The toilet fill valve is one of two mechanisms inside a toilet tank, the other being the flush valve, which is the one you activate when you flush the toilet. After the flush completes, the fill valve swings into action to refill the tank. It's connected directly to the water supply an...
Toilet Fill Valves The toilet fill valve controls the refill of your tank after your flush. View Details Toilet Flappers The toilet flapper is the main seal that holds water in your toilet tank. View Details Toilet Flush Valves Flush valves ensure a steady exit of water from your toilet tank...
How to work around toilet tank during repairsDwight Barnett
A valve on the supply line to the toilet tank will allow you to shut off the water while you work. Always make sure you know where the main shut off valve to the house is located in case the valve on the supply line does not work. Tools Needed Sponge Pliers Utility knife or scissors...
Adjust the float The toilet’s float is a buoy-like component that’s attached to the fill valve. After a flush, the fill valve adds water until the float literally floats to the top of the tank. When the float reaches a set level, it stops the fill valve from adding water. If the...
The flapper opens and closes the valve that leads from the tank to the toilet bowl when you flush. If the flapper isn't operating properly, water can continue to leak into the bowl and run up your bills. There are a few reasons the flapper might not be functioning properly – the chain...
First,locate the float arm. It lifts the float that indicates the present water level to the top of the water. Once it reaches a specific level, water stops coming into the tank. After finding the float arm,use a screwdriver to adjust the screw located at the top of the fill valve.Thi...
If the toilet tank fill valve is visibly leaking or if you cannot adjust it to work properly, you may need to replace the toilet tank fill valve. Leaky Toilet Flush Valve Repair Above: some of the basic parts in a toilet flush valve or "flapper valve". The original flush valve or flap...
The water supply line to your toilet is connected to the wall or floor; simply turn the valve to stem the flow of water (Image 1). Flush your toilet and keep the handle down to empty the toilet of water. You’ll be left with some water in the tank and some in the bowl. Use a...