Adjust Water Level in Toilet Tank (How to)
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Recently my toilet had been running water longer than normal. So I decided to fix it myself. Here's what I did to adjust the toilet tank water level.
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*For people commenting about my hands being in the way. Pay close attention to **1:50** that should be clear enough for you to figure out what I'm doing behind my humungous hands. I don't have a toilet tank cutout or transparent tank to show you any better.*
It can also be the flapper (rubber piece at the bottom of the tank) that is causing the toilet to run. If you look in the tank and see bubbles coming from that area that means the flapper needs replacing or is improperly set. Make sure to find one that closely matches the original otherwise you could have problems with the new flapper.
You've got the exact same toilet bowl as mine. Why do you pull out the shaft at the bottom instead of unscrewing / screwing with a screwdriver? Does it make a difference? I use a screwdriver to adjust it, but never seem to get it right.
I figured it would be easier but apparently some disagree.
@@GodlessManitoban Can you tell me how to speed up the water fillage in the tank after flushing?
@@lduranceau8046 That I wouldn't be able to tell you, sorry.
have someone else hold the camera?
See the screw slats at the top of the part he is holding? Just stick a screwdriver in there & turn it. One way is water up, the other way is water down. Don't break your plastic parts by pulling on them.
Your method works! Way easier and I didn’t risk breaking the plastic parts. THANK YOU so very much!
@@bloodybones63 Absolutely right. The slots in the top of the rod are there for a reason. Plus the circumference of the rod head is grooved to provide a good grip, so you can turn the rod with your fingers if a screwdriver isn’t handy. By the way, rotating the rod counterclockwise raises the water level, and vice versa.
Hi! Just wanting to say i think the toilet varies- i just fixed mine and turning clockwise raised the water level, i kept my eye on it just in case the water did raise to much and quickly rotated it counterclockwise to lower it (:
Thank you for the simple instructions. I was able to fix my problem. Much appreciated! 👍
Great to hear!
Thanks, man!!! This really helped my LOW toilet water problem!!! I was so confused till I watched ur video🤗🤗🤗
Glad it helped!
Thx. I couldn't "pop" mine out (for fear of literally breaking it) but, I was able to do the same thing by unscrewing it a bit (lefty loosey). It's a little better now I think. Fingers crossed. This was my 2nd step after replacing flapper didn't completely stop the running toilet.
Thanks soooo much … after weeks of getting on my knees to shut it off after I used it! But then I found out that Company (a Family of four) would be visiting in a couple of weeks, and that did it - could no longer wait 😅
Glad I could help!
Awesome video! Thank you for the help and clear instructions much appreciated
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, very helpful and well explained!
Glad it was helpful!
well i dont have to give the dunny a tap anymore great video and thankyou.
Glad to help
Thanks for the video, this helped greatly👍🏼
Glad to hear it!
Thanks, you just saved my marriage!!!
Wonderful!
All you have to do is turn that same piece with a screw driver counter clockwise to lower the level or clockwise to raise the level.
Yes. I just didn't want to risk breaking that plastic set screw.
You are a lifesaver
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Thank you sir! Easy as 1 2 3.
You're welcome!
Huge help, thanks!
What if I’ve adjusted the FluidMaster to increase water level in tank(not bowl) and in half an hour, the tank water level has gone down to half. The flapper that closes completely when toilet is flushed , locks into place & water begins to fill tank…it has no obstructions …I cannot see nor hear any water leakage but the tank goes down to half full, like it has leaked. What else can I do please? Thank you kindly!
I'm not a plumber but two things, one it could be the flapper still because these flappers develop bubbles sometimes. There is no quick fix for it either. Two, it could be an exhaust fan causing it too. I've found if I run my exhaust fan(s) quite a bit the water level drops by itself.
@GodlessManitoban - Thanks for answering! The flapper is barely a year old and in good shape! I adjusted the white plastic ring at the bottom of valve assembly. Tank fills up to proper level but an hour later, tank is half full. No sounds of leaking. Then a few hours later, I can hear the water filling up the tank again. I don't have an exhaust fan in my bathroom! I will end up calling a pro 🫤But I appreciate your reply, Sir!
Thanks again!
It definitely sounds like a leak. Sorry I couldn't help more and you're welcome.
