Question about shut-off valve to toilet (what type to get)?

[Brainhose]

"Where is that shut off valve!?"

Just a suggestion.

I use the Crap-Master 3000 model shut off
valve it is very reliable but is typically a 3
person operation to replace it.

[Lurker]

the Crap-Master 3000

LOL.

Thanks, I needed that.

L

[Emmett McCarthy]

You're absolutely right. I know all kinds of home repair and improvement things, but nothing about, for example, cars. I do what I know and let the other guy do what he knows. Can anyone really afford to have that valve break loose and flood the damn house?

"A man has to know his limitations"

[Emmett McCarthy]

Home Depot is a bad place to start. Find a small local hardware store - like an Ace Hardware - which has knowledgeable employees. Those working at Home Depot know less than nothing.

[NittanyLion]

My advice is to just put some towels and buckets in a nearby closet, and go play golf instead of replacing the shutoff valve.

[oldbill]

If you use a Board Stretcher on a Farsten valve you will strip the bayonets.

[MotleyGirl70]

"Where is that shut off valve!?"

Lol!

[TruthWillWin]

Leave it alone. Not a good idea to shut off the toilet.

For a forum that will give you better answers try this one:

http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/

[rudy45]

Thanks. Is the reason it's a bad idea due to the possibility that using the valve too much increases the chances of failure? Hmmm, I wondering then the next time I do work on the toilet, maybe I should simply shut off water to the whole house?

The issue was prompted by dripping that occurred when I shut off the toilet. I did some things to fix it, but don't remember what they were. Since that time, I read that I can tighten the ?stem nut? slightly and it might fix the leaking. In fact, now that the valve is open, there's no dripping.

[TruthWillWin]

Sounds like you have fixed it by tightening the stem. I've stopped a few leaks over the years by doing that. Think it's code to have a shut off at the toilet.

[rudy45]

Thanks, yes it's stopped.

It sounds like you're uncomfortable with using the toilet shutoff valve too much. Does doing so increase chances of failure? The only time i use it is to change something in the toilet (i.e. replace flapper, or replace ball and cock with Fluidmaster float mechanism).

In the future, is it better just to shut off entire house? Thanks.

[TruthWillWin]

I would just shut off the water at the toilet. Shouldn't have to do it that often.

[Feiny]

You never fail to make me laugh my heiny off....
luckily, it is huge.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Now if only I could get some advice on my broken down personal relationships,.....

You are the only common denominator in all of them. :)

[A knight without armor]

"If you use a Board Stretcher on a Farsten valve you will strip the bayonets."


LOL!
LOL!

That is a good one! I just had my belly laugh for the week. You are the Dave Berry of FR!

[garyhope]

Gee thanks, I feel much better now.

[Cagey]

"Maine Steam Stop Valve!"

"May Stim Stah Waw?"

[ErnBatavia]

Maybe our newest FReeper - a master plumber - can assist! He’s never posted here before, so let’s just see what happens....