View Full Version : Toilet Refill
 
 catonsville
Jul 18, 2013, 08:12 AM
The Tank fills very slowly.  The small tube that goes to the center standing pipe is flowing at a very rapid flow. It is supposed to fill the bowl I think?  If I take that tube and remove it and let it fill the tank if fills very quickly.  It seems, to me, to be "Bass Ackwards" and wasting lots of water.  Am I correct?
 speedball1
Jul 18, 2013, 09:10 AM
What fill tube do you have?  Let me know,  Tom
 catonsville
Jul 18, 2013, 12:56 PM
Tom, I have the 400A looking one with just a slightly different water level adjustment. I am thinking there is a replacement area under the cap.  It came with the toilet so I don't have any info on it.  Surely it it the 400A type.  Thanks
 hkstroud
Jul 18, 2013, 03:55 PM
How to fix a toilet: replacing the Fluidmaster 400 fill valve seal (HD) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOlK7X82EUc)
 speedball1
Jul 19, 2013, 02:31 PM
I have found that with these ballcocks the water will swell the small hole in the washer shads, restricting the flow.
The solution is to replace a small black washer. Purchase a fluid master washer part number 243. See the illustration for directions are replacing the washer. When you have the ball cock apart place a pan over the opened ball cock enter the water back on to flush out the supply. Good luck, Tom
 catonsville
Jul 19, 2013, 03:31 PM
I have found that with these ballcocks the water will swell the small hole in the washer shads, restricting the flow.
The solution is to replace a small black washer. Purchase a fluid master washer part number 243. See the illustration for directions are replacing the washer. When you have the ball cock apart place a pan over the opened ball cock enter the water back on to flush out the supply. Good luck, Tom
 
Thanks Tom, I purchased a Jacuzzi Toilet about 2 years ago and when I opened it up I found that the universal washer for a 400 will not be the right one to use in the Jacuzzi.
So I went and purchased a Fluidmaster 400 replacement.
 
Called Jacuzzi before I opened the unit and I think they are sending me a repair kit, will have to wait and see what they send.  Right now all is well with the New 400  Also, I had purchased a part number 242 in hopes it would fix the Jcz.  Hmmm, did I get the wrong part or is your #243 a typo?
 
Anyway I have a Jcz Toilet Fill Valve and if Jcz does indeed send me a replacement kit, I will have a spare.
 massplumber2008
Jul 19, 2013, 04:14 PM
That's my favorite "fix it" fluidmaster video, Harold (Hkstroud)... thought  I would post the actual video here!
 
XOlK7X82EUc
 
Have a great day!
 
Mark