There are three likely culprits that can cause a toilet to run continuously — the float, flapper, or fill valve. Luckily, ... Ball and arm float. 1. Check the float level.

A gate valve is a cheaper alternative to a ball valve, although by only a few dollars. Depending on the size, a gate valve costs around $5, and a ball valve is usually under $10.

The ball valve trigger has since been replaced with a valve from a sprinkler system, giving this high power PVC air cannon a fancy brass trigger. It looks awesome, and can kill a watermelon from ...