I love you Bob. Have changed many floater systems in a toilet. That darn plastic lock to the main line locked. The lock wrench worked like a charm!! A 67-year-old female vet who struggled for an hour on a Sunday afternoon and you saved my day!!
Hello Bob. Thank you so much for saying you can cut the plastic nut to remove it. I went through two hand saw skinny blades that broke on this nut. That is after trying to turn the darn nut for about an hour which was twisting the water supply line every time I turned the wrench and also moving the fill valve at the same time inside the tank. I finally went and got my reciprocating saw and went to town on that darn nut. It came apart in about four pieces. That plastic is tough. I love my reciprocating saw! In all of my days and Bob I've had a lot of days in my 63 years, this is the first time I have ever had this problem. I want to give a shout out to you Bob for being honest, hardworking, and a caring person. You saved me having to call a NEW plumber, because the last one I called out just to turn the pilot light on the water heater on and hook up a water line to my frig charged me over $350.00. Kudos to you Bob. Great name by the way. My dad was Bob.
Thank you for this video. The frozen nut was the most miserable problem (in what originally seemed like an easy repair job) that I've encountered yet. Finally got it loosened by sawing and prying at the cut as demonstrated in your video. It's such a relief.
No joke Mr. Bob, you saved my mother from a break-down and what would've been 100's in a simple repair...on Mothers' Day weekend! The wrench-stop did the trick. Thank you!
Omg thank you so much! I’ve been trying for an hour to install the Neo 120 bidet but the water fill valve is NOT unscrewing, my fingers hurt so bad from trying to unscrew it. It feels like it’s made of concrete or something but bc of you now I know it may be white metal fused onto the thing. And thanks for the tip about not forcing it, I’ll have to remind the plumber of this to prevent from cracking the toilet. Thanks
Thanks! I worked on this for three nights without the frozen nut coming off. i was determine to not call a plumber. I watched this video and went to work. It came off within one minute!
This video saved my life, there is no way I would have tried a hacksaw by myself. I went at this thing for a solid hour, almost gave up and just kept coming back to this video and pay attention to the small details. The reason I didn't succeed in the first place is that I didn't cut close enough to the edge, and so instead I ended up butchering the valve. For those who are trying, make sure you're cutting all the way up and see a crack in the nut. Then you can play around with a screwdriver and it should do the trick. Be patient!
Bob, I think people are having problems with plastic nuts on the bottom of toilets because they aren't taking into consideration the change of perspective, with it being upside down, in that position rigthy is loosey, and lefty is tightey.
I ended up sawing off the nut that was sitting flat against the bottom of the tank because it was seemingly melted on or something. It was inconceivably difficult to get off. My success was found with a combination of sawing through it and hammering a flathead screwdriver to pry it off once it was cut. Thank you Bob, and fellow comments for the help.
Hi Bob, just finished watching your videos. I've learned more from your videos than hundreds of episodes of this old house, ed the plumber, etc. I truly love them all. Thanks again for sharing. Again, you're one awesome teacher.
Rex, I so appreciate the kind words and am glad you're enjoying the videos. I'm currently filming new content and am looking forward to getting them up and live. If you have any special requests, send them to me at info@bobsplumbingvideos.com. HAPPY PLUMBING!
I honestly did not think I was going to find the answer to this problem I use the wrenches super grip gloves wrench on the inside outside wood Hammer nothing could get that off I watched 200 videos and this is the only one that explains on how to get that off thank you so much if I run into you on the streets I will gladly buy you a beer!
Thank you, my friend! As a kid, I watched my Father and his employees do this all the time and it took me a while before I got the hang of it. Glad to help, thanks for checking out the video. Bob.
Fortunately, I was able to loosen the "hand tightened" nut enough to fit a small hacksaw between it and the tank. Five minutes later...sawed right through it. Yay! So grateful to see your video and fix it myself. :-)
Hello Bob, How do you remove the nut that's sitting flat against the bottom of the tank in your video? I'm having issues with that. The channel lock i'm using keeps slipping. The fill valve won't move unless that's loosened correct?
***** If you don't have a small wrench to place down against the base of the fill valve as shown in the video, I would just cut-off the threads of the fill valve flush with the lock-nut, then using a hacksaw blade or mini hacksaw cut straight down (or in this case up) the center of the nut and the male threads of the fill valve until you hit the porcelain of the tank. Then using a flat blade screw driver, split the lock-nut in half
Thanks for the video and comments. Wow! That plastic nut was incredibly difficult and time-consuming to remove. I didn't have those tools, just an adjustable wrench and a pliers, so I kept at it. To start with, the nut was way over-tightened. Every piece of plumbing equipment I've ever dealt with has been overtightened. How I wish plumbers would hand-tighten things instead of wrench-tightening (which I witnessed one doing before I could stop him). I've always hand-tightened and never had a problem with anything I've hand-tightened for decades. Even after getting it loosened, it took forever to get it down the thread, as it only moved with great effort and it was difficult to get at. It was not a well designed nut and thread. Luckily, what I replaced it with is vastly better designed and easier to use. It seems like toilet apparatuses are finally being designed pretty decently.
I second the last posters thought-w/o ur help I would have gone from a problem that was over my pay grade to resolve to one of trying to use brute force which I’m pretty sure would have cost me a replacement toilet😁 From all of us DIY minded folks out here I speak for all when I say thank you for being generous with your skills and experience
Currently sitting here with a blister as ive been having this same issue while setting up my Tushy bidet. The toilet is very close to the sink so my adjustable wrenches were wayyy too long. I was just going to buy smaller ones like what you have but i will also grab replacement pieces in case i have to use your saw off method. Thank you for the video!
Thank you so much. Mine was completely frozen and I didn’t have a lot of room, but I ended up being able to cut mine off thanks to you. This might now be the video I watched, it might be a different one, but cutting it off was not easy cuz of lack of room, but it worked. Thanks to you I was able to install the new one in 5 mins after I cut the old one off. You’re awesome!! Thank you!!
Hi Bob. I just wanted to express my appreciation for your RUclips videos… I am a single mother of two and a new home owner. I recieved a $400 water bill this month! I can’t tell you how much stress it's been trying to figure out how on Earth I was going to pay the water bill plus fix the plumbing… I determined that a worn out toilet tank kit was the issue and decided to try to switch it out myself. Found myself with even bigger problems when I got the plastic washer on the bottom of the tank stuck about half way from being off. Spent a couple hours trying to remove it as well as calling around getting quotes from plumbers… all were upwards of 3 or $400. Came across your video on RUclips (removal of plastic washer with hacksaw) and followed all of your instructions. New kit is in and toilet tank is now draining and filling perfectly with no leaks. I can’t tell you how thankful I am! Keep up the good work!!
