Replace Toilet Water Supply Shut Off Valve

Leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to remove an old water shut off valve for a toilet and install a new one compression type.

Replace toilet water supply shut off valve.

Use a wrench or plier for loosening the nut at the other end of the valve connected to the water supply line. Cut the supply line with a pipe cutter leaving enough room between the escutcheon plate and the cut to allow installation of the valve fitting. Deburr the pipe with a deburring tool. You need to tighten the inlet of the toilet line in the shutoff valve.

When cutting the supply line cut slowly and gently so. Unscrew the handle the packing nut and the threaded valve stem photo 2. Place a bucket under the old valve. Drain the water lines.

Turn off the next valve up the line which may be the main water supply valve. Use a dry cloth to wipe the piping. For leaks at the valve gently tighten the packing nut. Learn how easy it is.

Open the faucet to drain the line. Shut off the water at the main shutoff valve. Residential plumbing systems can contain several different types of water shut off valves that control water flow. If the leak persists before replacing the entire valve try this.

Today i show you how to quickly replace a faulty water shutoff valve under the sink. The main water shut off valve stops the flow to the entire home from the water meter while other water valve types shut off the water at individual appliances fixtures and faucets. Open the main water supply valve to the house. Turn off the water at the house s main shutoff then disassemble the problematic shutoff valve without disconnecting the valve from either the water supply line or the line leading to the toilet.

Before you remove the toilet shut off valve you ll need to drain the supply line to prevent the water remaining in the pipe from gushing out onto your bathroom floor. Then disconnect the supply tube from the shutoff valve. Then open a faucet on the lowest level of your house and another faucet on an upper level to drain the pipes. If you have a gas water heater turn the knob to the pilot position.

Check for leaks around the base of the tank and around the water shut off valve. If there is a leak at the base of the tank tighten the supply hose gently. Start by disconnecting the water line from the valve.