Toilet requires 2 flushes or 1 long hold...

[hunters]

Well, after emptying the tank and examining the flapper, it seems that it is a tight fit and that it is in good condition. It just isn't staying up long enough for the full flush. There are two disc like things on the chain connecting the lever to the flapper. I'm not sure of their purpose, but you can see them in the pictures above. I tried shortening the chain a little bit (by two "balls") and that didn't change anything......Thoughts???

Thanks

[johnjh2o]

Try the fluid master adjustable flapper. They work very well in Kohler 1.6 gallon toilets. It allows you to simply adjust the amount of water needed to flush the toilet.

Fluidmaster 502 Red Adjustable a Flush Flapper

John

[hunters]

Thanks John. Are you pretty confident that it is the flapper that is still giving me the problems? It looks like it's in perfect condition. I do have a Kohler toilet, however I'm not sure which one.

thank you

[johnjh2o]

Hunter, I can't see the marking behind the seat on the bowl, but does it say Kohler 1.6 per flush. If not it's the old style before 1.6 was required. If it is the old style then remove the foam on the flapper you have in there. If it is 1.6 then the adjustable flapper in my link is the one you need.

John

[hunters]

Thanks John, are you pretty confident it's the flapper causing this problem? Again, it seems to be in good shape.

[johnjh2o]

If it flushes when you hold the handle down then it is the flapper.

John

[hunters]

Thank you John and havasu! I bought the adjustable flapper John recommended and replaced mine. That fixed the problem. Thanks again guys!

[Tech]

There is a product out there from Oatey. Its a powder that you put in the toilet and turns the water to a gel that can then be scooped up, if you wanted to go that route.

Liquilock

When you replace the lever inside the toilet remember that the tank must be empty and the valve below the toilet must be closed. This is a manufacture's recommended install of the lever.