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flapper won't come down, where to find this flapper?
I have a one-piece Atlas commode which, I believe, is made by American
Standard. This commode is quite old. Recently, it has the problem that the flapper won't come down. I want to replace the flapper but this flapper is quite unusual. Most of the flappers has two ears and is attached to a center tube. This commode doesn't have a center tube. On a corner of the water tank there are two holes which allow excess water to flow into the bowl. I cannot accurately describe this flapper but I'll try. It is like a regular flapper (without the ears) with a 1" tube, 2 to 3 inches long, placed horizontally on top of it. Above it is an arm with a chain which is attached to the handle for flushing. I know there is not much info to go by but if anyone can understand what I'm talking about and point me to a picture on the web, it'll be greatly appreciated. I searched Google but did not find the flapper I was looking for. The closest thing I can find is this: http://guideimg.alibaba.com/images/s...it_2440198.jpg |
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On 9/6/2015 9:38 AM, John Smith wrote:
I have a one-piece Atlas commode which, I believe, is made by American Standard. This commode is quite old. Recently, it has the problem that the flapper won't come down. I want to replace the flapper but this flapper is quite unusual. Most of the flappers has two ears and is attached to a center tube. This commode doesn't have a center tube. On a corner of the water tank there are two holes which allow excess water to flow into the bowl. I cannot accurately describe this flapper but I'll try. It is like a regular flapper (without the ears) with a 1" tube, 2 to 3 inches long, placed horizontally on top of it. Above it is an arm with a chain which is attached to the handle for flushing. I know there is not much info to go by but if anyone can understand what I'm talking about and point me to a picture on the web, it'll be greatly appreciated. I searched Google but did not find the flapper I was looking for. The closest thing I can find is this: Have you done an *image* search on google for "toilet flapper"? http://img2-2.timeinc.net/toh/i/g/10/home-repair/07-toilets-run/01-faucets-drip.jpg You could also take a photo and post it on one of the many file hosting services... |
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On Sun, 6 Sep 2015 23:08:23 +0630, John Smith wrote:
I have a one-piece Atlas commode which, I believe, is made by American Standard. This commode is quite old You might look inside the tank. There, you may find a make or model number. |
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On Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 9:38:37 AM UTC-7, John Smith wrote:
I have a one-piece Atlas commode which, I believe, is made by American Standard. This commode is quite old. Recently, it has the problem that the flapper won't come down. I want to replace the flapper but this flapper is quite unusual. Most of the flappers has two ears and is attached to a center tube. This commode doesn't have a center tube. On a corner of the water tank there are two holes which allow excess water to flow into the bowl. I cannot accurately describe this flapper but I'll try. It is like a regular flapper (without the ears) with a 1" tube, 2 to 3 inches long, placed horizontally on top of it. Above it is an arm with a chain which is attached to the handle for flushing. I know there is not much info to go by but if anyone can understand what I'm talking about and point me to a picture on the web, it'll be greatly appreciated. I searched Google but did not find the flapper I was looking for. The closest thing I can find is this: http://guideimg.alibaba.com/images/s...it_2440198.jpg Can't help with where to get it but I cured a toilet I had where the chain would kink a bit thus not sealing. Cured it by applying a fish weight to it. If you problem is the flapper isn't dropping, that might help. Harry K |
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In alt.home.repair, on Sun, 6 Sep 2015 23:08:23 +0630, John Smith
wrote: I have a one-piece Atlas commode which, I believe, is made by American Standard. This commode is quite old. Recently, it has the problem that the flapper won't come down. I want to replace the flapper but this flapper is quite unusual. Have you started looking for it in stores? Most of the flappers has two ears and is attached to a center tube. This commode doesn't have a center tube. On a corner of the water tank there are two holes which allow excess water to flow into the bowl. I cannot accurately describe this flapper but I'll try. It is like a regular flapper (without the ears) with a 1" tube, 2 to 3 inches long, placed horizontally on top of it. Above it is an arm with a chain which is attached to the handle for flushing. This sounds like that 2nd or 3rd company's flapper, the company with Q in the name, that's supposed to be more quiet. Try Ace Hardware. I know there is not much info to go by but if anyone can understand what I'm talking about and point me to a picture on the web, it'll be greatly appreciated. I searched Google but did not find the flapper I was looking for. The closest thing I can find is this: http://guideimg.alibaba.com/images/s...it_2440198.jpg -- Stumpy Strumpet the bimbus for dogcatcher |