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Why does mine not stop the water when lifted up?
Definitely sounds like a faulty part. (Sorry about the late reply)
@@GodlessManitoban I took what is bright orange on your toilet off (the proper way that I saw in another video b/c I was not taking it off right) and ran water through then put it back together. Worked like a charm after that. Took me some days of trial, error, ad frustration, but I finally figured out the real issue!
@@DollarsNCentsOnline Good to hear you figured out the issue.
It would've helped me so much more if you didn't block the camera with your hand so i could actually SEE what you were doing!!
Thank you sooo much. I was able to fix this myself after asking my husband for almost a year!!!!
Glad I could help!
girl you deserve better lmaooooo
He would have gotten to it.. no need to remind him every 6 months ! 😳😅
Same! 🥴
Get a new husband
You had your hands in the way and the fix was missed!
Hi there, First, the tank fill control unit looks like a Fluidmaster brand. I have installed and worked with several. I think that you can use a Phillip's screwdriver in the top of the piece that you call the 'rod' to adjust the water level. By the way, large hands mean a generous and kind heart. One of my best Forever Friends has large hands. Don't let them put you down for those hands . .
Yes it is a Fluidmaster and yes a screwdriver works too. But I do not own the toilet, I rent an apartment. So I was trying to avoid snapping that "rod" or whatever it is really called.
Oh that's just how RUclips is. Look for flaws in videos and comment about them. Because they weren't really looking for help to begin with.
@@GodlessManitoban Nope, not a flaw, made a helpful suggestion, because I figured out how to fix the one here, in a rental as well. But that is how RUclips is, make a helpful suggestion and someone finds a flaw with the suggestion . . .
Question, is it common to have styrafom in the tank ? I just purchased mine and it through me off. Haven't scrapped it off but been told too. Honestly, to me it looks like that's was the Intention.
@@rd69231 I hope you didn't scrape the Styrofoam off, the purpose of it is to help reduce condensation forming on the outside and bottom of the tank in warm humid weather.
@@titanoboa7165 I agree with you as that is how I adjust the water level. He could have just thanked you for your input instead of being snarky. (I was going to comment that his hand was in the way when he unsnapped the rod so we couldn’t see what he was doing but I digress). I’m sure your suggestion helped others like me.
Finally! After 3 videos and an hour of toilet tank time confusion... your video & explanation was the quickest and easiest to follow. Thanks.
Glad it helped!
Wow finally a video that explains! Thanks so much man!
You're welcome.
Thank you for this. My entire fill valve had to be replaced recently. Every video was saying that I needed to remove the cap and flush the seal of debris... mine was brand new and there was no debris. Thanks so much! It's not wasting water anymore.
Glad it helped
ok good video but what if the my water level adjustment screw thing is already at the lowest it could be turned? my water still overflows into the drain pipe does any1 have a clue what could be the issue? is there an easy fix for that or does it require replacing?
I'm not a plumber. If its at the lowest setting already and still overflows. It could be a bad flush valve.
You put your hand in front of everything we need to see.. terrible Video we learn nothing
I was looking for a straightforward easy video. Glad I found yours!
Thanks.
I really appreciate you taking the time to go over this... solved my trickling toilet issue👍
Glad it helped
Hands cover what hes doing, so i have no idea what hes talking about. 🥺
Use a star screwdriver to adjust the plastic screw at the top of the float. Sorry about my hands it really wasn't intentional. One man film crew.
Thank you so much! It was very helpful.
Glad it helped!
You're the man! I just installed a similar AS toilet with dual flush system following your guidance. It's the same idea. Just turn the black water level counter-clock wise a few times to lower the water level or vice versa, cant be more clear.
Glad to hear it worked for you. I wish I had a dual flush.
You should go to my writing teacher for public speaking tips
Thanks for your feedback.
Thank you Sir! Your instructions and demonstration was clear and precise!
Great to hear!
hey so i adjusted the float and the water just rises above it.
I'd just lower it one quarter turn of the screwdriver or one full turn.
I kept forgetting what water level my tank needs to be, what thing fixes it etc. Glad to see an easy vid as a refresher, thank you for clear instructions :)
Glad it helped
You need a Phillips screw driver to adjust. Turn clock wise or counter to adjust.
