How to Install a New Float in a Toilet
If the water does not stop running when the toilet tank is full, you may need to install a new float. When your toilet is flushed, the float is lowered as water leaves the tank and begins to rise as the tank refills. Once the float is lifted to the filled position, the tank is supposed to stop filling. A damaged float fills with water and does not float. If the float loses its buoyancy, replace it. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Lift the lid off the toilet tank.
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Place a piece of tape around the rod beneath the ball float to mark its correct location.
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Turn the float counterclockwise to unscrew it and remove it.
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Discard the old float, and place a new float on the end of the rod. Turn it clockwise until the float reaches the tape on the rod. Remove the piece of tape once the float is in the correct position.
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Flush the toilet and watch the float to make sure it rises with the water level. Place the lid on top of the tank.
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