I didn't know what a ballcock was but I knew I had to go find this thing in the toilet tank and replace it. So I found one at the hardware store, read the instructions on back, learned it was called a ballcock, searched for a UA-cam video, found yours, and fixed it all by myself. Couldn't have done it without your great "how to" video and saved myself lots of money with no plumber. Many thanks.
Just replaced my ballcock assembly and everything is working fine! I can't believe it myself, as I have no clue about this stuff! Thanks for this great little guide.
Thanks to this easy-to-follow video I was able to replace my broken supply valve assembly with no trouble at all, even though I suck at this kind of thing. Maybe twenty minutes start to finish. Much appreciated!
Thank you so much!!!!! You saved me over $100. I was a little nervous but it all went together just like you said and only cost $11 for the part. Thank you again :)
Thanks so much for this video! I just saved myself who-knows-how-many dollars and time that a plumber would've needed and did it myself. Works great, and I had no idea it would be so easy, fast, or affordable. Hooray for DIY videos like these!
Mine kept leaking until I applied some plumbers tape to the upper half. Dry as a bone now. Only took 2 hours of struggling with 2 new Ballcock kits before my brother suggested it and off to the store we went :) If you've never used it, its not even sticky, its like a flimsy light strip you wrap around and press into the grooves in the area where you'll want sealed. It actually made it easier to tighten as well. You've got nothing to loose. Good luck and happy flushing!
If it wasn’t for this video Im not sure if I’d still be alive, I was an inch from offing myself after multiple trips to the hardware store. Thank you, you saved a life today..
Thanks for the easy instructions. My husband and I were able to do this and now our toilet no longer runs. The part costs $8 from Lowe's and took us about 15-25 min. We accidentally broke the ball, so we just took the old one and put it on.
Jeeeeeeezus! Watched this a dozen times while doing it. Still managed to have to unscrew and rescrew multiple times. The big ball thingies didn't fit so I had to shorten the rod. Once in, it works beautifully. I'm NEVER using that new style again. Not after $165 water bill for near constant running. 😩
My stuff hasn't been replaced since the 80s apparently. I wish the nut on the water supply line was that easy to get off. We got it done though! No leaks, and we tinkered so that the bowl would fill correctly. Finally no drip drip drip drip from the top of the ballcock thing!
I know Absolutely nothing about this stuff so Thank you. My husband passed away so it's up to me now to fix stuff. I have a question. This tank assembly with the ball float (I think that's what it's called lol) I have same one as in the video. Can I get one of those universal kits that do not have this ball float? Or does it need to be the exact one I already have?
What is the little blue screw on the top of the float system called? I think mine is stripped. Do they sell them separate or should I buy the whole float assembly? Thanks for a reply.
I just bought the replacement cap for this and it came with two rubber washers, one solid blue and one transparent blue. Do I need both of them or just one of them and if just one, which one?
squashblsm "Righty-tighty, lefty loosie." Mine was a b*tch, too. Just replace the hose and flapper, too. At my house, it leaked like a fountain when I turned it on with the old hose...doh! Oh, turn on GRADUALLY, for obvious reasons...! :)
Thank u show us as easy way but I have Un version tank volve or other matirial it's Lil complicated and the things I bring from shop but it different ..in dnt knw how to place inside tank..? Can sombudy help ?
Should you put plumbers tape on the ball-cock supply valve shank? After installation, I had a slow leak between the lock nut and tank bottom. It was torqued to specifications. Your thoughts?
Adrenalin Junkie At my house, the hose was faulty. They have rubber in both ends to make the seal. After I replaced it, it was perfect, but I DID get a fountain the first time using the old hose! lol. I didn't even SEE the ball mechanism at two hardware stores ...good news is the new ones are universal.
I followed these instructions ...have changed these things out maybe half a dozen times in my life, and never had a problem. But with this one, a DANCO toilet repair kit, which looks like the one in the video, the water squirts out all over the place at the connection between the water line and the toilet repair unit. No idea what's causing this? Anyone have a suggestion?
I once bought a ballcock valve unit that had the float that was adjustable and fit over the ballcock with a needle valve that stuck up in the center of the top and it worked so good and now I can't find them being sold anywhere! All you can get are these junk ones that suck so bad and are always in need of repairs. JUNK!
