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docquin
May 1, 2012, 04:19 AM
Apartment just switched out the toilet tank ball with a leak and other tank fixtures, now it has a loud noise about two seconds before the water shuts off in the tank.

massplumber2008
May 1, 2012, 04:55 AM
Hi Docquin

It sounds like there is some sediment that has gotten stuck inside the fill valve or the angle shutoff valve.

To start, disassemble the fill valve and clean the washer assembly... see if that stops the noise... see video below:

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If your fill valve is different than above let me know the type/name brand, OK?

Mark

speedball1
May 1, 2012, 07:11 AM
Apartment just switched out the toilet tank ball with a leak and other tank fixtures, now it has a loud noise about two seconds before the water shuts off in the tank.Mark gave you directions for a FluidMaster ballcock shown on the left .see image). . Since you mention a ball I'll assume that you have a regular one. Shown on the right.
Turn the water off at the angle stop and remove the three top screws. Pull the float ball assembly up and away. Pry out the washer and turn it over seating it back in firmly. Now place a pan over the ballcock and turn the water on for a moment to flush everything out. Reassemble and test. Better now? Good luck, Tom

massplumber2008
May 1, 2012, 08:28 AM
Docquin said, "switched out the toilet tank ball"... ;)

Don't know what you think? But there's not too many people removing an old ballcock assembly and replacing with a new ballcock assembly... most are installing that fluidmaster above!

Of course, with plumbing, you never do know, huh?

speedball1
May 1, 2012, 01:43 PM
Docquin said, "switched out the toilet tank ball"... ;)

Don't know what you think? But there's not too many people removing an old ballcock assembly and replacing with a new ballcock assembly... most are installing that fluidmaster above!

Of course, with plumbing, you never do know, huh?

Apartment just switched out the toilet tank ball with a leak and other tank fixtures,Perhaps docquin will pop back in a tell us exactly what was changed.
On a side note FluidMasters aren't too popular in my area. Seems like our water interacts with the neoprene seal and in time the seal will swell and close off the hole shutting down the ballcock. Cheers. Tom