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A dual flush toilet is a fantastic option to save water and make your home more environmentally friendly. Giving you the option for a half flush or full flush at your discretion, you can lower your water consumption while still getting the job done. However, like all toilets, they can present problems that mean the toilet doesn't function as it should. One common problem in dual flush toilets is constantly running. You hear the tank constantly being filled, even when it should be finished and completely full. If your dual flush toilet is constantly running, first check for the top three problems that cause this trouble:

Flapper or Seal Trouble

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The flapper or seal is often the culprit in constant running water in both normal and dual flush toilets. Over time, this rubber piece may become brittle or simply misaligned. To check it, turn off the water supply and flush the toilet to completely empty it of water. Remove any remaining water with a sponge or towel. Then, you'll need to remove the flush valve canister in order to access the seal. Once you've found the seal, check to see if there are any cracks in the seal. If there are, you'll need to replace it. Otherwise, check to see if it can be re-aligned to sit nicely in its place. Some homeowners find that applying a bit of Vaseline to the seal can renew it, making it supple and functional again for a while at least.

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AQUASOURCE HENSHAW WHITE WATERSENSE DUAL FLUSH ELONGATED CHAIR HGHT 2-PC TOILET HERE YOU HAVE A CHAIR HEIGHT TOILET WITH AN ELONGATED BOWL FROM AQUA SOURCE. IT HAS A DUAL FLUSH FEATURE. Korky 440BP Dual Flush Seal Kit - Replaces AquaSource, American Standard, Glacier Bay and Mansfield Seals - Made in USA. 4.0 out of 5 stars 107. Remove the Duo Flush valve from the valve seat and clean both the Duo Flush seal and the plastic seat the seal sits upon. Pull angled seat adapter straight up until it pulls free from flush valve seat. Turn adapter upside down and reshape putty ring, spread putty evenly around entire base of adaptor. AquaSource Henshaw White WaterSense Dual Flush 2-Piece Toilet We have to include a dual flush option in this AquaSource toilet review. According to AquaSource dual flush toilet reviews, this is easy to maintain and it has high efficiency. It comes in 2 pieces and can also be used by people who have problems with mobility.

Sometimes the water supply isn't as clean as we think. Or, dust and dirt may be able to enter the toilet, causing the fill valve to malfunction. To check it, turn off the water supply and remove the lid from the fill valve. Then, look for any debris and remove it. You may also consider brushing out the valve with a small brush. Once you're certain it is clean, recap the valve and check if the problem has been solved.

Broken Zip Tie

The fill valve in most dual flush toilets has a zip tie to keep the base of the fill valve in place. If the fill valve isn't strongly secured, it can cause the toilet to run. Sometimes these ties wear out or break before the rest of the device does. You'll need to replace a broken zip tie with a new one if you find that it's broken. If possible, you can place two zip ties on the fill valve in order to assure that the base doesn't wobble, causing the leak. Many times these problems are easy for the average homeowner to check for and repair. In the case that you are not able to find a solution to your dual flush toilet's constant running, then you'll need to call in the help of a professional plumber. A high quality plumbing company will be able to help you troubleshoot your dual flush toilet troubles and make sure it's functioning properly again.Orange Coast Plumbing is a reputable company specializing in plumbing with service to Southern California. For more information call 714.953.1111.

This article will cover the most common issues and questions concerning the Duo Flush Converter and its installation.

You can also watch this video:

Read any of the following below if:

Or Watch the instructional video for the Duo Flush System Toilet Converter

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The flapper or seal is often the culprit in constant running water in both normal and dual flush toilets. Over time, this rubber piece may become brittle or simply misaligned. To check it, turn off the water supply and flush the toilet to completely empty it of water. Remove any remaining water with a sponge or towel. Then, you'll need to remove the flush valve canister in order to access the seal. Once you've found the seal, check to see if there are any cracks in the seal. If there are, you'll need to replace it. Otherwise, check to see if it can be re-aligned to sit nicely in its place. Some homeowners find that applying a bit of Vaseline to the seal can renew it, making it supple and functional again for a while at least.

Debris

AQUASOURCE HENSHAW WHITE WATERSENSE DUAL FLUSH ELONGATED CHAIR HGHT 2-PC TOILET HERE YOU HAVE A CHAIR HEIGHT TOILET WITH AN ELONGATED BOWL FROM AQUA SOURCE. IT HAS A DUAL FLUSH FEATURE. Korky 440BP Dual Flush Seal Kit - Replaces AquaSource, American Standard, Glacier Bay and Mansfield Seals - Made in USA. 4.0 out of 5 stars 107. Remove the Duo Flush valve from the valve seat and clean both the Duo Flush seal and the plastic seat the seal sits upon. Pull angled seat adapter straight up until it pulls free from flush valve seat. Turn adapter upside down and reshape putty ring, spread putty evenly around entire base of adaptor. AquaSource Henshaw White WaterSense Dual Flush 2-Piece Toilet We have to include a dual flush option in this AquaSource toilet review. According to AquaSource dual flush toilet reviews, this is easy to maintain and it has high efficiency. It comes in 2 pieces and can also be used by people who have problems with mobility.

