts?

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Make sure the chain attached to the flapper valve is properly adjusted so the flapper comes up high enough to stay up when you press the handle down.

 

[lxskllr]

Make sure the chain attached to the flapper valve is properly adjusted so the flapper comes up high enough to stay up when you press the handle down.

^^^This

Doesn't change the fact that modern toilet parts suck though. I have a dead toilet I need to get to. It would be an easy fix with new parts, but it would then break again in a couple years. I want to try fixing the worn seal on top, so I can keep the old parts, but I haven't gotten to it.

 

[boomerang]

Make sure the chain attached to the flapper valve is properly adjusted so the flapper comes up high enough to stay up when you press the handle down.

That will certainly help but he's not getting enough water in the tank. OP, yes, you got the wrong parts. You need a taller one.

It helps if you know the make and model of your toilet. The packaging usually lists what models it will work with. Some can be adjusted for height which makes them more universal.

 

[Saint Nick]

Here is the floater assembly I bought. A co-worker just mentioned that it should be adjustable in height by twisting to make it taller. Guess I'll be taking the toilet apart AGAIN tonight

 

[sdifox]

this is the best I have used

http://www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-40...ds=fluidmaster

edit, just saw your post. you adjust the height the floater through the metal connector thing on its side.

You just have to lift the cover, not disassemble the toilette. Maybe you need the taller one? I don't know what toilette you have and which you were supposed to get.

Also the bottom of the shank is adjustable so you can change the height.

 

[Saint Nick]

this is the best I have used

http://www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-40...ds=fluidmaster

edit, just saw your post. you adjust the height the floater through the metal connector thing on its side.

You just have to lift the cover, not disassemble the toilette. Maybe you need the taller one? I don't know what toilette you have and which you were supposed to get.

Well, I adjusted the little plastic screw as high as it goes. But it seems you can adjust it higher by twisting the fill valve. Adjust the plastic screw to its "tallest" point still leaves a few inches of water in the tank. I think thats why the flush power is so terrible.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Here is the floater assembly I bought. A co-worker just mentioned that it should be adjustable in height by twisting to make it taller. Guess I'll be taking the toilet apart AGAIN tonight

No need to take it apart other than to remove the tank lid. Turn off the water supply, flush the toilet, then just twist it, adjust it to the height you want, and twist it again to lock it into place. I have one of those exact same flush valves and it has been very reliable.

 

[sdifox]

Well, I adjusted the little plastic screw as high as it goes. But it seems you can adjust it higher by twisting the fill valve. Adjust the plastic screw to its "tallest" point still leaves a few inches of water in the tank. I think thats why the flush power is so terrible.

did you adjust the bottom shaft part?

 

[Saint Nick]

did you adjust the bottom shaft part?

I didn't. I think thats where I am going wrong. It didn't mention that in the instructions...but then again maybe it did and I was too stubborn to notice

 

[boomerang]

Once you get it adjusted right, which is a trial and error process, you'll be good. I used that model as a replacement in one of our toilets years ago and it's still going strong. Your coarse adjustment is done on the shaft where there appear to be threads and the fine adjustment is done with the float using the spring clip on the vertical rod.

 

[DrPizza]

Did you try... reading the direction? The opening to allow water through should be of an identical size. The fill valve should have nothing to do with the toilet's ability to flush, provided you have the same volume of water.

 

[sdifox]

Did you try... reading the direction? The opening to allow water through should be of an identical size. The fill valve should have nothing to do with the toilet's ability to flush, provided you have the same volume of water.

Fluidmaster has adjustable height, which would influence how much water is in the tank before it stops the fill.

 

[LTC8K6]

Fluidmaster is the best there is, imo.

 

[mztykal]

Fluid master is in 80% of toilets on the market if not more lol

 

[zinfamous]

Sounds like you did not get the Commando 5000?

tsk, tsk...

 

[Saint Nick]

I am a RATARD. I took it apart and readjusted. works great now.

 

[zerocool84]

I'm surprised no one commented on the bidet.

 

[Dirigible]

I'm surprised no one commented on the bidet.

What's to comment? I approve of people's efforts to achieve a clean anus.