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wngo1
08-01-08, 07:15 AM
My toilet is constantly over filling past the marked level in the tank, causing it to drip into the overflow tube.

Whats wrong & what needs to be replaced?
I have already tighten the adjustment screw to lower the float but to no avail.

I'm thinking the ballcock washer needs to be replaced? yes/no?

Thanks.

plumbingods
08-01-08, 06:59 PM
Hello and welcome to DIY

If you pull up on the float or float rod does the water stop?

If it does, it is either out of adjustment, or the washer has hardened and takes too much pressure to make it work.

If it does not stop, you have 2 choices, either take the valve apart and try to clean out the valve part of the ballcock, or just replace it. In my opinion, I would most likely replace it to a Fluidmaster ballcock.
wngo1
08-02-08, 12:24 AM
went to the local hardware store today and replaced the ballcock washer, it stop the water from overfilling and stop the water at the marked line.
But the water was still leaking, turns out the seating washer was for a different brand cistern and contributing to the leakage. So i bought a got matching seat washer for my cistern and a sign of relief, no more leaking :D
Thanks for all your reply plumbinggods!