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JRamos
Apr 20, 2009, 10:51 AM
The tank on my toilet was working just fine up until a couple of days ago. Now the water pressure that fills it is so low it's taking FOREVER to get it full again. What could be the cause & how can I fix this?
speedball1
Apr 20, 2009, 10:55 AM
The tank on my toilet was working just fine up until a couple of days ago. Now the water pressure that fills it is so low it's taking FOREVER to get it full again. What could be the cause & how can I fix this?

Which ballcock is yours? (see images)
JRamos
Apr 20, 2009, 11:05 AM
The one on the left
speedball1
Apr 20, 2009, 11:45 AM
The one on the left

Thought so! Easy repair. The center hole in the seal,(see image) has swelled shut and won't allow water to pass. So you have a FluidMaster ball cock. This is a common problem with these ballcocks. They have a small washer with a hole,(see image) in the center that swells shut in time preventing water from entering the tank.
Purchase a FluidMaster Seal#242 from your local big box store. To replace it you will have to shut the water off to the tank and take the tank lid off. Twist the top of the ballcock off counterclockwise, (see image) and pull up. Pry out the seal and replace it. Reassemble, turn the water back on and give it a flush. Better now? Regards, Tom
JRamos
Apr 20, 2009, 11:57 AM
Thought so! Easy repair. The center hole in the seal,(see image) has swelled shut and won't allow water to pass. So you have a FluidMaster ball cock. This is a common problem with these ballcocks. They have a small washer with a hole,(see image) in the center that swells shut in time preventing water from entering the tank.
Purchase a FluidMaster Seal#242 from your local big box store. To replace it you will have to shut the water off to the tank and take the tank lid off. Twist the top of the ballcock off counterclockwise, (see image) and pull up. Pry out the seal and replace it. Reassemble, turn the water back on and give it a flush. Better now? Regards, Tom

Thanks for the advice how much do one of those seals go for?
speedball1
Apr 20, 2009, 04:03 PM
Thanks for the advice how much do one of those seals go for?
How does less then five bucks sound?
JRamos
Apr 20, 2009, 04:13 PM
How does less then five bucks sound?
Sounds good to me!