Wow that looks super easy!! I'm going to go get a new ball cock kit for my running annoying toilet because it is very corroded and it does look like it needs to be replaced
Mary Threads I could've swore he mentioned it...I personally found out when cranking the top adjustment screw enough means eventually you don't have enough water to flush the toilet because it still drips...you need to do this. :) oooh, I bet I could make a fortune doing this for well-off incompetent people once I've done it once. :) Like snaking a drain. Plumber said 150.00. I said, "Bull. It takes you under 10 minutes. It's just gross. 50.00. Take it or leave it." He took it, of course.
marcXsober replace mechanism, and flapper and water hose, long as you're in there...the ball is no longer buyant, sounds like. Not even 20.00 of parts will fix it.
You make this seem so simple except for the toilet you're working on is probably new, and the nuts and bolts were already loose for the video. Would like to have seen a video on whatto do where it's impossible to unscrew the nut in order to remove the ballcock out of the tank. Mine is impossible to unscrew. Video not very helpful in that regard.
What a bait and switch rip-off! I came here for the cock and balls, and ended up watching a video on how to repair a toilet??? Actually, this was helpful though. Thanks!
Replacement isn't true repair (the purist in me). I see the top of this older style of ballcock valve has screws. Looking mine over, I muse whether a cleaning could bring the unit back to correct operation.
I didn't know what a ballcock was but I knew I had to go find this thing in the toilet tank and replace it. So I found one at the hardware store, read the instructions on back, learned it was called a ballcock, searched for a UA-cam video, found yours, and fixed it all by myself. Couldn't have done it without your great "how to" video and saved myself lots of money with no plumber. Many thanks.
Be careful looking up B A L L C O C K
Ballcock ballcock
WOW...I fixed it. Thank you for your help. Only cost me $9.75 for parts. Fixed it in just a few minutes. Probably saved about $150. You do good work.
New complete valves are less than $10, today
Just replaced my ballcock assembly and everything is working fine! I can't believe it myself, as I have no clue about this stuff! Thanks for this great little guide.
Thanks to this easy-to-follow video I was able to replace my broken supply valve assembly with no trouble at all, even though I suck at this kind of thing. Maybe twenty minutes start to finish. Much appreciated!
Thank you!!!!! I immediately went to Lowe's, picked up the ballcock assembly and did it myself!
Thank you so much!!!!! You saved me over $100. I was a little nervous but it all went together just like you said and only cost $11 for the part. Thank you again :)
Thanks so much for this video! I just saved myself who-knows-how-many dollars and time that a plumber would've needed and did it myself. Works great, and I had no idea it would be so easy, fast, or affordable. Hooray for DIY videos like these!
Mine kept leaking until I applied some plumbers tape to the upper half. Dry as a bone now. Only took 2 hours of struggling with 2 new Ballcock kits before my brother suggested it and off to the store we went :) If you've never used it, its not even sticky, its like a flimsy light strip you wrap around and press into the grooves in the area where you'll want sealed. It actually made it easier to tighten as well. You've got nothing to loose. Good luck and happy flushing!
This was like the simplest teach me how video I've ever seen, thank you
Thank you for taking time to create this video. Very well done, easy to understand and follow.
Followed these instructions exactly and the result was perfect. Thank you! Aug 25, 2015
YES! Way to make a 22 year old's life more easier, thank you!!!
Thanks for the vid sir ! My mum told me to fix the toilet and yeah I needed this vid...
If it wasn’t for this video Im not sure if I’d still be alive, I was an inch from offing myself after multiple trips to the hardware store. Thank you, you saved a life today..
That woulda been "shitty!"
I got this right away! Im not the fix it urself gal...but this was great! I did it i did it thank u million
The world truly rests on the shoulders of people making UA-cam videos on how to do stuff... well done Sir!
Excellent, much easier to follow than the piece of paper I was provided!
Thanks for the easy instructions. My husband and I were able to do this and now our toilet no longer runs. The part costs $8 from Lowe's and took us about 15-25 min. We accidentally broke the ball, so we just took the old one and put it on.
Thanks for the detailed instructions. Can you ţell me how to replace the flapper and chain as well?
thank you for taking the time to show us the easy way of fixing our toilets. GOD bless you, JESUS loves you
Your WELCOME old us MARINE.
