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  • Toilet Replacement: Finishing the Installation
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    From "Ed the Plumber"
    episode DETP-205


    The final step in replacing your old toilet with a new one, is to connect the water lines.

    Materials:

    Stainless steel supply line
    Wrench
    Screwdriver
    New Toilet seat and provided nuts and bolts
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    PHOTO

    Figure A

    1. It's recommended that you should attach new stainless steel supply lines from the ballcock to the stop.

    2. Next, open up the valve to let the tank fill about 1/4 of the way full. Now, check for leaks.

    3. Add the toilet seat and bolts, then adjust the float slider (figure A) if necessary.

    Next Weekend Project: Sink Replacement

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  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
  		• Toilet Replacement: Emptying the Tank
  		• Toilet Replacement: Removal of Old Tank
  		• Toilet Replacement: Toilet Installation
  		• Toilet Replacement: Finishing the Installation