How to change the toilet flush valve

If your toilet flush valve is no longer working properly or is leaking, it's time for you to change it. Although plumbing seems to be a job to be left to the experts, you can change your toilet flush valve with minimal effort by following these simple steps.


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Part one
Prepare the installation


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•     Turn off the water in the toilet. Before starting any installation, you must turn off the source of the toilet water. Otherwise, water will flood the bathroom.
•         Usually, the water supply valve is located by the pipes that go from the wall to the inside of the toilet.
•         Turn off the water by turning the valve clockwise (right) until you feel some resistance.

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•     Remove any water left in the toilet. By pulling the chain you will drain most of the water remaining in the toilet, allowing you to access the internal parts more easily.
•         This will also prevent any remaining water from spilling out of the toilet bowl and wetting the entire floor.
•         Absorb the remaining water with a sponge and a bucket.

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•     Remove the tank. The next step is to look at the bottom of the toilet, find the attached hose, the flexible supply connector, and remove it. Then, with an adjustable wrench, remove the nuts and bolts from the hose and raise the tank.
•         Lift the tank carefully as it will come off the bottom of the toilet.
•         Flip the tank down and place it on top of the toilet seat.

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•     Locate and remove the discharge valve. Locate a thick, tapered rubber stopper and remove it. Under the cap you will see a large plastic nut. Loosen and remove the plastic nut to remove the discharge valve.
•         Begin to loosen the nut by turning it counterclockwise (left) with the pliers.
•         The discharge valve will pop out immediately.
•         Undo the clip (it looks like a paper clip) that attaches the hose by pushing it out. This clip connects the discharge valve to the fill valve.

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•     Clean the surface on both sides of the drain valve. Use Formula 409 cleaner or a similar product and Clorox bleach to clean the surfaces that are in contact with the discharge valve.
•         This way, you will prevent any residue from interfering with the discharge valve seal, guaranteeing that you will not leak.
•         To do this, use a rag and cleaning products.

Part two
Change the valve


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•     Install the new valve. You will place the new valve the same way you removed the old one. Take the valve with the threaded side up and slowly pass it through the hole, reaching into the tank. Be careful not to over-secure it or you may cause the tank to crack. [one]
•         Make sure the black tube, which runs from the top of the new valve, is 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the level of the toilet or clip it to the left side of the toilet tank.
•         Cut the tube to the correct height before putting the hose on. The manufacturer's instructions specify what the proper height is. For example, with a Fluidmaster 507A / B / D relief valve , you will need to cut the excess pipe at least 1 inch below the hole in the tank where the lever is installed. [2]

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•     Attach the new rubber stopper. Once the discharge valve is in the hole, attach a new thick rubber stopper (which is the same type as the stopper you removed). Then hold the valve steady and replace the lock nut. Screw tight with your hands.

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•     Replace the hose attached to the discharge valve. Replace the hose and attach it to the black plastic tube that runs from the top of the discharge valve.

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•     Put the tank back on the toilet. Turn the tank right side up and carefully place it back on the toilet to avoid damaging any of the newly installed parts.
•         Put the nuts back in place to fit the tank over the toilet.
•         If you have purchased a toilet kit, use the new screws that come with it.

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    Connect the flap chain.

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•     Replace the supply hose. At this point, you need to reconnect the supply hose at the bottom of the toilet to reestablish the flow of the water. It has a threaded nut made of plastic on the end.
•         Connect the hose to the fill valve (which looks like a small white tube) by screwing on the nut and screwing it in manually.
•         Then use a wrench to tighten the nut a quarter turn. Don't adjust it too much.

Part 3
Test and troubleshoot


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•     Make sure the toilet is not leaking. Flush the toilet a few times to check for possible leaks. If the toilet leaks or leaks, it will leak immediately.
•         With a flashlight, place yourself under the toilet and see if the toilet is leaking.
•         Identify where the leak occurs. Usually, the water can come from the supply line or from a plug with holes.
•         Turn off the water to check the conical plug and the coupling of the water supply line.
•         Check and tighten connections to prevent leaks.

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•     Check and make sure the water rises to the indicated mark. Generally, the water level should reach the same level as the water mark on the inside of the toilet. If the water does not rise to the correct level inside the toilet, adjust the fill valve.
•         You can adjust the fill valve greatly by moving the entire valve up or down. For minor adjustments, use the fill valve screw.

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•     You should be alert if you hear any hissing or self-discharge sound. If you hear any whistling-like noise or when air escapes from a balloon, then the flap valve (the discharge flap) cannot close properly. Make some adjustments to raise or lower the valve a little. Typically, the flap valve screw is located on the buoy, which is shaped like a small barrel and rises and falls with the water level.
•         Use a screwdriver to tighten the flap valve screw. Tighten or loosen the screw until you hear no noise.

Toilet Flappers

How to change the toilet flap

The toilet lids can wear out over time, or you may want to change it to add a more original and fun. Do you want to know how to change the toilet lid? Keep reading and learn how to change it easily.

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Decorative toilet seat covers
A toilet lid doesn't just change when it's broken or worn. Today there are thousands of truly original designs to give this bathroom element a very interesting decorative touch.

Without a doubt, it is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the decoration of the bathroom, since there are all kinds of aesthetics to adapt to the decorative style you want to give to that room. Of course, you can always put it completely white again and continue with the classic style of a lifetime.

