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waynesworld
Dec 17, 2006, 11:53 AM
Hi, I have a water leak coming from somewhere in-or-around a toilet.
It only leaks if the water supply is on. The water comes from the bottom, towards the back, where the (rear-discharge, by-the-way) drain is located.
I've checked all fittings and gaskets that I know of.
It appears, to me, that it's coming from underneath the toilet...
Any ideas?
Thanks

Texas Tom
Dec 17, 2006, 12:46 PM
You'll probably have to pull the toilet & install a new wax seal.

Also, have you checked the bottom of the tank to see if that's where it's leaking from.

Cheers, Tom

waynesworld
Dec 18, 2006, 05:41 PM
Thanks, tom
Yes, I have checked everything that's possible, except for pulling the tank off.
It's not leaking 'outside' the tank; could it be possible that the flapper is not seating properly, thus, causing water to over-flow into the drain?
That being the case, then the leak should be at the wax-seal, or, I'm sure, worse... inside the wall?
Thanks for the help
Wayne