Wow Chrissy! I admire your persistence in getting this done. I would've given up. In fact I'm having this problem with the connector nuts not budging. I'm taking a break and will try Bobs method later. Thanks for the inspiration, it feels good to get it done even without these obstacles!
stopped at my dads this morning and he was trying to replace his valve at 80 years old. so i took over and this was the problem. it was incredibly miserable trying to get that f*cking nut off so i seen your video while i was there on my phone and it worked like a charm. we had a good laugh after but oh man was i sweating trying to get that thing off. doesnt help there's about 8 inches of clearance between the toilet and the sink counter. good times. thank you.
May be helpful & thanks! I couldn't disengage plastic locknut with adjustable wrench. I'll probably now try cutting, as you have shown. Truly appreciate it.
I used the lock wrench method but still no luck. I'm in an apartment so I'm trying to try all else before cutting the lock nut off (I'm installing a bidet). I read online that using a hair dryer to heat the plastic might help. Is there anything I should be aware of before trying this - warping the plastic too much, etc.?
Here I am 6yrs later and dealing with this issue today. And with one of those troublesome plastic ones. I swear it's like some crazy adhesive was used when it was tightened. 😤😤😤
What if it sounds like the toilet fill apparatus (the things at 2:24) sound like they are unhappy/cracking? I cannot get the connector/nut/valve off to save my life.
You're going to have to cut it off! Crackling NO GOOD! Get a hacksaw or just the blade and cut off the threaded portion of the shank flush with the locknut. Then with the saw or blade alone cut right up the center of the locknut until you hit the bottom of the tank. Take a thin screwdriver and split the nut in half. Not as easy as it sounds, but it'll prevent you from cracking the tank.
This is my 2nd nut that is frozen on. 1st one was a toilet from 1980ish. The 2nd one is much older. Not sure if was replaced at some point or not. Maybe was threaded wrong because both are in such tight quarters or is actually the composite you are speaking of. So frustrating! It shouldn't be this hard to replace a toilet. But it is. This has been the hardest part for me.
I like this video. I am actually having trouble getting the lock nut on the fill valve that is flush to the tank. I am actually trying to replace the fill valve and the lock nut is not turning. What can I do to get it off?
If you're changing out the fill valve. Remove the water supply, cut-off the threads of the fill valve flush with the locknut. With a hacksaw blade or oscillating tool placed in the center of the locknut, cut straight up towards the tank stopping just short of hitting it. with a screwdriver place it in the cut of the locknut and twist, the nut should break in two pieces.
@@BobsPlumbingVideos OMG! I did it exactly as you said and it worked. I ran into a little rookie difficulties but I remained patient and it pushed through the problems. Most importantly.... I didn't crack the tank!!!!! 🙂. There is a problem with my replacement Full Value. The bottom part the water supply screws on to did not have a gasket on the inside. I think i am saying that correctly. Basically, I am stick my pointing finger into the bottom. As your can imagine I got sprayed with water when I turned it on. My work around for now is I took the gasket out of the old part, that stop the water leak for now. Is it it really as gasket and can I purchase another to go into that bottom the water supply connects too
I'll use a hacksaw blade alone or Lennox mini saw to get the job done. I'll even use a multi-tool if I can fit it in the space. In the good old days I wrapped a rag around one end of the hacksaw blade to get a good grip and just hack away. Not pleasant, but it got the job done.
The plier in the tank on the valve was a lifesaver, couldn't get my plastic nut off for the life of me due to the valve turning. One plier in the bowl, and one on the nut got it right off.
No, my problem is the one above the one you sawed. It's practically cemented to the tank and the corner the toilet is in makes it horrendous to maneuver and achieve any kind of gainful orientation w my arms OR slip tools into place/move them when I get them into place. I have mainly tools that are essentials, but few that are super specific to a niche purpose. Hey, should I try .... working the OTHER end... INSIDE the tank? ... Maybe that would create some wiggle below?
Say can I just cut the fill valve from the top? I'm replacing it anyway. The toilet is in a corner and I can't see. Or can I pry the washer that is squeezed in-between the valve and the inside of the tank so there is give to fit the saw to cut across underneath?
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thanx for a reply! I have a small hacksaw it should fit. I just needed to know it wasn't a terrible idea. This toilet has been defeating me for 4 days now!
@@BobsPlumbingVideos I did it Bob! I beat the valve! Started thinking it was so tight on the bottom why not just unscrew it from the top. I took a firm 2 hand grip on the valve and was able to unscrew it! I can sleep now! Thanx for your help!
my bottom white nut (the part you cut off in this video) appears to be made out of some kind of soft ceramic material that is soft enough that any clamping just shaves away at the nut's material but having a hard time finding something that will cut through it. Any suggestions?
Took my toilet apart to fish an object out, put it back together and then this happened. Going to try and cut through it tomorrow like you said. Hope it works.
If the nut is removed, and it's a standard braided supply, perhaps the washer swelled up and is stuck inside the fill valve. Have you tried giving it a good yank?
WHAT IF ALL YOUR SCREWS ARE FROZE UP, I ALREADY CUT THE FIRST NUT OFF WITH THE HOSE, NOW I CANT GET THAT OTHER SCREW STUCK OFF. SHOULD I SAW IT OFF TO, TRYING TO CHANGE EVERYTHING HOSE, INSIDES TOO,.
If it won't budge using the technique with the small pipe wrench holding back inside the toilet tank. You'll have to cut off the threaded portion of the fill valve flush with the nut you're trying to remove. Take a hacksaw blade or mini hacksaw slice straight up thru the middle of the nut until you hit the bottom of the tank. Then split the nut with a screwdriver blade.
I need to buy ANOTHER Wrench?? This is so frustrating. I already have 3 wrenches. One is a plumbing wrench - but it doesn't fit inside the tank. And a splitting tool. My plan is to change the water supply line, angle stop, and all interior tank hardware.
Hi Bob, What do I do with a metal nut that's so corroded that it's stuck to the handle threading? I'm pretty sure it's a typical reverse thread because it looks like all the other tanks with this. Thanks for any help you can give me!
I don't know if your problem is the same as mine, but I scrubbed the nut under the toilet with a wire brush and WD-40. Then I clipped a vice grips to the fill valve base inside the toilet. Once those two steps were done, I was able to unscrew the screw under the toilet for the fill valve attachment without any further trouble.
I'll have to post a video on this, thanks for asking. Basically, I'll use a mini hacksaw with a very fine blade and just cut thru the nut. I'll do it on one side of the threads, then the other and then pry off the remaining pieces with a fine blade screwdriver. Proceed with caution, you're dealing with china! Hope that helps. Regards, Bob.
