Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Toilet leaks at flush handle

The basic problem is that the water rises up in the tank almost to the top and leaks out where the flush handle is. The flush mechanism in the tank is an American Standard one, the kind without a ball float. It's plastic and looks like a bright yellow housing with a cap on top of it that sits on a black tube. There's a small black hose coming off of that going into the white pipe that fills the bowl. I think the way it's supposed to work is that when the water gets to a certain level in the yellow housing it shuts off the water coming in the tank, and it does, sort of, but it keeps dribbling in very slowly until it gets to the flush handle and then leaks out. Is there a way to adjust this, or do I need to get a new flush kit to replace the old one (it's hardly old, I installed it two years ago). If I have to replace it, what's a better brand to use?

thanks,
Jack

There SHOULD be an adjustment. I would look at a home improvement store for the same type and read the directions in the box. Obviously you don't have yours anymore. If you were to replace it, I would use a Fluidmaster 400A. They come with full instructions and work well. Good luck.

Hi Jack,
- just chipping in my 2 cents worth. The adjustment on most American Standard floatless units is a screw at the top. However it's picky to adjust, and by the sound of it the seal is gone anyway.
I agree 100 % with Majakdragon's opinion that you need a new one, and that the Fluidmaster 400 A is currently the best homeowner unit available. Before you fit this, be aware that the adjustment on these units is by twisting the top down the shaft. MUCH easier to do before you install in the tank. :cool:

Do it Right - Do it once.

Thanks, both of you, for your input. I think that I will replace it with the FluidMaster unit. I'll look for one this weekend and put it in.

Jack

It sounds like the water level in your tank is too high.

If you have a float ball you can bend the float arm down to keep the water about 1 inch below the top of the overflow pipe. There may be other reasons for it being too high, there are some other solutions at this <a href="http://fixatoilet.com/repair/waterruns.html">toilet repair</a> site.

Good luck.