Haunting Toilet Noise?

[Jinx]

When the filling of the tank of my toilet slows to a stop, there is a moaning sound that creeps the heck out of yr 6 year old. What is causing this sound, and how can I correct it? - Jinx

[Rico]

WAG: Water regulator at the master valve going bad.

[TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW]

The angry spirit of a former resident who died on the throne?

[danceswithcats]

This is a common problem with older ballcocks. Think of the noises you can create when manipulating the opening of a filled balloon while allowing air to slowly escape. When the ballcock is almost full, it’s allowing water to flow very slowly, and this condition sometimes makes noise. Hie thee to a plumbing supply house, or a Big Pox store, and obtain a Fluidmaster 400A. Following the directions, you’ll be able to replace the noisy device and elevate your understanding of toiletude.

[Rico]

From here:

High water pressure can cause a variety of odd problems including these noises. High pressure can also damage toilet valves and other devices connected to the plumbing. If you’re on a city water system, ask your neighbors if they are having similar problems. If you have a well you probably have a water pressure meter. If you don’t have one, borrow one or, buy one at the hardware store and check the pressure. If your pressure is above 60psi you may want to adjust your pressure reducer or install one. (I understand some water systems have higher pressures in the main lines and pressure reducers between the main and your house, at the meter. In this case, if the pressure regulator is defective you could have high pressure even if your neighbors don’t.)

Upon preview, I like the haunted head idea that VCO3 came up with.

[Johnny_L.A]

Tell your six-year-old it’s the Toilet Monster.

[Khadaji]

@danceswithcats

This is a common problem with older ballcocks. Think of the noises you can create when manipulating the opening of a filled balloon while allowing air to slowly escape. When the ballcock is almost full, it’s allowing water to flow very slowly, and this condition sometimes makes noise. Hie thee to a plumbing supply house, or a Big Pox store, and obtain a Fluidmaster 400A. Following the directions, you’ll be able to replace the noisy device and elevate your understanding of toiletude.

[beavis and butthead] heh heh, you said ballcock heh heh [/beavis and butthead]

[ouryL]

Well…

the Tidybowl Man hasn’t been seen for a while… :eek: