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    keithgcox Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 17, 2014, 09:43 AM
    When I flush my toilet at 9,000+ ft, the bowl only fills slightly. Help!
    My toilet in my mountain condo does not refill properly when flushed. Also, when I press the handle slightly again, water and air bubbles come up. Why does the bowl not refill on its own? How can I fix this so the toilet works properly?
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    Aug 17, 2014, 10:51 AM
    Altitude doesn't affect toilets. Have you tried to clear the flush valve? What type valve do you have, Fluidmaster type or ball cock?
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    Aug 17, 2014, 01:20 PM
    Hello Keitgcox,

    Please see the images below and tell us which one is yours also lift the tank lid and see if the small refill tube is attached to the overflow pipe, thanks.

    John
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    Aug 17, 2014, 01:42 PM
    On both ballcocks there's a little tube that runs from the ballcock to the white overflow tube. See that it's connected and water comes out as the tank is filling. Also, see that the tank water level is 1/2" under the overflow tube when the tank is filled, Good luck, Tom

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