This video was very helpful. I tried doing this years ago and it took forever. I couldn't get the tank level. After watching this, I think I can handle it next time. The son/cameraman was a great touch. 🙂
@theXchange29 күн бұрын
Thanks!!
@spansaver7 ай бұрын
A rep at Fluidmaster tried to tell me that this kit wouldn't work on a Mansfield toilet. After consulting with a few other sources I decided to try it, and it works just fine. Just make sure you tighten the tank to bowl nuts evenly. And although you don't want to over tighten them you do want to go a turn past hand tighten or they can loosen and cause a leak. This kit provides much better flushing power than a crummy Mansfield plunger valve.
@theXchange7 ай бұрын
mine is still going strong since this video was created.
@hakim1010006 ай бұрын
After watching this video, I now feel confident in replacing my flush valve and fill valve, thanks man.
@huntjaco Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! I’m a single mom and you probably saved me a few bucks showing me how to do it myself!!
@theXchange Жыл бұрын
awesome!!
@jimmylucian5761 Жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for the comment about needing an extra bolt! Didn't even cross my mind until you said it. I was about to start this project, but now I got to run back and get another bolt👍
@flxmkr Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is the only video that doesn’t speed up and give half-baked explanations! I followed right long with you (after I unscrewed the nuts) and it wasn’t bad. I had my cordless earphones on, so as you were speaking and explaining, I was putting it together. Not bad for a 60 year old woman with arthritis and weak muscle tone! For what it’s worth, my kit was just like your kit, but mine came with tools (which was why I sought out your video…I thought it was part of the commode fixtures). 😅 Oh! And it also came with three bolts and screws. But it ONLY came with three screws, three nuts, three washers and three gaskets (rubber washers). So I used one of the washers from the old fixture and a couple of tiny rubber bands to hold the washer in place as I was placing the tank back in it’s spot. And I covered the bolts with coconut oil so it won’t rust…hopefully. Thank your son for breaking the handle for me. Your video really helped!
@theXchange Жыл бұрын
That’s great! Thanks for the comment!
@kevokeefe50673 ай бұрын
Thank you! This video made it possible for me to fix instead of replace.
@rolandgadue4351 Жыл бұрын
You should have cut the overflow tube extension so it is below the handle opening about an inch. so if the shut-off valve does not shut the water off. Then the excess water can go into the overflow tube this is a safety measure. If the overflow tube is as high as the handle the water can leak and go all over your floor and keep running until you notice it.
@theXchange Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this good tip!!
@hakim1010006 ай бұрын
Who needs a plumber when you have video clips like this 😅
@theXchange6 ай бұрын
☺️ thank you!
@SonicOrbStudios2 ай бұрын
Tip, flip those channel locks so they tighten as you turn
@theXchange2 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@MrVoisie6 ай бұрын
Thank you, very thorough video! This is exactly what I needed to fix my old Mansfield toilet.
@lespouesse Жыл бұрын
My tank was leaking after following the instructions that came with the flush valve. Problem solved after applying the extra washer and hex nut right below the tank as you suggested. Thank you very much!
@theXchange Жыл бұрын
whoot! You’re welcome!
@jameskrause318910 ай бұрын
Whenever you’re dealing with a thread and nut from above, you need to reverse “righty tighty, lefty loosey”. (It’s the same rule, but optically its different.” That’s why your valve seemed to be the reverse. This also made you put your thread tape on in the reverse way. Aside from that and cutting your fill tube to be below your flush handle, this was a great video.
@jameskrause318910 ай бұрын
Also, that wasn’t a high five. That was a low five. 😂
@theXchange10 ай бұрын
😂
@th-sp2ogАй бұрын
Thank you this video helped a lot
@TjC_31245 ай бұрын
I'm getting ready to watch with my fingers crossed this video solves my issues. I have a Mansfield #106 toilet and am replacing both the flush and fill valves. However, I did not buy the kit. Instead bought the 2 units separately. I've removed both units and all is going well.....until I go to put the new units into the tank. Foe the life of me I can not figure out the height for the new fill and flush valves. To make it even worse, the inside of the tank was gross so I cleaned it without marking a water line. It's sat torn apart in my bathroom for three days now 😅😢
@theXchange5 ай бұрын
Oh my! Hopefully you get it all adjusted and working properly!
@user-ob8wp2wh1f Жыл бұрын
Thank you I was about to pay 200 for labor , and I watched the video and it was easy 😀
@theXchange Жыл бұрын
awesome 🤑
@jaganathmishra8668 Жыл бұрын
This video has enabled me to complete my to do toilet project perfectly. too good
@theXchange Жыл бұрын
yay!!