Jeeeeeeezus! Watched this a dozen times while doing it. Still managed to have to unscrew and rescrew multiple times. The big ball thingies didn't fit so I had to shorten the rod. Once in, it works beautifully. I'm NEVER using that new style again. Not after $165 water bill for near constant running. 😩
My stuff hasn't been replaced since the 80s apparently. I wish the nut on the water supply line was that easy to get off. We got it done though! No leaks, and we tinkered so that the bowl would fill correctly. Finally no drip drip drip drip from the top of the ballcock thing!
Thank you so much. You saved my life tonight.
I did it!!!! Thank you so much for this awesome video!!!!! 🔧🚽😊
I know Absolutely nothing about this stuff so Thank you. My husband passed away so it's up to me now to fix stuff. I have a question. This tank assembly with the ball float (I think that's what it's called lol) I have same one as in the video. Can I get one of those universal kits that do not have this ball float? Or does it need to be the exact one I already have?
Thank you for the video! You've saved me from breaking everything!
Do they still make fill valves with float balls? You'd have to be crazy to buy one.
Thank you so much for the easy to understand instructions. I did it! I fixed the assembly myself.
Can now add plumbing to my LinkedIn skills. Cheers ✊🏻
Thank you....I can't believe I just fix my toilet, so proud of myself!!!
Anyone find it strange that the bathroom is carpeted?
+carlos rivera-colon -- Blame the 70s. The kitchen probably is, too.
yup
My grandma's old house in her bathroom was carpet, that is just nasty.
My great grandma's kitchen is carpeted.
@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations I've never seen a carpeted kitchen! Do you have pics?
What is the little blue screw on the top of the float system called? I think mine is stripped. Do they sell them separate or should I buy the whole float assembly? Thanks for a reply.
Did you have any luck finding a replacement screw? I have the same problem. Thanks!
@@debrahaskell805 no i did not
Thank you. Exactly what I needed!
thanks for sharing this! awesome yet very well informative.
Again, great videos!
Excellent! Thank you - explanation and video very well done.
I watched this so i know what to do so i can fix my toilet myself. My landlord taking too long.
This was very helpful. Thank you.
Helped so much! Thanks
I just bought the replacement cap for this and it came with two rubber washers, one solid blue and one transparent blue. Do I need both of them or just one of them and if just one, which one?
Oops! When did you attach the float ball to the new valve assembly?
Any tips on getting the plastic nut off? I am using a wrench and going clockwise - but it is not budging! (have tried soaking with wd-40 already).
squashblsm "Righty-tighty, lefty loosie."
Mine was a b*tch, too. Just replace the hose and flapper, too. At my house, it leaked like a fountain when I turned it on with the old hose...doh! Oh, turn on GRADUALLY, for obvious reasons...! :)
Does toilets still comes with this contraption? Isn’t that ballcock a little outdated? I’m surprise stores still sell that item.
TY UA-cam and Homie.
Thank u show us as easy way but I have Un version tank volve or other matirial it's Lil complicated and the things I bring from shop but it different ..in dnt knw how to place inside tank..?
Can sombudy help ?
Should you put plumbers tape on the ball-cock supply valve shank? After installation, I had a slow leak between the lock nut and tank bottom. It was torqued to specifications. Your thoughts?
No it is not needed the gasket is for the seal not the threads.
Adrenalin Junkie At my house, the hose was faulty. They have rubber in both ends to make the seal. After I replaced it, it was perfect, but I DID get a fountain the first time using the old hose! lol.
I didn't even SEE the ball mechanism at two hardware stores ...good news is the new ones are universal.
Michelle......ball-cock supply valve shank was faulty. Hose got replaced from the first sign of trouble, but water kept coming. Thanks for the reply.
Thank you! Now I'm omw to Ace Hardware's!
I followed these instructions ...have changed these things out maybe half a dozen times in my life, and never had a problem. But with this one, a DANCO toilet repair kit, which looks like the one in the video, the water squirts out all over the place at the connection between the water line and the toilet repair unit. No idea what's causing this? Anyone have a suggestion?
seems we having the same problem!! I brought two so far
Dennis Pratt Had that. Replace water line.
I once bought a ballcock valve unit that had the float that was adjustable and fit over the ballcock with a needle valve that stuck up in the center of the top and it worked so good and now I can't find them being sold anywhere! All you can get are these junk ones that suck so bad and are always in need of repairs. JUNK!
