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Mwalker98 (ID)
Hi, there is a drip coming from underneath my toilet tank. It seems like it is on top of the supply line. What do you think the problem is? Thanks.
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m & m (MD)
Take paper towels and completely dry up all wet areas. Once it is dry, begin to look for the source of leakage. When you find it, post back (with a photo if that helps).
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Mwalker98 (ID)
I see the drip. It seems like it is coming off the top of the supply line right under the tank.
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steve (CA)
There's a rubber washer that seals the base of the fill valve to the tank. The nut there could be loose, the washer deteriorated, the fill valve shank cracked, or the supply connection to the fill valve could need the nut tightened or washer replaced.
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packy (MA)
you can try shutting the water, loosening the nut, apply some pipe dope and tighten to see if that fixes it..
OR... you can get a new fluidmaster 400 fill valve for under 10 bucks and a new S/S supply for about 6 bucks, change them both and be done with it..
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
I'd say the fill valve shank is cracked. A new fill valve and supply will most likely stop the leak.
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