Behind the toliet on the wall is a turn knob. Water is leaking from it. The toliet itself does not leak. Hints? Tips? Ideas? Can this be fixed by me or should I call in a plumber????
2006-07-15 07:00:24 · 11 answers · asked by MSA2004 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
if the shut off valve is not soldered and is a threaded mount then go to your basement turn off the cold water
turn off the water behind the toilet
take off the valve
go to Lowes or Home Depot for a new valve
clean the pipe threads
use plumbers tape and re connect
Just a warning every time I change plumbing fixtures you will find out that more needs to be done....
2006-07-15 07:05:17 · answer #1 · answered by jlimages 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the knob is leaking i think you could just go to a plumbing shop or even walmart might have a new knob to put on.. if its possible turn off your water supply and take a screw driver and loosen up the screw on the knob. there should be a small washer inside..see if that is damaged. NO plumber is needed i am a mother of four and if you had as much things going down the toliet as i do you would be come a plumber like me.=) on average i take the toliet apart 3 times a day. also take a wrench and see if the knob needs a little tighting that also might do the fix.. good luck and best wishes
2006-07-15 07:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by littlechicky_82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried turning the knob? A little one way, a little the other...
I've had a problem with mine as well, but instead of calling a plumber, I went to Lowes. I told a guy what was going on and $10 and 30 minutes later, problem fixed. I'd say don;t waste money on a plumber, it soulnds like an easy fix... if no one here answers it, just go to your local hardware store (Lowes, Home Depot, ACE) and someone will be able to tell you no problemo!
2006-07-15 07:05:42 · answer #3 · answered by ptm8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shut off on the water supply line is probably worn out. If this is an older shut off you will need to shut the water off outside the house to replace the inside cut off valve. I know this sounds a little confusing but it's really not rocket science. The shut off can probably be unscrewed and replaced with one from Home depot or Lowes. Ask them to show you what you will need for this job. If you don't feel comfortable attempting this project, just call a plumber. Good Luck ! I wish I could be more helpful.
2006-07-15 07:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by Caesar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is really easy and you can do it in one minute flat. Behind the knob you'll see a NUT, this is called a bonnet nut, and they sometimes come loose a bit when someone cranks the knob on hard. Get a crescent wrench (adjustable) big enough for that nut and tighten it up snug (don't overdo it). You are probably seeing it drip from that nut and after it's been re-tightened by you, the dripping will probably stop. It'll take longer to read this than it actually takes to do it. Good luck. By the way, this will work on your hose bibs (faucets) outside too. And the ones by the pool pump, the ones behind the washer, the ones under the sink...
2006-07-15 07:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately call a plumber that is the main lead in fron your water the gasket is what is bad. to fix this your self you would have to shut the water off that is coming into the house and remove that piece to get to the gasket. I would put something down to collect the water that is leaking so you don't mess the floor up.
2006-07-15 07:05:52 · answer #6 · answered by Weapon X 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should first find the main valve and turn it off, then you could unscrew the knob if it's screwed. Chances are it's soldered, in this case you would be better to call a plumber to do the unsoldering and to solder a new knob.
But if it's just screwed, you could repair it yourself, you will need teflon tape around the fillets.
2006-07-15 07:05:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not used to soldering pipe, you should call a plumber, the valve most likely needs replacing which means you need to remove it from teh copper pipe below, but a new valve, solder it back on and put it back in. It's not a 5 min job. I had to do it last week :P
2006-07-15 07:03:21 · answer #8 · answered by Jim2386 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shut off the valve. O.K. did it stop?
The washer needs to be replaced. Turn off the main water supply for your house. Take valve apart and replace washer.
Good Luck
2006-07-15 07:10:36 · answer #9 · answered by Sam Iam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the nut right behind the handle can sometimes be tightened if its leaking at the stem between the handle and the nut - clockwise as your looking at it
don't tighten it to hard or force it
2006-07-15 07:07:31 · answer #10 · answered by likeitis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