Thank you Very Very Much And God bless You..
Very helpful!
helped out a lot . thanks .
I get a slow leak, from the top of the fill valve. Any reason why?
I think the gasket under those 4 screws is shot. Sometimes all you need to do is tighten those screws or replace that gasket in there.
is it normal that there is a long hissing noise after flushing? or do i need to do something about it? its wayer noise is very distracting.
Thank you for saving me anywhere from $50 - $100 for a plumber. I only spent $13.
My first attempt worked pretty well . BUT I cannot get the lock nut to work correctly causing thingy to pop up , so discouraged
I just need to replace that blue plastic screw as it slips anyone know where to find it?
haha, you said ballcock.
Thank you, perfect video!
how many valves are there?
Why does my fill tube shoot up water from the top adjustment screw when I flush? Like a volcano. It's about 8 years old.
The seal has gone bad inside. Is your toilet Sterling?
thanks ya'll are awesome!
OMG I feel like a plumber, thank you !
Alright, at least that's simple enough. Hooray for late night plumbing issues!
Very interesting, thanks
Wow that looks super easy!! I'm going to go get a new ball cock kit for my running annoying toilet because it is very corroded and it does look like it needs to be replaced
Whoever invented that word, never knew what youtube was xD
Ha ballcock, I call it a toilet fill valve, the ball is a float and the flapper, what do you call a flush handle? LMAO
carlos rivera-colon hA bAlLcOcK. Are you fucking serious?
Ballcock is the real word for it. It was created before people interpreted everything as a penis joke.
Missing important detail . Description on how to adjust height of float ball and adjusting screws on top missing.
Mary Threads I could've swore he mentioned it...I personally found out when cranking the top adjustment screw enough means eventually you don't have enough water to flush the toilet because it still drips...you need to do this. :)
oooh, I bet I could make a fortune doing this for well-off incompetent people once I've done it once. :) Like snaking a drain. Plumber said 150.00. I said, "Bull. It takes you under 10 minutes. It's just gross. 50.00. Take it or leave it."
He took it, of course.
the water keeps going over the floating ball... i try adjusting it with the screw but it wont work... dont know what to do now
marcXsober replace mechanism, and flapper and water hose, long as you're in there...the ball is no longer buyant, sounds like. Not even 20.00 of parts will fix it.
how to replace the tolit tank
Thank you" 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you!!! Thank You!!
Excellent , I had a quote from Mr Rooter he wants $1200 for a new toilet with labour and their toilet !!!!!!
Why did you say we need "open-ended wrench, and a flat-head screwdriver" but then you never used them?
the screwdriver is for protection.
What protection
What's up with that carpeted bathroom?
I messed up somewhere and I now have testicular torsion
Why did UA-cam offer me this when I asked for a TANK BALL REPLACEMENT VIDEO?
Great video, but is that wall carpeted? 😂
You make this seem so simple except for the toilet you're working on is probably new, and the nuts and bolts were already loose for the video. Would like to have seen a video on whatto do where it's impossible to unscrew the nut in order to remove the ballcock out of the tank. Mine is impossible to unscrew. Video not very helpful in that regard.
What happens when u get a blue ball massage
then baby batter gets sprayed all over the place
What a bait and switch rip-off! I came here for the cock and balls, and ended up watching a video on how to repair a toilet??? Actually, this was helpful though. Thanks!
Thankyou😉
At 1:45...man I'm yanking on it and it's not coming off...
wow thanks for sharing
Somebody's username on Grindr?
I have modern kohler toilets but American standered is still my best (I love ball floats or cocks)
Ya this is all pretty straight forward but my toilet is up against a wall which makes this significantly more difficult
wow cool tutorial
Thanks
thank you :)
Good informative video, but..who puts carpet in their bathroom? lol
haha cok and ball
Replacement isn't true repair (the purist in me). I see the top of this older style of ballcock valve has screws. Looking mine over, I muse whether a cleaning could bring the unit back to correct operation.
done but still leaking some !!
I had the same problem... tightening with a wrench goes a long way... >.>
Fowler Gent cc 45 RH cystern
Marybeth old floor underneath
Why would a bathroom have carpet in it
From reading the title.....i thought he was going to repair the valve. He just replace it.
Carpet around the toilet. 💥 noice