All you really need to fix your fill valve is a part like this. www.homedepot.com/p/Fluidmaster-Universal-Replacement-Fill-Valve-Cap-for-Fluidmaster-400A-385/203545692?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-100580550-_-203545692-_-N Or just the rubber part which is" Fluidmaster 242"
I have the American Standard version of this . It's about 5 years old. I just took the valve system apart, cleaned all of the gaskets (there are several) and put some light grease on them and it seems to work fine now.. The exact replacement is like $26 here
TO AVOID A HUGE MESS... Use a little cup to scoop out the excess water from the back of the tank and then use a sponge or rag to soak up the little bit of water remaining at the bottom before unscrewing and pulling out the Fill Valve.
All you need to do is replace the top part of the fill valve. You don't have to remove the bottom part where it attaches to the tank, and all that mess. Takes about a minute. There's a little plastic retainer ring on the shaft of the valve that locks the valve to the shaft. Pull that ring up and pull the top part off. Do the same on the replacement valve. Then just put the new top part on, and re-seat the retainer ring.
Nahh Not when the fill valve cracks like this one later did and it whistles. Then the whole thing is shot But yes when the rubber hardens it can cause issues Its like $1 part
Put your thumb underneath the tank and use it to push the loosened valve UP. Replace the valve with the new one and use it to push your thumb down. You don't have to even use a drain pan, just a rag. (you are covering the hole with your thumb) That's what the pro's do. Or, there's stuff (LiquiLock) that turns the water to Jello (and then when you add more water, turns back to water) you can use.
I have this exact toilet (it’s even in a really tight space just like the one in the video). I was looking to see how to remove the plastic nut from the water line because mine is stuck. When I try to move the nut/bolt from under the toilet it moves the entire Flushmaster 400 part. I was hoping to see what it looks like where the bottom of the flushmaster connects with the water line. If I knew how exactly they connect it might help me disconnect them. This type of toilet is in most of the bathrooms in my neighborhood of single family homes (not condos) that was built from 1968-72. I’m thinking they were probably popular in moderately priced new constructions during that time.
@@GhettoWagon I finally got it off, but I had to destroy the flush master part. I’m sure that you are right that it wouldn’t normally be on that tight, but it wasn’t connected properly, and it was completely stuck.
Ya. Think I never got to romp one of those. Probably none are left they had the cool 20 inch wheels too, well some of them. They were super light wheels too one thing good about GM maybe the only thing left is that they built/ build a strong light weight alloy wheel. other brands. even Toyota? Weighed a TON! Toyota makes their wheels out of lead. Horrible weight. Ya in condo land all these shady people were in the pool maybe they are walking in again from the street, They think this place is a theme park. Strangers walk in use the pool then leave, and some old timers banked down the place from probably setting a BBQ on fire in condo land. One day I want to see a massive fire at the pools BBQ and point and laugh like Nelson on the Simpsons.
www.homedepot.com/p/Fluidmaster-PerforMAX-Max-Performance-Toilet-Fill-Valve-400AH-HD/300755534 MAX! When this piece of crap breaks again Ill get that one.
Stubborn "Ghost Fill" can occur when your water system becomes OVER-Pressure due to being on "city water" and having an expansion tank mounted near the hot water heater that has failed by becoming water-logged. Symptoms, laying in bed at 4am and no one has used the toilet or any faucet in HOURS. At random times, the hot water heater goes ON. When HWH turns on, water heats and EXPANDS, increasing pressure. Normally, extra water will flow into the expansion tank. If tank becomes "flooded, water-logged, clogged with sediment," your sealed water system has NO WHERE for extra water to go. Weak point in your entire house is the toilet fill valve. This weak valve is actually where extra pressure vents!
Yep, fixed it and I don’t care. Me neither. Great video, doing this tomorrow. Just matter of fact stuff no excessive explanations, trying to prove they know something. Even enjoyed expletive, deletives…… and shit. (John B) 😂🤣
All you really need to fix your fill valve is a part like this. www.homedepot.com/p/Fluidmaster-Universal-Replacement-Fill-Valve-Cap-for-Fluidmaster-400A-385/203545692?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-100580550-_-203545692-_-N Or just the rubber part which is" Fluidmaster 242"
I have the American Standard version of this . It's about 5 years old. I just took the valve system apart, cleaned all of the gaskets (there are several) and put some light grease on them and it seems to work fine now.. The exact replacement is like $26 here
TO AVOID A HUGE MESS... Use a little cup to scoop out the excess water from the back of the tank and then use a sponge or rag to soak up the little bit of water remaining at the bottom before unscrewing and pulling out the Fill Valve.