@kfhendrix Жыл бұрын
This the exact video i needed to complete my toilet fix that i've been putting off. Thanks for sharing 🤙🏼
@theXchange Жыл бұрын
nice. I’m glad it helped!
@Rodoman23 ай бұрын
Thanks. 👍
@carriecurtis1658 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this thorough video! It helped give me the confidence to take on a project I would have normally paid someone to do. Appreciate the time and effort you put into the video.
@theXchange Жыл бұрын
glad to do it, and I’m glad it helped!
@jetmikeg11 ай бұрын
Should have mentioned that there are two different thicknesses of nuts. The thinner nuts should go against the bottom of the tank and thicker nuts on the bowl side.
@theXchange9 ай бұрын
appreciate the feedback. Thank you!
@jpolwort7 ай бұрын
My only issue was not putting any nut/washer directly under the tank (using the thinner nuts). Had a slow leak on the back. Added those and the leak was fixed. Great video.
@user-qx6mb2cj1d8 ай бұрын
Great video
@GOODNESS-sp4hm6 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation 👍🙏
@MrsFortress Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. Exactly what I needed
@theXchange Жыл бұрын
you’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful
@jrichards4742 Жыл бұрын
Should have had a rubber washer on the underside of the tank bolts before the metal washer and nut. Then hand tighten, then go 1/4 turn. Don't use plumbers tape on your supply line. No need. The part has a rubber gasket, neither side of your new supply line needs to be taped.
@flxmkr Жыл бұрын
What happens if there isn’t a rubber washer there? They only gave me washers for the inside of the tank. I had to use older washers for the underside so I’d have it in this order: bolt - rubber washer - tank - washer - tiny rubber band (to hold washer in place as it’s being positioned into the holes) - commode - washer - nut.
@annonymous926021 күн бұрын
Only issue is some instructions say to put bolt, rubber washer, then rubber washer, metal washer, nut under tank then finally metal washer, nut. Gives extra protection for water leaks from tank. wish my kit came with extra rubber washers for extra protection.
@theXchange6 күн бұрын
Using rubbers for protection is generally always a good idea.
@leacarpenter60746 ай бұрын
If I didn’t buy extra bolts can I use the 2 bolts from the kit and one of the old bolts?
@theXchange6 ай бұрын
You’d risk a leak as the rubber seals for the 3rd screw could be brittle. At the very least, pick up a pack of new rubber seals.
@barrywilkinson3420 Жыл бұрын
After he flipped the tank it does show rubber washers on the underside of the tank, which is proper.
@aywannory441125 күн бұрын
"Can you please tell me the diameter of the circular whole inside the box? Is it 5.08 cm, which equals 2 inches?"
@theXchange24 күн бұрын
I haven’t the slightest off the top of my head.
@SueEllenLawtonАй бұрын
Did you have an issue with the tank wobbling as it sits atop that giant tank-to-bowl gasket?
@theXchangeАй бұрын
It’ll wobble until the tank to bowl kit is installed
@indyfosho5458 Жыл бұрын
What made you decide to not use the Mansfield parts this time?
@theXchange Жыл бұрын
It takes far more pressure to depress the flush handle with the Mansfield parts, than it does with Fluidmaster. It’s not a huge deal for my wife or I, but the kids have a harder time with it. Also, for the DIY’er, the shopping list is nice and easy. Great question!
@mohamedboumhi7971 Жыл бұрын
C❤
@agentcorbeau3530 Жыл бұрын
Much Easier to open the bolt inside the tank
@adenbaj4189 Жыл бұрын
Please put the fluidmaster fill valve on the tank in the other toilet 🚽 tank in of the other toilet 🚽 🚽and make video 📹
@theXchange Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure I follow what you’re asking? 😀
@dannybaj9860 Жыл бұрын
@@theXchange I meant that he puts the fluidmaster toilet 🚽 fill valve that he removed from the toilet 🚽 in this video 📹 and put it in the toilet🚽 in the halfbafe and remove the ball fill valve from the toilet 🚽
@adenbaj4189 Жыл бұрын
Put a fluidmaster fill valve on your other toilet.
@denniscrane9753Ай бұрын
@@dannybaj9860thanks so much I couldn’t understand a word he said! 🙃
@chrisjoe6469 ай бұрын
U may get better use out of ur (channel locks) if you was not using them backwards