fixing my toilet n frustrated?

Question

i'm tryin to replace my toilet guts and have gotten as far as shutting off the water and sponging out the remaining water. i can't get the nut off the water valve (i really have no idea what i'm talking about right now)...but i hope someone understands. i have no one to help me and just called a plumber who wants $80 for the intial service fee...HELP

Answer 1

Pick me up and I'll come and try to fix it. Anderson, SC... Where are you?

If you're upgrading your bathroom, you may want to install a new toilet, or--more accurately--a water closet. Modern toilets come in a variety of styles, are easy to install and use very little water.

Note: Most states now require that both new and replacement toilets use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush.

Materials:

Open-end wrench, sized to existing closet bolts
Needle-nose pliers
Adjustable wrench
Flat-head screwdriver
Two pairs of slip-joint pliers (large and small pairs, if possible)
Sponge
Rag
Gloves
One- or two-piece water closet
Good-quality toilet seat
Toilet bolts to hold toilet to flange (may be purchased separately if not provided with toilet)
Flexible toilet supply tube
Wax seal (deep-seat or standard)


Shut off the water supply to the toilet by firmly closing the supply valve.
Remove the tank lid, and flush the toilet, holding the lever down to let as much water drain from the tank as possible. Use a sponge to soak up the excess water in the tank and a plunger to force as much water as possible out of the bowl.
Pop the caps from the base of the bowl.
Remove the nuts with an open-ended wrench. You may need to hold the bolt still with a pair of needle-nose pliers (figure A). If the nut is rusted to the bolt, you may have to break it off.
Disconnect the toilet supply tube from the toilet stop.
Shift the toilet back and forth while lifting it off the flange. If you're working alone, remove the tank by unbolting it from the bowl before you attempt lifting the toilet from the flange.
To prevent sewer gases from entering your bathroom, stuff a rag into the drain opening.
Scrape all the old wax from the flange, and check for cracks. If the flange is cracked, replace it. Be sure to wear gloves when scraping off the old wax.
Installing the Toilet Bolts and Wax Seal


Place the new toilet bolts in the flange with the bolts pointing up.
Remove the rag from the toilet drain, and place a wax seal on the flange. Squeeze enough wax onto the bolts to hold them upright. Use a deep-seat wax seal when replacing older water toilets.
Attaching the Tank to the Bowl

Set the tank seal in place.
Place the tank on the bowl.
Drop the tank bolts through the appropriate holes.
Tighten the bolts until the tank doesn't wobble. Be sure not to overtighten the bolts: you could crack the porcelain. If you're working alone, attach the bowl to the floor before installing the tank.
Installing the New Water Closet

Slowly set the tank and bowl assembly onto the wax seal, lining up the bolts with the mounting holes in the bowl.
Tighten the nuts onto the bowl until the assembly doesn't wobble.
Reconnect the toilet supply tube to the tank.
Refill the tank, adjust the water level, and check for leaks.
Attach the seat using the seat bolts provided.

Answer 2

You need the right tool to remove that nut at the bottom of the tank that holds on the water mechanism. If you have that you also have to make sure you twist in the right direction.

The right tool is an adjustable wrench that can open wider than one inch or a channel lock type pliers that you can set to grab something more than an inch wide.

The direction to take off those things is turn it counter- clockwise (otherwise you are making it tighter).

When you have your wrench or pliers first put it onto the top end of the water tubing (at the tank bottom) and twist it counter-clockwise. After it loosens it will spin off easily and spill some water out so put a towel down there.

Then grab the nut that holds on the water valve near on the bottom of the tank. You can twist it counter-it but hold your other hand onto the part inside the tank to keep the whole thing from spinning as you turn.

Once the old ones are off the new ones will be easy to get back on with hand tightening followed by clockwise wrenching.

Answer 3

once you have the toilet drain. you will then unsrew the screw which is located underneath the toilet bowel.. the part that holds all the water. there will also be another one at the base od the stick like thing on the inside of the tank. just replace that and screw it in place. make sure that you use the rubber washeres too.. also try calling home depot or going to it all you have to do is bat your eyelashes and they will walk you through everything and if they want then get pissy with them and ask to speak to a manager. what you are installing is called a floatmaster.. above all just take your time its not that hard to do just belive that you can do it.it takes a plumber about 10 15 min to install one they just rip people off anyway. I

Answer 4

How about taking a couple of pictures of the problem nut or area that you are stymied by and taking them to your local hardware store? I do all of our household handy work and plumbing fixes in our 110 year old Victorian -- and I find that my best help is down at my local Ace Hardware store. The people that work there are always very helpful and when I'm in doubt, I can take a picture of the problem and run down to them for advice.

There may be a special tool (a bent neck or flexi-neck) wratchet thingy that you need to get a good grip on the nut and water valve. I've never done a toilet, but I had to go buy one of those wrench things to replace our kitchen sink. Again, I ran to Cole Hardware for help. I'm sorry that I can't be of more direct help. Good luck, though. I am sure that you can do it!!

Answer 5

The spot where the supply line connects to the tank is the most difficult to seal. It's hard to reach. Remove the supply line, and tighten the plastic fitting from outside the tank while holding the inside from spinning. Make sure it is good and tight. Then reconnect your supply line being careful to hold the fitting from spinning inside the tank at the same time. If you just can't get it, pull the toilet, fix it where you can get to it easily and reset the toilet. It's sometimes easier.

Answer 6

Leave the nut and waterline where the are thake the line off the bottom of tank then remove the ball cock (the part that fiils the tank) repace the ball cock and hook up the water line , turn the water back on slowly and the job ,s done If your just changeing thr guts thats all there is to it XXX+ caulk Flush mecanizem

Answer 7

It is a good idea to call lowes or home depot and find out when they are going to have a class on your need and attend. They are really good and walk you through it by using exactly what you are going to use. They have what they call clinics for everything from plumbing to electrical and it costs you nothing. You will get much confidence by knowing what you are going to do BEFORE you do it. Good luck and really, it is not as hard as it seems.

Answer 8

I would suggest that you invest in a good Do it yourself book that will explain how to replace the innards of the toilet. It's a lot cheaper than a plumber.