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How to replace a toilet and float valve

The float valve, also known as the valve or fill valve, is the accessory that fills your toilet after a flush. After the water leaves the tank, the float valve, normally in place by the water in the tank, decreases, allowing water to flow to it. When the float valve reaches a set height, the water flow to the fill valve is cut off. The replacement of a toilet or float valve involves draining the toilet so that it can reach the valve, remove it and replace it with a new one.



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Instructions

1 Close the water for the toilet in which you will replace the toilet valve and float valve. This is usually behind the toilet on the wall. The supply shutoff valve will be round or oval. Turn this clockwise to close the water supply.

2 Pull the chain. Hold the handle down until all the water supply is gone. Wipe away any excess with a towel and sponge.

3 Disconnect the float valve lever from the fill valve. This could be held in place with a screw or snapped into place, depending on the model.

4 Disconnect the water supply valve from the inlet of the filling valve by unscrewing it. Unscrew the plastic retaining screw above the filling valve inlet. This keeps the fill valve in place in the bottom of the tank. Lift the fill valve and out of the tank.

5 Turn the new fill valve upside down. Apply a thin layer of grease to the bottom of the filler valve gasket. Turn the filling valve right side up. Insert into the tank so that the seal is flush with the bottom of the tank. Keep holding this in one place with your hand.

6 Reattach the retaining screw to the bottom of the tank by screwing it around the tank inlet. Tighten with the key.

7 Replace the float valve.

8 Wrap the inlet threads with plumber's tape. Replace the water inlet coupling.

9 Reset the water supply. Let the tank fill up. Rinse and check correct operation.

Tips and warnings

•     If possible, try replacing the fill valve that comes with an integrated float valve.

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How to repair a Cup float valve in a toilet

A float valve is a common type of toilets.The valve discharge valve consists of a tower in which a round plastic cup moves up and down. When the chain is pulled, the drop in the water level causes the cup to drop, letting the water flow into the tank. When the cup rises to the top, it will turn off the water. The main problem with the valves of the float cup is that the cup sticks, causing the water to run constantly. The repair of the float valve requires ensuring that the float cup moves smoothly in the tower.



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Instructions

1 Remove the lid of the toilet tank and put it out of the way.

2 Turn the shutoff valve on the floor next to the toilet all the way to the right to stop the water supply to the toilet. Pull the chain to remove most of the water in the tank.

3 Search for the float valve, which is on the left side of the toilet. Notice how the plastic cup is attached to the tower.

4 Apply plumber's grease with a cotton swab to the tower and the inside of the cup where the tower is inserted into it. Move the cup up and down the tower to work on the fat.

5 Turn on the shut-off valve for the water supply to the tank. Pull the chain several times to make sure the cup is working properly. Replace the tank lid.

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How to adjust the float valve in a toilet

The float valve controls the water level in the toilet tank. As the water fills the reservoir, the float rises. When the float reaches a predetermined level, the water supply is interrupted. When your toilet is constantly running or you do not pull it completely, you need to adjust the float valve. The adjustment depends on whether you have a ball float or a float that rests on the fill valve.



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Instructions

floating ball

1 Remove the tank lid from the toilet and place it on the ground out of your way. Locate the brass adjustment screw below the end of the ball float arm on top of the fill valve.

2 Turn the screw counterclockwise with a Phillips screwdriver to raise the water level if the bath is not emptying completely. Turn the 1/2-turn screw at the same time. Turn the screw clockwise with the screwdriver to lower the level if the toilet is running constantly.

3 Pull the chain and allow the toilet tank to fill. The water should be in the filling line on the back of the toilet cistern. They continue to make adjustments to the screw ball float as needed.