Sometimes the water supply isn't as clean as we think. Or, dust and dirt may be able to enter the toilet, causing the fill valve to malfunction. To check it, turn off the water supply and remove the lid from the fill valve. Then, look for any debris and remove it. You may also consider brushing out the valve with a small brush. Once you're certain it is clean, recap the valve and check if the problem has been solved.

Broken Zip Tie

The fill valve in most dual flush toilets has a zip tie to keep the base of the fill valve in place. If the fill valve isn't strongly secured, it can cause the toilet to run. Sometimes these ties wear out or break before the rest of the device does. You'll need to replace a broken zip tie with a new one if you find that it's broken. If possible, you can place two zip ties on the fill valve in order to assure that the base doesn't wobble, causing the leak. Many times these problems are easy for the average homeowner to check for and repair. In the case that you are not able to find a solution to your dual flush toilet's constant running, then you'll need to call in the help of a professional plumber. A high quality plumbing company will be able to help you troubleshoot your dual flush toilet troubles and make sure it's functioning properly again.Orange Coast Plumbing is a reputable company specializing in plumbing with service to Southern California. For more information call 714.953.1111.

This article will cover the most common issues and questions concerning the Duo Flush Converter and its installation.

You can also watch this video:

Read any of the following below if:

Or Watch the instructional video for the Duo Flush System Toilet Converter

1. The Full and / or Half flush closes immediately after tank lever is released.

    1. Set water level higher: Water level should be half way to all the way over the oval windows of the Duo Flush valve (See picture below). If your water level cannot be increased, the Duo Flush system should not be used.
  1. Once water level has been set, set both adjustment dials to maximum setting.
  2. Place 3 pieces of toilet paper in the bowl and flush, if the bowl evacuates the toilet paper, lower the green dial setting by one number and repeat flush.
  3. Continue this process until toilet does not evacuate the paper and adjust dial up 1 setting. This is the lowest possible setting while maintaining a good half flush.
  4. Set the BLUE dial one to two settings higher than that of the GREEN dial.

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2. Water level is half way or completely over the oval opening and the full and half flush are working but the bowl is not clearing out.

  1. Make sure the water level in the toilet bowl is up to its highest capacity.
  2. Make sure the refill tube (rubber hose) is supplying water down the overflow pipe and not into the tank.
  3. Adjust the roller clamp on the refill tube so that it is allowing full flow. The 'Rolling Pin' should be set to '8' which is full flow.
  4. Using the GREEN dial, adjust the half flush setting one setting higher.
  5. Repeat this process until the proper water level is reached.
  6. If you are not using Fluidmaster's PerforMAX fill valve, your fill valve may not have enough output to refill the bowl. Fluidmaster recommends using the 400AH PerforMAX Fill Valve.

3. Fill valve turns on and off periodically (ghost flushing).

Water is leaking from the tank into the bowl at one or more leak points. Follow the steps below:

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  1. Remove the Duo Flush valve from the valve seat and clean both the Duo Flush seal and the plastic seat the seal sits upon.
  2. Pull angled seat adapter straight up until it pulls free from flush valve seat. Turn adapter upside down and reshape putty ring, spread putty evenly around entire base of adaptor.
  3. Check the black seal at the base of your original flush valve/ overflow pipe unit. If you get black residue on your fingers when you touch the seal, replace the flush valve. If seal is good reseat angled seat adaptor.
  4. Inspect the overflow pipe for obvious cracks.
  5. Make sure the refill tube (rubber hose) is clipped to the side of the overflow pipe and not directly shoved into the overflow pipe.
  6. Replace Duo Flush onto valve seat and turn on water, check for leaks.

4. Removing the Duo Flush valve from the seat

  1. Gently rock the Duo Flush canister away from the overflow pipe and pull up.

5. Removing the activation box (both newer and older versions of the converter) once it has been snapped onto to the tank lever.

  1. On older versions of Duo Flush, grab hold of the activation box in the tank and pull it toward the back of the tank. You may need to give it a strong jerk to unsnap it.
  2. On newer versions on the Duo Flush, there is a push button on top of the activation box. Simply push in the button and pull away from the tank lever.

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6. The tank lever sticks in the up or down position, it does not return to a horizontal position after you flush.

Remove the toilet lever from the tank and remove the black spacer from the tank lever spacing nut, follow these steps:

  1. Push the button on the top of the actuator handle box and release the box and cable from the tank lever thread.
  2. Remove the lock nut from toilet handle thread; this is a reverse threaded nut, turn nut counterclockwise to release the nut.
  3. Remove the toilet handle from the front of the tank.
  4. Remove the black rubber (square shaped) spacer from tank lever's spacing nut.

Replacing tank lever:

  1. Replace tank lever back into the tank's lever mounting hole. Make sure to push the lever all the way in ensuring the tank lever is flush with the face of the tank.
  2. Tighten lock nut onto the tank lever thread; this is a reverse threaded nut, turn nut clock wise to tighten nut.
  3. Snap actuator box onto tank lever thread.
  4. Replace the tank lever without the spacer and retry the flush.

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