sorry...tank fill valve or fill valve tube

[uh-oh-oh1]

I looked on FAQ, but I'm still confused. HELP, PLEASE.

I have a Hunter brand toilet guts. Replaced them a few years ago. Spouse thinks it was close to 10, I think closer to 5. Regardless, the toilet runs on. It is not the flapper or arm - newly replaced, but checked them again anyway. Looks like the tube going into the overflow tube (I think that's what it is), is weeping. Is this fixable WITHOUT replacing the whole fill component? I really like the Hunter brand, but the store where I purchased, no longer carries them and none of the big home centers heard of them. Fluidmaster dominates. I bought a replacement, but before I tear into the job (not huge, but time consuming enough), do I really need to? It is wasting water. Is there a quick permanent fix?

Thank you.

[Sharp Advice]

Hello: uh-oh-oh1

Based on the problem described, the seal in the fill valve does not shut off the water completely. Which is the water you see coming out of the fill valve hose going into the overflow tube. That water from the hose fills the bowl, while the tank is filling.

If the Hunter brand fill valve is no longer available and the leak is from the fill valve, no other choice left but to replace the fill valve. Doubt the fill valve can be taken apart, so a new shut off seal and or seat or both can be installed. Not likely to find parts for obsolete fill valves either.

Might try disassembling fill valve, if it possible. Than clean and inspect. Might just help if tiny debris is not allowing valve to fully close. Than again, might just be a total waste of time.

Except for the learning processes...:)
Never take apart anything when repair parts are known to be not available.
Never take apart something to which there is not any replacement for.
Never take apart anything which one can reasonably assume is not designed to come apart...:)...becomes one of those "I Wish I Had Not Done That"...:D

Best bet. Do the quick fix.
Install the new fill valve.....than take apart the old leaky one.
Post back the final result.

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[Mike Swearingen]

The "quick permanent fix" is to simply replace the fill valve with a Fluidmaster 400A float-cup type (about $6 bucks). Just follow the directions that come with it. Easy.
Good luck!
Mike

[uh-oh-oh1]

Thanks, I'll try those tips. I think it's going to need replacement too.

Here's an update. Related or separate problem? My spouse turned off the water supply (tired of wasting water until fixed) and noticed the shutoff was weeping.

Gotta replace the valve now. Related or separate problem? Can I attempt this fix or call a plumber?