Toilet Sounds like it has been flushed – randomly

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    • 19 Jul 2001 at 2:33 pm #275091
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        I have an older (3gal?) toliet, and very randomly (not even every day) it will sound like it has been flushed and fill the tank. I do not hear any slow leaks running…any suggestions?

      • 20 Jul 2001 at 12:51 am #291066
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          There is a leakage of water from the tank. If it does not happen every day, then the leak is occasional. It will also be too small for you to hear it. Put food coloring in the tank and see if the water in the bowl changes color.

        • 20 Jul 2001 at 1:08 am #291067
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            Betsy,change the tank ball or flapper.Chances are it is bad.ALSO CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE FLUSH VALVE IS NOT PITTED OR CORRODED.

          • 20 Jul 2001 at 1:26 am #291068
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              Betsy,change the tank ball or flapper.Chances are it is bad.ALSO CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE FLUSH VALVE IS NOT PITTED OR CORRODED.

            • 20 Jul 2001 at 1:32 am #291069
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                Betsy,check the tank ball or the tank flapper,it is bad .Also check the condition of the flush valve to make sure it is not pitted or corroded.The tank ball or flapper is the part that is connected to the trip lever by either a chain or lift wire .The flush valve is what the flapper or ball rests on.

              • 20 Jul 2001 at 9:18 am #291070
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                  You can also place talcum powder around the top of the bowl, if there is a leak it will wash away the powder

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