4 Place the toilet tank lid on the toilet once you have completed the adjustments.
Float-on-Fill valve

5 Take the lid of the toilet tank out of the toilet and place it on the floor out of your way.

6 Locate the level adjustment clip next to the float. The clip is a clip fastener that moves up and down a thin wire.

7 Squeeze the top and bottom of the clamp with your fingers. Lift the clip fastener and float to lower the water level, or lower them to increase the water level. Move the float and clip fastener in 1/2 inch increments.

8 Pull the chain and let the tank refill. There is a water line on the back of the toilet cistern. Continue making adjustments as necessary until the water level is in the water line on the back of the toilet tank.

9 Place the toilet tank lid on the toilet after all the settings are complete.

Tips and warnings

•     Do not bend the ball float arm to make adjustments. Bending the ball float arm could damage the connection at the top of the fill valve.

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Problems with flush toilet valves

Bathrooms are a modern convenience when they are working properly, but they are a modern nuisance when they are not. A dump valve is a relatively simple mechanism, but when it starts to malfunction, it is difficult to repair, especially since many homeowners never look toward the back of their toilet until something goes wrong and they really do not know how the water works. toilet.



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Partial closure

If the discharge valve closes only to a certain point, your toilet will probably continue to run and waste of water. Check that nothing is blocking the discharge valve and keep it open and that the toilet tank cover is not obstructing the movement of the discharge valve.

damaged joint

A damaged gasket or crack or hole in the tank below the discharge valve will lead to the same symptoms as a discharge valve that will not close: you will hear running water in the toilet when it should not. Inspect the discharge valve and the area around it for damage or something unusual, which could include cracking or discoloration of the porcelain, interference or obstruction by foreign objects or broken or bent mechanisms.

Bent ball tank

Tank balls were replaced with fins many years ago, but, if you have an old toilet, you can still have a tank ball, which is a plastic or metal sphere attached to a rod. The tank ball floats on the surface of the water in the toilet tank and lifts a lever that closes the discharge valve when the tank is full. If the rod to which the tank ball is attached is bent so that the tank ball is too low, the water stops before the tank is full. If the tank ball is too high, the water keeps running in the overflow tube because the mechanism has not told it to stop.

Flooded Fin

If you have a new toilet, your toilet has a flap valve instead of a tank ball. If you are having problems with the discharge valve, the fault lies most likely to be the trap. If the flap valve becomes saturated with water, it may fail to seal the outlet pipe and the water will continue to run outside the pipe, preventing it from shutting down. Replacing the flooded fin with a new one will solve this problem.

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How to troubleshoot a toilet that does not discharge

Toilets usually work without much maintenance, so a toilet that does not go flush could cause some concern for a homeowner. It is a simple plumbing fixture. The reservoir on the back of the toilet bowl contains water that removes debris. A handle on the front of the tank raises the arm inside the tank. The arm pulls a plunger that holds the water inside the tank. When the plunger is lifted, the water runs in the toilet bowl. If any of these components breaks, the toilet does not discharge.



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Instructions

1 Lift the lid of the toilet tank and set it aside.

2 Inspect the handle and make sure that the handle arm is still attached to the handle. Push the handle down to see the arm of the handle in action. It should be lifted up and down.

3 Place the chain that goes to the fin on the bottom of the tank if it has fallen. Make sure there is enough slack in the fin chain to close, but it is short enough that the fin lifts when the handle is rotated.

4 Check the trap and make sure it is connected to the discharge valve and that it moves freely.

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What to do with a toilet that overflows

A flooded toilet presents an immediate problem that must be resolved before the toilet can be used again. First you will have to stop the toilet from overflowing, and deal with the blockage in the drain pipe of the toilet bowl to prevent it from overflowing again. Avoid clogging your toilet by using less toilet paper and not putting other objects in the toilet.



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Close the tap

First you will have to stop the toilet from overflowing by cutting off the toilet's water supply. You will have to locate the closing valve of the toilet, which is usually located near the floor behind or next to the toilet. Once you find the valve, turn the lever to the right as far as your hand can use it. Do not use a wrench or other tool to tighten the handle, or you could damage the handle or valve. If the water continues to flow, you will have to close the main water valve in the house, which will turn off all the water in the house, until the toilet can be repaired. Clean the water on the floor since it left that can lead to water damage or mold growth.

