Replacing a Toilet Fill Valve

[@ssivaram5443]

This is far superior to the manufacturer’s video. It has a lot of practical tips and some instructions that are neither there in the manufacturer’s video nor in their accompanying printed instructions. After viewing this, my installation went off smoothly even though it was my first attempt at doing any plumbing work. Thank you very much.

[@tonymunoz4799]

Nice job in providing instructions on how to install the Toto Universal Fill Valve to replace an old noisy valve.

[@aortunoj]

Next time please show how you use your wrenches and tools. I wanted to see what type of wrench you used. You said a "pipe wrench"? Whats that look like.

[@DollarDIY]

I will do that next time. Thank you for the feedback. I probably should have said channel lock pliers. Thanks for pointing this out. 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[@sabrina5920]

So confused about the little key to adjust the fill valve…

[@DollarDIY]

There is an groove on the fill valve that needs to be adjusted to match your toilet design. Once you identify the required gap from the instructions (mine was 3) you insert that tab on the wheel into the groove. Then turn the knob on the valve and it will start closing the width of the groove. Turn in until it hits the tab. That is your setting. It is a little tricky to hold the gauge in the right place and turn the knob at the same time. What this does is adjust how much water will be allowed into the bowl so it doesn't have too little or too much (which will just overflow into the the toilet when you flush). I hope this helps.

[@sabrina5920]

I don’t understand the key 🥲

[@DollarDIY]

There is an groove on the fill valve that needs to be adjusted to match your toilet design. Once you identify the required gap from the instructions (mine was 3) you insert that tab on the wheel into the groove. Then turn the knob on the valve and it will start closing the width of the groove. Turn in until it hits the tab. That is your setting. It is a little tricky to hold the gauge in the right place and turn the knob at the same time. What this does is adjust how much water will be allowed into the bowl so it doesn't have too little or too much (which will just overflow into the the toilet when you flush). I hope this helps.