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    Aug 5, 2011, 08:04 AM
    Low water pressure at toilet
    We having an issue with one of our toilets, and I wanted to see if you had any ideas... After flushing it, the water pressure from the stem (or whatever you call that thing that emits water to fill the tank) is very low - it's essentially trickling. If I turn the water off using the valve at the base of the toilet and turn it back on immediately, pressure is restored, and the tank fills normally. This seems to be the only way to restore water pressure.

    Every time we flush it, we have this problem. Every time I turn the water off and back on at the valve, pressure is restored.

    Any ideas on what it could be?
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    Aug 5, 2011, 08:29 AM

    Lift the toilet tank lid and tell us which fill valve do you have see the images below, Thanks.

    John
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    Aug 5, 2011, 08:55 AM
    It is the one on the left. See attached.
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    Aug 5, 2011, 12:32 PM

    Hi Reasor

    Click on this video... should help resolve your issue. Most likely, the seal that is shown in the video can just be cleaned. If not, Home Depot or Lowe's carries them for super cheap





    Any questions, just let us know, OK?

    Mark

    PS: You may or may not want to turn the music/volume down/off... ;)
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    Aug 5, 2011, 07:39 PM

    Follow Marks Advice and you will be OK, Thanks.

    John
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    Aug 6, 2011, 08:24 AM
    That did the trick! Thanks everyone. Three dollars and 10 minutes of work, and we're good to go!
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    Aug 6, 2011, 09:51 AM

    Glad you're up and running... literally! Thanks for the update!
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