Use a plunger

Find a funnel cup plunger to use in the toilet, as it has a curved extension in the bottom of the cup that creates more pressure in the toilet's drain pipe. Regular plungers that have a simple cup of them work best in sinks and tubs when they clog. It is necessary to place the plunger cup in the toilet and cover the drainage hole, creating an airtight seal between the container and the edges of the plunger cup. Vigorously pump the handle of the plunger up and down at least a dozen times, remove the cup from the drain hole and pull the chain to see if the clogging persists. Continue sinking if you see the progress; otherwise go to the auger.

Use an endless screw

A closet auger consists of a handle and a long, flexible hose that has a metal hook or corkscrew on one end. You feed the flexible part of the auger in the toilet drain opening, hook or at the end of the corkscrew first, ensure that you do not scratch the porcelain. Turn the handle to the right of the auger to feed more deeply into the toilet drain pipe and to push through any blockage in the pipe. Once you reach the end of the flexible hose, retract the drain screw by turning the handle to the left. Depending on the severity of the obstruction is, you may have to feed the auger in the toilet up to three times. The first time it is needed to point towards the center of the leak; in subsequent attempts feed the auger through the left and right walls of the leak in an effort to clean the entire drain pipe.

Call a plumber

Some toilet blockages will still not come free, even after using an endless screw. These clogs require the experience of a trained plumber, who will employ additional methods that are necessary to return his toilet to his normal work order. There may be a bigger problem in your home's plumbing if you notice water backing up in other drains in your home.

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Problems with the float valve in a toilet

Toilets are a useful modern convenience when they are functioning properly, but can be irritating when they have problems. Understanding how the toilet works will make it much easier to treat if and when problems develop. The problem with a toilet in constant operation or leaks is usually related to the float valve. Only old toilets have float valves; these have been replaced in the new toilets with discharge valves.



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Tilted arm float valve

If the toilet is running constantly, either, or stops before the bowl has been filled, the problem may be that the arm of your float valve is bent, causing the float valve to be at the wrong height. Remove the lid of the toilet tank from your rear and take a look. The plastic or metal ball that floats on the surface of the water is the float valve. When the water rises high enough, the ball is pushed upwards and a shut-off valve is activated. If the arm bends up, the water will reach high enough to start running the overflow before closing the valve. If the arm bends down, the valve will close before the bowl has finished filling.

Waterlog

Sometimes, the float valve can develop a crack or leak, causing it to fill with water. When this happens, it no longer floats on the surface of the water. When the chain is pulled, the rear tank will refill, but the ball will not float on the surface of the water, and the water will simply continue to run in the rear tank and exit through the overflow valve.

Break

If the arm of the float valve is bent or shaken too badly, the float valve may break out of it. If you take the lid of your rear tank and you see the float valve floating in the water, but not connected to anything, this is obviously what happened. You will probably need to replace both the float and the float arm to operate the toilet correctly.

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Problem with a toilet that does not get enough pressure

If you accidentally press the handle on a toilet and, instead of listening to a color, are greeted by the sound of an empty tank, you are likely to have a water pressure problem on your hands. Since plumbing systems are made up of a number of different parts, there may be some reasons why you have a problem with a toilet not getting enough pressure.



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Main water

If the toilet is not getting enough pressure, the first thing to check is the main water that reaches your home. This is the main line that all the water in your house is pumped through. In urban areas, this is generally maintained by the city or municipality, while in rural areas this can be managed by the county or it may have its own water supply. Turn on the other appliances or accessories in your home that use the water. If none of them has water, then this is the problem. Contact your city or city office to see who to speak or, if you have a private offer, a local plumber.

