Toilet spits a little squirt of water every few minutes into bowl?

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Toilet spits a little squirt of water every few minutes into bowl?

Author: justneedsomehelpthanks (CA)

Hi all!

Recently, a Plumber came to install new parts into toilet (black pump?) but this new random squirts seem weird.

Every few minutes or less (though pretty random), a little squirt / spit of water will happen for about 1 second or so. Not a full flush at all. Just a little jet of water as though the toilet was spitting into the toilet (from the back left side).
Any ideas? I presume the plumber might need to make another visit.
Thanks

Re: Toilet spits a little squirt of water every few minutes into bowl?
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) Sounds like the tank flapper may be slightly leaking thru and the fill valve ( in the back left corner of the tank) is just doing it's job of keeping the tank full. If the work was done recently they should be called back in.
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Re: Toilet spits a little squirt of water every few minutes into bowl?
Author: Wheelchair (IL) You told us so much, but still nothing to help you. What brand and model of toilet do you have ? Thanks for helping us to help you. Best Wishes
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Re: Toilet spits a little squirt of water every few minutes into bowl?
Author: justneedsomehelpthanks (CA) I see, will do.
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