Thank you so much! I am giddy. I cannot believe I just replaced our whole system with this kit all because of your video! What a great feeling to do it by yourself. I tested it, saw a small leak, fixed it. It works beautifully. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
This is a good instructional video to a point. However, there is a HUGE step missing that conforms to the national plumbing code, and could be disastrous if not done properly. The overflow tube MUST be cut so that its height is at least one inch below the flush handle hole. Also, the water level in the full tank must stop at least 1/2 inch below the top of the overflow tube. If this step is not done correctly, and the float/valve does not turn off the water as it should, the water could leak out of the flush handle hole and flood the house. In that case you had better have some great homeowner's insurance. Another useful tip: NEVER put the bowl fill line down into the overflow tube, as this can create a siphoning effect causing water to continuously flow into the bowl and trigger ghost flushing. I am Just trying to be helpful, and prevent people from experiencing a disaster here, with some practical plumbing code advice.🙂
Thank you for the Best video Tim Jones. I tossed the instructions jut as you did. I, a single mother just repaired my toilet by installing the ALL-IN-ONE TOILET REPAIR KIT with a little help from my son. No more ghost flushes at 3 am in the morning. Can't wait to see the lower water bill.
Tim, I had to replace the guts of my friends toilet and I watched your video. I felt better about doing it because on the video it only took you 10 minutes so I figured I would try this myself. I was successful in replacing it all I am a pretty hand guy but I am not a plumber at all. I would recommend your video to anyone who is on the fence about doing it themselves. Thanks man
This helped me a lot. Thank you very much. Much better than the instructions that came with the kit. Ahhh homeownership, learning something new always it seems.
thanks Tim. im confident on doing this on my own. been over a month + landlord said hed get a replacement for some of the stuff that aint workin right. it keeps filling/flowing. he never did it so i was going to buy a kit only held back by fear but seeing ur vid gave me a heck of alot more confidence.
@TheRealTimJones You are right! I just adjusted it to the right length, and now it works perfect. Once again, thanks for all your help, and your videos are very helpful, even for beginners.
Going to give this a shot thanks to you. My home came with a Mansfield toilet which has a different flush valve. I want to gut the whole thing and hopefully I can convert it touse a flapper flush valve system.
@ddk80 Glad it helped! It's the chain....you just haven't found the right spot, yet. Keep playing with the length of the chain and you should get it. You should also have about three different holes on the handle where you can attach the chain. This could also make the difference.
It has to have some sort of float switch. The newer ones looks like a column with a larger top half. You can adjust it by twisting it up or down to control water level.
Kind of a stupid point, but you don't get any more leverage from longer screwdrivers. You get more leverage with screwdrivers with a wider handle. Great tutorial though! Thanks for posting!
Thanks Tim! This is a great video, and I installed the kit today. One issue I have is the flapper closes too quickly, resulting in an inadequate flush. I have adjusted the chain and still no luck. Do you have any suggestions on what might be causing this?
I have the same one that you started with, we're you able to find replacement parts for it? Or you couldn't find any parts so you just replaced the whole thing?
The toilet refills normally and cuts off normally and is quiet. I replaced the flapper valve a couple of days ago and it seems to seal properly. HOWEVER, a small flow from the rim holes continues to flow into the bowl. All in the tank seems properly installed/working. The only thing I question is that the refill tube (hose) sticks way down into the overflow tube (4-5 inches). Could this be causing a minute siphoning to the rim holes?
Thanks for posting this. I did this last week on both of our toilets and I've noticed two issues: my flap doesn't form a tight seal, so the toilet sometimes just runs (with toilet #1), and #2 toilet regularly lets out a little bit of water into the tank. Can you help me out?
Very helpful video. . Tho I agree with other people commenting. You need to include a saw and a very large wrench type tool at the beginning. Just a screwdriver and a small pliers is not enough.
You didn't say anything about 1) Having to buy a specal tool to get a large plastic nut off the bottom of the tank ($18 at Lowes!) or 2) adjusting the height of Flush valve and cutting down the height of the fill valve.
so i noticed u put the nut at the very bottom after setting the tank on the toilet. I think that is incorrect. the nut needs to be set in first so literally u can hold tank in your hand and fill it with water and it should not leak. then put the tank on the toilet and use wing nut to tie it down.
7:58 At this point you can see that the "Overflow Tube" is too tall. The tube should be cut short enough length, so that water will spill into it, instead of spilling onto the bathroom floor, in the event the fill valve malfunctions. My neighbor called me, and said, "What's wrong, water is dripping out around the flush handle?" Easy fix was to shut off water, and drain tank, then I used a soldering iron to "burn" some holes in the overflow tube, below the lowest level of any holes at top of tank, (ie. handle, and air vent at back of tank.) Also had to adjust float, so that tank would not attempt to overfill.
My toilet has three screws holding the tank to the base...but my kit and your kit only have two replacement screws. Any advice? Is it as easy as going to a hardware store and find a similar screw washer gasket, or do I need a knew tank?
You forgot to show us a step, the one where the bolts go on the tank first, and then the tank is placed on the toilet, and secured with the wing nuts. As a result, I kept trying to put the tank on the toilet with just the bolt and regular nut, and wondered why it leaked. Please correct this. I watch these vids because plumbing is not obvious to me, and I don't know what the hell I am doing. So I expect them to be thoroughly detailed.
Yeah, he missed some points. For me, he didn't mention that there are different gaskets (tank to toilet) and if you have a certain toilet, the gasket that comes with the repair kit will leak really bad. Once I got the right gasket, no leak. So that should be added, too.
I'm stuck at 3:08 - can't unscrew the "nut" (if you can call something that big a nut) without turning what's attached to it...I'm going to bed for now. Still I'm just proud to have finally got the tank off and the screws out.
I had that problem due to hard water and finally had to use a hacksaw to cut out the flush valve outlet nut (aka hex nut, spud nut, etc.) and the part it was screwed on to.
You only need to know three things to become a Plumber. 1. Poop don't run uphill. 2. Friday is payday. 3. The boss is a sombitch. Not bad for a Plumber, eh?
Just fixed our toilet! Thanks 😊 plumber just tried to charge me $500 for this. He said labor fees included but it was a difficult job because he had to take the bowl off lol 😆 😂 🤡
Thank you so much! I am giddy. I cannot believe I just replaced our whole system with this kit all because of your video! What a great feeling to do it by yourself. I tested it, saw a small leak, fixed it. It works beautifully. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Yes and you saved money in the process
@@brandiewilliams8707 I'm going to try this tomorrow hopefully I don't mess anything up
This is a good instructional video to a point. However, there is a HUGE step missing that conforms to the national plumbing code, and could be disastrous if not done properly. The overflow tube MUST be cut so that its height is at least one inch below the flush handle hole. Also, the water level in the full tank must stop at least 1/2 inch below the top of the overflow tube. If this step is not done correctly, and the float/valve does not turn off the water as it should, the water could leak out of the flush handle hole and flood the house. In that case you had better have some great homeowner's insurance. Another useful tip: NEVER put the bowl fill line down into the overflow tube, as this can create a siphoning effect causing water to continuously flow into the bowl and trigger ghost flushing. I am Just trying to be helpful, and prevent people from experiencing a disaster here, with some practical plumbing code advice.🙂
Thank you for the Best video Tim Jones. I tossed the instructions jut as you did.
I, a single mother just repaired my toilet by installing the ALL-IN-ONE TOILET REPAIR KIT with a little help from my son. No more ghost flushes at 3 am in the morning. Can't wait to see the lower water bill.
Tim,
I had to replace the guts of my friends toilet and I watched your video. I felt better about doing it because on the video it only took you 10 minutes so I figured I would try this myself. I was successful in replacing it all I am a pretty hand guy but I am not a plumber at all. I would recommend your video to anyone who is on the fence about doing it themselves. Thanks man
Thank you for posting this video. Watching this was a lot easier than reading the instructions!
This helped me a lot. Thank you very much. Much better than the instructions that came with the kit. Ahhh homeownership, learning something new always it seems.
thanks Tim. im confident on doing this on my own. been over a month + landlord said hed get a replacement for some of the stuff that aint workin right. it keeps filling/flowing. he never did it so i was going to buy a kit only held back by fear but seeing ur vid gave me a heck of alot more confidence.
@TheRealTimJones You are right! I just adjusted it to the right length, and now it works perfect. Once again, thanks for all your help, and your videos are very helpful, even for beginners.
Good video!!!!! I just replaced the toilet tank kit in one of the apartment in my complex. I am the maintenance guy. Your video is very good.
Looks like a great video, unfortunately I can't see most of what you did because the ad for your website is in the way.
K. Lmk
Thank you for saving my life tonight! We were struggling with the manual directions.
Thanks for making this video -- saved me so much hassle.
Going to give this a shot thanks to you. My home came with a Mansfield toilet which has a different flush valve. I want to gut the whole thing and hopefully I can convert it touse a flapper flush valve system.
@ddk80 Glad it helped! It's the chain....you just haven't found the right spot, yet. Keep playing with the length of the chain and you should get it. You should also have about three different holes on the handle where you can attach the chain. This could also make the difference.
Thank you so much for this video! I was able to fix my Mom's toilet while watching this and saved her calling a plumber!
Good quality product. Correct, fast transport service.
It has to have some sort of float switch. The newer ones looks like a column with a larger top half. You can adjust it by twisting it up or down to control water level.
Kind of a stupid point, but you don't get any more leverage from longer screwdrivers. You get more leverage with screwdrivers with a wider handle. Great tutorial though! Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the video. I especially like how you slid a little DMB in there! Cheers.
Do you have a video about replacing the beeswax seal on the floor underneath the toilet?
