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    Aug 8, 2010, 07:06 PM
    Psi doubled now toilet hisses after its filled
    After the water psi doubled, now the toilet hisses after the toilet is filled. I ajusted the level in the tank, did nothing. After the psi double at the road the main broke 3 times.
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    Aug 8, 2010, 07:57 PM

    What do you mean by PSI doubled?

    What is your house water pressure?
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    Aug 9, 2010, 07:02 AM
    What I mean by psi doubled is the water preasure doubled. I don't know what the preasrue is but it is stronger through the fausets. Now I get the hissing sound from the toilet after it fills.
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    Aug 9, 2010, 07:02 AM
    What type of ballcock do you have? (see images) Back to you, Tom
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    Aug 9, 2010, 07:19 AM

    You need to get a water pressure test gauge see the image below, and check your pressure at hose bib, also respond to Tom's question, Thanks.

    John
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    Aug 9, 2010, 07:19 AM

    You need to get a water pressure test gauge see the image below, and check your pressure at hose bib, also respond to Tom's question, Thanks.

    John
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