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On Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 12:38:37 PM UTC-4, John Smith wrote:
Try taking it to a real plumbing supply. |
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On 06/09/2015 23:14, Don Y wrote: On 9/6/2015 9:38 AM, John Smith wrote: I have a one-piece Atlas commode which, I believe, is made by American Standard. This commode is quite old. Recently, it has the problem that the flapper won't come down. I want to replace the flapper but this flapper is quite unusual. Most of the flappers has two ears and is attached to a center tube. This commode doesn't have a center tube. On a corner of the water tank there are two holes which allow excess water to flow into the bowl. I cannot accurately describe this flapper but I'll try. It is like a regular flapper (without the ears) with a 1" tube, 2 to 3 inches long, placed horizontally on top of it. Above it is an arm with a chain which is attached to the handle for flushing. I know there is not much info to go by but if anyone can understand what I'm talking about and point me to a picture on the web, it'll be greatly appreciated. I searched Google but did not find the flapper I was looking for. The closest thing I can find is this: Have you done an *image* search on google for "toilet flapper"? http://img2-2.timeinc.net/toh/i/g/10/home-repair/07-toilets-run/01-faucets-drip.jpg You could also take a photo and post it on one of the many file hosting services... Thank you. The flapper in the link is quite similar to what I have except in mine the tube is right on top of (touching ) the flapper. How do I remove the flapper? I need to remove it to replace it. |
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On 07/09/2015 06:17, trader_4 wrote: On Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 12:38:37 PM UTC-4, John Smith wrote: Try taking it to a real plumbing supply. I would if I knew how to remove it. I can't see how it is attached to the toilet. I used my hand to feel the connection but couldn't tell anything. |
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On Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 7:07:23 PM UTC-5, John Smith wrote:
On 07/09/2015 06:17, trader_4 wrote: On Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 12:38:37 PM UTC-4, John Smith wrote: Try taking it to a real plumbing supply. I would if I knew how to remove it. I can't see how it is attached to the toilet. I used my hand to feel the connection but couldn't tell anything. Can you take a few pictures and post them to a picture sharing site? ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Toilet Monster |
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flapper won't come down, where to find this flapper?
John Smith wrote:
I have a one-piece Atlas commode which, I believe, is made by American Standard. This commode is quite old. Recently, it has the problem that the flapper won't come down. I want to replace the flapper but this flapper is quite unusual. Most of the flappers has two ears and is attached to a center tube. This commode doesn't have a center tube. On a corner of the water tank there are two holes which allow excess water to flow into the bowl. I cannot accurately describe this flapper but I'll try. It is like a regular flapper (without the ears) with a 1" tube, 2 to 3 inches long, placed horizontally on top of it. Above it is an arm with a chain which is attached to the handle for flushing. I know there is not much info to go by but if anyone can understand what I'm talking about and point me to a picture on the web, it'll be greatly appreciated. I searched Google but did not find the flapper I was looking for. The closest thing I can find is this: http://guideimg.alibaba.com/images/s...it_2440198.jpg Try plumbingsupply.com |
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On 9/6/2015 8:07 PM, John Smith wrote:
On 07/09/2015 06:17, trader_4 wrote: On Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 12:38:37 PM UTC-4, John Smith wrote: Try taking it to a real plumbing supply. I would if I knew how to remove it. I can't see how it is attached to the toilet. I used my hand to feel the connection but couldn't tell anything. If you find one, how do you plan to install it? I see a new toilet in your future. Get a comfort height unless you are very short. |
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On Mon, 7 Sep 2015 06:33:04 +0630, John Smith wrote:
