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  • Toilet Tank Rebuild: Installing the Douglas Valve Assembly
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    From "Ed the Plumber"
    episode DETP-103


    Once the tank is off and all of the old parts are out, it's time to assemble the Douglas valve.

    Materials:

    Valve assembly
    Large pliers

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    PHOTO

    Figure A

    1. Carefully align the valve assembly.

    2. Gently pushthrough the hole, then turn the locking ring hand tight (figure A) to make a good seal.

    3. Use large pliers to fully tighten the seal.

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
  		• Toilet Tank Rebuild: Rebuilding the Tank
  		• Toilet Tank Rebuild: Installing the Douglas Valve Assembly
  		• Toilet Tank Rebuild: Installing the Ballcock Assembly
  		• Toilet Tank Rebuild: Reinstalling the Tank