BUT, that gets old, and I was afraid I might get in a rush and leave the house without waiting for it to stop. Step-2: Loosen the knurled lock ring. I went out to get the Carbon Monoxide detector to put it back to see if it went off again—it didn’t. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Be sure when you try to remove the lid entirely that you have opened the air relief valve. Twist, pull. Re-installing tyre. The valve nut locks the toilet valve body into the toilet tank. The Lock Ring Removal Knife is used to remove the lock ring on a drop-in keg valve. Unhook the little black tube that goes from the fill valve to the over flow tube. Customer Questions & Answers Deep breath Gail! Removing the valve: Tighten the tool to release the pressure from inside the keg. I immediately went to the basement door where the alarm was blaring at me and flipped the light on. I’m Gail Wilson, the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. Steps Remove lid from tank. Not all of the water was out of the tank, so I used a plastic tote to catch the water that was remaining in the tank. In this video i will show you how to replace a fill valve in a matter of minutes. Twist counter-clockwise to remove cap and disconnect from rod. Shelia . Your email address will not be published. Hi, there! The owner of this site cannot be held liable for damage, by following the instructions laid out within this site or on any of the sites linked to this site. Congrats on being selected by True Value. Flushing Out Debris. Filed Under: DIY, Home Reno Tagged With: 2013, home repair. If you would like to feature a project, please clearly link to My Repurposed Life, not using more than two photographs. I shut off the water at the base of the water line. I could not get this piece to adjust for the right height. The regular smoke alarm which I thought wasn’t working any longer was going off. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I got pretty good at it after awhile—didn’t even have to take the lid off, just lift one side and pull up. Remove tank to bowl gasket and flush valve lock nut first. Mark the flush valve 1” below bottom of tank lever hole. It only slides backward during screw rotation and forward during injection (Fig. Was the house filling with Carbon Monoxide? A simple toilet repair? WD40 can do no harm. You can see the lever that I needed to lift up on to make it stop running. The pressure isolator shall be capable of operating under pressure with all instruments removed with no loss of fill fluid, without isolating valves. It should "bend out" while inside the bore. What a night! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me! Insert flush valve into tank hole. Sorry for being unclear. Fair enough, to make major height adjustments lift the ring above the base of the flange. Don’t pay a plumber to a simple repair. the frame as the new tank wil l need to be positioned against the frame for its . To learn more about CafeMedia’s data usage, click here: www.cafemedia.com/publisher-advertising-privacy-policy. )( . I ripped out the battery, and put it outside too. I rushed through the house and when I got to the bathroom door I saw the problem—water was pouring out of the water line, even though the shut off valve was “righty, tighty”. The Lock Ring Removal Knife is used to remove the lock ring on a drop-in keg valve. You should also see the needle on the pressure gauge rise. A defective fill valve can cause problems with water flow as well as water leaks. As soon as I walked in, Donnie was quick to help me. This can be as difficult as removing the lock ring. My head was spinning…. This will automatically place CRITICAL LEVEL MARK / C.L. My stoppage involved getting on the roof and using an auger to unclog the vent pipe. Back through the house I ran, in a panic, down the stairs to turn off the main shutoff for the entire house. On a regular day, I could probably do this again in about 10 minutes. Hard to remove fill valve. Along with the Valve Removal Press, you can remove the drop-in keg valve for keg maintenance and cleaning. This is only for major adjustments. Do you ever tackle your own plumbing repairs? After this glitch, the toilet repair went off without a hitch. I opened the box and started digesting the directions, which seemed a lot worse than they really are. Put the new fill valve on the shaft in the toilet. Remove and lift the fill valve from the tank. Don't allow a faulty valve to ruin an otherwise perfectly good keg! For more project ideas to update your bathroom, visit StartRightStartHere.com or follow True Value on Facebook. I will need to ask my friends at Keith’s True Value about changing out the shut-off valve. You’re amazing with all of your home skills. 1). Love is an ice cream sundae, with all the marvelous coverings. Removing Valve Cap, Flushing Out Debris, Replacing Seal & Replacing Valve Cap a c b IF FILL VALVE DOES NOT TURN ON, WILL NOT TURN OFF, OR WILL NOT REFILL THE TANK AFTER THE FLUSH • Remove top cap and check for debris. I felt that was doable. Don't allow a faulty valve to ruin an otherwise perfectly good keg! But if I feel it is something I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing, I will call in a pro! Fill valve lifter body with oil up to bleed hole Home » DIY » How to Replace a Toilet Fill Valve. All content on this site is the intellectual property of My Repurposed Life, not to be copied without my written consent. In newer toilets, it is the entire plastic column that includes the float and the on-off lever for filling. ), Click on my boobs if you are interested (. Give it a go. Kids Organization Ideas using Repurposed Furniture, HomeRight Digital Temperature Heat Gun Ideas and GIVEAWAY, www.cafemedia.com/publisher-advertising-privacy-policy. Remove dust cap, lock ring and unscrew Presta valve tip on new inner tube. I was so confused! This post is for informational use only, by continuing to read this, you shall assume all responsibility if you attempt a similar repair yourself. 