On one of the toilets here, I have that hexagonal white plastic bolt at the top but it doesn't have that thicker thing underneath it (the thing you sliced into--supply valve I think?). It's just the black plastic from the fill value with a white plastic bolt at the top attached to the tank..so i can't get it off to remove the device. How do you remedy this?
Bob, Adam's problem sounds like the same as mine. I can't budge the mounting nut (plastic) on the bottom of tank. I'm worried about using too much force to get it off and cracking the tank. The mounting nut is flush against the bottom of the tank. I wouldn't think it would fuse like this. I'm replacing the original TOTO Gmax 528 fill valve with a Korky Quitefill replacement. Any suggestions? Thanks.
You mean the bottom nut? You would have to remove the existing brass ferrule by cutting it off with a fine blade or use a ferrule puller tool. Then purchase a new nut and ferrule and you should be good to go!
I was trying to remove that & it's not coming off, but I also do not know a whole lot of what I'm doing so I guess I will have no choice but to stop. I did not think it would take that much work to unscrew that part & get it off, however no matter how many times I turn to the left nothing happening but it just keeps spinning. So I assume it's stuck on there unless I cut it off. 🤷
I’m struggling with the locknut under the tank. Never had the issue addressed here. Gotta keep searching. Definitely can’t do it with my hand and wrenches won’t fit because the clearance is too tight. Kind of surprised the valve nut was the problem for everyone. Update: lol - your next video addresses the locknut.
thank you so much I could not remove the plastic nut as there is so little room, this way is a good alternative...I was considering calling the plumber but now will give it another try,,Amelie
Thanks man, I had to cut mine off. The copper part was all messed up too so I replaced the hose to the wall. The hose was $8 at Ace and came ready to go with the washers and nuts needed to attach to the wall and the toilet.
@BobsPlumbingVideos I did finally get it out & installed the new one, but then as soon as the tank started filling, the H2O was leaking out of the brand new flapper that I installed!@#$%
My problem is that the nut came off, but the top bit is is not wanting to come out. The "nut" right up against the toilet. Look at the video at :50 and it will show you the nut, the threaded pipe going into the toilet. That won't budge, so far. Suggestions?
You'll have to replace the fill valve with this method but get a hacksaw, mini hacksaw and cut off all the threads, remove the supply tube. with a mini hacksaw or hacksaw blade cut straight up thru the center of the shank towards the toilet tank until you hit it. get a thin blade screwdriver and split the nut in two. Should pop off !
Thank you for your videos! I abhor plumbing fixes, they always seem to go wrong for me. I was really just here looking for permission to cut the full valve off, because my entire fill valve is just spinning and I can't get a grip on it inside the tank to hold it in place while I unscrew the nut off the bottom. (I'm guessing mineral deposits from hard water is why the plastic can lock onto plastic so easily, by the way.)
I'm pretty sure that the person who wrote you about the nut being stuck wasn't referring to the water supply nut, but rather to the nut _above it,_ that secures the fill valve stalk to the bottom of the tank. I just spent an hour wrestling with that very issue, with a plastic nut and plastic stalk that had seemingly fused together. Because there wasn't enough space to the side of the tank to get much of a purchase with any kind of a gripper (and I have pretty much every wrench and pliers known to man), I tried sawing the stalk off, from the outside/bottom of the tank, using a hacksaw blade. As it happened, when I got about 1/4 the way through it, I tried some slip-joint pliers again and I was _just_ able to get the nut to unscrew. If there's a trick to that, I'd like to know it.
If the lock nut won't move, I will cut off all the threads of the fill valve flush to the lock nut after removing the water supply. Then with a hacksaw blade cut straight up towards the toilet tank through the center of the fill valve until I hit the bottom of the tank. At that point I'll get a flathead screwdriver and split the nut in two. You will have to replace the fill valve with this method.
A dremel tool would work with a cut off disc. You can also cut the threaded shank of the old fill valve flush with the locknut. Than with the dremel or hacksaw blade, cut dead center of the shank and locknut until you just touch the underside of the tank. You should than be able to split the nut in two.
Cut the threads of the fill valve flush with the locknut. Using a hacksaw blade or mini hacksaw cut straight up the center of the nut and threads until you hit the porcelain tank. Use a flat blade screwdriver and split the nut in half.
Hi Bob, I have about a dozen globe valves in my basement. Even though I am a big fan of ball valves, instead of replacing them with ball valves, I think it's a lot easier just to replace the washer or insert graphite packing when they leak. However, I haven't found one good video on rebuilding a globe valve specifically (I did see one hose bib rebuilt by this old house recently though). Would you please consider doing a dissection on globe valves? Thanks!!
I realize this is an old thread, just a single mom on a budget, but I'm hoping! I'm just learning at this and have tried to study up since my fluidmaster valve went bad. Everything was going great until time to loosen the water supply. It has the identical setup as shown in the video, plastic nut on bottom meeting plastic nut on top, so it won't let go of the flush valve. I'm at my wits end, I've tried everything trying to break loose of the bottom nut (the top one, flush with the tank broke free and is screwed down as far as it can go, meeting the bottom nut, but not far enough to release the flush valve). I don't have a hack saw, so I was thinking I might could use a kitchen knife to break through the bottom plastic nut?? Oh dear, I hope I make sense. Thank you so much for your informative, selfless video in giving information, God bless!
You’re going to need a hacksaw or hacksaw blade to cut through the plastic. A knife will not cut it (pardon the pun). You can cut it as shown in the video and pop it open with a screwdriver. If you accidentally cut thru the threads on the fluid master valve, you’ll have to replace it.
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thank you So Much for getting back with me so quick!! You, Sir, Are Amazing! Will try the hack saw in the morning and see if I can do this....Thank You again from the bottom of my heart!!
@@BobsPlumbingVideosIt worked!! I sawzalled through the top and bottom valves, installed a new line (line was around 6.00) everything's up and running, thank you so much for this wonderful, useful information...new subscriber too!!! 😀
If you're installing a new fill valve, a new nut is supplied with the new valve. Otherwise, they're readily available from the big box stores or plumbing supply house.
Was trying to install a bidet unit in an extremely tight and close quarters area (bidet is less than an inch from the cabinet sink!). Got to the part of removing the valve and can’t do it bc the fill mechanism is turning. I’m aborting this mission and uninstalling bidet as I am already hearing the “rumblings” from my elderly mother for whom I’m installing this for!! Abort! Abort! No good deed goes unpunished. Thanks for the warning on cracking the tank.