Steps to change the toilet lid

1. The first thing you have to do is remove the cap that is on. To do this, remove the screws on the sides and the cover will be loose.
2. Now remove the cap and clean that area so that the new one sits on a very clean surface and does not acquire the dirt from the one that was before.
3. To get a new cover, take the measurements you remove, especially the distance between the anchors and the distance from the anchors to the front, with the cover closed. It also measures the width of the lid at its widest point.
4. Once you have the new cap ready, position it so that the anchors fit the holes and you can fix everything.
5. Tighten the nuts securely, preferably with the help of a wrench that is likely to come in the new cap package.
6. When you have pressed lift it and lower it several times to check that it looks good and that there is no problem with it.

Toilet Tank Balls

How to adjust the water level in the toilet tank

The water in the toilet tank is used to flush the toilet bowl. When the toilet bowl is not cleaned during flushing, the fill level of water in the toilet tank should increase. If you feel the need to conserve water, you can choose to lower the water level. A float is installed inside the toilet tank to control this level. When the tank begins to fill after rinsing, the flow of water stops automatically according to a preset level. This is because the float is lifted by the buoyancy of the rising water and closes the water valve through which the water enters the tank. Here we show you how to make adjustments to that water level.

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Water level too high

Step 1: When the float ball is too high, it allows water to seep into the overflow pipe. To resolve this, bend the float arm slightly to keep the water level one inch below the top of the overflow pipe. Verify that enough water reaches the toilet bowl by flushing it. If not flushing properly, gently adjust the float ball until you have the proper water pressure needed to flush the toilet.

Step 2: A damaged float ball will not rise to close the ball faucet through which the water flows. Using pliers, grasp the float arm and unscrew the float ball counterclockwise. Apply plumber's tape or petroleum jelly to the floating arm threads before attaching a new floating ball.

Water intake assembly

Step 1: If your toilet has a water intake assembly instead of a floating ball, pinch the clip attached to the thin metal rod.

Step 2: Slide the dipstick and attached cup down to lower the water level.

Step 3: To increase the water level, slide the clip with the cup up. Be careful to move the clip about an inch at a time either way.

Metered fill valve

Step 1: If the tank has a metered valve instead of a float, adjust the water level with a screwdriver to turn the knob counterclockwise and lower the water level.

Step 2 - Turn the knob clockwise to increase the water level. Be careful to turn the knob only half way at a time.

Ball dick

The ball faucet opens and closes according to the rise and fall of the float balls and controls the flow of water to the tank. The floating arm pushes the valve plunger and washer to stop the flow of water in the plunger style ball faucet. If it is a diaphragm type ball wrench, the plunger pushes against the rubber diaphragm.

Step 1: Close the water connection to the toilet and flush it.

Step 2: Slide the float arm out of the way so you can reach the assembly. Remove the screws around the ball faucet assembly to reach the washers or diaphragm. Use a small screwdriver to remove the washers from the valve plunger.

Step 3: Clean the sediment inside the ball tap and washer with a little vinegar and a small brush.

Step 4: reassemble the parts after cleaning. If the problem persists even after that, replace the ball valve.

Sharpening Chainsaw Chain

How to sharpen the chain of a chainsaw
Sharpening the chain of our chainsaw is a maintenance task that we must do often, since the cutting capacity and durability of this will depend largely on how sharp it is.

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But if you have been with one of them for a short time or simply have never done it, you may have the question of how to sharpen your chainsaw and it is normal, so in this article we want to explain step by step how to sharpen the chain of your chainsaw.

Steps on how to sharpen the chain of a chainsaw correctly and easily

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Explaining how to sharpen a chainsaw can be tricky. Therefore, before writing the steps to follow, we will include an explanatory video for those who prefer to see it visually instead of reading.

The 10 steps to follow for sharpening chainsaw chain with file:

• 1. You must determine the size or gauge of your chainsaw chain. First of all you will need to buy a rotary wheel or file to sharpen chainsaw chains which match the chain tooth. You must be especially careful in this, since there are different file diameters.
• 2. Clean the chain. To do this you can use a solvent, a degreasing detergent or a little gasoline to clean the oil, dirt and particles from the chain. You can use a brush to clean properly.
• 3. Check each link to see if they are worn or damaged. This step is important as there is some danger in the event that individual teeth are chipped, broken, or bent. As a basic rule, the top of the tooth should be at least 0.6 cm long. If that length is shorter there is a risk that the chain may break when in operation. Therefore it is important to discard the chain in case it is damaged or worn.
• 4. Place the chainsaw on a stable surface or hold the sword or rapier with an element that allows it to be fixed and prevents movement. It is important that the chainsaw is stable in order to sharpen the chainsaw correctly and safely.
• 5. Set a main starting blade. For this it is necessary that you mark it with some tied wire or with a marker. This is necessary to have a starting point and not make the mistake of sharpening a tooth twice, which would lead to increased wear.
• 6. Place the file in the front notch of the blade. We must introduce the file in the tooth gap with a position about 30º, so that it fits perfectly with the front curve of the tooth.
• 7. Start filing. Slide the file keeping the previous position carefully and taking care that the possible remains of the file fall down to discard them.
• 8. Perform the procedure with all teeth. Following the guide of the starting point, file all the teeth in that position.
• 9. Invert the sides of the saw and start sharpening the teeth in the other direction.
• 10. Check the depth gauges and file them if necessary. These are the hook-shaped links. These should have a difference in height with the top of the cutting teeth of about 0.3 cm to ensure that the teeth work properly. If the distance is less, you should carefully file them with a flat file until you reach the proper height.

Once these steps are done, you just have to lubricate the chain and check the tension of the chain. Once this is reviewed, the chainsaw will be ready for use.