8 Remove original equipment tank with its straps from vehicle. If/when you have questions, visit your local True Value store because they are very knowledgeable about these things. (I can by pic of it in your counter that you have already done this) then pull tube out and slide lock ring back down. Turn water supply off when putting cap back on valve. I gathered my wits and moved on to the task at hand, replacing the fill valve on the toilet. If this doesn't work, it's on to plan B, which is to cut the nut off. be a sweetie, Sponge or towel out any remaining water in the tank. It is worth breaking the lock ring as opposed to damaging the filter lid in terms of cost. Are. This night, it took me about 45 minutes and a YouTube video before I could flush my toilet. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Push the gray ring down to lock in place. Now for the cleanup. My Repurposed Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a CafeMedia (“CafeMedia”) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and CafeMedia will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. Along with the Valve Removal Press, you can remove the drop-in keg valve for keg maintenance and cleaning. Glad you got it taken care of! Using a 3mm Allen socket, remove the five machine screws securing the cover(s). In this video i will show you how to replace a fill valve in a matter of minutes. The nut at the bottom of the tank is completely stuck. The toilet fill valve is located inside the toilet tank, usually off to one side. Top of fill valve should be just below the top of the tank. Cut as close to the fill valve lock nut as you can so as to allow you to remove the rest of the tail from the service valve's swivel nut - if you are going to re-use it, that is. Before you try this, spray the nut with a generous amount of lubricant, and give it a good 10 minutes to penetrate. Two of us PULLED and just couldn’t get it to budge (even after moving the lock ring)  We tried everything. Turn water supply on and off a few times. After removing the fill valve, I headed to Keith’s True Value Hardware to purchase the replacement part. Use your thumb on the right hand to push the ring into the ring bore. Remove fill valve from tank to adjust height. I really enjoy looking around my local True Value store because they have the neatest stuff. Gad you were able to get the toilet fill valve done. Twist PULL. Position fill valve in tank, but do not fully install yet. ; what a night! After this glitch, the toilet repair went off without a hitch. I immediately flushed and tried to find out what was wrong, but all I can find was that the flow wouldn't stop even when it got to the fill limit. After removing the fill valve, ... Two of us PULLED and just couldn’t get it to budge (even after moving the lock ring) We tried everything. Loosen the plastic cap on the top of the fill valve: Wrap one hand around the fill valve shaft, then slide it up to push the float cup (the large plastic cylinder that slides on the valve shaft) up towards the top of the fill valve, and grasp the shaft firmly. I read it, re-read it over and over. Finally I gave it one.last.PULL. WOW Gail! Sorry about the “flooding”. If you are replacing the inlet valve it will do no harm to cut through the plastic tail of the old one. ), (I am not a plumber, so if you have any questions or concerns about your ability to do the following repair, seek the assistance of a professional. It’s been a rough couple of weeks around here  as far as plumbing stuff goes. Shut off water by turning the shut-off valve clockwise. Glad it’s fixed. It totally came out of the shank. As you can see in this picture, I disconnected the water line from the shank. Joined: Mar 21, 2007 Location: Michigan. These rings are specifically designed to fit certain valve types. Once the lock ring slides up the upper fill tube an inch or two, carefully pull the upper portion of the fill tube free from the lower portion. I read and appreciate every word! Pull the fill valve up and out of the toilet. Flush the toilet to remove most of the water in the tank. I’m obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believe that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again—myself included! I will do a simple repair on a toilet or sink. Please seek the assistance of a professional if you have any queries before undertaking your DIY task. Keep holding the end of the retaining ring, … When the needle indicates the target pressure, close the filling loop. Use the controls on the front panel of your boiler to clear any low pressure fault codes. After removing the safety plate on the hot water heater I saw that the pilot light was still lit. Toilet fill valve locknut under the tank is stuck After a normal flush this morning, I was horrified when I got back with a waterfall coming out of the tank. You should hear the sound of rushing water – the system is filling up. This is the step that had me stumped. You will need to remove the fill valve and take it to a hardware store to find one that matches the current valve. 9 Tuck the wiring harness, differential breather hose, and brake line up on top of . had the water coming through the floor boards that flooded the basement floor extinguished the pilot light on the water heater? Because I’d never done this before I wanted to make sure I got the right part by showing the folks at Keith’s just what I was replacing. 4. I had a stoppage in the kitchen sink, and had to call a plumber. Removing Valve Cap Turn off water supply. 3. Valves can be pressurized and must be properly secured within the keg neck for safety. Open the valve or valves on the filling loop. I have also been compensated for the materials needed for my DIY project. 