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This is where an age-old trick, passed down for generations, comes into play — and its effectiveness remains unmatched. During one of my unsuccessful repair attempts, my grandfather watched me with amusement before sharing his secret:
“This leak has been around since toilets first had flush systems. The solution? Simply add a small counterweight to the valve.”
Although surprising at first, this method is based on a solid mechanical principle. By adding a tiny amount of weight (just a few grams) to the moving part of the valve, the worn seal’s grip is improved. This extra pressure compensates for the small defects in the rubber and effectively stops the unwanted water flow.
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