Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - new flapper closing too quickly

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phar
09-17-04, 12:59 PM
i just replaced an old douglas-style ball with a universal flapper. when i flush now, as soon as the handle is released, the flapper closes and flushing stops. with the old douglas i replaced, i could hit the flush handle and the tank would empty completely. do i have to hold the handle until the tank empties with a flapper or should it stay up long enough by itself?

majakdragon
09-17-04, 01:09 PM
Adjust the chain so it "just" allows the flapper to seal.Shouldn't have any more problems. Good luck and post back if you still have problems.
Ed Imeduc
09-17-04, 01:17 PM
Some of the new one's are for low water flush and you can turn the flapper for it to stay open more. Some flappers have a small hole in the side of them. Turn it so the small hole is on the down side .This way it will let the tank empty

ED ;)

phar
09-17-04, 01:44 PM
i actually just called the manufacturer and they think, based on the age of the toilet (1954), that it needs a larger ball (with more bouyancy). they have a model like that and are sending one out to me (free of charge (good company - lavelle). thanks for all of the advice.