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  • Sep 17, 2007, 06:54 AM
    mwagoner
    Toilet not flushing properly
    Please Help! The toilet does not achieve a sufficient flush after all tank components have been replaced with new ones. It appears the flapper is closing to soon and even purchased a different flapper with an adjustable float and is still not getting a proper flush. I also cleaned out the holes around the rim and there are no drain problems. What else can I do? Thanks!
  • Sep 17, 2007, 07:01 AM
    speedball1
    Did you check the small jet hole to see ifit was clear of mineral build up?
  • Sep 17, 2007, 07:14 AM
    mwagoner
    Where is the small jet hole located? Thanks!
  • Sep 17, 2007, 10:28 AM
    speedball1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mwagoner
    Where is the small jet hole located? Thanks!

    Down in the drain looking tward the wall you should find a hole about the size of a dime,(see image) This is the jet that starts the flush action. It must be clear to operate correctly. I(f there is no jet then you have a wash down toilet. A little more about jet holes. Look down at the bottom of the bowl. If there is a small hole, then that is a jet that starts the syphon action. If it's clogged the water will just swirl around and slowly go down leaving solids behind. Take your finger,(UGH! ) and run it around the inside of the opening. Over the years minerals build up and cut down on the syphon (flush) action. If it is rough or you feel build up, take a table knife and put a bend in it to get around the curve in the bowl and chip and scrap it clear. Next take a coathanger and clear out the holes around the rim. They start the swirling action. And last, check the water level in the tank. It should be 1/2" below the top of the over flow tube. And speaking of the overflow tube, Make sure the small 1/8" tube from the ballcock to the white overflow tube is connected so it discharges in it and that it's flowing when the ballcock fills. This is what raises the water level in the bowl. For a good solid flush they all have to work together. Hope this helps . Tom
  • Sep 20, 2007, 07:14 PM
    dolphinmed
    Comment on speedball1's post
    I have the same problem... thanks!

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