Hi Bob! I hope you still monitor these comments. I’ve been trying to get the plastic nut unscrewed from the bottom of the back of my toilet for about an hour. The problem is that there is little to know space behind the toilet to unscrew it. I can only fit my hand and it only budges a little bit after a lot of effort including after high heat with a hair dryer. Wrenches and hacksaws would not fit back there. Any suggestions? Thank you!
With a tool (handle) to hold a hack saw blade or a hacksaw blade alone. Cut off the threaded portion of the fill valve flush with the nut you’re trying to remove. Then cut straight up through the center of the nut until you come in contact with the tank. Split the nut in two with a thin blade screwdriver. Good Luck! Bob
Omg! Thank you soooo much! I'm a stay at home mom that doesn't like waiting for the hubby to finally get around to getting things done around the house so I tried installing a bidet on my boys' bathroom today and everything was going great until I got to that stupid plastic nut that would not budge! I swear I think someone super glued this dang thing in! 😡😡😡 I'm going to try cutting it off tomorrow morning. My 15 yr old son and I worked on trying to get that nut off for at least an hour before finally calling it quits. Every time we would turn it the inside would turn and the pliers were just mutilating the plastic nut and instead of the octagon shape we now have more of a round shape but this Mom doesn't like leaving things unfinished. Hopefully I can cut this nut off quickly and be done with this "small" project as soon as possible because sitting up underneath my boys' toilet is absolutely horrifying!
Diana Kohne If both the lock nut and water supply nut are off you should be able to wiggle it out? Is it brass or plastic? Send me a picture to info@robertsessaplumbing.com.
I have this exact problem right now I bought a new fill valve today spent 3 hours and got a badly bruised hand trying to remove that nut. I got it right to the base of the threads but won't pop off so tomorrow I'll borrow some wrenches and see if I can get it! will let ya know if this works thanks!
so you showed the nut to connect the supply line... how about the white plastic nut that is right up against the bottom of the tank with zero shank therfore nothing to hold on to with the wrench....
the issue is the shank is so short there is nothing for the wrench to hold on and hold the inside doesn't change it. (think due to iron and other mineral deposits, its frozen in place) time to call someone with more skills than I as I would prefer to not crack the tank.
The plastic nuts are horrable & the sticking does happen usualy when someone cross threaded it going in. In fact the plastic nuts are so weak n sensitive that if you cross thread it once, you might not even get a seal & it may not go in or out. So if someone did it going in than yeah it would be stuck coming out. I've had to rethread a couple for sinks a few times. I hate the cheap plastic fittings they are solely to make more money getting people to replace them while making them for as cheap as they can, in my opinion. Its funny though the world is supposedly running out of stuff & dying yet they make everything out of the product they say is killing it Interesting isn't it?
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I love you Bob. Have changed many floater systems in a toilet. That darn plastic lock to the main line locked. The lock wrench worked like a charm!! A 67-year-old female vet who struggled for an hour on a Sunday afternoon and you saved my day!!
Excellent stuff! Love it!!! 67, you're a puppy dog👍
Hello Bob. Thank you so much for saying you can cut the plastic nut to remove it. I went through two hand saw skinny blades that broke on this nut. That is after trying to turn the darn nut for about an hour which was twisting the water supply line every time I turned the wrench and also moving the fill valve at the same time inside the tank. I finally went and got my reciprocating saw and went to town on that darn nut. It came apart in about four pieces. That plastic is tough. I love my reciprocating saw! In all of my days and Bob I've had a lot of days in my 63 years, this is the first time I have ever had this problem. I want to give a shout out to you Bob for being honest, hardworking, and a caring person. You saved me having to call a NEW plumber, because the last one I called out just to turn the pilot light on the water heater on and hook up a water line to my frig charged me over $350.00. Kudos to you Bob. Great name by the way. My dad was Bob.
Thank you for this video. The frozen nut was the most miserable problem (in what originally seemed like an easy repair job) that I've encountered yet. Finally got it loosened by sawing and prying at the cut as demonstrated in your video. It's such a relief.
Thanks for recommending using two pliers, one to hold the pump and the other to hold the nut. Did the trick!
No joke Mr. Bob, you saved my mother from a break-down and what would've been 100's in a simple repair...on Mothers' Day weekend! The wrench-stop did the trick. Thank you!
Happy Mothers Day🌹
Omg thank you so much! I’ve been trying for an hour to install the Neo 120 bidet but the water fill valve is NOT unscrewing, my fingers hurt so bad from trying to unscrew it. It feels like it’s made of concrete or something but bc of you now I know it may be white metal fused onto the thing. And thanks for the tip about not forcing it, I’ll have to remind the plumber of this to prevent from cracking the toilet. Thanks
I too am here because I am trying to install a bidet and boy oh boy ….
Same here. Easy 15 minute install they said... 💩
Literally exactly what I'm going through right now having a whole ass breakdown smh. At least I know I'm not the only person going through this
I am having the same problem...
Same here, trying to unscrew it for the same reason. It’s stuck and I don’t have the right tools.
OMG you saved my life! Struggled with a stuck lock nut for an hour and then found your video. Thank you!
you're very welcome Suzanne! Thanks for checking out my videos, regards. Bob
Thanks! I worked on this for three nights without the frozen nut coming off. i was determine to not call a plumber. I watched this video and went to work. It came off within one minute!
Glad it helped! Well done!
This video saved my life, there is no way I would have tried a hacksaw by myself. I went at this thing for a solid hour, almost gave up and just kept coming back to this video and pay attention to the small details. The reason I didn't succeed in the first place is that I didn't cut close enough to the edge, and so instead I ended up butchering the valve. For those who are trying, make sure you're cutting all the way up and see a crack in the nut. Then you can play around with a screwdriver and it should do the trick. Be patient!
Bob, I think people are having problems with plastic nuts on the bottom of toilets because they aren't taking into consideration the change of perspective, with it being upside down, in that position rigthy is loosey, and lefty is tightey.
Absolutely agree!
Oh my god that's exactly what I did wrong
Mark Novaky Was I really making this simple mistake? 🤦🏾♂️ Thanks for the info.
🤦♀️ can't believe I did this
This comment changed my life!!!! Thank you!!!
I ended up sawing off the nut that was sitting flat against the bottom of the tank because it was seemingly melted on or something. It was inconceivably difficult to get off. My success was found with a combination of sawing through it and hammering a flathead screwdriver to pry it off once it was cut. Thank you Bob, and fellow comments for the help.
I had an immoveable plastic nut and this video save the day . . . and my bowl! Thank you, Bob!
Thank you Bob!! We had a frozen nut and were about to have a breakdown. We were able to cut it with a jewelers saw. Phew!!!
Hi Bob, just finished watching your videos. I've learned more from your videos than hundreds of episodes of this old house, ed the plumber, etc.
