Toilet Guts

CigarSquid · 02-25-2021, 11:53 AM

How are we all doing? Another thread looking for some help please.

I am going to replace some toilet guts for my gf's good friend. I have never done this job before but it looks extremely simple... ( I am pretty mechanically inclined as well)

With that said, is there any special notes I should have or are the YouTube videos pretty much it?

I get nervous when it is a first time job and I am doing it on someone else equipment.

sigsauer · 02-25-2021, 12:36 PM

guts like this?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fluidmaster...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

CigarSquid · 02-25-2021, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sigsauer

guts like this?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fluidmaster...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

That is exactly what I was looking at. There is currently the black float ball, which I am not a fan of.

Looks pretty straight forward.

jledou · 02-25-2021, 12:43 PM

Toilets tend to be simple. Have a few extra towels on hand, sometimes a hack saw is the easy way to get the old stuff out (for sure if it was metal) and be careful not to overtighten when you are putting it back together.

markem · 02-25-2021, 12:57 PM

Bucket under the feed line when you disconnect to catch any drips. Be sure to turn off the water at the feed line first.

Steve · 02-26-2021, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

Bucket under the feed line when you disconnect to catch any drips. Be sure to turn off the water at the feed line first.

X2

sigsauer · 02-25-2021, 01:02 PM

bucket....very easy install

CigarSquid · 02-25-2021, 01:14 PM

Thanks all. Just making sure I had all my ducks in a row before jumping into it.

T.G · 02-25-2021, 02:05 PM

Make sure you check for upper deckers before sticking your hand in there.

markem · 02-25-2021, 02:10 PM

TMI on your hobbies, Adam. TMI.

icehog3 · 02-25-2021, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

Make sure you check for upper deckers before sticking your hand in there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

TMI on your hobbies, Adam. TMI.

T.G · 02-25-2021, 03:58 PM

It's not a hobby Mark, it's more like a curious interest.

Steve · 02-26-2021, 08:23 AM

Honestly, I was kind of scared to open this thread...

CigarSquid · 02-26-2021, 08:43 AM

Man, I love you guys for a good morning laugh!

Happy Friday and enjoy the weekend ahead smokers!

02-25-2021, 11:53 AM	#1
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Toilet Guts How are we all doing? Another thread looking for some help please. I am going to replace some toilet guts for my gf's good friend. I have never done this job before but it looks extremely simple... ( I am pretty mechanically inclined as well) With that said, is there any special notes I should have or are the YouTube videos pretty much it? I get nervous when it is a first time job and I am doing it on someone else equipment. __________________ gaRRy

02-25-2021, 12:36 PM	#2
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,377 Trading: (63)	Re: Toilet Guts guts like this? https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fluidmaster...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

02-25-2021, 12:43 PM	#4
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,264 Trading: (27)	Re: Toilet Guts Toilets tend to be simple. Have a few extra towels on hand, sometimes a hack saw is the easy way to get the old stuff out (for sure if it was metal) and be careful not to overtighten when you are putting it back together.

02-25-2021, 12:57 PM	#5
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,664 Trading: (47)	Re: Toilet Guts Bucket under the feed line when you disconnect to catch any drips. Be sure to turn off the water at the feed line first. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

02-25-2021, 01:02 PM	#7
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,377 Trading: (63)	Re: Toilet Guts bucket....very easy install

02-25-2021, 01:14 PM	#8
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Toilet Guts Thanks all. Just making sure I had all my ducks in a row before jumping into it. __________________ gaRRy

02-25-2021, 02:05 PM	#9
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,580 Trading: (37)	Re: Toilet Guts Make sure you check for upper deckers before sticking your hand in there.

02-25-2021, 02:10 PM	#10
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,664 Trading: (47)	Re: Toilet Guts TMI on your hobbies, Adam. TMI. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

02-25-2021, 03:58 PM	#12
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,580 Trading: (37)	Re: Toilet Guts It's not a hobby Mark, it's more like a curious interest.

02-26-2021, 08:23 AM	#13
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Toilet Guts Honestly, I was kind of scared to open this thread... __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

02-26-2021, 08:43 AM	#14
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Toilet Guts Man, I love you guys for a good morning laugh! Happy Friday and enjoy the weekend ahead smokers! __________________ gaRRy