Poor Toilet Flush Action April 01, 2021, 08:09:22 am Hi Everyone,My toilet doesn't flush very well. While holding the peddle down, little or no water comes out of the rim holes near the front part of the bowl. I've tried cleaning and using a piece of wire to ream out the holes (they didn't seem to be plugged). Any other suggestions to try and get a better flush?Thanks
Re: Poor quality flush action Reply #1 – April 01, 2021, 09:19:22 am If the water pressure is low, this can happen. Try using the water pump to see if it improves.
Re: Poor quality flush action Reply #2 – April 01, 2021, 09:38:37 am Rick, if the rig is not level side to side, the water coming in at the back of the bowl may not have enough volume to reach the front. Ross's post is a good first test. Other possibilities include a flush valve that is not opening all the way or calcification that has accumulated in the channel above the flush holes. It would not read as a blockage but might slow flow.So, what to try? First, try Ross's suggestion. That is easiest. Next, with the pedal down, do you get good spray from the hand sprayer? If so, the valve is probably fine. I doubt you would be out of level enough to make a significant difference, but if you are, get level. Next, pull the connection from the back of the toilet bowl, point it into the bowl, and press the pedal to see if you get a weak or strong flow. Never having done this, I can't tell you what counts as a weak flow, but it is something easy to try. Look for a kink or constriction in the line leading from the valve to the connection in the back of the bowl (vacuum breaker).Now it gets more complex. You can pull the bowl, put it in the shower, and pour white vinegar into the hole in the back, let it sit, pour, let it sit, etc in an effort to clean out the channel from sediment or mold. Flush by pouring water in the hole, drain, and re-install. (Change the seals while the bowl is off.) Finally, replace the flush valve. That is the most costly and the most difficult action, so save it for last.Ken F in NM 1 Likes
Re: Poor quality flush action Reply #3 – April 01, 2021, 10:11:17 am A while ago (pre-Covid), I thought that I had a bad toilet water valve. I was concerned that water flowed into the toilet for what I thought was too long after releasing the toilet pedal. I happened to be speaking with Steve at the Mother Ship and he informed me that the toilet is designed to flow for a little while, adding perhaps a cup or two of water to the bowl. He also stated that he had never encountered a failed valve, ie; they are quite reliable and durable. If you do need to replace the toilet water valve, the link below is representative of the part you’re looking for (it may not be the exact part depending on your year and model toilet so check to be sure). If after doing the things Ken suggests you need to replace it, you’ll need a long, broad straight edge screwdriver and a medium Phillips screwdriver. The Phillips driver removes the fastening screws. The long flat-edge driver is used to carefully pry back the retainers (note the valve picture in the Amazon link), so that you can remove the valve from the toilet body. WarrenAmazon.com: New Durable Plastic Water Valve Kit 385311641 for 300 310 320... As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Poor Toilet Flush Action Reply #4 – April 01, 2021, 11:24:33 am "He also stated that he had never encountered a failed valve, ie; they are quite reliable and durable."---Steve may not have encountered a failed valve, but I know a few others who have! 1 Likes
Re: Poor Toilet Flush Action Reply #5 – April 01, 2021, 01:43:27 pm Quote from: Joan - April 01, 2021, 11:24:33 am"He also stated that he had never encountered a failed valve, ie; they are quite reliable and durable."---Steve may not have encountered a failed valve, but I know a few others who have! Yes, they do fail and always at the least opportune time, the same as water pumps. A spare valve is in our parts kit, as well as a vacuum breaker, another part that often fails.Larry 2 Likes
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