I have the original flush valve. The handle broke and both Plumbcraft flush handles the nut will not come off so I can mount the handle. Need help?
388901
The threads are reverse. It took me a good bit to figure that out. Turn the nut the opposite way... Righty loosey. Good luck
1072821
After you remove the thin metal disk with the gasket around it to reveal the basket thing you speak of, pull that basket thing off. You should see a nut attached to the thinga-ma-jiggy that your pressure release valve sits on. If it sounds like marbles in there, it may be that the nut is not properly tightened. Mine was finger tight, just checked it now. See if that's the problem.... hopefully it is...tighten up the nut, then just pop that basket back on.
769823
I ordered each (flush valve and plastic socket wrench adapter) separately from Amazon, but the "little white disc" was out of stock. To my surprise, the disc was included with the flush valve that I purchased, so I cancelled the order for the "little white disc," which supposedly would not arrive for at least a month. It turns out, however, that I was able to use a wide putty knife, which turned out to be precisely the same width as the throat of the flush value, to rotate and remove/replace the flush values, without even using the little white disc. The flush value works perfectly. Took a little time to get the chain set at precisely the right length, but now all works well. Good luck.
308798
Sounds like you got a defective one. Mine was easy to swap out, no issues. I made sure the center post was properly inserted into the bottom of the valve. I swapped out my old one because it was doing the same thing, letting water out of the waste when in filter mode. It seemed to be related to the lack of spring tension keeping the handle down vs anything else. Good luck.
1405194
Unfortunately, the replacement of the old tower flush valve is only covered by the standard 10 year warranty (need receipt - or possibly just proof from the manufacture date on the tank itself??). My leaky valve was produced 8/2003, so out of luck for me. Good luck to the rest of you. Purchasing replacement from Amazon now (along with the coupling kit).
2206835
The way these come out of the box the factory adjustment is set to stop the valve short of fully opening on the hot side. Simple solution: 1. Remove cap from handle end and remove the phillips head screw inside to take off the handle. 2. Remove the torx head screw that is inside the valve stem. Then you be able to pull out the out the plastic adjustment ring to move it a couple of clicks to the left for hotter water. Grab it by the triangular piece to pull it out and re-seat it. 3. Put everything back together in the order of removal. The whole process takes less than 5 minutes to do yourself. I believe the torx head screw is 15, if I remember correctly. Good luck.
657555
just spoke with hubby who actually tapped them out........he says you need to tap them out from the bottom to the top....diagram sent with replacement pipes is actually correct....he used a punch the second time..........if you use a screwdriver you need a small enough one to fit into those small holes that you see when you used the handle to pull the pipes up...................SUZ
1620774
after I took the toilet off the floor there were 4 screws that hold the valve on. youtube has a couple of videos you can check but the directions were pretty straight forward. the kit I bought also had a gasket that goes on the bottom of the toilet.
966113
I used the.bolts that were included. U could use the old ones from your other handle or take the ones included with the new handle to a hardware store and ask if they have some bolts like those. Good luck.
203894
You should call the company to get one. I broke my handle (by dropping) they sent me a new one right away.
613679
The American Standard 738109-0070A Flush Valve Assembly is easily installed by using the supplied disc shaped tightening tool - it is driven by a 3/8 inch socket drive. Clean the tank flush hole. Place the unit through the whole rotating it as desired. Tighten the internal nut using the supplied tool while gently pressing downward on the flush valve keeping it vertical. Remove the disc shaped tool. Assemble the flapper valve. Attach the pull chain to the flush handle. Fill the tank and check of it leaking. Mine worked perfectly. Be well.
2177644
There is a small nut from the new device that is suppose to fit into position once you have removed the on-off handle from your existing spigot/faucet. Thats gotten fit or your hosed (pun intended). The best thing to do is check the manufacturere's website as they have a very helpful video that will detail the installation. Good luck.
446236
If the handle is attached with the pin, there is no trouble. If the handle is not attached, I could not do it. I bought the assembly with the handle attached. If the handle is attached, have one person hold it down, use a socket to hold the nut in place, while screwing down the screw. You have to go opposite sides and go around it gradually to get it to seal properly. Hope that helps.
1362887
I know I'm responding to this later than the others, but don't loosen the screws! You have to lift the handle first; I know, it's really tough, I had to get my dad to help me, but that really is the solution. Once the handle is lifted, you can turn to knob to adjust the pressure.
2120786
My handle also broke. I found a replacement broom handle at home depot that fit the threads in the broom head. it seems they're pretty standard. I brought the broom head to make sure the handle fit!
1917653
You can replace the seal in this valve without removing the tank! There is a black nut on the very top of the valve, unscrew it and the top will come off so that you can replace the seal. There will a clicking noise when removing the nut, and when you put it back together, turn the nut, till you hear two clicks. You can look on Youtube, for a Kocrky brand of flush valve it is the same as American Standard valve. 30 minute or less to replace the seal! Good Luck
2020163
I bought this valve with these handles: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AHO7P6/ The combination works pretty well. Hope this helps. Cheers, Scott.