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Toilet Tank Rebuild: Rebuilding the Tank From "Ed the Plumber" episode DETP-103

Host Ed Del Grande explains how to replace the old parts inside your toilet tank.

Materials:

Large and small set of slip-joint pliers
Large flat head screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
Complete toilet tank repair kit

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

1. Turn off the water to the toilet tank. Do this by turning off the toilet stop or closet stop, which is by the base (figure A). Keep turning the handle clockwise until it shuts off.

2. Drain the tank by pushing the handle down and holding it until you can see water is going all the way down. Hold it until no more water goes down the hole. There will still be about an inch of water in the tank (figure B). Wipe all the water out using a sponge.

3. Use a small adjustable wrench to disconnect the toilet stop nut (figure C).

4. Disconnect the tank from the bowl by removing the bolts found inside the bottom of the tank.

5. Using a large screwdriver to support the head on the bolt, then turn the nut under the tank with an adjustable wrench (figure D) until you can remove the entire bolt from the tank.

6. Repeat the process on all the bolts.

7. Disassemble, then take off all parts inside the tank.

Tip:When replacing the tank to bowl gasket, buy several types to match up to the one you're replacing. If none of them work, use a 'fit-all' gasket.