You're saving my life right now- even a year later. I just opened the tank to check and see what parts I would need after the toilet would not stop running. I had a complete bawling breakdown when I saw this unfamiliar cannister setup inside the tank. You're saving a single mom from having to pay someone to do what is essentially not a difficult job once you know what the parts are even called. You gave complete and detailed directions. No more tears over here. Thanks, again. You're a prince among men.
I took the plunge and made this repair today. And it works! Thank you, so much, for showing how to do this. Have a beautiful, bountiful holiday. Happy tears now!
Thank you from another mom plumber-in-training. My local Lowes had it in stock and I fixed in just a couple of mins! I thought I needed to replace the whole canister but this way easier and solved the problem. Thank you.
I wanted to change the whole set. You helped me change only this part. As a result, you saved people money and time. Many thanks from all those who saw and did not leave thanks.
Thank you! Great video! I was getting ready to call a plumber when I decided to search YT and found this. Thanks for the clear explanation and the link to the repair parts. I ordered on Saturday, it was delivered mid-day on Sunday and my toilet was repaired in less than 10 minutes.
Thanks, dude! I was following the instructions that came with the kit and was about to remove the whole tank. This saved me a whole lotta time and aggravation, appreciate you!
Thank you so much for your easy instruction, I replaced all myself but would you believe had trouble with detaching hose!!! I couldn’t tell if it had a clamp on one end but I opened the lumen with a Phillips and attached the yellow end , just hope it doesn’t pop off again thank you!!
Nice video. PS, you push the handle and release for fluids and you push the handle and hold it down until all the water in the tank flows out for solids. All of the new toilets pretty much work that way now... They save water if you push the lever and let go and only use the whole tank of water when you push the handle and hold it down, which provides more force, a longer flush and cleans the bowl better too.
That had me confused when I purchased this part to replace the yellow disk that had broken in my tank. The packet identifies this replacement part as being for a single flush toilet. I always felt that this particular toilet was a dual flush because of the feature you've described. Apparently this toilet is not identified as a dual flush even though it has the "dual flush" feature accessible via a handle / lever rather than two separate flushing buttons. Happy to learn I've got the correct part.
Nice, gotta repair mine today, glad to find your video. The yellow cap on ours cracked (the lift tube rocks and catches the yellow cap, repitition cracked the connection) Was thinking I'd have to buy the whole assembly but what you showed there looks like the only bit needed.
My problem was simply that the rubber gasket at the bottom of the cylinder pops off sometimes if I don't use the toilet for a while. (I was just out of town / travelling for 8 months. I turn the water off to all of my fixtures whenever I leave town--at the angle stops--just to avoid something like a supply hose bursting while I'm gone for months at a time. When I got back, I turned on the supply, used the toilet, and @ the first flush, the rubber gasket at the bottom of the cyclinder--which had fused to the other side of the flush valve--pulled off the cylinder.) I wasn't sure how serviceable the flush valve was. Your video helped me figure it out. Easy, peasy. I just disassembled it the way you did--but just re-attached the rubber gasket onto the bottom of the cylinder--then reinstalled. All I needed was a little flashlight to see down into the bottom of the tank to line it all up. Thanks!
The cap broke off and it wasn't filling the tank properly. This is just one reason why you may need to replace this part. You may need the whole assembly for your issue which you can also see a link to in the description below.
Too many videos on replacing flush valves but this is the one I was looking for. Thanks But it's off to hardware store again. The fill tube is too small to force onto the new yellow cap's nipple. Tried heating the end of the tube and forcing in tip of pen in it to widen it but hose won't slide onto nipple 🤬
what if you are unable to remove the centerpiece bc the top is still on it? Would i have to break it? My problem is the little piece of plastic at the bottom broke off so it doesnt hold secure.
Can they be adapted to any Kohler toilet. Looks like a better design when you have well water. I have five toilets in my house with well water and I’m always changing the flapper cups. Do you think that would help with my problem. Thanks snow over and out
Basically all that part is designed for is to hold the tube in place. So that the water flowing through that tube fills the toilet bowl. It actually has nothing to do with how it flushes. But at least you got the tube in place. ;-)
@@Paisteboy hey man. After reading my comment back i didn't like how i said it. It to me kinda sounded rude. And i totally didn't mean it in that way! Sorry if it seemed that way. It's kind of like text messaging I can't stand text messaging because sometimes people might take a text message differently than how it was really meant to come out. But when you hear someone say it then you can hear the raw emotion and how it's really meant if you know what I mean anyways I think it was a great video man
@@rowdyron32 No worries and I appreciate you replying back on that. I know what you mean and I took that into consideration when I read it. Believe me people on TH-cam can be nasty and I didn't see that in your comment. Thanks again rowdyron32.