I truly love them all. Thanks again for sharing. Again, you're one awesome teacher.
Rex, I so appreciate the kind words and am glad you're enjoying the videos. I'm currently filming new content and am looking forward to getting them up and live. If you have any special requests, send them to me at info@bobsplumbingvideos.com. HAPPY PLUMBING!
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Bob's Father: "ya crack the tank I crack ya head"
I honestly did not think I was going to find the answer to this problem I use the wrenches super grip gloves wrench on the inside outside wood Hammer nothing could get that off I watched 200 videos and this is the only one that explains on how to get that off thank you so much if I run into you on the streets I will gladly buy you a beer!
Thank you, my friend! As a kid, I watched my Father and his employees do this all the time and it took me a while before I got the hang of it. Glad to help, thanks for checking out the video. Bob.
Yeah! Cheers boys!
Fortunately, I was able to loosen the "hand tightened" nut enough to fit a small hacksaw between it and the tank. Five minutes later...sawed right through it. Yay! So grateful to see your video and fix it myself. :-)
Thank you for checking out my video, glad to be of assistance! Regards, Bob.
I was about to give up. Keeping the wrench inside was a game changer in unscrewing this. Thank you!
You are welcome!
Hello Bob,
How do you remove the nut that's sitting flat against the bottom of the tank in your video? I'm having issues with that. The channel lock i'm using keeps slipping. The fill valve won't move unless that's loosened correct?
***** If you don't have a small wrench to place down against the base of the fill valve as shown in the video, I would just cut-off the threads of the fill valve flush with the lock-nut, then using a hacksaw blade or mini hacksaw cut straight down (or in this case up) the center of the nut and the male threads of the fill valve until you hit the porcelain of the tank. Then using a flat blade screw driver, split the lock-nut in half
Thanks for the video and comments. Wow! That plastic nut was incredibly difficult and time-consuming to remove. I didn't have those tools, just an adjustable wrench and a pliers, so I kept at it. To start with, the nut was way over-tightened. Every piece of plumbing equipment I've ever dealt with has been overtightened. How I wish plumbers would hand-tighten things instead of wrench-tightening (which I witnessed one doing before I could stop him). I've always hand-tightened and never had a problem with anything I've hand-tightened for decades. Even after getting it loosened, it took forever to get it down the thread, as it only moved with great effort and it was difficult to get at. It was not a well designed nut and thread. Luckily, what I replaced it with is vastly better designed and easier to use. It seems like toilet apparatuses are finally being designed pretty decently.
BobsPlumbingVideos huh?
the lock nut i can’t remove- not the nut attached to the water line- the one FLUSH against the porcelain
Laura Stuffl
I second the last posters thought-w/o ur help I would have gone from a problem that was over my pay grade to resolve to one of trying to use brute force which I’m pretty sure would have cost me a replacement toilet😁 From all of us DIY minded folks out here I speak for all when I say thank you for being generous with your skills and experience
Thank you! Much appreciated. Bob
I just watched ur video what do u do if someone had those lock nuts flipped and both won't come off
Currently sitting here with a blister as ive been having this same issue while setting up my Tushy bidet. The toilet is very close to the sink so my adjustable wrenches were wayyy too long. I was just going to buy smaller ones like what you have but i will also grab replacement pieces in case i have to use your saw off method. Thank you for the video!
Thanks! I am having the exact same problem with plastic on plastic.
Me too
Thank you so much. Mine was completely frozen and I didn’t have a lot of room, but I ended up being able to cut mine off thanks to you. This might now be the video I watched, it might be a different one, but cutting it off was not easy cuz of lack of room, but it worked. Thanks to you I was able to install the new one in 5 mins after I cut the old one off. You’re awesome!! Thank you!!
Glad it helped! You're welcome, thanks for checking out the video.
Hi Bob. I just wanted to express my appreciation for your RUclips videos… I am a single mother of two and a new home owner. I recieved a $400 water bill this month! I can’t tell you how much stress it's been trying to figure out how on Earth I was going to pay the water bill plus fix the plumbing… I determined that a worn out toilet tank kit was the issue and decided to try to switch it out myself. Found myself with even bigger problems when I got the plastic washer on the bottom of the tank stuck about half way from being off. Spent a couple hours trying to remove it as well as calling around getting quotes from plumbers… all were upwards of 3 or $400. Came across your video on RUclips (removal of plastic washer with hacksaw) and followed all of your instructions. New kit is in and toilet tank is now draining and filling perfectly with no leaks. I can’t tell you how thankful I am! Keep up the good work!!
Thank you Chrissy! That's what these videos are designed to do, happy to be of assistance. Regards, Bob.
Wow Chrissy! I admire your persistence in getting this done. I would've given up. In fact I'm having this problem with the connector nuts not budging. I'm taking a break and will try Bobs method later. Thanks for the inspiration, it feels good to get it done even without these obstacles!
Thank you so much for the video!!! I did your method with the pipe wrench and it allowed me to install a new bidet independently. Thanks again!!
Excellent! Glad it helped!
stopped at my dads this morning and he was trying to replace his valve at 80 years old. so i took over and this was the problem. it was incredibly miserable trying to get that f*cking nut off so i seen your video while i was there on my phone and it worked like a charm. we had a good laugh after but oh man was i sweating trying to get that thing off. doesnt help there's about 8 inches of clearance between the toilet and the sink counter. good times. thank you.
Thank You, thanks for checking out the video! Happy New Year!!
May be helpful & thanks! I couldn't disengage plastic locknut with adjustable wrench. I'll probably now try cutting, as you have shown. Truly appreciate it.
I used the lock wrench method but still no luck. I'm in an apartment so I'm trying to try all else before cutting the lock nut off (I'm installing a bidet). I read online that using a hair dryer to heat the plastic might help. Is there anything I should be aware of before trying this - warping the plastic too much, etc.?
You could try it, I would say a medium heat setting and see how it goes. If that fails, get out the hack saw.
Hey Bob thanks so much man you genuinely helped me such a simple solution that I would never think of. Saved me hours of head ache
I can't get the shut off valve nut to back off from the 1/2" water pipe. What if I heat it with a propane torch. Will that do the trick?
It could, proceed with caution! Working with a torch in a closed in area can get tricky and dangerous.
Would a blow dryer be enough to loosen the plastic nut through expansion?
I've never tried it?
@BobsPlumbingVideos Well, there's something I might want to try when I have some time.
Here I am 6yrs later and dealing with this issue today. And with one of those troublesome plastic ones. I swear it's like some crazy adhesive was used when it was tightened. 😤😤😤
What if it sounds like the toilet fill apparatus (the things at 2:24) sound like they are unhappy/cracking? I cannot get the connector/nut/valve off to save my life.