Thanks Tim! This is a great video, and I installed the kit today. One issue I have is the flapper closes too quickly, resulting in an inadequate flush. I have adjusted the chain and still no luck. Do you have any suggestions on what might be causing this?
I have the same one that you started with, we're you able to find replacement parts for it? Or you couldn't find any parts so you just replaced the whole thing?
The toilet refills normally and cuts off normally and is quiet. I replaced the flapper valve a couple of days ago and it seems to seal properly. HOWEVER, a small flow from the rim holes continues to flow into the bowl. All in the tank seems properly installed/working. The only thing I question is that the refill tube (hose) sticks way down into the overflow tube (4-5 inches). Could this be causing a minute siphoning to the rim holes?
Thank you for this video! It was a VERY successful project!
Thanks for posting this. I did this last week on both of our toilets and I've noticed two issues: my flap doesn't form a tight seal, so the toilet sometimes just runs (with toilet #1), and #2 toilet regularly lets out a little bit of water into the tank. Can you help me out?
You're the man! Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the video. You helped me decide how tight to tighten the nuts when I reattached the tank.
Great video! To the point without a bunch of useless information I don't need to know.
I found this very helpful.
Very helpful video. . Tho I agree with other people commenting. You need to include a saw and a very large wrench type tool at the beginning. Just a screwdriver and a small pliers is not enough.
You didn't say anything about 1) Having to buy a specal tool to get a large plastic nut off the bottom of the tank ($18 at Lowes!) or 2) adjusting the height of Flush valve and cutting down the height of the fill valve.
He showed you how to loosen it. You must not have noticed. He used the channel lock tool on pretty much everything
Thanks ill be doing this myself soon and this should help a lot
so i noticed u put the nut at the very bottom after setting the tank on the toilet. I think that is incorrect. the nut needs to be set in first so literally u can hold tank in your hand and fill it with water and it should not leak.
then put the tank on the toilet and use wing nut to tie it down.
ok I have this one and was working but not great and now stopped filling tank, any ideas why and should I just replace? thanks
7:58 At this point you can see that the "Overflow Tube" is too tall. The tube should be cut short enough length, so that water will spill into it, instead of spilling onto the bathroom floor, in the event the fill valve malfunctions. My neighbor called me, and said, "What's wrong, water is dripping out around the flush handle?" Easy fix was to shut off water, and drain tank, then I used a soldering iron to "burn" some holes in the overflow tube, below the lowest level of any holes at top of tank, (ie. handle, and air vent at back of tank.) Also had to adjust float, so that tank would not attempt to overfill.
My toilet has three screws holding the tank to the base...but my kit and your kit only have two replacement screws. Any advice? Is it as easy as going to a hardware store and find a similar screw washer gasket, or do I need a knew tank?
@CopelandChannel Thank you! This is exactly why I make the videos! Appreciate the comment.
Thanks Tim, you rock.
You forgot to show us a step, the one where the bolts go on the tank first, and then the tank is placed on the toilet, and secured with the wing nuts. As a result, I kept trying to put the tank on the toilet with just the bolt and regular nut, and wondered why it leaked. Please correct this. I watch these vids because plumbing is not obvious to me, and I don't know what the hell I am doing. So I expect them to be thoroughly detailed.
Yeah, he missed some points. For me, he didn't mention that there are different gaskets (tank to toilet) and if you have a certain toilet, the gasket that comes with the repair kit will leak really bad. Once I got the right gasket, no leak. So that should be added, too.
Thank you
Thank you!! This was extremely helpful!!
Thanks!
Great video. Thanks.
I'm stuck at 3:08 - can't unscrew the "nut" (if you can call something that big a nut) without turning what's attached to it...I'm going to bed for now.
Still I'm just proud to have finally got the tank off and the screws out.
I had that problem due to hard water and finally had to use a hacksaw to cut out the flush valve outlet nut (aka hex nut, spud nut, etc.) and the part it was screwed on to.
thanks Tim!
You only need to know three things to become a Plumber.
1. Poop don't run uphill.
2. Friday is payday.
3. The boss is a sombitch.
Not bad for a Plumber, eh?
Thank you I did it all by myself myself
like the "two step" segway music!
Watching this video made be 50 bucks from some elderly ladies house that needed help.
C.L level in relations to the pipe? Valve cap removal? Adjusting the fill valve? All these peoples toilets can be leaking... LOL
The thumbs down must be from plumbers.
Did my X-husband paint that bathroom?? LOL He forgot to paint behind the tank
Just fixed our toilet! Thanks 😊 plumber just tried to charge me $500 for this. He said labor fees included but it was a difficult job because he had to take the bowl off lol 😆 😂 🤡
@a9013 Thanks!
Instructions not specific enough for me. I have never done this before and the video was not showing detailed work that I was having trouble with
I can't even get the stupid water supply line off
Good idea to remove poo water first. Actually, remove all water is good idea
Can you come do mine for me ? Lol. Thanks
Toilet looks pretty gross. you should just buy a new one.
Great video, thanks