How to Repair a Toilet : Replacing Ballcock in a Toilet

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Uploaded by on Oct 1, 2008

High water level in toilet indicates problem with ballcock. Learn how to identify problems with a toilet in these free bathroom repair videos from a hardware expert.

Expert: Blair Gilbert
Bio: Blair Gilbert runs Gilberts Pro Hardware Inc. in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He has been writing the column Ask Mr. Hardware for the "Grosse Pointe News" since 1996.
Filmmaker: Travis Waack

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  • He said "This is a very nice ballcock" !!! hahahhaha!!!!!

  • I actually found this extremely helpfull, as my FUCKING OVERFLOW PIPE WONT STOP RUNNING!

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  • The mansfield ballcock is a great ballcock,no question,but has a good price tag with it as well.Great product...just pricey.One thing in this video is that this ballcok he installed is too long for the tank and the cover will not fit properly.It stands above the tank.That being said,even regular plastic ballcock assemblies can be too long.When purchasing one make sure it fits your toilet tank.Ask if it is adjustable.Many are adjustable in length as well. Enjoy your day!!! Al

  • The Korky is about 1/3 of the price of the mansfield and Korky is known for its quiet fill.If your float rod is too long you can actually cut it with a hacksaw and it will work fine.If you notice closely on the rod itself there is a continuous thread that is on it(at the 1:38 time) and this allows you to cut it to suit your tank.Also, Korky has a kit that costs about 6 dollars that will allow you to repair the valve with out removing it from the tank.Do it nice or do it twice.Have a good day

  • The guys at the Ace Hardware store bet me a woman, I couldn't replace the overflow valve, I videoed my install and showed them, they now have egg on their face. I made them bow down. Little did they know I watched your video that showed me what to do. thanks for the vid and the help!

  • ya ty i was manually turing on the watter and turning it off at the wall everytime i needed a flush. thx for the vid

  • My ballcock is bigger than yours...!!!

  • do you think he should wash the ballcock?

  • Yep I do, I'm not saying he sounds exactly like it, this guy is like a toned down version.

  • Look up Stan Lee and see if you still feel that way. :)

  • Well to me he does.

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