Replace a Leaking Toilet Flush Valve

Fix a running toilet by replacing the Flush Valve. This toilet was running on and off all day long, wasting gallons and gallons of water a day. The culprit was not the usual suspect on a broken toilet, the fill valve; the problem was the flush valve. Water was leaking past the flapper on the flush valve causing the fill valve to need to top off the water level all day long. Toilet Flush Repair Kit: http://amzn.to/1OuQbXC The flush valve on this toilet was replaced with a universal fit, 3 inch flush valve. This universal flush valve fit nicely and was a near direct replacement. The flush valve was purchased at Home Depot for around $13. There is another style of universal flush valve available that is more adaptable to different toilets. Tools & Supplies needed on this repair: flat head screw driver 14mm or 9/16th wrench pipe wrench something to clean the toilet universal fit 3" flush valve Every repair situation is unique. ZipZapDIY cannot guarantee that your repair will be the same as depicted in this video. You should use this video as one information source of many, and you use this information at your own risk. Any tools, parts recommendations links used in this video must be verified by you to be applicable to your situation. ZipZapDIY cannot be held liable for any results from your improper use of tools or repairs. ZipZapDIY highly encourages you to seek out multiple sources of information regarding the repair depicted in this video. There is no warranty expressed or implied warranty or guarantee that you will experience similar results. You are solely responsible for the safe use of tools and equipment during your repair. http://zipzapdiy.com Tools and Parts on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2on8iab