On 06/09/2015 23:14, Don Y wrote: On 9/6/2015 9:38 AM, John Smith wrote: I have a one-piece Atlas commode which, I believe, is made by American Standard. This commode is quite old. Recently, it has the problem that the flapper won't come down. I want to replace the flapper but this flapper is quite unusual. Most of the flappers has two ears and is attached to a center tube. This commode doesn't have a center tube. On a corner of the water tank there are two holes which allow excess water to flow into the bowl. I cannot accurately describe this flapper but I'll try. It is like a regular flapper (without the ears) with a 1" tube, 2 to 3 inches long, placed horizontally on top of it. Above it is an arm with a chain which is attached to the handle for flushing. I know there is not much info to go by but if anyone can understand what I'm talking about and point me to a picture on the web, it'll be greatly appreciated. I searched Google but did not find the flapper I was looking for. The closest thing I can find is this: Have you done an *image* search on google for "toilet flapper"? http://img2-2.timeinc.net/toh/i/g/10/home-repair/07-toilets-run/01-faucets-drip.jpg You could also take a photo and post it on one of the many file hosting services... Thank you. The flapper in the link is quite similar to what I have except in mine the tube is right on top of (touching ) the flapper. How do I remove the flapper? I need to remove it to replace it. This seems to be an American Standard brand flapper. Some screw onto the stud or screw protruding from the tube and some snap over a ball that is part of the tube. When old and hardened, you may have to cut the rubber on the snap on type to get it off. The tubes may be difficult to remove from the pivot and often break one of the ears they pivot on when older but the flapper can be removed without unclipping the tubes. Go online or to a plumbing house and look at both types for a definitive match. The universal types that fit both sometimes do not fit or operate well. -- Mr.E |
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John Smith typed: I have a one-piece Atlas commode which, I believe, is made by American Standard. This commode is quite old. Recently, it has the problem that the flapper won't come down. I want to replace the flapper but this flapper is quite unusual. Most of the flappers has two ears and is attached to a center tube. This commode doesn't have a center tube. On a corner of the water tank there are two holes which allow excess water to flow into the bowl. I had a similar situation with a one-piece American Standard toilet flapper. I had a hard time figuring out what the exact replacement was. I ended up going to Lowes and trying two different types before I found the correct one. Even then, I could never get it to work correctly so it kept hanging up. Since it was a rental property, I finally gave up and put in a new toilet that has a "normal" flapper. If I remember correctly, the black flapper assembly un-clips or un-hooks from the base piece. I also think that for some of these, the base piece itself can be replaced by removing 3 screws and clips that hold it in place. I probably should have just taken the old one to a plumbing supply place, but, like you, I couldn't figure out how to get the old one off at first. Here are two links that may give you some ideas: http://www.lowes.com/pd_236807-143-P...ductId=3375098 https://www.google.com/search?q=toil...2u9oHDa1cyM%3A The first link may or may not look like the one you have now. The second link shows one with the white base ring that the flappers hook on to. The white base ring is attached to the bottom of the tank with 3 screws and 3 metal clips. |
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On 07/09/2015 07:51, Uncle Monster wrote: On Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 7:07:23 PM UTC-5, John Smith wrote: On 07/09/2015 06:17, trader_4 wrote: On Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 12:38:37 PM UTC-4, John Smith wrote: Try taking it to a real plumbing supply. I would if I knew how to remove it. I can't see how it is attached to the toilet. I used my hand to feel the connection but couldn't tell anything. Can you take a few pictures and post them to a picture sharing site? ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Toilet Monster My camera cannot go in the water tank, neither can my flash light. I need to purchase a pen size flash light. |
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On 07/09/2015 22:53, TomR wrote: In , John Smith typed: I have a one-piece Atlas commode which, I believe, is made by American Standard. This commode is quite old. Recently, it has the problem that the flapper won't come down. I want to replace the flapper but this flapper is quite unusual. Most of the flappers has two ears and is attached to a center tube. This commode doesn't have a center tube. On a corner of the water tank there are two holes which allow excess water to flow into the bowl. I had a similar situation with a one-piece American Standard toilet flapper. I had a hard time figuring out what the exact replacement was. I ended up going to Lowes and trying two different types before I found the correct one. Even then, I could never get it to work correctly so it kept hanging up. Since it was a rental property, I finally gave up and put in a new toilet that has a "normal" flapper. If I remember correctly, the black flapper assembly un-clips or un-hooks from the base piece. I also think that for some of these, the base piece itself can be replaced by removing 3 screws and clips that hold it in place. I probably should have just taken the old one to a plumbing supply place, but, like you, I couldn't figure out how to get the old one off at first. Here are two links that may give you some ideas: http://www.lowes.com/pd_236807-143-P...ductId=3375098 https://www.google.com/search?q=toil...2u9oHDa1cyM%3A The first link may or may not look like the one you have now. The second link shows one with the white base ring that the flappers hook on to. The white base ring is attached to the bottom of the tank with 3 screws and 3 metal clips. Thank you. That's what I have. It seems, instead of removing the base unit along with the flapper, I can unscrew the flapper from the base unit. I'll try it tonight. |
