I'v been dealing with this plumbing thing for about 6 months or so and I still can't get it just right. I bought a new flapper about 6 months ago and I've been adjusting it on & off every since and now the flapper is being sucked into the hole causing my water to continue to run. Could you please help

Did you get the right make of flapper for your toilet. I know some are smaller then others and that may be your problem

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Originally Posted by jodyddaniels

I'v been dealing with this plumbing thing for about 6 months or so and i still can't get it just right. I bought a new flapper about 6 months ago and i've been adjusting it on & off every since and now the flapper is being sucked into the hole causing my water to continue to run. could you please help

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Hi Jody.

Sounds like your flapper linkage needs adjusting.
With the flapper seated the linkage wants to have 1/4" of play. Too much play and the flapper doesn't get pulled back enough giving you a short flush. Too tight and it lets water seep past the flapper. I adjust the chain by the link and if it needs fine tuning, I bend the flush lever rod a bit untill I have the desired play in the linkage. One more thing about a flapper. you will see where the old flapper hooks onto the base of the white overflow tube. On a older type with no hooks the flapper has a ring that slips down over the overflow tube to the seat. If your tank has hooks, take a sharp knife or scissors and cut the neoprene ring off on the marks provided and hook the flapper on the hooks. Leaving the ring on will interfere with the flush. The water level in your tank should be 3/8 to 1/2" below the top of the overflow tube when the tank's filled. Let me know. Regards, Tom