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  • Feb 22, 2016, 03:19 PM
    pamnelliot
    Mansfield Toilet -put in new seal, but tank still empties only half way down
    Hi. My name is Elliot.

    I have two Mansfield toilets, both of which only empty only half the water from the tank when flushed. That's not enough pressure to keep toilet from clogging. I properly replaced the flapper seal, but that didn't solve the problem. Could someone please suggest something else I can do? Thank you.
  • Feb 22, 2016, 06:22 PM
    ballengerb1
    First tell us how full the tanks get compared to the overflow tune, where is that water level? Also, when you replaced the flapper did you use the exact same brand and type flapper?
  • Feb 22, 2016, 06:32 PM
    Milo Dolezal
    It empties only 1/2 way because the flopper is designed the way, so it closes down quickly. Today, toilets have to flush anywhere from 0.98 gal to 1.6 gal per flush. Tank holds 3.5 gal of water. That's why every time you flush - you empty only portion of the tank.

    If you want more water per flush, go to Home Depot and purchase old-fashioned flopper. It will stay in open position longer, allowing all water to exit the tank

    Hope that helps

    Milo
  • Feb 22, 2016, 09:38 PM
    hkstroud
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    Some flapper have a styrofoam float on the chain that you can adjust to make it stay open longer. You can make your own float if you can find a piece of styrofoam.

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