That didn't look like an O ring at the vacuum breaker connection but more like a normal washer whereas there is an O ring where the body slides into the shut off valve. If you have the correct O ring, there should never be a need for teflon tape anywhere on these units..
I used a spud wrench at work in order to loosen the nut located on the right side of the toilet, in an attempt to replace the vaccum breaker. Unfortunately, I somehow caused a leak from where the nut is and ended up having to turn the water off. It required a lot of force loosening that nut. Did that end up damaging it? Also, would Teflon tape help with fixing it? Thanks.
Always t tape and pipe dope fittings most ppl will say it’s not important but I believe that it makes a difference. In my personal opinion the teflon tape makes a seal and the dope allow you to fully engage the joint
I don't understand how water gets from up top, through the vacuum breaker, and into the bowl. It seems like the vacuum breaker should create a watertight seal, but somehow it lets water through and this is really bothering me that I don't understand this.
thanks alot. I tried to replace the vacuum breaker and there is no longer leak at this location. Now there is a leak at the connection where you said you may have to change the rubber o-ring if it leaks. My leak is not from the thread but it is where the metal o-ring is. I am trying to figure it out, but I can't understand why there is a leak there. I thought the metal o-ring broke, so I went to the plumbing store. The metal o-ring at the store is the same as the one I have.... Can you please give me some advice? Thank you
Next time you encounter one of this you should get the repair kit weather it is a Sloan or a Zurn they are compatible with each other just be aware of the water usage 1.28, 1.6, 3.5 etc. In this particular case it's a water closet (toilet) , A rebuilt kit means replacing the diaphragm, o ring, vacuum breaker, o ring, handle if needed it .f
the biggest problem i seen in all the videos i have watch is not using plumber grease on the o rings before they put them together, just a little lube so it is not dry rubber on metal
You just saved me from a 1200$ bill , these plumbers are scammers, I had the guy come over for the job and I said you guys hiring 😆😆
Thank you so much for this video. You saved my ass. Literally!!!
Great fix. Do you do apartment maintenance?
That didn't look like an O ring at the vacuum breaker connection but more like a normal washer whereas there is an O ring where the body slides into the shut off valve. If you have the correct O ring, there should never be a need for teflon tape anywhere on these units..
I like it a lot.thanks a lot.
Thats awesome! Thansk for the video!
i did just the same and still leaking , any idea what could be causing the leak?
What did u figure out ?
Perfect video.
Great Information,,thank you so much sir….
You are welcome! Glad I could help
I used a spud wrench at work in order to loosen the nut located on the right side of the toilet, in an attempt to replace the vaccum breaker. Unfortunately, I somehow caused a leak from where the nut is and ended up having to turn the water off. It required a lot of force loosening that nut. Did that end up damaging it? Also, would Teflon tape help with fixing it? Thanks.
Always t tape and pipe dope fittings most ppl will say it’s not important but I believe that it makes a difference. In my personal opinion the teflon tape makes a seal and the dope allow you to fully engage the joint
I don't understand how water gets from up top, through the vacuum breaker, and into the bowl. It seems like the vacuum breaker should create a watertight seal, but somehow it lets water through and this is really bothering me that I don't understand this.
thanks alot. I tried to replace the vacuum breaker and there is no longer leak at this location.
Now there is a leak at the connection where you said you may have to change the rubber o-ring if it leaks.
My leak is not from the thread but it is where the metal o-ring is. I am trying to figure it out, but I can't understand why there is a leak there.
I thought the metal o-ring broke, so I went to the plumbing store. The metal o-ring at the store is the same as the one I have....
Can you please give me some advice?
Thank you
WHAT IS THE BLUE JELLY SUBSTANCE ON THE NUT?
That's old sealing paste.
awesome, thank you!
I replaced the vacuum breaker on mine at my job and it still leaks in that same spot afterwards ugh
Next time you encounter one of this you should get the repair kit weather it is a Sloan or a Zurn they are compatible with each other just be aware of the water usage 1.28, 1.6, 3.5 etc. In this particular case it's a water closet (toilet) , A rebuilt kit means replacing the diaphragm, o ring, vacuum breaker, o ring, handle if needed it .f
I want to see how to fix a automatic flush valve for toilet
I changed the vacuum breaker but still leaks from nut
What fixed it
you need to replace the diaphragm as well, make sure it matches its water usage 1.28, 1.6, 3.5gpf
They are oring s not compression fittings
the biggest problem i seen in all the videos i have watch is not using plumber grease on the o rings before they put them together, just a little lube so it is not dry rubber on metal
Good point that's a must we who do plumbing know it is is a fact every time that one put a new o ring it must be lube.