You're going to have to cut it off! Crackling NO GOOD! Get a hacksaw or just the blade and cut off the threaded portion of the shank flush with the locknut. Then with the saw or blade alone cut right up the center of the locknut until you hit the bottom of the tank. Take a thin screwdriver and split the nut in half. Not as easy as it sounds, but it'll prevent you from cracking the tank.
This is my 2nd nut that is frozen on. 1st one was a toilet from 1980ish. The 2nd one is much older. Not sure if was replaced at some point or not. Maybe was threaded wrong because both are in such tight quarters or is actually the composite you are speaking of. So frustrating! It shouldn't be this hard to replace a toilet. But it is. This has been the hardest part for me.
It can be very frustrating, no doubt!
Thank you so much for taking your time to do that this for free. I'm sure if we calculated by the hour it would be worth a fortune haha
Glad to be of assistance! Thanks for watching, regards. Bob
Can you please show how to take off the nut above near the tank? You left that on and I’m struggling with it. 😅
I like this video. I am actually having trouble getting the lock nut on the fill valve that is flush to the tank. I am actually trying to replace the fill valve and the lock nut is not turning. What can I do to get it off?
If you're changing out the fill valve. Remove the water supply, cut-off the threads of the fill valve flush with the locknut. With a hacksaw blade or oscillating tool placed in the center of the locknut, cut straight up towards the tank stopping just short of hitting it. with a screwdriver place it in the cut of the locknut and twist, the nut should break in two pieces.
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thanks for the information... I will let you know how my adventure goes
@@BobsPlumbingVideos OMG! I did it exactly as you said and it worked. I ran into a little rookie difficulties but I remained patient and it pushed through the problems. Most importantly.... I didn't crack the tank!!!!! 🙂. There is a problem with my replacement Full Value. The bottom part the water supply screws on to did not have a gasket on the inside. I think i am saying that correctly. Basically, I am stick my pointing finger into the bottom. As your can imagine I got sprayed with water when I turned it on. My work around for now is I took the gasket out of the old part, that stop the water leak for now. Is it it really as gasket and can I purchase another to go into that bottom the water supply connects too
JJB Tech That technique works all the time.
Thanks so much! We had plastic nuts that weren't budging. The wrench trick did the trick!
What do you do if you need to cut a nut in a tight corner. Can't get a saw on the nut in any effective way.
I'll use a hacksaw blade alone or Lennox mini saw to get the job done. I'll even use a multi-tool if I can fit it in the space. In the good old days I wrapped a rag around one end of the hacksaw blade to get a good grip and just hack away. Not pleasant, but it got the job done.
The plier in the tank on the valve was a lifesaver, couldn't get my plastic nut off for the life of me due to the valve turning. One plier in the bowl, and one on the nut got it right off.
Exactly the info I needed! thank you for your time and efforts!
My pleasure, Glad it was helpful!
No, my problem is the one above the one you sawed. It's practically cemented to the tank and the corner the toilet is in makes it horrendous to maneuver and achieve any kind of gainful orientation w my arms OR slip tools into place/move them when I get them into place. I have mainly tools that are essentials, but few that are super specific to a niche purpose.
Hey, should I try .... working the OTHER end... INSIDE the tank? ... Maybe that would create some wiggle below?
Hey did you ever figured it out ? I got the bottom off perfectly fine but the top just won’t Come off
Thanks for this video! Didn’t have to get my head cracked thanks to you!
What do I do if the top nut cracked in half and the top part is still stuck on?
This video just saved me $200! Thank you!!!
Very Cool😎. Regards,Bob.
Say can I just cut the fill valve from the top? I'm replacing it anyway. The toilet is in a corner and I can't see. Or can I pry the washer that is squeezed in-between the valve and the inside of the tank so there is give to fit the saw to cut across underneath?
If you can fit a saw in there, go for it!
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thanx for a reply! I have a small hacksaw it should fit. I just needed to know it wasn't a terrible idea. This toilet has been defeating me for 4 days now!
@@BobsPlumbingVideos I did it Bob! I beat the valve! Started thinking it was so tight on the bottom why not just unscrew it from the top. I took a firm 2 hand grip on the valve and was able to unscrew it! I can sleep now! Thanx for your help!
my bottom white nut (the part you cut off in this video) appears to be made out of some kind of soft ceramic material that is soft enough that any clamping just shaves away at the nut's material but having a hard time finding something that will cut through it. Any suggestions?
take some photos and send to info@robertsessaplumbing.com.
Took my toilet apart to fish an object out, put it back together and then this happened. Going to try and cut through it tomorrow like you said. Hope it works.
I have same setup and I am trying to install spray bidet but the the hose wont disconnect after I loosen the white plastic nut. Any ideas?
If the nut is removed, and it's a standard braided supply, perhaps the washer swelled up and is stuck inside the fill valve. Have you tried giving it a good yank?
I removed the water supply fill valve nut but CANNOT get the locknut off. it will not turn. should it be cut off and will the old fill valve come out?
WHAT IF ALL YOUR SCREWS ARE FROZE UP, I ALREADY CUT THE FIRST NUT OFF WITH THE HOSE, NOW I CANT GET THAT OTHER SCREW STUCK OFF. SHOULD I SAW IT OFF TO, TRYING TO CHANGE EVERYTHING HOSE, INSIDES TOO,.
Well, unfortunately mine is not plastic and it is stuck. Any idea how to fix that?
This should help - ruclips.net/video/L61Oevj8PF4/видео.html
My issue isn’t the nut that you were loosening it’s the other nut right above it . I cannot get it off , it’s stuck . Do you have a video for that?
If it won't budge using the technique with the small pipe wrench holding back inside the toilet tank. You'll have to cut off the threaded portion of the fill valve flush with the nut you're trying to remove. Take a hacksaw blade or mini hacksaw slice straight up thru the middle of the nut until you hit the bottom of the tank. Then split the nut with a screwdriver blade.
@@BobsPlumbingVideos I will try that , thank you !!
@@BobsPlumbingVideos hey I just want to say thanks! It worked!
I need to buy ANOTHER Wrench?? This is so frustrating. I already have 3 wrenches. One is a plumbing wrench - but it doesn't fit inside the tank. And a splitting tool. My plan is to change the water supply line, angle stop, and all interior tank hardware.
Hi Bob, What do I do with a metal nut that's so corroded that it's stuck to the handle threading? I'm pretty sure it's a typical reverse thread because it looks like all the other tanks with this.
Thanks for any help you can give me!
I don't know if your problem is the same as mine, but I scrubbed the nut under the toilet with a wire brush and WD-40. Then I clipped a vice grips to the fill valve base inside the toilet. Once those two steps were done, I was able to unscrew the screw under the toilet for the fill valve attachment without any further trouble.
