What is the thread on a toilet fill valve?

It is called 7/8″ ballcock. It is a special thread. There is no PVC fitting which will attach. The ballcock shank is straight thread, so the connection to that is always a supply tube of some sort with a flange and a gasket for seal.

What thread size is toilet inlet?

WC Toilet Float Valve – Bottom Inlet – 1/2″ Pipe Thread – Cistern Valve.

What is side entry ball valve?

Side entry ball valves are valves that assembled its ball from the side part. It usually assembled in two pieces or three pieces body. It just like a globe valve that has body and bonnet except the trim part utilize a ball type. It comprises a one single body.

What’s the difference between a Part 1 and Part 2 ball valve?

Part 1 and Part 2 ball valves – the main differences On a Part 1 or ‘Portsmouth’ valve, the outlet is on the underside of the valve. However, on a Part 2 or ‘diaphragm’ valve, the outlet is on the top. Water is directed down into the cistern via a small plastic spout which screws onto the valve body.

How do you remove a stripped bolt from a toilet bowl?

Insert a screwdriver through the hole in the bowl of the toilet and push the bolt to the side. Turn the wrench counterclockwise while holding the bolt sideways to remove the nut. Slide the nut over the stripped threads and grasp the bolt beneath the nut with a pair of pliers if the threads are only stripped lower on the bolt.

How do you remove the fill valve from a toilet tank?

Place the pliers on the nut that connects the other end of the supply line to the fill valve on the bottom of the toilet tank. Turn the nut counterclockwise until it pulls free from the valve.

How to fix a toilet bolt that won’t tighten?

This common problem takes a little work to get the nuts and old bolts out. Using various methods to remove the nuts and the bolts when the toilet bolt won’t tighten gets your project back on track. Turn the water supply shutoff valve clockwise to turn off the water supply to the toilet. This valve is located beneath the tank near the wall.

How do I Turn Off the water to my toilet tank?

Turn the valve handle clockwise to shut off the flow of water. Flush the toilet to remove the water stored in the tank and bowl. Place the teeth of adjustable pliers around the nut on the supply line that connects the line to the valve.