Toilet Water Tank Flush Valve Replacement

Repair adjust the amount of water in a toilet tank.

Toilet water tank flush valve replacement.

This is a good time to add a shutoff valve next to the toilet or replace one that leaks. Correct poor toilet rim wash. When the handle is depressed a chain or lift wire connected to the handle rod lifts the flapper away from the valve seat and allows the water to flush down out of the tank and into the toilet bowl. You can get rid of any excess water by using a turkey baster wet dry vacuum or old towels.

Adjust the chain on flapper gp85160. Flapper provides the seal for the toilet flush valve and controls the volume of water released to the bowl. Install the gp1138930 universal fill valve for a one piece toilet. Although it s more difficult than most toilet repairs the average handy homeowner can manage a toilet flush valve replacement.

This project involves shutting off the water and disconnecting the fill valve then removing the toilet tank from the bowl in order to remove and replace the flush valve. High quality and durable toilet replacement parts in this kit featuring built in microban corrosion resistant materials and a 7 year warranty. A flush valve is the toilet part at the bottom of the tank through which water flows from the tank to the bowl during flushing. Flush the toilet and hold the flush valve open to drain the tank.

Flush valve controls the release of water from the tank to the bowl when the lever is pressed and it holds the toilet flapper. The flapper or float ball seats against the valve opening and keeps water in the tank until the flush handle is operated. The universal tank to bowl toilet gasket is made to fit any 2 in. Fill valve refills the toilet tank and bowl to the correct water levels after flushing.

Gasket seals the toilet tank to the bowl. Flush valve toilet flapper features a solid frame for a proper seal and water saving dial to use the right amount of water per flush. Sponge out the remaining water or vacuum it up with a wet dry vacuum. If you don t have a shutoff turn off the water supply at the main shutoff valve where water enters your home.

Next flush the toilet and hold the lever down to remove as much water as possible from the tank. This high performance toilet repair kit is the top solution to repair and upgrade your toilet tank with all the parts and tools needed for the fastest and easiest installation experience available. Install a toilet seat anchor kit 84999. Install a toilet trip lever.

Most toilets have a 2 inch flush valve but a few high performance ones have a 3 or 4 inch flush valve. Correct a short toilet flush. Flush valve toilet in a simple two piece design.