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    Feb 8, 2009, 07:20 AM
    Tiolet won't flush
    I have replaced the flapper on my toilet with the one with the small hole that suppose to take longer to close but it falls fast, I've tried adjusting the chain doesn't help. I've been getting so frustrated, please help.
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    Feb 8, 2009, 07:51 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Jackie407 View Post
    I have replaced the flapper on my toilet with the one with the small hole that supose to take longer to close but it falls fast, ive tried adjusting the chain doesn't help. I've been getting so frustrated, please help.
    Ifyou wanted a flapper that stayed up longer you should have have purchased one with a float, (see image). Good luck, Tom
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