@@Paisteboy not that I’m aware of. Shut the water off,drain the tank, pull out the old stuff, adjust theFluidmaster and pull chain, reconnect the water line, check for leaks and you are done. No need to remove the tank if you can reach the water line from underneath the tank which you should be able to easily do.
@@anthonypirrello2473 You may be right but I'm sure if the flange at the bottom of the Kohler will work with a fluid master and if I could get proper access under the tank to change it out. The toilet is working fine now so I won't be changing anything soon..
You're saving my life right now- even a year later. I just opened the tank to check and see what parts I would need after the toilet would not stop running. I had a complete bawling breakdown when I saw this unfamiliar cannister setup inside the tank. You're saving a single mom from having to pay someone to do what is essentially not a difficult job once you know what the parts are even called. You gave complete and detailed directions. No more tears over here. Thanks, again. You're a prince among men.
Thank you for the kind words. I'm very glad that it helped.
I took the plunge and made this repair today. And it works! Thank you, so much, for showing how to do this. Have a beautiful, bountiful holiday. Happy tears now!
Congratulations. Glad it worked foryou! Take care and happy flushing.
Thank you from another mom plumber-in-training. My local Lowes had it in stock and I fixed in just a couple of mins! I thought I needed to replace the whole canister but this way easier and solved the problem. Thank you.
Glad I could help!
I wanted to change the whole set. You helped me change only this part.
As a result, you saved people money and time. Many thanks from all those who saw and did not leave thanks.
Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment Budilnik.
I truly appreciate your video; you are the Man!!
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Thank you!
Thank you for posting , the top on my unit snapped off also. I thought I was going to have to change the whole unit. Thanks
You're welcome.
Thank you! Great video! I was getting ready to call a plumber when I decided to search YT and found this. Thanks for the clear explanation and the link to the repair parts. I ordered on Saturday, it was delivered mid-day on Sunday and my toilet was repaired in less than 10 minutes.
Glad I could help!
Thanks, dude! I was following the instructions that came with the kit and was about to remove the whole tank. This saved me a whole lotta time and aggravation, appreciate you!
You're welcome. Glad it helped.
Thank you sir. Just did this repair at my son’s house using your instructions.
You're welcome. Glad it helped!
This was EXACTLY WHAT I was looking for, many thanks!
You're welcome.
Thank you!!! I was able to fix my toilet easily with your instructions!
You're welcome! Glad it helped!
Thanks! I now feel competent enough to fix Mom's toilet!!!
Glad to help!
Thank you!! Mom the Plummer complete!
You are so welcome!
Thanks sooo much! Just what I was looking for. Also my cap fell off as well, appears that it might be common.
Glad I could help!
Thank you so much for your easy instruction, I replaced all myself but would you believe had trouble with detaching hose!!! I couldn’t tell if it had a clamp on one end but I opened the lumen with a Phillips and attached the yellow end , just hope it doesn’t pop off again thank you!!
You're welcome. Glad it helped.
Thank you. The cap broke off. I put it back in place, but every flush lifted it out. Crazy glue for now, until the ordered replacement arrives.
You're welcome.
Thank you so much. Nice and easy video)
You are welcome!
Nice video. PS, you push the handle and release for fluids and you push the handle and hold it down until all the water in the tank flows out for solids. All of the new toilets pretty much work that way now... They save water if you push the lever and let go and only use the whole tank of water when you push the handle and hold it down, which provides more force, a longer flush and cleans the bowl better too.
That's funny because that's how I was doing it too. Thanks for watching.
That had me confused when I purchased this part to replace the yellow disk that had broken in my tank. The packet identifies this replacement part as being for a single flush toilet. I always felt that this particular toilet was a dual flush because of the feature you've described. Apparently this toilet is not identified as a dual flush even though it has the "dual flush" feature accessible via a handle / lever rather than two separate flushing buttons. Happy to learn I've got the correct part.
Nice, gotta repair mine today, glad to find your video. The yellow cap on ours cracked (the lift tube rocks and catches the yellow cap, repitition cracked the connection) Was thinking I'd have to buy the whole assembly but what you showed there looks like the only bit needed.
Good luck and thanks for watching.
71 year old...first time fixing a toilet.....thank you! I did it!
That's awesome!
63,000 people have broken their toilets and fixed it with your video. Cheers to that
Yes and thanks for watching.
Actually, around 50,000 of those views were me. But still not bad!
lol. It actually has 77,000 views at this point. @@mcxiii
I was just goofing around. This video is concise and just saved me some shekel.
I know you were just kidding. I'm glad it helped and thanks for watching.@@mcxiii
Very helpful. Exactly what I needed!
Glad it helped!
Thanks you saved me I was trying to pull the stupid thing out from the top. 5 minute job and I don’t do anything in 5 minutes
You're welcome! Glad it helped.
We use them. Excellent.
Excellent!
Great Video and simple to follow!
Glad you liked it!
