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I hope I'm posting this question in the correct forum (I couldn't find another forum that looked more appropriate)...
When I flush my toilet, the water in the tank (from the valve?) shoots UP and leaks over the top of the tank and down onto the floor. I've tried tightening the black valve (see picture), but it doesn't twist or move.
Any suggestions for how to make the water stop shooting UP from the black piece??
When you go to the store... buy two.
Keep a spare for the next time a toilet needs it.
Are you saying that's something I need to purchase and install myself? It looks like a BIG process for what seems like there would be a simple fix. Also, I have limited DIY/fix-it knowledge and skills so this is foreign to me...but I'm trying to navigate my way and learn! Thanks for any help/advice you can offer.
We had the exact same problem a few weeks ago. My hubby bought whatever was recommend by the store (Fluidmaster sounds right) and easily replaced it himself in a few minutes. I'll check with him for some advice, but it was quite easy to do.
We had the exact same problem a few weeks ago. My hubby bought whatever was recommend by the store (Fluidmaster sounds right) and easily replaced it himself in a few minutes. I'll check with him for some advice, but it was quite easy to do.
Well, I checked w hubby and he said that yes it was fluidmaster 400A in a green box. Just follow the directions on the box and it was really easy. Turn off the water, flush the toilet (which empties the tank), sponge out the rest, unscrew the nut on the underside of the tank to disconnect the old one, attach the new one (its height is adjustable), check for leaks and you're done. Let us know how it goes.
Look, your house is your biggest investment. Unless you really know what you're doing, and have the tools and skills to do it, call a plumber!
Yes, you will pay, but its worth it, also, many times homeowners insurance won't pay for damage found to be a result of improper maintenance.
At least know where your main water shut off valve is and how to turn it. You might want to get someone to loosen it for you, it might not have been turned for years.
I had happen what you have, I went to step out of the tub, and water was about 3 inches deep, spewing from that toilet valve. I couldn't make the valves on the toilet turn, so managed to turn the outside valve to the house. By the time I got the valve turned, it had ruined half the carpet in the home Insurance did pay for the ruined carpet, but minus the deductible, etc, it would have been cheaper to pay a plumber!
Look, your house is your biggest investment. Unless you really know what you're doing, and have the tools and skills to do it, call a plumber!
Totally disagree. My husband and I replaced the entire innards of a toilet. We had zero experience. It was effortless.
When it comes to DIY, you will never "really know what you're doing" unless you actually start doing things.
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Thanks for any help/advice you can offer.
Insurance did pay for the ruined carpet, but minus the deductible, etc, it would have been cheaper to pay a plumber!