Ahh. Better off just using a funnel and a hose
@@temporaldoom They all do. So they fill up faster for the next flush
Why would you replace the fill valve if it was ghost flushing
It was cracked
All you need to do is replace the top part of the fill valve. You don't have to remove the bottom part where it attaches to the tank, and all that mess. Takes about a minute. There's a little plastic retainer ring on the shaft of the valve that locks the valve to the shaft. Pull that ring up and pull the top part off. Do the same on the replacement valve. Then just put the new top part on, and re-seat the retainer ring.
Nahh Not when the fill valve cracks like this one later did and it whistles. Then the whole thing is shot But yes when the rubber hardens it can cause issues Its like $1 part
Put your thumb underneath the tank and use it to push the loosened valve UP. Replace the valve with the new one and use it to push your thumb down. You don't have to even use a drain pan, just a rag. (you are covering the hole with your thumb) That's what the pro's do. Or, there's stuff (LiquiLock) that turns the water to Jello (and then when you add more water, turns back to water) you can use.
Until the rubber washer at shank gives in and starts leaking...
Thank you for posting this outstanding video as it was a huge help. God bless you.
Thanks for this video it really did help. Also thanks for the I don’t give a fuck attitude. I’m glad it’s not just me
Well that is not true because if I didn't care I would not of even fixed it.
...The "400 PERFORMANCE MAX" toilet tank fill valve. Okay. 😆
MAX!
Being prepared counts , wow
I have this exact toilet (it’s even in a really tight space just like the one in the video). I was looking to see how to remove the plastic nut from the water line because mine is stuck. When I try to move the nut/bolt from under the toilet it moves the entire Flushmaster 400 part. I was hoping to see what it looks like where the bottom of the flushmaster connects with the water line. If I knew how exactly they connect it might help me disconnect them. This type of toilet is in most of the bathrooms in my neighborhood of single family homes (not condos) that was built from 1968-72. I’m thinking they were probably popular in moderately priced new constructions during that time.
Hold the top of the fill valve then use some slip joint pliers like channel locks on the nut. Its not on that tight
@@GhettoWagon I finally got it off, but I had to destroy the flush master part. I’m sure that you are right that it wouldn’t normally be on that tight, but it wasn’t connected properly, and it was completely stuck.
okay the Vortex Max 6.0 valve! Have a good holiday weekend.
Ya. Think I never got to romp one of those. Probably none are left they had the cool 20 inch wheels too, well some of them. They were super light wheels too one thing good about GM maybe the only thing left is that they built/ build a strong light weight alloy wheel. other brands. even Toyota? Weighed a TON! Toyota makes their wheels out of lead. Horrible weight. Ya in condo land all these shady people were in the pool maybe they are walking in again from the street, They think this place is a theme park. Strangers walk in use the pool then leave, and some old timers banked down the place from probably setting a BBQ on fire in condo land. One day I want to see a massive fire at the pools BBQ and point and laugh like Nelson on the Simpsons.
www.homedepot.com/p/Fluidmaster-PerforMAX-Max-Performance-Toilet-Fill-Valve-400AH-HD/300755534 MAX! When this piece of crap breaks again Ill get that one.
Stubborn "Ghost Fill" can occur when your water system becomes OVER-Pressure due to being on "city water" and having an expansion tank mounted near the hot water heater that has failed by becoming water-logged. Symptoms, laying in bed at 4am and no one has used the toilet or any faucet in HOURS. At random times, the hot water heater goes ON. When HWH turns on, water heats and EXPANDS, increasing pressure. Normally, extra water will flow into the expansion tank. If tank becomes "flooded, water-logged, clogged with sediment," your sealed water system has NO WHERE for extra water to go. Weak point in your entire house is the toilet fill valve. This weak valve is actually where extra pressure vents!
yea it could but I dont have an expansion tank or high pressure
use wet/dry vacuum to remove excess water
Yea that would work
Thank you!
wet/dry vac would come in handy here.....
Not needed.
@@GhettoWagon then obviously you don’t have one….
@@RONALDB62 I have more than 5 of them. Most are trash found
I end up replacing mine about every 10 years. My water is terrible.
Ya figure it was about time. Water is real bad here probably better off with well water and the whole reverse osmosis system
Good Job
Yep, fixed it and I don’t care. Me neither. Great video, doing this tomorrow. Just matter of fact stuff no excessive explanations, trying to prove they know something. Even enjoyed expletive, deletives…… and shit. (John B) 😂🤣
Then this fill valve cracked a few years later
ROFLMAO