3. Finally I gave it one.last.PULL. Oh my … so much excitement and not in a good way. Pry out the lock ring; Remove pushrod socket, plunger assembly and plunger spring While you are at it, do clean the lifter with your solvent of choice. I’ve had to lift the lid off the tank and raise the little arm thing otherwise known as the float cup to make the toilet stop running. If you deflate your inner a little and then pull on the valve you'll see what I mean. Insert one end of the side ring into the rim gutterand use a rubber mallet or dead-blow hammer to progressively seat the remainder of the side ring in the rim gutter. With the locking-ring valve, the ring rotates with the screw during plastication and … Now, Gail, You. Wipe down the tank with a micro-fiber cloth to remove and remaining water, debris, or stains. I called someone to come over to make sure I wasn’t alone as I investigated the problem. I started mopping water up from the bathroom, emptying shelves of water in the basement…. If you can’t loosen the ring by hand, a pair of channel lock pliers should persuade it to cooperate. Do not substitute them for other designs! Use pump to inflate inner tube so it holds its shape. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program as well as writing about my experience. Most plumbers are just trying to make a living, and almost all of them are honest to a fault. Your email address will not be published. Small particles of metal like to collect at the bottom of the pressure chamber, the ball check valve can also stick with varnish. However, when I walked in the door I heard my fire/carbon monoxide alarm going off !!! With a sliding-ring check valve, the ring does not rotate with the screw during plastication or screw recovery. But I declined, and just got a new fill valve. What the ring does is ensure that by securing the valve to the rim, on the outside as you write, that the inner cannot be punched through the hole in the rim to the outside, and thus rip and puncture. then I remembered—oh yeah, I have no toilet. Use the lock ring removal knife to pull out the end of the lock ring. If valve is not pointing straight it can lead to a puncture. Place the rest of inner tube inside tyre. Smartest. Hi all, I'm a new homeowner and I need to replace my first fill valve. Do not move lock ring, it holds the valve body and shank together under pressure. The hatch cover on my Spider lost hydraulic pressure so I had to prop it up with a length of wood about 18 inches long. As I flew back up the steps I grabbed the alarm,  FIRE, FIRE, CARBON MONOXIDE, it was yelling at me—so I put it outside to make it stop. Great tutorial. At least with the toilet, I knew it was coming. You only thread the nut onto the the second thread by just one or two turns. What a nightmare that would’ve been right? After all of that, as I got out of the car, feeling very tired at only 8:30, I almost decided to let the repair wait till the next day. Do not interchange body with old shank as leaking can occur. It totally came out of the shank. Welcome To My Repurposed Life Home of Repurposed Furniture. If Replacing Seal. Install valve in cistern. There is a small diameter thread for the cap, and then a wider diameter for the nut. When removing the fi It sounds like the thread is damaged either on the lock ring or the lid. Step-1: Close the block valve in the mounting post. Fight the tendency to twist it, because afterward you'll have to adjust the air gap line to make sure it's still an inch above the overflow tube. I hope you’ll enjoy the journey and pick up a few tools along the way… literally! Remove the tank lid carefully and set it on a towel out of the way so it doesn’t get broken. Mark, 1” above the top of overflow pipe. Very, very easy! The information provided on this site is of a general nature and may not be applicable to your particular circumstances. Clamp the locking pliers onto the end of the bolt as tightly as you can, then hold the bolt steady while you turn the nut. Don't risk your health or home because of a fear of the handful of scam artists that give the industry a bad reputation. Top of fill valve MUST be set 3” above overflow pipe. The guy makes it look so simple. After shutting the water off, I flushed the toilet to empty the tank. Drain as much water out of tank as possible by holding flush lever down until toilet is completely flushed. )( .). Did you ever figure out why your alarms were going off when there was no fire or carbon monoxide issues? Glad you got it all sorted out, I hate that desperate feeling of panic! PULL  PULL PULL. WHEW! Step-3: When the knurled lock ring is free from the stinger, pull straight up on the gauge with a Hold cup upside down over uncapped valve to prevent splashing. 7 Loosen and remove the two (2) 15 mm bolts on outside of straps. Adjust height of fill valve … He showed me exactly what I needed, and even took my fill valve apart to show me that I could make adjustments if I wanted to. So, I did what I always do, I Googled and went to YouTube. I instantly saw water on the basement floor and knew something went wrong in the bathroom. Glad to see you got it fixed. Discussion in 'Toilet Forum discussions' started by ahaddad, Mar 21, 2007. ahaddad New Member. I had a similar problem, that took me a while too. CURRENT PRODUCTION: THREE-PIECE SOLID RIM; SPLIT LOCK RING; SOLID FLANGE-M, CR, 5 DEGREE 4C.Lay the rim on the floor and align the valve stemwith the slot in the rim. The fill valve on your toilet provides water that refills the tank when you flush. Back in the house I went, and whir whir whir I hear another alarm. entire length. Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for popping in to see me. The valve has two different sized threads. Lightly tighten the cap, and then turn the nut left slightly to add that little bit more tension. Locate the toilet fill valve. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments. Remove and install using a valve removal tool and lock ring knife (sold separately, links below) Sold in packages of 25. B.Press down on top cap while rotating top & arm clockwise to locked position. A shop vac also works well. Sex is the cherry on top. I can't get the old one off! Turn off and remove the key. Flush Toilet. Holy cow what a crazy night! One! Separate the new fill valve the same way. Insert inner tube valve into valve hole and screw on lock ring. Required fields are marked *. Using adjustable pliers or adjustable wrench, remove the valve nut. 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