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Old 1/29/08, 7:42 AM
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Default Toilet leaks

I sat back and relaxed then flushed

Tank was not bolted properly on all toilets in this three bath condo, they all gushed when flushed, but only when you sat back

Unfortunately homeowner used them this way and floors/base/walls were damaged badly...watch how you inspect



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Old 1/30/08, 8:08 PM
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Just mark it down as a bidet.
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Old 1/30/08, 8:18 PM
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Default Re: Toilet leaks

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I sat back and relaxed then flushed

Tank was not bolted properly on all toilets in this three bath condo, they all gushed when flushed, but only when you sat back

Unfortunately homeowner used them this way and floors/base/walls were damaged badly...watch how you inspect

Barry, If you are going to use one of those things to relax and relieve, it is not designed to be a lounge chair, you probably over exercised the tension of the bolt connection between the tank and the flush. ha. ha.

You should differ from using the sellers property to relieve yourself on paid time.

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Old 1/30/08, 9:09 PM
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It was a "stress" test.
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Old 1/30/08, 10:59 PM
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Who here has used the facilities before making sure the water is on??????
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Old 2/1/08, 4:04 PM
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Who here has used the facilities before making sure the water is on??????
Always flush first!
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Old 2/1/08, 5:02 PM
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Always flush first!
I don't think Barry did, that is why he noticed the leak.

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Old 2/1/08, 11:28 PM
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Who here has used the facilities before making sure the water is on??????
Early on I had to go to the convience store and buy 4 gallons of water.
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