The float is fine. The rod that holds the float broke off at the screw end (which, also, is fine). All parts are (seemingly cheap) plastic. So, before I head off to Loews or Sears... can anyone tell me if they sell just the rods, or "rods-n-floats" sets, or will I need to buy an entire set of toilet guts just to get a new part? The rod and float assembly is in my car, so I can see what matches. I've looked on line, but nobody has addressed this issue....
2007-03-25 05:04:21 · 18 answers · asked by T J C 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Sure they have all level of kits and they even have um with no floats.
2007-03-25 05:07:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you said the rod was plastic so it sounds like it was a cheap assembly to begin with.You probably cant find just the rod on that type of filler valve they are made too cheap,but even if you could your best bet is to change the whole thing out. Go to any hardware store and ask for a " Fluid Master"fillervalve it is unexpensive [under $10] and it works much better then the old fillervalve you had.Changing it out is very simple and only takes a few minutes and you will be happier in the long run.
2007-03-25 05:27:41 · answer #2 · answered by jim_ferreyra 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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The float is fine. The rod that holds the float broke off at the screw end (which, also, is fine). All parts are (seemingly cheap) plastic. So, before I head off to Loews or Sears... can anyone tell me if they sell just the rods, or "rods-n-floats" sets, or will I need to buy an entire...
2015-08-12 20:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-08 09:33:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re-post your question here. There are many plumbers in M & R. I'm not one, however. But, look at the stopper at the bottom of the tank. Water is leaking out there and empties the tank and triggers the water to come on fill it back up. Could be a weak stopper, or the chain to it is too tight and needs to have more slack in it. A very common problem.
2016-03-17 01:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace the whole fill-valve. Get a Fluidmaster 400A at Lowes. About $6. Directions are super easy. Then you will be rid of the ball and arm forever. Will take about 15 minutes to install.
2007-03-25 05:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah. What you need is just the "handle" part. You can get another cheap plastic one at any Ace hardware for about three clams. Just the rod and handle. If you want the whole kit and kiboodle you are gonna spend about 10 clams. You should switch over to a flushmaster system if you got the savvy. Run you about 30 bucks and 45 minutes of your time for the whole thing. And no more float! (Then you just have to worry about your flapper going bad, but them are cheap also.)
2007-03-25 05:17:36 · answer #7 · answered by rifleman01@verizon.net 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If the rod is broken, best to replace the entire tank valve assembly if it is old. My experience is that when you start to repair one piece, you end up creating problems with the rest of the fixure. The entire "guts" should cost less than $15.
2007-03-25 17:24:12 · answer #8 · answered by scott p 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to a hardware store, or home depot
maybe you might find that one part for $1
or the two would cost $4 maybe
or the whole toilet guts, $30
or a whole new toilet $200 or so
2007-03-25 05:08:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, at any hardware store. It may come with the rod and the plastic float thing in a small kit.
2007-03-25 05:07:51 · answer #10 · answered by MARLEY 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should be able to but the rod and float. I don't know if you can buy just the rod.
2007-03-25 05:07:57 · answer #11 · answered by Searchman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