How to Fix a Toilet - Flush Valve Replacement - Part 2 of 2
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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This is video #2 of a 3-part series. The videos are:
Part 1 = • How to Fix a Toilet - ...
Part 2 = • How to Fix a Toilet - ...
Part Overview = • How to Fix a Toilet - ...
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Flush Valve
Replacement
Before beginning this repair shut off the water supply, remove the lid to the tank, and flush the toilet. Once the tank is mostly empty, sponge out the rest of the water draining it into the toilet's bowl. With the tank empty, position a plastic container to collect water under the water supply hose and unscrew the hose from the base of the tank, having any water drain into the plastic container below. To remove the tank, its mounting bolts will need to first be unscrewed.
Using the flat head screwdriver to hold the head of the bolt, and an adjustable open-ended wrench to loosen the nut remove all of the tank mounting bolts. If the bolts are corroded and too difficult to unscrew, cut through them with a mini-hacksaw. When the bolts are free lift the tank off of the base and place it into the cement-mixing tub.
With the tank on its side peel off the sponge gasket reveling the lock nut. While holding onto the flush valve assembly inside the tank, unscrew the lock nut from the base of the tank using a pair of rib-joint pliers.
With the assembly disconnected from the tank unhook the chain from the flush handle, and remove the old flush valve assembly. Take the new flush valve assembly insuring that its seal is in place, and insert it into the tank of the toilet with the overflow tube at the ten o'clock position. Then place the external seal on the flush valve and hand-tighten the lock nut. Finally tighten the lock nut with rib-joint pliers and affix the sponge gasket over the lock nut. Reattach the flapper valve to the overflow tube and the chain to the flush lever.
Insert the tank mounting bolts with washers back through the openings in the base of the tank, once they are in place set the tank back on the base of the toilet lining up the mounting bolts with their corresponding openings in the toilet's bowl. Hand tighten the lock nuts on the mounting bolts and finish off using the screwdriver and socket wrench to secure the bolts water tight with no movement between the tank and the base.
Now that the tank is re-installed the mounting bolts depending on personal preference, may be trimmed within a quarter inch from the lock nut, using a mini hacksaw. Reattach the water supply hose and turn on the water supply valve. The tank should begin to fill. As the tank fills inspect the joint between the base and the tank for any leaking. Once the tank is full make any adjustment to the overflow tube, flush valve and tank fill valve for optimum water level. With all adjustments complete test cycle the toilet and replace the toilet's tank lid. - Навчання та стиль
Great short but comprehensive video. A note to viewers, though: 99% of the time it us just a 5 minute replacement of the flapper that fixes the leak. Careful listening and pressing down on the old flapper can determine if that is the leak source.
When I press down on the flapper valve with a screw driver the noise goes away. It is just a flapper valve that needs to be replaced?
@@chevyhs yes. If you push down on the flapper with the tank full, and the running water noise stops and tank remains full, then the problem is simple. It is just the flapper not sealing against the tank bottom opening. Next, you can turn off the water valve, flush to drain the tank and feel along the rubber flapper to see if some grit is preventing it from sealing or if it is worn out and time to replace. Although they use to cost $1 at Dollar Tree, they are now closer to $5, but it's still your lucky day with an easy fix for saving water.
Those are channel lock pliers, not ribnose pliers. But other then that, yall have a great teaching episode. Anyone should be able to fix their toilet after watching this.
Today I'm going to replace the flush valve on my toilet for the first time in 24 years living in my house.
Thank you for this video.
How did it go? I'm doing my Mom's tomorrow:)
@@funkydivadoll It went fine though for ME it took me MANY HOURS because the screws were so rusted to the point that I had to use a drill gun on the inside of the bowl while using a wrench on the bottom outer screw of the bowl in order to unscrew the rusted screws.
Also, my toilet is located TIGHTLY SQUEEZED between my bathroom sink and wall. Therefore, it was very difficult to reach the bottom outer screws without any eye visibility. I basically had to "see" with my fingers, etc.
My body is out of shape (I'm 33 and overweight). By the time I was done replacing the flush valve properly, my legs and lower back lasted 5+ days in pain/soreness. Have you ever seen an old senior citizen try to sit down on a chair? THAT WAS ME for 5+ days.
Anyways, YOU should be able to complete your task within 60-90 minutes max if you're in good shape and have proper room to stick your head under your toilet bowl.
