Strange happenings

Tony is right. Seen it myself.

It sounds to me like the fill valve on the toilet is leaking. But not while the tub faucet is on because of reduced pressure. That’s my theory. Whatever that’s worth. Ken

it does not really matter if there is a cross connection form the same water source the last thing downstream before entering the toilet is the fill valve. Ken

Sorry to keep jumping in here, but as far as being beyond the scope of an inspection i should be able and willing to make a diagnosis and a recommendation on something I’m knowledgeble about if it is a simple problem. It will help the client and the client’s agent to have confidence that I know what I’m doing so that maybe the agent’s will not have to send a specialist instead of a HI. Plus I think it help’s me to see not only the problem but what caused the problem. Bottom line I’ll be a better HI for it. It’s a judgement call. Ken

Then you step outside the SoP and open yourself up for liability correct?

Do I?

Don’t get me wronghere, I would still advise the client to get a licensed plumbing contractor and I would only give them my opinion verbally to cover myself. Sorry I guess I should have been clearer. Ken

Oh I’m sorry. I guess I just assumed it was in the report. Apologies. :slight_smile:

Could have been a leaking fill valve/flapper and it just happened to touch of the ball c-o-ck at the same time. I would still go with the ball c-o-ck though. FYI. When ever I changed a ball c-o-ck I also changed the flapper. No since them calling me back a week later to fix something that takes 30 seconds to replace.

Another FYI on ball c-o-cks. Sometimes when one goes bad it can cause excessive water hammer. I had one at a call center that when it kicked on it sounded like the building was coming apart. This usually happens just as the last water is going into the tank and the valve is almost closed.

The purpose of a ball **** or float is to raise with the water level and shut off the fill valve when the tank is full. The flapper is lifted when the handle is pushed down and allows the water to drop down the drain line which in turn siphons the water and waste from the bowl. As the tank begins to refill if you look you will see a small tube that goes from the top of the fill valve to a larger pipe that simultaneously fills the bowl. If the flapper rod is not adjusted right it might not be exerting enough leverage to close the fill valve.As far as the ballcock goes the only reason to replace it woyld be if it has a hole in it and is filling with water. Ken

No problem Wendy, the apologies mine. KEN

I’ve seen low flow pressure from old restricted pipes cause this on some types of fill valves and on some washerless faucets.