The basics of how a toilet works haven't changed much in the last 80+ years. After a flush, water fills the toilet tank, lifting a float that shuts off the water when it reaches a certain level. A ...

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Sometimes toilets act up. One common problem your trusty throne can develop is that it always runs. This constant flow of water is a noisy nuisance -- and it's also a money-waster that you'll end up ...