Do it yourself plumbing tips/from Tampa fl master plumbers #2

The hard water we have in Tampa Bay, or Florida in general, takes a toll on the plumbing parts in a toilet tank. Repairing  certain toilet tank problems is very easy for a do it yourselfer. First,  the following plumbing tips will only be helpful if your toilet is not shutting off or if water runs periodically.  If  your toilet is not  shutting off or water continuously runs you will need to replace the fillvalve.  If you follow the water line coming from the wall going into the toilet and through the tank you will reach the fillvalve. To replace the fillvalve , 1st shutoff the water at the valve comming out of the wall. 2nd drain water fom tank by flushing toilet. 3rd remove  supply line and fillvalve by unscrewing nuts at all connections. Replacement fillvalve should be a fluidmaster because fluidmasters fit most toilets even one peice toilets. Follow manufacter instructions for more detailed installation.

If your toilet periodically runs, There are 2 possible causes, the flapper is leaking or flushvalve is leaking. The flapper is the most common cause which is good because the flushvalve is not recommended for do it yourselfers to attempt. To change the flapper attach flapperholes on flushvalve hooks. If you have a Kohler toilet or a nontraditional flush valve contact toilet manufacturer for correct flapper to use, or bring original flapper to your local plumbing supply store.