Toilet Tank draining

[KellyNewHomeOwner]

Hi

I was wondering what I could do or what new parts I need to fix my problem toilet.

It runs all the time, (we turn the water off to it after every use because of this) The other night I used the bathroom and while "on", I reached around and turned the water on, so that it would fill up and I didn't have to stand around and wait. While doing this I thought that I would re-fill the tank after flushing and I would get a "freebie flush" next time. Well, before bed-time I went in and the tank was empty. The "saved" water had drained out !

Any ideas?

Thanks for your time.

 

[holty]

what type of valve do you have in your cistern(tank) some types of valve can be blocked up, and shutting off. this can happen if a tablet or so has been put into the cistern check the cistern mechanisms make sure nothings blocking a valve from closing

 

[KellyNewHomeOwner]

Hi Thanks for the reply


I took a look and nothing was blocking the cistern, however the "flapper" has a wow (warp) to it.

I guess that this is my problem

Second Question: Can I buy a Flapper ? or do I need a thingy that I can't think of the name of Please name it for me.

 

[JohnD]

(baby) seal

washer (woman)

Or more likely a new flapper.