
When your toilet is not working properly, it can lead to many problems. Many times a plumber is not available immediately, and you need to get the problem repaired as soon as possible. Learn how to replace toilet Ball Cock assemblies by following these steps and don’t wait on a plumber.
1 Turn off the water for the toilet where you will be replacing the toilet valve and ballcock. This is usually located behind the toilet on the wall. The supply shut off valve will be round or oval. Rotate this clockwise to shut off the water supply.
2 Flush the toilet. Hold down the handle until all the water supply is gone. Wipe up any excess with a towel and a sponge.
3 Disconnect the float valve lever from the fill valve. This could be held in place with a screw or snap into place, depending on your model.
4 Disconnect the water supply valve from the fill valve Bibcock inlet by unscrewing it. Unscrew the plastic retainer screw above the fill valve inlet. This holds the fill valve in place on the bottom of the tank. Lift the fill valve up and out of the tank.
5 Turn the new fill valve upside down. Apply a light coating of grease to the bottom of the fill valve seal. Turn the fill valve right side up. Insert it in the tank so the seal is flush with the bottom of the tank. Continue holding this in one place with your hand.
6 Reattach the retainer screw on the bottom of the tank by threading it around the tank inlet. Tighten with the wrench.
7 Reattach the ballcock.
8 Wrap the inlet threads with plumber’s tape. Reattach the water inlet coupling.
9 Restore the water supply. Allow the tank to fill. Flush and check for proper operation.
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