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    Fixtures · Toilet Components

    Flapper

    The rubber seal at the bottom of the toilet tank that lifts to allow water to flow from the tank into the bowl during flushing.

    Common uses

    Sealing tank water, controlling flush duration

    Common symptoms

    • Running toilet
    • Incomplete flush
    • Water constantly flowing

    Common repairs

    • Flapper replacement
    • Chain adjustment
    • Seat cleaning

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