Also, how do I increase the rate of time that the water fills the bowl. It is very slow.
SOURCE: the lever must be held
Have you recently replaced the fill valve and flapper ?If so make sure they are interchagable and can produce close to the same GPF as original hardware.Fluidmaster has a tall tube that can be cut according to tank depth to accomidate water volume in tanksome times a little more water volume will do the trick.Also make sure flapper is staying open long enough to produce the required results.
SOURCE: I installed a new complete
probably needs a "doughnut" tank washer under tank..or try tightening the tank bolt..fluid master comes with a little rubber hose that goes to overflow tube
SOURCE: flapper closes way to quick. Have to hold handle
Hi, American Standard uses a special large type of flapper that is designed for it. If I recall correctly,
It is black plastic with a device designed to delay the closing of the flap. It also has a special chain that is not like other flappers. Home Depot should stock these flappers. Fluidmaster makes a version of it that they sell.
Hope this helps,
Best Regards,
Mark
SOURCE: when I replace indides to
you did it just fine. the reason the water goes straight down is its a water saver, it uses less water to flush. have a good day !! mine works the same way.
SOURCE: have fitted new fluidmaster flush
Flapper not seating properly,either get new flapper or try a old trick i've used shut off water to tank and drain tank then add hot water to tank and let set for a while sometimes that will soften and seat flapper it's worth a try it's free.
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