Use toilet shims-never wood in s bathroom or near water. Test level the bowl first so you know what issues you face. Attach the tank before setting the toilet do you can easily screw on the tank, level and tighten it. Change the shut off valve why the toilet is out. Use a quarter turn valve that’s all brass with no plastic guts-plumbing shop has them or Supply House online. I use a braided stainless steel hose to attach the water to the tank.
I just installed ours. One push on the lever releases 50% of the water - assume this is for light flush (#1). However, if you hold the lever down it drops the whole load of water - assume this is for #2.
Pain in the butt indeed ! That's when I stopped installing due to the "pain in the butt" tank, walked away, pet the dog, had lunch, and then watched this video. Misery loves company. I've encountered leaks with other toilets in the past, so wanted to do it right the first time. One comment to your tutorial ... my water supply shut-off valve is attached to a PVC pipe, so use a crescent wrench to screw or unscrew the supply line to the valve while holding the valve with a pair of pliers. The pliers will prevent the PVC pipe from breaking as you apply pressure with the crescent wrench to tighten or loosen the bolt. anyway thank you for sharing.
Excellent tips each job is unique to whatever your circumstances, we had copper pipes coming out of the wall into our shut off valves but every place can be different which means every job will be different good luck enjoy your new toilet and thanks for watching
Shouldn't the wax ring come with a black rubber circle? My old toilet has a black rubber circle in it. I think we need it. In your video the wax ring is also bigger for fitting on your toilet hole bc it is expected to have the black rubber circle in between.
Great video. I just realized that I only have about 11.5" from the floor screw to the wall. Do you think it will fit or should I return it for another style?
I don't think it's a good idea to caulk the toilet base. When it starts leaking in the future, you won't know until it's caused a lot of damage to your subfloor, framing, etc. if you really want to, you can caulk the front and the side that's visible, but always leave at least the back open
New subscriber here. I am looking to replace my elongated toilet that is not flushing. I have tried cleaning the jets to no avail and now I am looking to replace it with a new one. What makes the Koehler good as apposed to a cheaper $100 kind at Home Depot or Lowes? I am curious and am in no way an expert. Plumbing is something I can do but don’t prefer to do as a homeowner. Haha, no offense. Love that there are plumbers to do the hard work for us!
This toilet is probably the best one I’ve ever bought or use it flushes unbelievable it really is the best one I’ve ever had I’m very happy with it I actually bought three of them after buying the first one because it works so well and I put bidets on them which also are awesome good luck enjoy your toilet thanks for writing
Tom Leeman also you can if you don't want to deal wax and leaks under the bowl get the Fluidmaster wax free toilet gasket it's better no dangers of leaks and wax on hands
Use toilet shims-never wood in s bathroom or near water. Test level the bowl first so you know what issues you face. Attach the tank before setting the toilet do you can easily screw on the tank, level and tighten it. Change the shut off valve why the toilet is out. Use a quarter turn valve that’s all brass with no plastic guts-plumbing shop has them or Supply House online. I use a braided stainless steel hose to attach the water to the tank.
Sounds like you’ve done this a couple times. Thank you for all those tips and information. Appreciate it. Thanks for watching.
Couldn't figure out if the rubber washer was supposed to sit in between the tank and bowl or cushion the metal washer underneath. This helped, thanks
Glad I could help. Good luck on your install.
I just installed ours. One push on the lever releases 50% of the water - assume this is for light flush (#1). However, if you hold the lever down it drops the whole load of water - assume this is for #2.
Sounds right good luck on your install. Thanks for watching.
Pain in the butt indeed ! That's when I stopped installing due to the "pain in the butt" tank, walked away, pet the dog, had lunch, and then watched this video. Misery loves company. I've encountered leaks with other toilets in the past, so wanted to do it right the first time.
One comment to your tutorial ... my water supply shut-off valve is attached to a PVC pipe, so use a crescent wrench to screw or unscrew the supply line to the valve while holding the valve with a pair of pliers. The pliers will prevent the PVC pipe from breaking as you apply pressure with the crescent wrench to tighten or loosen the bolt. anyway thank you for sharing.
Excellent tips each job is unique to whatever your circumstances, we had copper pipes coming out of the wall into our shut off valves but every place can be different which means every job will be different good luck enjoy your new toilet and thanks for watching
Open toed sandals and a hundred pounds of porcelain......A match up full of surprises...😅
I know I’m about to lose a couple toes
Thanks for the video. Question though, at about the 18-19 minute mark water appears in the bowl. When/why did you do that
Checking it to make sure it’s not leaking around the seal play for watching
I assumed the water was added to seal the trap for odor control.
Shouldn't the wax ring come with a black rubber circle? My old toilet has a black rubber circle in it. I think we need it. In your video the wax ring is also bigger for fitting on your toilet hole bc it is expected to have the black rubber circle in between.
I use a new system for this toilet upstairs. That’s why you don’t see that.
Why is the bottom black under the toilet bowl?
I would have to see a picture to figure that out
@@TomLeeman your toilet in 2:06 looks like a burn mark what is that
Nice job,
Thanks and thanks for watching
Ok
Great video. I just realized that I only have about 11.5" from the floor screw to the wall. Do you think it will fit or should I return it for another style?
Might work, but that’s pretty tight
I don't think it's a good idea to caulk the toilet base. When it starts leaking in the future, you won't know until it's caused a lot of damage to your subfloor, framing, etc.
if you really want to, you can caulk the front and the side that's visible, but always leave at least the back open
That is an excellent tip. I definitely concur.
Water closet .........come on man. TANK, TANK.
Tank
New subscriber here. I am looking to replace my elongated toilet that is not flushing. I have tried cleaning the jets to no avail and now I am looking to replace it with a new one. What makes the Koehler good as apposed to a cheaper $100 kind at Home Depot or Lowes? I am curious and am in no way an expert. Plumbing is something I can do but don’t prefer to do as a homeowner. Haha, no offense. Love that there are plumbers to do the hard work for us!
This toilet is probably the best one I’ve ever bought or use it flushes unbelievable it really is the best one I’ve ever had I’m very happy with it I actually bought three of them after buying the first one because it works so well and I put bidets on them which also are awesome good luck enjoy your toilet thanks for writing
Tom Leeman also you can if you don't want to deal wax and leaks under the bowl get the Fluidmaster wax free toilet gasket it's better no dangers of leaks and wax on hands
Excellent tip. Thank you.
Just installed mine with the no wax seal. No leaks, it works.
@@phillmo312 excellent job
Dude, thank you so much for this video!! This absolutely helped me understand how to install mine. No leaks!!
Great to hear these are good toilets we’ve got three of them. Thanks for watching.
Thank you Tom Leeman .
You are welcome. Glad I could help. Enjoy your brand new toilet.
I just got mine installed today
Enjoy your new Cimarron Kohler system. Thanks for watching.
Kohler Tornado Flush
Yeah, but certainly flushes
These toilets are horrible
It’s funny because I love these toilets what’s bad about them? Thanks for watching
@@TomLeeman A friend got one and it clogged super easily and had a terrible flush. Everything was adjusted properly too.
We have two of them and no problems. We don’t use a ton of toilet paper, which can help keep any toilet free of clogs.
@@dalbriggss Sometimes it's not the paper that clogs it
Some people are just full of it I guess
Great video!!! Thank you !!
You are welcome! 🙏