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Posted on Feb 02, 2011

When I flush the toilet, water fills the bowl. After about 30 minutes, the water drains from the bowl completely.

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Attached to the Flushvalve is a rubber stopper commonly called a flapper. If the flapper is worn this would cause the problem. Also sometimes the chain that attaches the flapper to the handle gets caught and the flapper sdoes not seat right. Check this, if it is clear and not obstructed try repalcing the flapper.

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