The plumbing pipes

Between the main water and the toilet are the plumbing pipes that carry water to the water supply valve. If one of these tubes blocked or begins to release, there will be no pressure in the toilet. Check the pressure in said ducts by opening the nearest faucet, since these are usually in the same feed tube as the toilet. If there is no pressure in the tap, the problem is in the plumbing pipes. These pipes, unfortunately, are usually buried inside wall spaces. In order to repair, remove the drywall (and any tile covering) to access the pipes.

Water supply valve

The water supply valve is located between the water supply pipe and the supply hose for the toilet. These accessories are usually made of metal and project about three or four inches from the wall behind the toilet cistern. If the water supply valve is clogged or damaged, it will not bring the water to the toilet cistern. To check, turn the handle on top of the supply tube by turning it all the way to the right. Disconnect the water supply hose for the toilet. Place a towel on the floor under the valve. Open the valve slowly. If the water comes out, then the valve is good. If not, replace the valve. Turn off the water supply before removing the old valve and replacing it with a new one.

Toilet filling valve

The last step in the water supply chain of a toilet is the filling valve. The filling valve is in the toilet tank. A supply hose connects the supply valve to the bottom of the fill valve. A malfunction of the filling or broken valve will not have enough pressure to fill the tank above. Filling valves are very expensive to buy and easy to replace; They are really not worth the trouble of trying to repair. Also, if it is a larger filling valve without anti-siphon technology, you may be in code violation if you try to repair an old one. To replace, close the water supply, unscrew the water supply hose, loosen the nut on the bottom of the fill valve and replace it with a new one.

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Problem with a toilet that emits a suction sound

Your toilet can make some noise each time you wash, otherwise a suction sound indicates a problem, either with a blockage in the drain pipe or an obstruction or damage to the toilet ventilation tube. As the owner, you have the ability to take care of the simple problems that can make the sucking sound. You may find, however, that the problem requires the experience of a plumber.



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clogs

A partial clog in the toilet drain line can result in the toilet making a sucking sound each time it is discharged. The clogging in the toilet drain line traps the air behind it, which leads to strange sounds, and even bubbles going up the toilet drain and into the container. If sinking the toilet does not dislodge the clogging of the drain pipe, turn to an endless closet for help. The auger's flexible line is fed through the drain line that curves the toilet bowl and pushes the blockage, or the hook at the end of the auger catches the clog and pulls it out of the leak.

Inadequate ventilation

Your toilet's drain line connects to a vent pipe, which performs a dual function. The ventilation pipe extends vertically up through the roof of the house, where fresh air is introduced into the old pipe as the air in the lava tubes down with the waste water. The vent pipe also transports the sewer gases into the pipes safely away from the house. A problem such as an obstruction in the ventilation tube leads to inadequate ventilation and suction sounds when the water is washed down the drain. Water demolition of the roof vent pipe, using its hose, should dislodge most of the obstructions in the vent pipes. A flashlight should allow you to see if there are blockages in the vent pipe, and see any progress you make in removing an obstruction.

Vent pipe damage

While you are throwing water down the vent pipe, have someone or several people in the house looking at the walls and ceilings to detect any signs of water leaks. If they detect any leak, they tell you immediately so you can stop shooting the water through the vent pipe. A leak indicates the ventilation pipe has a damage that affects the correct operation of the pipe.

Professional Help

If you see a nuisance and can not be removed, a professional plumber can help. The plumber has tools that reach the ventilation pipes and either push the obstructions out of the way or remove them. A plumber can also help if there are no problems with the vent pipe and yet the suction sounds continue. Plumbers have a machine that creates false smoke, which allows them to see where the obstructions or breaks in the vent pipe are located.

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Problems with a toilet

The toilet, without a doubt, is one of the most important aspects of your home, which can make extreme conditions when it is not being washed properly. Toilets are not terribly complex machines, and any washing problem can usually be diagnosed and fixed, either with a plunger or a quick trip to the hardware store.