Correct.
Very helpful and well done video!!!😃 Thank you for posting it!
You're welcome and thanks!
Thanks for the help. The fix was quick and simple, even a blind person was able to do it.
Glad it helped
Lord please let this work because I STG I will turn off the entire valve lol I'm so sick and tired of hearing this damn thing running
You are doing it the hard way. You can break things this way. Just use the screwdriver and turn the top of the plastic rod to the right to rise the water level or to the left to lower it.
I tried doing the same thing but it still didnt work. Could you please reply to my comment.
OH Boy! That's filling up so fast! My (BrassCraft) takes about 15 minutes to fill! How can I speed up the inflow..? Thx, Michael.
That I wouldn't know.
This is for future me if I need it but y’all can use it too. To fill with more water turn clockwise. To fill with less water turn counter clockwise.
Or just use a screwdriver to turn the float screw. Clockwise a couple clicks to lower the water level. Counterclockwise to raise it.
awesome video, fixed it quickly. thank you!
You're welcome.
But FIRST, make sure that little hose is not disconnected. Took me 2 minutes to realize that was the problem. So, a nice toilet water bath was in order. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I've never run into that problem. But yes you're right.
Thank you so much, this stopped the Phantom flushing issue that I had!
You're welcome.
Your hands are covering the scene when you show how to lower the water level in the flush..
I’ve tried this. I’ve turned it counter clockwise to the max that it will go & water is still over flowing into the tube…any suggestions?
I'm not sure, it could be the height of the fill valve is too high. I'm not a plumber and I wouldn't want to adjust that myself just in case I broke something :/
Can you just turn it using a screwdriver? Which way to lower the water level?
Yes you can use a Phillips head (star) screwdriver (depending on the brand of fill valve). Counter clockwise decreases the level of water and clockwise increases the level of water. Small adjustments can be good to tell which way is which. I'd recommend being gentle with the screwdriver.
Dude how can the viewer see when you whole hand is covering the screen.
So if you do this but the water slowly creeps back up to the top of the pipe and you can hear it trickling... dora that mean you need a new flap or seal?
I'm not a plumber but if adjusting the water level causes it to flow into the pipe then it might be set to high. If setting it lower doesn't work you may need a new flush valve. If it was the flapper you'd see air bubbles coming from around the flapper.
my post looks a little different so i 'll watch some more vids to make sure i'll do it right but thanks
Okay.
So are you just popping that thing out and popping it back in at a lower place? I'm so afraid to break it!
It shouldn't break. In hindsight I should've just use a Philip's screwdriver (star screwdriver). I was worried a screwdriver might break it.
Your hands got in the way. I couldn’t see what you were doing.
Yes, Sorry about that.
Thank you so much!!! The handle was so hard to press down because there was too much water in the tank, and the pressure was too much. My child was sad....I told the maintenance worker that it was hard to press, but he said that it was how the toilet was. I am glad I looked at it myself and said to myself that I am gonna figure this out....God led me to your video, and you helped me so much!! Thank you again!!
You're welcome.
YOU explained it perfectly!!! I was able to diagnose and FIX it all by MYSELF!!!!! Thank You😃
You're welcome!
Thank you SO much for this! I thought I had to call a plumber but was able to follow your video and fix the overflow problem in under 5 minutes!
Glad I could help!
your hand is in the way, what did you do??????
Having the opposite problem here. My tank is too low and not flushing properly. I've raised the float to maximum height it'll go, but water still doesn't reach the height I need. It's even engraved in the back of the inside of the tank but I can't get it there.
Many thanks! 25 year old woman here. Thanks for showing how the mechanism worked, I could clearly see how lengthening the rod would solve the problem. I was able to fix my constantly running toilet by turning the top of the screw with my fingers. I was a bit worried about breaking it if I tried to pop it out, as I have done that before on plastic parts, much to my chagrin.
Glad it worked, Definitely cheaper than hiring a plumber for $120.00 an hour.
I love you godless manitoban
Can you adjust it with a Philips screwdriver.
Yes, I just didn't want to break the plastic set screw.
and why aren't we using the screw to adjust the water level 🤔
I was trying to play it safe in hindsight a screwdriver would've been ok :P
Thank you. How do you get water to drain more? in other words I want more water to go into my toilet. When you flush your toilet the water drains really low mine only goes about half way or even less.
