How to Fix a Toilet - Flush Valve Replacement - Part 1 of 2

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This is video #1 of a 3-part series. The videos are:

Part 1 = http://youtu.be/8xlJXrSK3ag?hd=1
Part 2 = http://youtu.be/BLDvTRZlyCo?hd=1
Part Overview = http://youtu.be/KCPlbiTcLc4?hd=1

To watch the Flush Valve Playlist = http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=31C570921B83280C

Flush Valve

Diagnostic

The toilet's flush valve assembly is most often the center of any leaking in the toilet's tank. It has moving parts that seal and drain, so as such is prone to be highly affected by corrosion or deterioration. The flush valve assembly consists of the Overflow Tube, Seat, Flapper Valve, and the Sponge Gasket. Each of these parts will develop problems over time, causing an internal leak that is hard to trace. Whenever the flush valve is going to be replaced, the sponge gasket and tank mounting bolts should also be replaced at that time.

To replace the flush valve the entire tank will have to be removed from the bowl of the toilet, exposing the sponge gasket and the nut holding the valve in place. It may be difficult to identify which of these parts are malfunctioning because any defect may be too small to see, for this very reason, whenever the flush valve, sponge gasket, or tank mounting bolts are worn-out, all of these items should be replaced at the same time.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Toilet
• Repair
• Flush
• Valve
• leaking
• water
• dripping
• flapper
• lever
• replace

[cuby1954]

I have a very small amount of water leaking into the toilet bowl. The overflow is fine. I have tried several flappers including the exact same one that was previously on and I still have the leak. The toilet bowl is two years old. What could be the problem?

[HomeownerSeries]

@cuby1954 The flush valve could also be not sealing correctly. On our channel there is a diagnostic section playlist for toilet repairs. Take a look at it to find other problems.

[Mr23skeedo1]

Thanks for the great video.

TWO QUESTIONS:

1. I like the replacement valve you used- what brand is it?

2. The original Valve on my toilet holds the flapper real close to the tank bottom. Replacement Flush Valves seem to elevate the flapper an extra inch or two above the bottom of the tank floor. Would this cause tank capacity problems for me? Do I need to get a valve that is low like my original one?

Thank you.

[HomeownerSeries]

@Mr23skeedo1

1. Fluidmaster.

2. Adjusting the height to the flush valve would affect the amount of water in the tank which in turn affects the flush.  So if you have any issues with your flush then just adjust the float to allow the tank to fill with more water.

[MrGrevy]

How high should the float ball be set?

[homeflash]

this looks easy, but I bought my fluidmaster, and keep leaking or water splashing out only when I flush, it does not seem to be from the washer area. The only thing I don't have is the extra sponge gasket seal that cover the ring, Is it necessary to purchase that to avoid leaks?

[Mr23skeedo1]

HomeownerSeries >>

Thank you very much.

[flwagr]

The best tutorial on the internet. I'm a 58 year-old female and had a great time replacing my flush valve thanks to this video!

Oh yes, and the pride of a job well done :-)