Precision Plumbing Dallas- Lesson 6: Tank-to-Bowl Kit .mp4

[dkerris]

Just did this on my AS toilet. What they don't warn you about is the new gasket will sit proud (high), so the tank and the bowl won't be in full contact, and tightening the bolts pulls it down to the bowl. Just go SLOW and only tighten them up only enough so it doesn't rock.

Also, just in case, wedge some tissue between the tank and bowl (if there is space), so you can easily check for slow leaking.

Oh, and wedging a rolled up hand towel between the wall and tank can help steady it while you're re-installing the tank.

[flatfoot]

This is a great service. i saved some money, but more importantly I have the satisfaction of having learned something useful. Thank you very much!

[donovanhoggan]

Great tutorial and a great public service. Thank you SO MUCH for putting this online.

[olben]

You are a good teacher. Direct and to the point. Thanks.

[gyounce]

Thank you so much! This is so easy to follow along with. The maintenance man was supposed to replace the toilet in our apartment months ago when the tank cracked, but he must have forgotten and never came back, so I'm just going to replace it myself.

[LoisLouise]

OMG TY TY TY as a female thank you for these simple and clear instructions with out it sounding like we are all dummy's and cant do anything by our self, Toilet in and done by me a female with these great instruction :)

[al-b]

A ratchet wrench with a deep socket works better that a cressent wrench. Specially for tight places like the back and bottom of comode.

[Competemedia]

This is a great step by step tutorial. We have a leak coming from the tank and I couldn’t figure out what it was. This was an amazing help. Thanks man!

[antoniusblade]

I like to use the tank to bowl bolt and put rubber washer on inside of tank. As soon as it comes out of the tank on the outside I use another rubber washer and a metal washer over that and tighten. Below that where the tank bolts on to the bowl use wing nuts that fit the threads and a metal washer between the wing nut and the bowl. Tighten. Use a level on top of the tank to be sure the tank is installed level. I'm not a "Pro" but I have had more than enough problems with toilet leakage to take extra steps avoiding leakage onto the floor!

[brucejamesmorrison]

a plumber said I can add a light smear of Vaseline between ceramic and rubber gasket as further protection against folding/bunching of gasket and further seal of joint.

[superdave]

: BIG THANKS ! 1st time I've had to connect the tank to a bowl with no instructions. Watched your video and had it done in a couple of minutes...

[williamgrissom]

Most tank bolt kits show using a rubber washer on the underside, between final washer and bowl. Perhaps that is to maintain tension on the tank. Most also use a washer and thin "jam nut" under the tank to keep the top rubber washer tight to the tank bottom to prevent leaks, which you mention, "good but not needed". I would fear that as the large foam gasket shrinks over time, the top seal might loose bolt tension and leak, without the jam nut.

[aromaofhope]

It would be nice to be able to stand behind it like that! :P but seriously, I appreciate the good camera angles where you can see what's going on!

[googleuser]

Got a kit from a Menards and put it in. Had to cut the tank bolts with a hacksaw blade. Brass bolts so it only took 10 or 15 minutes. Removed the base too and gave it a good cleaning. Watched a few videos for tips and to double check if I did it right. Not that big of a job. Put on new feed line and valve . New wax ring. No leaks.

[weelgunny]

It's becoming apparent those 2 bolt holes are always 5.5" apart allowing for an older 3-gallon tank to be bolted on to a new bowl intended for the new smaller tanks. The tank is easy to recondition with new parts as long as there are no cracks. I'm doing it!

[pamelajones]

Thank you so very much for your video it helped tremendously and save some money I did not have to replace a whole toilet just the back thank you Jesus

[robluxuryvegas]

It hard when it’s installed and you have a little space to get that wrench back there

[kennyc]

A real craftsman seldom uses a Crescent wrench. Use a box or open end wrench or, if you're really slick and do this plumbing work all the time, you'll have a little 1/2 or 9/16 speed wrench that makes tightening up tank nuts a snap.

[patmetz]

Question: what are those little clips on the toilet that appear to be supporting the tank from wobbling? I could use something like that.

[SusanHCooper]

This was a great video. Very specific instructions..Thank You, my ailing toilet has been cured!