How do I repair a tankless toilet ??
Question:I have a toilet that does not have a tank. Today it started continuiously flushing. What do I have to do to repair it and what is the name of the part or parts that I would need?
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Answers:
Sensible is on the right track, but a flush valve is a bit more complicated than a regular toilet. You need to remove the cap, that hides the shut off screw, and a large flat screwdriver is needed to turn the water off. Next, you need to push the handle, to release any pressure still inside the flushometer valve. Now you will need a spud wrench( a smooth jawed wrench, that won't mar your chrome finish) to remove the large cover. Once you remove the cover, there is a black plastic cover, that you need to remove. Below this is a black rubber diaphragm, with a plastic round part in the middle. Remove the whole assembly, and look on the flat part of the diaphragm, for a small, round, brass colored opening. If there is any debris or dirt in this opening, the toilet will flush continuously, just as you have described. A needle or a welders tip cleaner are the perfect tools to clean this orifice out. Now assemble everything as it was, and turn the water back on, and the unit should work properly. Good luck!
Need a new flush valve. Google the manufacturer to find out the part number and where to get it .
If it just has a flush valve (mounted near the wall) you will need parts for the specific brand of valve. You can turn off the water by removing the nut on the end of the pipe coming out of the wall and using a screwdriver. Once the water is turned off, remove the top of the valve. You should see a large rubber diaphram. Pick it up and blow through the chrome piece on the diaphram or clean it with a needle. This may be the whole problem. Good luck.
Sounds like you need to replace the flapper (the rubber piece that is raised when you push the handle.) I recommend the Korky brand. Take yours to a local plumbing supply store and ask for a replacement. It would also be a good time to replace the fill valve.
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