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toilet problem

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dear fellow builders, i have a toilet in my house that you have to open the lid and pull the chain to flush. i feels like there is a vacuum. i’ve tried replacing the ball flapper but have not had any luck. have any of you experienced a problem like this and if so please help me out with a possible remedy.   thanks !

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  1. joeh | | #1

    Shorten the chain on link at a time until it works. Joe H

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