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    My toilet keeps running, what do I do?

    After I flush, it won't ever stop running water. I took the top off and played around with the arm that connects the handle to the stopper to no avail. Help.

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    lmao off that you posted this here. sorry but i doubt you'll find many plumbers here to help. .. lol.. did you make sure the plunger closed properly. ive had a clorox bowl cleaners block the plunger before.

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    Ummm try shutting off the water.....LMAO

    Best thread of the day !!!!!

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    make sure the tank plug is closing so that the water is filling and not just draining, if that is happening, make sure the floater is going up all the way so that the water stops filling.

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    Quote Originally Posted by number twelve
    make sure the tank plug is closing so that the water is filling and not just draining, if that is happening, make sure the floater is going up all the way so that the water stops filling.
    Sweet. Thanks.

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    Yeah, I don't belong to any forums that don't have to do with guns or bodybuilding.

    I thought about registering at that big plumbing board, but suprise, it doesnt exist!

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    Alright, #12 helped me fix my leaky shiter. Problem solved.

    I thereby proclaim this Ian's personal post whore thread, until it gets locked. Which it invariably will.

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    I had a dream that I was eating chocolate pudding.

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    ...and I woke up with a spoon in my butt.

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    I've got a big, grey p u s s y between my legs. His name is Tybalt, and he's a 30lb Maine Coon, all natural.

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    you WHORE!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 305GUY
    you WHORE!!!
    feel free to join in. you know we're outlaws these days.

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    post whores! assemble!!!

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    Alright, I got nothin'. Nothin'

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    my dads toilet had the same problem...ya just had to jiggle the handle a little bit. i realize you already solved the problem, just thought ide chime in something that actually has to do with the thread. whores.

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    I'm too late but a common problem is that the float (big black bulb thing) starts to take in water and weights it down so you have to replace it or empty the water and seal it good. I own a tanning salon and there is always something to fix so you either learn these things or pay someone all the time. Ever price plumbing

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    If the problem reoccurs, replace the flapper ball (the rubber thingy that closes at the bottom to stop the water flow, and remover the old ballcock (the big plastic ball on the lever that raises to shut the water off). Take the whole ballcock assembly loose at the bottom of the tank, (turning off the valve behind the commode to stop the water flow first) and replace it, I would recommend getting a Fluidmaster 200a, you can get them at any Lowe's or Home Depot, and probably at some smaller hardware stores.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ImaGetBig
    If the problem reoccurs, replace the flapper ball (the rubber thingy that closes at the bottom to stop the water flow, and remover the old ballcock (the big plastic ball on the lever that raises to shut the water off). Take the whole ballcock assembly loose at the bottom of the tank, (turning off the valve behind the commode to stop the water flow first) and replace it, I would recommend getting a Fluidmaster 200a, you can get them at any Lowe's or Home Depot, and probably at some smaller hardware stores.
    Haha you need to get a custom name, "AR's Expert Plumber"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Superhuman
    Haha you need to get a custom name, "AR's Expert Plumber"
    lol thanks. Actually I'm the general foreman over the maintenance department at a government facility with about 2000 housing units. I've been there for just over 19 years, so if it's part of a house and broken chances are I can help.

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    fluidmaster is the way to go, it's real self explainitory. It runs like 12 bucks you can get them at about any hardware store. They come in a green box. All you do is shut the water off at the cut off valve under the toilet, flush the toilet to empty the tank, take the old crap out and but the new stuff in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by inheritmylife
    My toilet keeps running, what do I do?
    Chase it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Superhuman
    Haha you need to get a custom name, "AR's Expert Plumber"
    After the anal hair removal thread I think SMAN might need his plumbing expertise.


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    Mine has been like this since I moved into this apartment 4 months ago.

    I'm to lazy to fix it.
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    Have you tried replacing the toilet yet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lavinco
    Have you tried replacing the toilet yet?
    I rent, so no. The lady who owns the place just started her own property management company, and she sends her troll boyfriend over to do everything. He can't mow a friggen lawn for Chrisake, so toilet duty is all me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ImaGetBig
    If the problem reoccurs, replace the flapper ball (the rubber thingy that closes at the bottom to stop the water flow, and remover the old ballcock (the big plastic ball on the lever that raises to shut the water off). Take the whole ballcock assembly loose at the bottom of the tank, (turning off the valve behind the commode to stop the water flow first) and replace it, I would recommend getting a Fluidmaster 200a, you can get them at any Lowe's or Home Depot, and probably at some smaller hardware stores.

    This is how I fixed it. This place is a dump, so I may be needing your expertise some more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thetank
    my dads toilet had the same problem...ya just had to jiggle the handle a little bit. i realize you already solved the problem, just thought ide chime in something that actually has to do with the thread. whores.
    That worked for awhile, but it's like I took all the "play" out of the handle and that stopped workiing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by inheritmylife
    This is how I fixed it. This place is a dump, so I may be needing your expertise some more.
    any time, glad I could help

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    couldnt be bothered reading all that,just bend your ballcock(yeah bring on the jokes) down and that will shut of the flow tap.if not just replace it,it only takes five mins....do not call anyone out they will charge you a fortune.just pm me and ill go through it with you.its a piece of p*ss

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    When I moved into my apartment my toilet made a super-loud farting sound whenever I flushed. I took the lid off the back and turned the knob thingy until it quit.

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