Thank you for professional help.
you guys saved me some $$, thanks
Very clear, instills confidence, dispels anxiety. Thanks!
I just did this in complete confidence with the help of this video! Thank you so much for sharing!
Amanda D. Weathers 77I'm 7
I cracked a tank once and had to buy a whole new toilet after tightening the 2 bolts. Sooo
How to I know when to stop tightening the the bolts to the tank?
I replaced the entire new assembly and it still leaks any ideas
I did all that, however when i went to flush no water came to the bowl, all the water stayed on tank, why is that?
great video. don't forget to clean your sealing surfaces people!
Bruh I'm on the 🚽 takin a number2️⃣ 🤣 watching this this is no bueno.. cuz it flushes but not like how it should so I might have to do some toilet surgery folks wish ya boy good luck 💀
So we did this exactly but when we flush the toilet water shoots out from the right side like its coming from the gasket. Could the stopper be on wrong?
Did you figure out what happened or hire a pro?
part 1 and part 2 are just what I need to get my toilet fixed... thank you!
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Valve should be mounted with overflow tube at 2 o’clock, not 10 o’clock. If you mount it at 10 o’clock (as shown in video) the flapper will be torqued to the left when you flush. Depending on flapper type this can result in either the flapper falling askew and not sealing or the flapper getting stuck in the raised position. Mounted @ 2 o’clock, the flapper is raised straight up, avoiding either issue.
Whatever you do, do not RELY on one video for inspiration. Check a minimum of three before attempting this seemingly simple repair. Case in point:never put tank back on base with bolts flopping around. Secure the bolts to the tank first. Then use ADDITIONAL bolts and washers to secure tank to base. Use a level to get the tank correctly placed. You will be happy you did.
I'm having trouble envisioning how I'd use additional bolts that you mentioned. Aren't there only a certain number of bolt holes in the tank and the back of the bowl? Actually, now that I'm rereading it, did you just mean to use additional nuts? So, secure the bolts to the tank first with one set of washers and nuts so they don't flop around, and then use a second set of washers and nuts to then secure the same bolts to the bowl? (I think I need to replace my flush valve for the first time and just want to make sure I get it right.) Thanks!
I meant additional NUTS ... there are only TWO bolts ... sorry 'bout that
Only one to two videos are necessary
Yes the will surely leak- its bolt, rubber washer, rubber washer underneath, metal washer, then nut to seal the tank, then once mounting the tank to the bowl another metal washer and nut and slowly tighten down both side alternating till level.
This is great-very informative. But is there a video that demonstrates how to replace the flush valve assembly to an older J-pipe style toilet? The plastic ring at the bottom of my toilet just disintegrated and after buying the replacement, I can't seem to find a cutaway view showing how the ring, the rubber seal and the metal flange nut go back on or specifically, in what sequence in relation to (inside or out of?) the tank.
This may or may not be the problem. I was going to look over the Home Owner Information Sheets but that’s site isn’t working any better than my toilet.
This is still working in 2021. Glad we did not hire a Plummer. Thanks!
Very thorough and clear, thank you.
Great advice
Problem fixed.. thanks alot 😅😅
You installed the lock nut upside down
Ohhhh Kay!!!!! AFter reviewing many how to videos.....THIS one is most helpful!!! Now this MaMMa is ready to fix daughter's running toilet or she will wait a million years for landlord to get'er done!!! Thanks kindly!!!
How did it go... Two years later lol
So much easier to trim the mounting bolts for length BEFORE you set the Tank. Why risk scoring the base with hack saw teeth or other cutters? Use logic.
This is what I was looking for. No need for a new toilet
Very good video that helped me get rid of a toilet problem.
Great video. Cutting the rusty bolt was a lot harder than expected. Fortunately the second bolt was so rusty is broke when trying to unscrew.
Very helpful video. Thanks!
I am going to try and do this myself. I am a bit nervous because its the only bathroom I have in my place!
kmj36 then hire a plumber! Duh
Not quite the same as my toilet, but has given me confidence to have a crack at it :)
Whatever You Do Don't CRACK IT😀
Very good narration and video. Thank you.
Thank you !!!
awesome, you guys helped me a lot!
Piece of a Cake
Very good!
Thanks, was able to troubleshoot the problem with my toilet. Cheers.
Who puts carpet in a bathroom? Otherwise great video.
Ten o'clock position, referenced to what?