Awesome DIY! Thx a bunch!!!
Glad you liked it!
Easy repair !
Yup
Very helpful. 👏
I'm glad it was helpful!
You just saved me $500, thanks💜
Wow! Glad to hear that. 👍
Thanks your video saved my butt
lol. You're welcome.
Thanks!
You're welcome.
My problem was simply that the rubber gasket at the bottom of the cylinder pops off sometimes if I don't use the toilet for a while. (I was just out of town / travelling for 8 months. I turn the water off to all of my fixtures whenever I leave town--at the angle stops--just to avoid something like a supply hose bursting while I'm gone for months at a time. When I got back, I turned on the supply, used the toilet, and @ the first flush, the rubber gasket at the bottom of the cyclinder--which had fused to the other side of the flush valve--pulled off the cylinder.) I wasn't sure how serviceable the flush valve was. Your video helped me figure it out. Easy, peasy. I just disassembled it the way you did--but just re-attached the rubber gasket onto the bottom of the cylinder--then reinstalled. All I needed was a little flashlight to see down into the bottom of the tank to line it all up. Thanks!
You're welcome. Glad it helped.
Thanks for the vid ! I fixed mine thanks to you !
Glad it helped. You're welcome.
Maybe I missed it, but did you say why you replaced the part? Was it running after the flush and not seating? That's what I have going on.
The cap broke off and it wasn't filling the tank properly. This is just one reason why you may need to replace this part. You may need the whole assembly for your issue which you can also see a link to in the description below.
was looking for this too .. thanks!!
Glad I could help!
Thanks for your help
You're welcome.
This channel is growing like crazy can’t wait for the snowmobile videos
Thanks. I can't wait either! I'll start with some garage sled videos soon. Thanks for watching.
Paisteboy yeah always loved to support you and the guys
You guys should give a shot riding up in Downsville ny
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That's even farther than Old Forge for us. It's a bit south too. I'll keep it in mind if we get a chance this season.
thank you thank you.
You are very welcome.
I got the part, but the old piece wont come out . Does that mean I need to replace the entire flush kit?
I'm not sure without seeing it. I hope that you figured it out.
Too many videos on replacing flush valves but this is the one I was looking for. Thanks
But it's off to hardware store again. The fill tube is too small to force onto the new yellow cap's nipple. Tried heating the end of the tube and forcing in tip of pen in it to widen it but hose won't slide onto nipple 🤬
Glad it helped. Good luck.
what if you are unable to remove the centerpiece bc the top is still on it? Would i have to break it? My problem is the little piece of plastic at the bottom broke off so it doesnt hold secure.
I'm pretty sure the top should be removable. It's been a while since I made this video so I don't exactly remember.
where do you get that fill hose from also ?
Try this Amazon Link for the hose: amzn.to/3Evf2Ho
Can they be adapted to any Kohler toilet. Looks like a better design when you have well water. I have five toilets in my house with well water and I’m always changing the flapper cups. Do you think that would help with my problem. Thanks snow over and out
I think so. Check the link below for my Amazon page. I have the whole assembly listed as an item in there. Two different models.
Basically all that part is designed for is to hold the tube in place. So that the water flowing through that tube fills the toilet bowl. It actually has nothing to do with how it flushes. But at least you got the tube in place. ;-)
Thanks.
@@Paisteboy hey man. After reading my comment back i didn't like how i said it. It to me kinda sounded rude. And i totally didn't mean it in that way! Sorry if it seemed that way. It's kind of like text messaging I can't stand text messaging because sometimes people might take a text message differently than how it was really meant to come out. But when you hear someone say it then you can hear the raw emotion and how it's really meant if you know what I mean anyways I think it was a great video man
@@rowdyron32 No worries and I appreciate you replying back on that. I know what you mean and I took that into consideration when I read it. Believe me people on TH-cam can be nasty and I didn't see that in your comment. Thanks again rowdyron32.
Ok so I'm not crazy! I take it water is actually just draining into the bowl from that tube as the tank is filling up?
Yes.
Tried turning flush valve 1117210 counter clock wise but doesn't turn. Only turns clock wise
Did you get it apart?
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Glad it helped.
Too many parts. Just get a Fluidmaster replacement kit at Lowe’s/HD and throw all that extra junk away.
Not worth the time. I would have to remove the tank to change all that.
@@Paisteboy not that I’m aware of. Shut the water off,drain the tank, pull out the old stuff, adjust theFluidmaster and pull chain, reconnect the water line, check for leaks and you are done. No need to remove the tank if you can reach the water line from underneath the tank which you should be able to easily do.
@@anthonypirrello2473
You may be right but I'm sure if the flange at the bottom of the Kohler will work with a fluid master and if I could get proper access under the tank to change it out. The toilet is working fine now so I won't be changing anything soon..
Thank you!
You're welcome.