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How to replace the float valve in a toilet tank

When a hygienic float valve goes bad, that means that the tank can no longer hold water between discharges. As a result, the toilet is running constantly, which wastes a large amount of water and can lead to utility bills. Replacing the float valve is a simple home repair that requires only a few instruments and about a half hour of maintenance staff time.



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Instructions

1 Turn off the water supply to the toilet bowl by turning the valve handle located behind the toilet. Lift the lid of the toilet tank and keep it in reserve. Pull the chain so that all the water runs out of the tank. Use a sponge to absorb any excess water left in the tank.

2 Place a towel on the floor at the base of the back of the toilet. The towel will absorb water that leaks from the toilet during the process.

3 Use a pair of pliers to disconnect the pipe from the wall to the toilet tank. Disconnect the hose at the end of the tank by loosening the plastic nut that connects the hose to the tank.

4 Switch to a spanner. Use the wrench to loosen the nut that holds the float valve in place. The nut is located near the area that the hose is fed into the tank.

5 Release the thin plastic tube inside the valve tank and lift the valve from the toilet tank. Discard the old valve.

6 Read the instructions that accompany the new float valve. Install the rubber grommets firmly into the hole of the float valve on the base of the tank. Insert the new float valve into the hole and carefully tighten the retaining nut on the bottom of the tank.

7 Reconnect the hose to the valve and connect the thin plastic hose inside the toilet tank to the valve. Make sure all stamps are in place. Open the water supply and see if there are leaks around the tube. Tighten the seals and the plastic nut, if necessary.

8 Look inside the tank, as it fills with water. If the valve is installed correctly, there should be no leaks and the water line should be about a half inch from the top of the tank.

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How to replace a toilet ball valve

Combined with a float ball that rises and falls with the water level, the ball valve directs the flow of water into a toilet water tank. The ball valve in the water inlet tube opens when the ball float is lower than the desired water level and closes tightly, preventing water from flowing into the tank when the ball reaches the top of the line of water. If the toilet has a ball valve and runs non-stop, that could be the float or ball valve. Both are easy to fix and can be replaced in a couple of hours.



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Instructions

1 Close the water in the shut-off valve. Look for it connected to the water pipe behind and just to the left of the back of the toilet. If there is no valve in the toilet, or if you can not tighten with your fingers, turn off the water supply to the house until repairs are complete.

2 Pull the chain to ensure that the water is completely free. Water should not come out again in the reserve tank once emptied. If the water does not continue to flow into the tank, you should use a shut-off valve all the water in the house instead of the toilet water trigger to remove and put the shut-off valve on your list of things to replace in the future.

3 Remove the water line from the bottom of the toilet with a wrench or adjustable pliers. Remove the lid of the toilet tank by lifting it and set it aside.

4 Disconnect the nuts securing the ball valve and the water supply pipe to the tank using pliers. Check all the inner washers of the valves for cracking, tearing or other reasons to replace them.

5 Place the new ball valve with the existing or new washers, and place it through the bottom of the reservoir. Wrap the valve threads with the plumber's tape and attach it to the water pipe.

6 Replace and tighten all nuts to secure the ball valve and water line in place. Secure the ball float arm of the valve.

7 Open the water supply, either in the water shut-off valve behind the toilet, or in the water shut-off valve for the entire house. Check the water level to make sure the tank is filled properly. Adjust the float if the water levels are too high or too low. Put the lid on the tank.

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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.