Why won't my toilet stop refilling?!

[Jukesgrrl]

If your toilet really is old that "black rubber thing" could be worn out and not fitting snugly. They do get damaged, especially if you have cleaning products that sit inside your toilet all the time. (Things like bleach tabs can eat away the rubber so it's not noticeable to the eye but it's still damaged.) You'll know if this losing water issue (a.k.a. toilet running all the time) returns in the near future.

If this happens, shut the water off, remove the "black rubber thing" and take it to a hardware store where they have actual customer-assisting associates. (That would be Ace Hardware, where I live.) Any decent-sized hardware store has many sizes, shapes, colors, and grades of those rubber stoppers. The associate can match the one you have removed with a new one. They are not expensive. There's usually only a dollar or two difference between good and best quality. Break the bank and get the best. Replace it and you'll be good to go for years.

[lokarose]

I have two bathrooms both stay running into the over flow tube. I turn off the main water valve at the floor under the toilet. The water stays in the tank no leaks I've even replaced all the parts so everytime the tank fills I have to turn off the water what is the deal pleas
e help

[reed303]

Originally Posted by lokarose

I have two bathrooms both stay running into the over flow tube. I turn off the main water valve at the floor under the toilet. The water stays in the tank no leaks I've even replaced all the parts so everytime the tank fills I have to turn off the water what is the deal pleas
e help

ISTM you need to adjust the float valve to close sooner (at a slightly lower water level in the tank). The tank should have a marked line for the water level. Is the tank filling above that line ?

[NoMoreSnowForMe]

Running toilets use a huge amount of water. You wouldn't think so, but they do. When I was managing an apt building, when the owner would get the water bill and it would be significantly higher, we'd check with the tenants to see who had a running toilet. That was almost always the cause.

Hope you fixed it before your water bill went out of control :-)

[K'ledgeBldr]

Originally Posted by lokarose

I have two bathrooms both stay running into the over flow tube. I turn off the main water valve at the floor under the toilet. The water stays in the tank no leaks I've even replaced all the parts so everytime the tank fills I have to turn off the water what is the deal pleas
e help

Adjust the float to the correct hgt- it should cutoff just before the water level reaches the top of the overflow tube.

Or, you can keep doing what you're doing or READ THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

[MidValleyDad]

The other solution for those who don't want to be bothered with 'mechanical' issues is CALL A PLUMBER
(sorry I'm cranky today just had a root canal done and the novocaine is wearing off)

[victimofGM]

Adjusting the float is the simple solution. The other possibility is the fill valve is leaking by. Only solution is to replace the assembly. They're not expensive and are fairly easy to replace. Before running off to the store, check your water line to your toilet. Is it a flexible hose or rigid metal tubing? If rigid metal tubing, pick up a flexible hose for toilets. The choice for flushing valves has greatly expanded. There's even a model that saves water using a light flush (lift handle) for urine and a full flush (handle down) for solids. You can save water cheaper by simply lowering the float. Warning, lower the float too much and you'll need a double flush for solids. Don't fully open the water valve. Restricting the flow will make the refill of the tank quieter and no shower burn if flushed while someone is in the shower.