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    May 1, 2012, 04:19 AM
    Two second noise before toilet water shuts off
    Apartment just switched out the toilet tank ball with a leak and other tank fixtures, now it has a loud noise about two seconds before the water shuts off in the tank.
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    May 1, 2012, 04:55 AM
    Hi Docquin

    It sounds like there is some sediment that has gotten stuck inside the fill valve or the angle shutoff valve.

    To start, disassemble the fill valve and clean the washer assembly... see if that stops the noise... see video below:



    If your fill valve is different than above let me know the type/name brand, OK?

    Mark
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    May 1, 2012, 07:11 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by docquin View Post
    Apartment just switched out the toilet tank ball with a leak and other tank fixtures, now it has a loud noise about two seconds before the water shuts off in the tank.
    Mark gave you directions for a FluidMaster ballcock shown on the left .see image). . Since you mention a ball I'll assume that you have a regular one. Shown on the right.
    Turn the water off at the angle stop and remove the three top screws. Pull the float ball assembly up and away. Pry out the washer and turn it over seating it back in firmly. Now place a pan over the ballcock and turn the water on for a moment to flush everything out. Reassemble and test. Better now? Good luck, Tom
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    May 1, 2012, 08:28 AM
    Docquin said, "switched out the toilet tank ball"... ;)

    Don't know what you think? But there's not too many people removing an old ballcock assembly and replacing with a new ballcock assembly... most are installing that fluidmaster above!

    Of course, with plumbing, you never do know, huh?
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    May 1, 2012, 01:43 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by massplumber2008 View Post
    Docquin said, "switched out the toilet tank ball"... ;)

    Don't know what you think? But there's not too many people removing an old ballcock assembly and replacing with a new ballcock assembly... most are installing that fluidmaster above!

    Of course, with plumbing, you never do know, huh?
    Apartment just switched out the toilet tank ball with a leak and other tank fixtures,
    Perhaps docquin will pop back in a tell us exactly what was changed.
    On a side note FluidMasters aren't too popular in my area. Seems like our water interacts with the neoprene seal and in time the seal will swell and close off the hole shutting down the ballcock. Cheers. Tom
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