Berto Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 So both my toilets leak and they drive me ABSOLUTELY INSANE. Now that thats out of the way lets move on I am not a toilet expert. I've replaced the flappers a few times over the years and I am starting to question whether I am getting the right one. Let me explain. My flapper looks like this one (exactly actually) http://www.lowes.com/pd_21398-868-2001CM_0__?productId=1059981&Ntt=toilet+flapper&pl=1¤tURL=/pl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dtoilet%2Bflapper I am wondering where is the flapper supposed to seal. -Is it supposed to seal on the cone part of the flapper -or on the flat part at the base of the flapper, where the cone acts as a guide. To me it would make sense for it to seal on the cone part of the flapper so the downward force applies a force to the side as well. Currently my flapper seals at on the flat part at the base of the cone. Hence I would need to get a bigger one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Currently my flapper seals at on the flat part at the base of the cone. Hence I would need to get a bigger one? that just doesn't sound right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I dont usually talk about my flappers but I have put a few of these on before this same type actually I just installed on a toilet yesterday at my moms house because it was always running. I believe it seals on the flat part and the cone just helps it fall into place. These are usually universal fit. Also the one I used was the same as yours but mine had a float on it that gave me a little trouble untill i got it adjusted correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 base iirc. You sure none of the porcelain is chipped where the flapper seats? Just go to walmart and pick a new toilet kit for ~$14 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Fluidmaster-Toilet-Tank-Repair-Kit/15788362 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 So both my toilets leak and they drive me ABSOLUTELY INSANE. Now that thats out of the way lets move on I am not a toilet expert. I've replaced the flappers a few times over the years and I am starting to question whether I am getting the right one. Let me explain. My flapper looks like this one (exactly actually) http://www.lowes.com/pd_21398-868-2001CM_0__?productId=1059981&Ntt=toilet+flapper&pl=1¤tURL=/pl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dtoilet%2Bflapper I am wondering where is the flapper supposed to seal. -Is it supposed to seal on the cone part of the flapper -or on the flat part at the base of the flapper, where the cone acts as a guide. To me it would make sense for it to seal on the cone part of the flapper so the downward force applies a force to the side as well. Currently my flapper seals at on the flat part at the base of the cone. Hence I would need to get a bigger one? It installs the same way it's oriented in the picture. The 'cone' goes down into the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 It installs the same way it's oriented in the picture. The 'cone' goes down into the hole. I know which way it installs! I was just wondering on which part of the flapper is it designed to seal on. base iirc. You sure none of the porcelain is chipped where the flapper seats? Just go to walmart and pick a new toilet kit for ~$14 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Fluidmaster-Toilet-Tank-Repair-Kit/15788362 Its a plastic seat, and I've already cleaned it to make sure there is noting on the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I know which way it installs! I was just wondering on which part of the flapper is it designed to seal on. Its a plastic seat, and I've already cleaned it to make sure there is noting on the surface. does yours have a water level adjuster? Is it at the level line on the toilet itself? Is there plenty enough excess chain available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 We had 2 that would just NOT seal, even after new flappers. The fix was getting a new seal that sits on top of the thing the flapper sits atop of. This plus the new flapper cured BOTH toilets. KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 does yours have a water level adjuster? Is it at the level line on the toilet itself? Is there plenty enough excess chain available? Yep all that good stuff. tied up the excess chain so it doesn't get sucked under the flapper too. I essentially am a toilet repair expert. Just wanted to do a gut check on where everything was supposed to seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 you want slack in that chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 We had 2 that would just NOT seal, even after new flappers. The fix was getting a new seal that sits on top of the thing the flapper sits atop of. This plus the new flapper cured BOTH toilets. KillJoy This. There are kits out there that also include that seal. Also, make sure the float is adjusted so that the water level doesn't keep rising to the point of going down the overflow. There should be a marking on the back of the tank that shows where the water level should top out at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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