I'll have to post a video on this, thanks for asking. Basically, I'll use a mini hacksaw with a very fine blade and just cut thru the nut. I'll do it on one side of the threads, then the other and then pry off the remaining pieces with a fine blade screwdriver. Proceed with caution, you're dealing with china! Hope that helps. Regards, Bob.
@@sheltie123Not sure if you'll see this 6 years later, but your tip just saved the day for me. Thanks!
On one of the toilets here, I have that hexagonal white plastic bolt at the top but it doesn't have that thicker thing underneath it (the thing you sliced into--supply valve I think?). It's just the black plastic from the fill value with a white plastic bolt at the top attached to the tank..so i can't get it off to remove the device. How do you remedy this?
To help you out send me a couple of photos to info@bobsplumbingvideos.com. I'll take a look!
Bob, Adam's problem sounds like the same as mine. I can't budge the mounting nut (plastic) on the bottom of tank. I'm worried about using too much force to get it off and cracking the tank. The mounting nut is flush against the bottom of the tank. I wouldn't think it would fuse like this. I'm replacing the original TOTO Gmax 528 fill valve with a Korky Quitefill replacement. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Scott send me a digital photo or two. info@bobsplumbingvideos.com.
Adam Axelrod what was the solution? I have the same issue
Actually, I made a mistake in my question. How do you replace the water supply nut that was cut?
You mean the bottom nut? You would have to remove the existing brass ferrule by cutting it off with a fine blade or use a ferrule puller tool. Then purchase a new nut and ferrule and you should be good to go!
Thank you for this, was very frustrated until I saw this!
I have the same exact situation except it is metal. Tried using pliers but the insides were moving. Metal t adapter with plastic top
I was trying to remove that & it's not coming off, but I also do not know a whole lot of what I'm doing so I guess I will have no choice but to stop.
I did not think it would take that much work to unscrew that part & get it off, however no matter how many times I turn to the left nothing happening but it just keeps spinning. So I assume it's stuck on there unless I cut it off.
🤷
I've had to cut off many that just would not come off. Slow and steady, you do not want to crack the tank.
I’m struggling with the locknut under the tank. Never had the issue addressed here. Gotta keep searching. Definitely can’t do it with my hand and wrenches won’t fit because the clearance is too tight. Kind of surprised the valve nut was the problem for everyone.
Update: lol - your next video addresses the locknut.
Maybe this will help - ruclips.net/video/L61Oevj8PF4/видео.html
thank you so much I could not remove the plastic nut as there is so little room, this way is a good alternative...I was considering calling the plumber but now will give it another try,,Amelie
Thanks man, I had to cut mine off. The copper part was all messed up too so I replaced the hose to the wall. The hose was $8 at Ace and came ready to go with the washers and nuts needed to attach to the wall and the toilet.
+jaardesign You're Welcome!
I'm trying to replace the entire fill valve & it is stuck onside the tank. How do i get it out?
Once the lock nut is removed, it's a matter of wiggling / maneuvering it up and out of the tank.
@BobsPlumbingVideos I did finally get it out & installed the new one, but then as soon as the tank started filling, the H2O was leaking out of the brand new flapper that I installed!@#$%
My problem is that the nut came off, but the top bit is is not wanting to come out. The "nut" right up against the toilet. Look at the video at :50 and it will show you the nut, the threaded pipe going into the toilet. That won't budge, so far. Suggestions?
You'll have to replace the fill valve with this method but get a hacksaw, mini hacksaw and cut off all the threads, remove the supply tube. with a mini hacksaw or hacksaw blade cut straight up thru the center of the shank towards the toilet tank until you hit it. get a thin blade screwdriver and split the nut in two. Should pop off !
Thank you for your videos! I abhor plumbing fixes, they always seem to go wrong for me. I was really just here looking for permission to cut the full valve off, because my entire fill valve is just spinning and I can't get a grip on it inside the tank to hold it in place while I unscrew the nut off the bottom. (I'm guessing mineral deposits from hard water is why the plastic can lock onto plastic so easily, by the way.)
Thank you, you want to also check this one out..ruclips.net/video/L61Oevj8PF4/видео.html
I'm pretty sure that the person who wrote you about the nut being stuck wasn't referring to the water supply nut, but rather to the nut _above it,_ that secures the fill valve stalk to the bottom of the tank. I just spent an hour wrestling with that very issue, with a plastic nut and plastic stalk that had seemingly fused together. Because there wasn't enough space to the side of the tank to get much of a purchase with any kind of a gripper (and I have pretty much every wrench and pliers known to man), I tried sawing the stalk off, from the outside/bottom of the tank, using a hacksaw blade. As it happened, when I got about 1/4 the way through it, I tried some slip-joint pliers again and I was _just_ able to get the nut to unscrew. If there's a trick to that, I'd like to know it.
If the lock nut won't move, I will cut off all the threads of the fill valve flush to the lock nut after removing the water supply. Then with a hacksaw blade cut straight up towards the toilet tank through the center of the fill valve until I hit the bottom of the tank. At that point I'll get a flathead screwdriver and split the nut in two. You will have to replace the fill valve with this method.
once u cut the nut you'll need to get a new toilet water supply line?
Correct!
Yeah I'm having this problem with plastic. Have wrenches but no saws
My plastic Loco nut is stock! Not the lower one though, the upper one butted against the toilet. I was thinking about taking my dremel to it.
A dremel tool would work with a cut off disc. You can also cut the threaded shank of the old fill valve flush with the locknut. Than with the dremel or hacksaw blade, cut dead center of the shank and locknut until you just touch the underside of the tank. You should than be able to split the nut in two.
What if the lock nut collar next to tank is stuck.?
Cut the threads of the fill valve flush with the locknut. Using a hacksaw blade or mini hacksaw cut straight up the center of the nut and threads until you hit the porcelain tank. Use a flat blade screwdriver and split the nut in half.
What about the plastic one above it. I cannot get it off to save my life! Help is appreciated!!!
ruclips.net/video/L61Oevj8PF4/видео.html
Whew! what a Nut to Crack! Thanks for Video I had to resort to Hack Saw Purchase to get that sucker off.. Dang!!!
Hi Bob, I have about a dozen globe valves in my basement. Even though I am a big fan of ball valves, instead of replacing them with ball valves, I think it's a lot easier just to replace the washer or insert graphite packing when they leak. However, I haven't found one good video on rebuilding a globe valve specifically (I did see one hose bib rebuilt by this old house recently though). Would you please consider doing a dissection on globe valves? Thanks!!
I absolutely will! Thanks for suggesting it, I'm always looking for new content my subscribers want. Feel free to ask anytime! Regards, Bob.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!
