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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-Universal-Fit-Toilet-Repair-Kit/1000095834?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-plb-_-google-_-lia-_-208-_-toiletrepair-_-1000095834-_-0&placeholder=null&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQiAst2BBhDJARIsAGo2ldWt1NfayjykYO_55UD3 4OBrrSVeNDLmPE4yxWgl_DiDUz4mcLUtRosaAsGAEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
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.
CigarSquid
02-25-2021, 12:46 PM
guts like this?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fluidmaster-Universal-Fit-Toilet-Repair-Kit/1000095834?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-plb-_-google-_-lia-_-208-_-toiletrepair-_-1000095834-_-0&placeholder=null&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQiAst2BBhDJARIsAGo2ldWt1NfayjykYO_55UD3 4OBrrSVeNDLmPE4yxWgl_DiDUz4mcLUtRosaAsGAEALw_wcB&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.
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.
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.
T.G
02-25-2021, 03:58 PM
It's not a hobby Mark, it's more like a curious interest.
icehog3
02-25-2021, 03:58 PM
Make sure you check for upper deckers before sticking your hand in there.

TMI on your hobbies, Adam. TMI.

https://i.imgur.com/ofITvYv.gif
Steve
02-26-2021, 08:22 AM
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
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!