If my Pressure Assisted toilet sounds like it's leaking water, would replacing the flush valve assembly cure the problem?
199269
Yes, it will cure the problem if you follow the installation instructions. You can also remove your existing assembly and check for obstructions and readjust. Sometimes that will give you a temporary fix. But replacement is sure to solve the problem.
199270
I cleaned my unit and checked all the O-rings but there is a rubber diaphragm at the top of the unit internally that I finally discovered and it had several small splits...not repairable, so I'm ordering a new assembly. This will be my 2nd replacement in 10 years so they seem to last pretty well.
199271
Yes. When I replaced my PA toilet valve with the Sloan Flushmate, it cured it immediately and was probably the easiest plumbing job I've ever done. There are some YouTube 'how to's' on fixing this, but the first thing is to get the Sloan.
199272
Possibly. However, before replacing the flush valve assembly, try tightening the existing one you have about a 1/4 turn and see if the leaking persists. Test the flushing after each 1/4 turn of tightening. If the leak stops and the toilet still flushes fine, no need to replace the valve.
199273
It's difficult to say without seeing the toilet. My toilet was leaking internally. When I replaced the Sloan Flushmate, it worked perfectly afterward.
199274
Not necessarily. Go to http://www.flushmate.com/troubleshoot/q03_trouble_shooting.html and watch the video; it shows you how to diagnose toilet problems.
982636
See Mr Mike's answer. He has covered the subject well. How long have you had your toilet? It might still be in warranty period and AS will replace it free.
1799623
That is the indication that you have a leaking flapper. You should replace the flapper to fix your leak. the fill valve is doing what it's supposed to do (keep the tank full)... as a matter of fact, it's alerting you (via swoosh sound) that you have a flapper leak and you're wasting water.
1072821
After you remove the thin metal disk with the gasket around it to reveal the basket thing you speak of, pull that basket thing off. You should see a nut attached to the thinga-ma-jiggy that your pressure release valve sits on. If it sounds like marbles in there, it may be that the nut is not properly tightened. Mine was finger tight, just checked it now. See if that's the problem.... hopefully it is...tighten up the nut, then just pop that basket back on.
1589444
I was trying to figure a way to do that today. The only thing I could come up with was to possibly install a shut off valve on the T that goes to the unit. I don't know if that would affect the toilet too or not. It would be nice if it had a pressure adjuster on it. I just try to not pull the handle all the way up but it is very touchy.
1729517
No.. I have had my for a long while now.. and it never leaked.. you may want to call the company.. it sounds like you left something off while you were installing it.
1496407
It's not likely the fault of the fluid master. I would suspect it is just reacting, as it should, to a leaky flush seal where the water exits the tank during the flush. It may not be sealing off tightly and, thus, permitting a slow leakage of the water in the tank past it and into the bowl below. As the water level slowly drops enough to a point that the Fluidmaster decides to refill the tank, you may be hearing it refill for a few seconds. If this is determined to be the problem, then replace the flush seal rubber washer or bulb (which-either your tank has). This is done without removing the tank. It's not likely the fault of the fluid master. I would suspect it is just reacting, as it should, to a leaky flush seal where the water exits the tank during the flush. It may not be sealing off tightly and, thus, permitting a slow leakage of the water in the tank past it and into the bowl below. As the water level slowly drops enough to a point that the Fluidmaster decides to refill the tank, you may be hearing it refill for a few seconds. If this is determined to be the problem, then replace the flush seal rubber washer or bulb (which-either your tank has). This is done without removing... » Read More It's not likely the fault of the fluid master. I would suspect it is just reacting, as it should, to a leaky flush seal where the water exits the tank during the flush. It may not be sealing off tightly and, thus, permitting a slow leakage of the water in the tank past it and into the bowl below. As the water level slowly drops enough to a point that the Fluidmaster decides to refill the tank, you may be hearing it refill for a few seconds. If this is determined to be the problem, then replace the flush seal rubber washer or bulb (which-either your tank has). This is done without removing the tank. « Show Less
115744
I think it will just repair the toilet. Holding the flush lever down until the bowl empties seems to help, though.
458705
Depending on the age & where it's leaking from you may be able to have the seals replaced. I wouldn't put much $ into repair though. If it's not very low cost just replace it.
361085
yes i made it all the way through (its possible)..having asked such question marks the possibility of you having a defected/broken shutoff valve..in case you do..try to shut down the water of the house as whole before replacing it or call the maintenance guy plus if you have leakage you need a teflon tape
836797
Yes. But if your toilet is running, try replacing the flapper with a genuine kohler flapper (blue) . After replacing the fill valve twice, it turned out to be the flapper. Agh! This is why I hate plumbing...
691586
Is the toilet leaking? I needed plumbers tape to make it a water tight fit on my toilet. The water does not constantly run.
1625307
I have 4 of those toilets in my house. Only one of them make a lot of moise when flushed. And that's because in is the only toilet that I've had to replace the float valve. The other three are operating quite nicely. I asked that the flush valve be replaced and it works fine now.
1917654
Rather than type out I found this video which is how I was able to replace and my toilet works perfect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICx6ceHFS50
1897924
In my opinion these T valves are not worth a nickle. I've installed four and three leaked. No matter what I've done the leaks could not be stopped. With the fourth I was just lucky. My leaks were at the connection between the toilet and the valve. It leaked to the floor not into the tank. In your case the ball within the valve must be defective.
2045796
Is it the membrane housing for sure (5th stage)? I'm going to say you can probably take that piece in to your local hardware store and find a replacement. We had leaks from stages one through three and found that the gasket seal had shifted when we screwed them in. So we just had to resituate the seals. We also had to buy a replacement tank valve as the one that came with it was pretty cheap. Not sure if that helps any...but my 2 cents. Bought the system may of 2013 and so far so good after the initial installation.
1857324
No, It needs to be repaired correctly. Take it apart and reseal. Call a plumber. The damage the water leak can do will far outweigh the cost of the repair.