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partial discharge

A weak fin could be the reason that your toilet flushes only partially, taking only about half the water in the container. The fin is a rubber device that "fins" in the toilet tank and covers the discharge valve between the tank and the bowl, which is where all the water drains when the toilet flushes. The fin should remain open until about 80 percent of the water has been drained from the tank, and then fall back down again. The fin, however, may decrease early if it is flooded, which prevents the rest of the water from escaping and keeps the wash bath complete. A new fin can be purchased at any hardware store and simply changed to solve the problem.

Phantom stuffing

Phantom filling is when the tank is filling with water constantly, even when the tank was not flushed. You will hear the characteristic sound of a "running toilet." This condition will make your flushes weak, as well as sewage. Phantom filling can result from a cracked fin that allow water to escape into the container instead of shut off. Replace the flap to remedy the problem. This condition can also be caused by a badly adjusted float, which causes the water to run down continuously from the toilet overflow tube and the filling valve does not close. Adjust the float so that it rises to the proper level and the fill valve goes off.

Jam

An obstruction is one of the most common problems with toilets. Clogs, can occur if too much toilet paper is used or if something strange, such as a comb or trash, is thrown down the drain. The sure sign of an obstruction is when a toilet simply does not discharge; when the discharge lever is pulled. Water will fill the container and sometimes spill on the ground. The solution is to use a plunger to aspirate what may be the cause of the obstruction. Sometimes, the obstruction can be remedied immediately, but other occasions will require the use of a hygienic snake or the services of a professional plumber.

Slow filling

Slow filling is when the toilet tank takes much longer to fill than normal, which means having to wait a long time between flushes. The filling valve regulates the water that enters the toilet tank. A floating device is used which, when it reaches a certain height, closes the valve so that the water does not overflow. The fill valve may have internal obstructions and will have to be replaced if the tank takes too long to fill. Filling valves can be purchased at hardware stores and easily changed. Just remember to close the water beforehand or it will come in spurts when the broken valve is removed.

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Problems with two toilets

Two toilets are a preferred option for people who want or need to conserve water, but are concerned about the functionality of many low-flow toilets. According to Lowes, two toilets can reduce water consumption by 60 to 80 percent compared to older high-volume toilets. While double discharge models can make a big difference in water consumption, they are not without problems. Knowing the potential disadvantages of a double flush toilet can help owners make the right decisions about their bathroom remodeling.



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Jam

According to John Eakes, two toilets and other flow models often clog, especially when installed in sewage systems that were not designed for them. This problem is most common with siphon toilets installed in bathrooms that do not see much use, such as a guest room. Washdown toilets may require more cleaning, but they do not tend to clog so often. Two toilets of all kinds work well when they are installed in bathrooms that see a lot of use as frequent washing prevents more waste material from accumulating in the drain pipe.

cost

Two toilets cost more than traditional individual toilets, due in large part to the lower demand for this style. As of 2010 and according to the Green Start Guide, two toilets start at around $ 175, compared to individual toilets that cost less than $ 100. Fortunately, the manufacturer competition and an increased demand for effective, conservative toilets of water is bringing little by little the models of double discharge down near the price of the most conventional baths. Two toilets also save water over time, resulting in a lower monthly water bill. It may take some time for this savings to pay off the difference in the initial cost of fixing though.

Cleaning

According to Lowes, dual-frequency toilet models require more cleaning and are harder to clean than standard single-flush models. These toilets retain less water in the container, which can result in increased dirt. It is also necessary to ensure that the water wells along the edges do not clog as this may decrease the ability of the toilet to function.

Plumbing Incompatibility

New residential construction takes the needs of flushing toilets into account, but dual flush models are not always compatible with old homes built when flush toilets were the norm. In addition, older plumbers have developed falls, sauces and other problems that prevent a double-flush toilet from working. Homeowners affected by the compatibility of their pipes should speak with an experienced professional before choosing a double-flush toilet.