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John Smith typed: On 07/09/2015 22:53, TomR wrote: In , John Smith typed: I have a one-piece Atlas commode which, I believe, is made by American Standard. This commode is quite old. Recently, it has the problem that the flapper won't come down. I want to replace the flapper but this flapper is quite unusual. Most of the flappers has two ears and is attached to a center tube. This commode doesn't have a center tube. On a corner of the water tank there are two holes which allow excess water to flow into the bowl. I had a similar situation with a one-piece American Standard toilet flapper. I had a hard time figuring out what the exact replacement was. I ended up going to Lowes and trying two different types before I found the correct one. Even then, I could never get it to work correctly so it kept hanging up. Since it was a rental property, I finally gave up and put in a new toilet that has a "normal" flapper. If I remember correctly, the black flapper assembly un-clips or un-hooks from the base piece. I also think that for some of these, the base piece itself can be replaced by removing 3 screws and clips that hold it in place. I probably should have just taken the old one to a plumbing supply place, but, like you, I couldn't figure out how to get the old one off at first. Here are two links that may give you some ideas: http://www.lowes.com/pd_236807-143-P...ductId=3375098 https://www.google.com/search?q=toil...2u9oHDa1cyM%3A The first link may or may not look like the one you have now. The second link shows one with the white base ring that the flappers hook on to. The white base ring is attached to the bottom of the tank with 3 screws and 3 metal clips. Thank you. That's what I have. It seems, instead of removing the base unit along with the flapper, I can unscrew the flapper from the base unit. I'll try it tonight. I have one of these sitting in front of me in the original package (from Lowes). As far as I can tell, the way you get the black flapper assembly off is to carefully unclip it from the white base. It sort of snaps in place. I don't think any screws are involved unless you want to take the white base off -- but I don't think you need to or would want to do that. Good luck. Hope you get it figured out. |
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John Smith typed: I have a one-piece Atlas commode which, I believe, is made by American Standard. This commode is quite old. Recently, it has the problem that the flapper won't come down. I want to replace the flapper but this flapper is quite unusual. Most of the flappers has two ears and is attached to a center tube. This commode doesn't have a center tube. On a corner of the water tank there are two holes which allow excess water to flow into the bowl. FLAP YOU! LOL |
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In alt.home.repair, on Mon, 7 Sep 2015 12:23:48 -0400, "TomR"
wrote: In , John Smith typed: I have a one-piece Atlas commode which, I believe, is made by American Standard. This commode is quite old. Recently, it has the problem that the flapper won't come down. I want to replace the flapper but this flapper is quite unusual. Most of the flappers has two ears and is attached to a center tube. This commode doesn't have a center tube. On a corner of the water tank there are two holes which allow excess water to flow into the bowl. I had a similar situation with a one-piece American Standard toilet flapper. I had a hard time figuring out what the exact replacement was. I ended up going to Lowes and trying two different types before I found the correct one. Even then, I could never get it to work correctly so it kept hanging up. Since it was a rental property, I finally gave up and put in a new toilet that has a "normal" flapper. If I remember correctly, the black flapper assembly un-clips or un-hooks from the base piece. I also think that for some of these, the base piece itself can be replaced by removing 3 screws and clips that hold it in place. I probably should have just taken the old one to a plumbing supply place, but, like you, I couldn't figure out how to get the old one off at first. Here are two links that may give you some ideas: http://www.lowes.com/pd_236807-143-P...ductId=3375098 Yeah, that's the one I had in mind (not that having it in mind did the OP any good) I used to wonder why it looked that way. It looked lie part of a Rube Goldberg machine. https://www.google.com/search?q=toil...2u9oHDa1cyM%3A The first link may or may not look like the one you have now. The second link shows one with the white base ring that the flappers hook on to. The white base ring is attached to the bottom of the tank with 3 screws and 3 metal clips. -- Stumpy Strumpet the bimbus for dogcatcher |
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