You are so welcome!
I realize this is an old thread, just a single mom on a budget, but I'm hoping! I'm just learning at this and have tried to study up since my fluidmaster valve went bad. Everything was going great until time to loosen the water supply. It has the identical setup as shown in the video, plastic nut on bottom meeting plastic nut on top, so it won't let go of the flush valve. I'm at my wits end, I've tried everything trying to break loose of the bottom nut (the top one, flush with the tank broke free and is screwed down as far as it can go, meeting the bottom nut, but not far enough to release the flush valve). I don't have a hack saw, so I was thinking I might could use a kitchen knife to break through the bottom plastic nut?? Oh dear, I hope I make sense. Thank you so much for your informative, selfless video in giving information, God bless!
You’re going to need a hacksaw or hacksaw blade to cut through the plastic. A knife will not cut it (pardon the pun).
You can cut it as shown in the video and pop it open with a screwdriver. If you accidentally cut thru the threads on the fluid master valve, you’ll have to replace it.
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thank you So Much for getting back with me so quick!! You, Sir, Are Amazing! Will try the hack saw in the morning and see if I can do this....Thank You again from the bottom of my heart!!
@@BobsPlumbingVideosIt worked!! I sawzalled through the top and bottom valves, installed a new line (line was around 6.00) everything's up and running, thank you so much for this wonderful, useful information...new subscriber too!!! 😀
Laura's Musings I’m honored, thank you. Regards, Bob.
You are a life-saver!! Got it done.
Excellent Sherry! Glad to be of assistance. Regards, Bob.
What about The Stuck Fill valves on Sinks?????
Fill valve on sinks?
How do you then replace the fill valve nut?
If you're installing a new fill valve, a new nut is supplied with the new valve. Otherwise, they're readily available from the big box stores or plumbing supply house.
Thank you so much, Bob! Your response time to my question is exceptional!!! Many thanks again!
The fill valve in my tank won’t come out! I’ve got the locknut off. I’m stuck.
Tanke a couple of pictures and send them , I'll take a look. info@robertsessaplumbing.com.
Thank you so much. Due to the angle I couldn't get my saw in there, but my Dremel worked great.
You're very welcome. thanks so much for checking out the video!. Bob.
Was trying to install a bidet unit in an extremely tight and close quarters area (bidet is less than an inch from the cabinet sink!). Got to the part of removing the valve and can’t do it bc the fill mechanism is turning. I’m aborting this mission and uninstalling bidet as I am already hearing the “rumblings” from my elderly mother for whom I’m installing this for!! Abort! Abort! No good deed goes unpunished. Thanks for the warning on cracking the tank.
Sounds Like a good move! Best...Bob!
Thanks Bob This really helped
Thank you. Commenting to let you know this happened to me. Smh... plastic is the worst thing to ever be invented. 😅
Hi Bob! I hope you still monitor these comments. I’ve been trying to get the plastic nut unscrewed from the bottom of the back of my toilet for about an hour. The problem is that there is little to know space behind the toilet to unscrew it. I can only fit my hand and it only budges a little bit after a lot of effort including after high heat with a hair dryer. Wrenches and hacksaws would not fit back there. Any suggestions? Thank you!
With a tool (handle) to hold a hack saw blade or a hacksaw blade alone. Cut off the threaded portion of the fill valve flush with the nut you’re trying to remove.
Then cut straight up through the center of the nut until you come in contact with the tank. Split the nut in two with a thin blade screwdriver.
Good Luck!
Bob
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thank you for the reply!
Omg! Thank you soooo much! I'm a stay at home mom that doesn't like waiting for the hubby to finally get around to getting things done around the house so I tried installing a bidet on my boys' bathroom today and everything was going great until I got to that stupid plastic nut that would not budge! I swear I think someone super glued this dang thing in! 😡😡😡 I'm going to try cutting it off tomorrow morning. My 15 yr old son and I worked on trying to get that nut off for at least an hour before finally calling it quits. Every time we would turn it the inside would turn and the pliers were just mutilating the plastic nut and instead of the octagon shape we now have more of a round shape but this Mom doesn't like leaving things unfinished. Hopefully I can cut this nut off quickly and be done with this "small" project as soon as possible because sitting up underneath my boys' toilet is absolutely horrifying!
LOL! Yea it's not always a pleasant task! Good Luck! Regards, Bob.
Excellent Vid!
Thank you, Regards, Bob.
I've got the nut off, but the fill valve won't come out.
Diana Kohne If both the lock nut and water supply nut are off you should be able to wiggle it out? Is it brass or plastic? Send me a picture to info@robertsessaplumbing.com.
Thanks Bob... very helpful!!
You're welcome, thanks for checking out the channel!
I've been struggling with this F 'ing frozen nut all day. Trying to cut it now. Wish me luck.
Check this one out as well. ruclips.net/video/L61Oevj8PF4/видео.html
THANK YOU!
You're welcome!
Not me watching this after failing to install a bidet
I have this exact problem right now I bought a new fill valve today spent 3 hours and got a badly bruised hand trying to remove that nut. I got it right to the base of the threads but won't pop off so tomorrow I'll borrow some wrenches and see if I can get it! will let ya know if this works thanks!
just decided to give it one more try before bed and I got it thanks for the video!
Your welcome, hope my video helped you out! Regards,Bob.
Saved my day! Thank you!
+The Wanderer Cool! and thanks for watching! Love that name "The Wanderer" Very Cool!!!
so you showed the nut to connect the supply line... how about the white plastic nut that is right up against the bottom of the tank with zero shank therfore nothing to hold on to with the wrench....
Watch the video again, you hold back from the inside of the tank.
the issue is the shank is so short there is nothing for the wrench to hold on and hold the inside doesn't change it. (think due to iron and other mineral deposits, its frozen in place) time to call someone with more skills than I as I would prefer to not crack the tank.
seems I have a combination.. brass nut on a plastic thread...
I've seen that before!
The plastic nuts are horrable & the sticking does happen usualy when someone cross threaded it going in. In fact the plastic nuts are so weak n sensitive that if you cross thread it once, you might not even get a seal & it may not go in or out. So if someone did it going in than yeah it would be stuck coming out. I've had to rethread a couple for sinks a few times. I hate the cheap plastic fittings they are solely to make more money getting people to replace them while making them for as cheap as they can, in my opinion. Its funny though the world is supposedly running out of stuff & dying yet they make everything out of the product they say is killing it Interesting isn't it?
I carry brass lock nuts and metal escutcheons and replace all the plastic components, thank for checking out the video!
Just what I thought- thanks!!!
You're welcome!
Lifesaver, thank you!