I think its the setting on the flapper. Mine is turned to 10 if I remember correctly. Under the flapper is a cup that can be adjusted. Unless there is an aftermarket flapper in there.
@@GodlessManitoban Thank you I'm gonna look into that
@@yobabybubba You're welcome.
Poor demonstration.
This helped so much! Solved my problem, thank you!
Glad it helped!
Thank you. This was helpful 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Watching from Alberta
Cool.
Water keeps running no matter what I do!
The seal on the flapper must be shot or it could be a problem with the flush valve itself.
BRILLIANT...THANK YOU JUST SAVED $100.00
You're welcome.
Thank you for sharing, GOD BLESS 🙌🏾
You are so welcome
Now this is exactly the type of guy I want telling me how to fix my porcelain pooper.. straight to the point. no fuss. no lame jokes. No enthusiasm. no 5
minute into "subscribe to my channel, subscribe to my cat, watch me live stream my walk to starbucks, make sure to SmAsH that like button." For fucks sake. Thank you for being a semi normal person making a normal ass video.
You're welcome. Believe it or not I'm still camera shy after 13 years.
Thanks Sir!! You've helped me a lot 👍💪
Glad it worked for you.
Thank you for your help that work for me
Glad to hear that
Thank you so much for this !! It definitely helped me solve a problem I caused so I appreciate the help so much. You’re amazing man!
You're so welcome!
I turned the little screw that that I. Duranceau was talking about, but it reached it point and won't turn clockwise anymore. Am I going to have to take that fill valve out and fix it? Does it raise by turning it (like screwing it to go up)?
I’m in the same boat as you man idk
Thank you It worked! After a plumber came to install my new toilet bowl...it was always running and didn't seem how to fix the problem as the plumber was in vacation and couldn't wait for him to fix that annoying noise and waste of water
Glad it helped
Thank you so much. I've watched quite a few videos that didn't fix this problem and your video was the one that helped
You're welcome!
YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER
I REALLY LIKE YOUR VIDEO
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ANYONE CAN UNDERSTAND YOU
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THANK YOU SO MUCH
You're welcome.
Thanks for the video got it done in seconds although I couldn't snap out the adjuster screw at the bottom I just unscrew at the top to adjust to half way
You're welcome. Yeah I should've just used a screwdriver.
Has to be an 1" below the top that pipe
Not for this model of toilet.
Thanks! Worked like a charm!!
Glad it helped!
Nvermind, it didn’t help 😭
Sorry. It could be a bad float valve then. But I'm not a plumber.
Mine has a metal rod that i cant detach
Does it have a screwhead on the top? Just adjust it slightly clockwise or counter clockwise.
Thanks for sharing... helpful information
Glad it was helpful!
I knew this was easy to fix lol
Yep.
Thank you soooooo much. I really needed this. I subscribed ☺️.
Thanks for subbing!
I think my tank might be too low and not enough flow to properly flush. I think this will help. Took forever to find a to the point video. Thanks, I’m going to try this.
Good luck!
Great video! Unless I'm mistaken, could you not simply use a screwdriver on the top of what is essentially a long plastic screw- counter clockwise for less water, clockwise for more.
No you're not mistaken, but I didn't want to wreck the plastic screw since this was in a rental.
you dont have to disconnect that plastic screw leave it on and just turn counter clock wise the screw until it satisfies your problem.
I know that a screwdriver could be used. I didn't want to take a chance that the plastic would snap.
Thank you for this video. I fixed my new toilet. It wasn’t adjusted correctly by the installers and the toilet would sometimes run without stopping.
Glad it helped!
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Thanks for video. If i need more water in tank which direction do I turn the screw?
Counter-Clockwise.
Thank you I just fixed my toilet. It was wasting hundreds of gallons of water!
Great video!
You're welcome!
Thanks for this. Now the wife won't complain about the noise!
You bet!
You're truly Godless, you gave this information freely, no catch, no money, no first borns. Cheers m8!
Any time!
Great job! You just saved me a lot of money. I’ve had this problem with my toilet for years! Wish I saw it earlier.
Glad it helped!
Thanks dad
No problem young man.